Spring has well and truly sprung now, and it’s time to update your make-up look to suit the brighter days and warmer weather. We’re thinking plenty of glow, long-lasting formulas that’ll stand up to sunny days and pops of colour. With that in mind, we’ve picked our top formulas that’ll have you ready for the season in no time.

The base

When it comes to a long-lasting base, a good primer is always our first step, and as always, Benefit delivers! We know you love classic The Porefessional Primer, but now there’s a new version that’s perfect for this time of year. The Porefessional Lite Primer is silky smooth and lightweight on the skin, so you can feel fresh and ready to go! 

We’ll be topping it with Ex1‘s Invisiwear Liquid Foundation. Now, this is a high-performing foundation. It works to create the flawless, photo-ready look that we love, but without feeling too heavy on the skin. It’s designed to be long-lasting too, perfect for those office-to-dinner date kinda days.

Need a little extra coverage? If you want to add some camouflage to dark circles, why not go for Benefit’s Boi-ing Bright On Concealer? It works to brighten up your under-eye area while bringing plenty of hydration, making it the perfect way to cover up any late nights spent out in the garden or entertaining friends!

The eyes

Fed up with panda eyes as soon as we start to get into hay fever season? No worries, we’ve got the goods to keep your eye make-up looking fabulous, no matter how much pollen is around! Mally’s Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra is the ultimate in multi-tasking, long-wearing eyeshadow. Once applied, these creamy formulas set in 45 seconds to give you a wash of buildable, smudge-proof, transfer-proof, crease-proof colour. 

A big liner fan? We love the EmphasEYES High-Definition Eyeliner from Tarte. This duo features formulas in Black and Brown, perfect staples for your make-up bag, plus they work to create that sharp, defined line that’ll set your look apart!

When it comes to mascara, we’ll be reaching for Bad Gal Bang Waterproof Mascara from Benefit. It has the same great volumising, lifting and lengthening formula that you know and love, but is made to withstand the heat with it’s water-proof formulation. Also ideal as we come into the emotional wedding season… 

The colour

Sun’s out, bronzer’s out! Let’s face it, it wouldn’t be spring without a little touch of tan. Packed full of shea butter, Mally’s Bulletproof Powder Bronzer is finely milled to blend seamlessly and smoothly into the skin. It’s designed to not settle into fine lines and helps to leave your skin looking hydrated for that ultimate sun-kissed look!

Nothing says glow-getter quite like Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick. It’s a classic for a reason – imparting a sheer flush of colour and plenty of radiance to boot. The five shades can be swirled together for a soft highlight, or used individually as eyeshadows too, so not only is it a spring must-have, but it’s a big multi-tasker too!

The lips

Are you more of a lipstick or a gloss kind of girl? Either way, we’ve got the perfect formulas to see you through the warmer months. When it comes to our lips in the sun, it’s all about hydration, and Doll 10’s Smooth Assist Lipstick brings it by the bucket-load. Working to create a plumped-up, hydrated lip look with plenty of definition and volume, this serum lipstick is a great way to perfect your pout. Plus, it’s infused with hyaluronic acid, vegan collagen, caffeine, shea butter, mango butter and coconut oil!

If you’re going for gloss, make it this duo from Tarte. With H20 Balm Lip Tint and H20 Gloss, this combo works to bring plenty of moisture to your lips, while rehydrating and improving the look of fine lines. Add in the gentle flush of colour and mirror-like shine, and you have a beautiful lip look that’s ever-so comfortable to wear day-in, day-out.

What will you be doing for your spring make-up look? Don’t forget to check out our Beauty department for even more inspiration.

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If you’re after the products to secure your new look, we’ve got you covered. Head over to our haircare department now to see what we’ve got.

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Let’s start with a full-face look, including gorgeous skin. We’ll be reaching for our Bare Beauty Favourites Collection. Not only does it include the Original Mineral Powder Foundation, just look what else is in the box to help create a beautiful festive look.

Once the base is set, why not add a gorgeous glow? We’ve been loving the Gen Nude Blonzer. It’ll warm up your complexion a treat while adding a soft luminous finish.

After something a little more dramatic for the eyes? Not to worry, there’s plenty of choice with the Mineralist Eye Shadow Palette and Eyeliner. From pared-back and pretty to all-out bold, if eyes to mesmerise are your thing, we’ve got you covered!

Is the evening calling for a long-lasting bold lip in case there’s any mistletoe about? Well, you’re just in luck! We love the Barepro Longwear Lipsticks for colour pay-off, longevity and comfortable wear.

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We hope you’re feeling ready to get into the party spirit now! There’s plenty more to check out from Bareminerals here.

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The full-face look

We’ll be making the most of our Shape Tape collection this winter. It features the cult classic Shape Tape Contour Concealer for a flawless-looking base, plus Shape Tape Glow Powder for a hit of luminosity. The Gleam Team Eyeshadow Palette can be used to create so many looks too, so you’ve got versatility for the whole season.

We’ve gone for a long-lasting, full-coverage base and a subtle shimmery eye here, which’ll be great for Christmas day itself!

Smokey and sparkly

Heading to the work Christmas do? Then a little bit of glitter is a must-have! The Tartelette Juicy Palette not only has plenty of shades to suit all occasions, but its highly-pigmented shimmer shades are great for reflecting the shine of the season.

We love how the little bit of gold here under the eye really makes the look pop, and the pink shades are flattering on almost any skin tone.

A quick upgrade

The last minute invite always sets us into a bit of a panic, especially if there’s not a lot of time to get ready! The Merry & Bright Shadow Stick collection is one we’ll be keeping in our bags for just the kind of emergency. The Shadow Sticks are so quick to use, and can be blended out with your finger.

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Whether you’re after all out smoke or something with a little bit of gleam, you can create a pretty eye look in no time at all with these wonderful formulas.

We hope you enjoy all of the festivities this year and get well and truly glammed up! Check out even more from Tarte here.

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Something for every style

The basis for any long-lasting hairstyle is a good haircare routine, and this Percy & Reed set has it all. In your choice of Turn Up the Volume or Bye Bye Dry, this edit really targets your hair’s individual needs, and features shampoo, conditioner, the iconic I Need A Hero! Wonder Balm Hair Primer and a selection of styling products to help your locks to look their very best. It even comes with a scalp massager, so you can turn hair wash day into a true salon-worthy experience. Plus, you can get it on Auto Delivery too – you don’t need to worry about your stash running low!

Curls for days

Curly hair instantly makes us feel put-together, but mastering that all important curling technique can have us falling apart. That’s why we love the Revamp Progloss Liberate Cordless Automatic Rotating Curler. Firstly, it’s cordless. If you’ve even been caught up in a tangle with a wire mid-curl, you know how important this is! Secondly, this tool does all the work for you. Just select your curl direction and it gently draws your hair in, curling as it goes. There’s no awkward twisting, just let it do it’s thing and you’re good to go!

If you’re using a lot of heat on your hair, caring formulas are a must in your routine to help keep each strand looking in top shape. This duo from My Hair Doctor features Colour Protection Mask Intense and Rehydrate Mask Intense, two rich formulas that’ll help to leave damaged hair feeling refreshed, hydrated and softer than ever. Applying a mask once or twice a week between styling will help to maintain the locks you love while supporting your hair’s health.

Sleek and smooth

Slick, glossy locks look great on everyone. But, they can be a little challenging to master. Frizz and kinks can deter from the overall finish, and hours of blow drying isn’t ideal. Luckily, we’ve made it easy. Let’s start with prep. The No. 7 Bonding Oil from Olaplex is a lightweight formula that packs plenty of punch. It works to leave your hair looking glossy and vibrant, while helping to keep fly aways at bay for that ultimate sleek finish.

When it comes to styling, you can put the round blow-drying brushes down. Switch to the Revamp Progloss Deepform Ceramic Straightening Brush to make things easy. It features deep-reaching detangling and straightening bristles to allow hair to be styled in large sections with ease, saving you plenty of time. And the overall finish? Red carpet-ready, sleek, shiny locks.

Big and bouncy

From beehives to backcombed roots, we love a good bit of hair height. A high-power brush is essential to create these big, bouncy looks, and there’s no better than this one from Hairshark. It boasts a three-in-one design, so you can section your hair with the handle, backcomb with the gentle boar bristles and then smooth over with the shark fin design. It’s a quick, simple way to build volume, but if you’re looking for something even easier, you can’t go wrong with Easilocks clip-ins. Ideal for thinner hair that could use a little oomph, this hairpiece is designed to create the look of volume, thickness and bounce, so you can just clip it in and go.

Looking to support the look of your hair from the inside to help make this bouncy look even simpler? Try a targeted supplement that maintains hair health, like these ones from My Hair Doctor. Part of the Volumise collection, they’re sure to become be a key player in your big hair routine.

Easy up-do

Up-dos are a great trick to have in your arsenal, because not only do they look sophisticated, it’s a simple way to change up your look without a haircut or colour. Easilocks has made it even more simple with the HD Fibre Curly Scrunchie. Just tie your hair back in a bun, and add your scrunchie over the top. You’ll be left with a gorgeous curly up-do in seconds!

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