“Discover the latest makeup trends for Spring 2024 in our Style Spotlight feature. Stay ahead with bold colors and fresh techniques!”
Spring is here, and it’s time to refresh your makeup routine! Celebrity makeup artists Samantha Lau and Melissa Murdick share that spring beauty is all about uplifting and fresh looks. Break out of “makeup hibernation” and experiment with color and texture. Dive into the hottest makeup trends for Spring 2024 with insights from the pros.
1: Dolly Beauty
Get ready for doll-like makeup this spring. Expect shiny skin and soft hues on the eyes. Celebrity makeup artists predict wearable versions with pastel shadows and radiant skin. Dewy finishes with MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream ($36) are recommended. Try cool-toned washes of color like blue, taupe, green, and pink with palettes such as Natasha Denona’s Retro Glam Palette ($69).
2: Chrome Eyes
“Spring is the time to play with color and texture,” says Murdick. Add a touch of frost with chrome eyeliner; try Colourpop Multi-Chrome Cream Gel Liners ($9) for dimension and pop.
3: Laminated Brows
If thin brows aren’t your style, embrace full and fluffy brows this season. Start by brushing them up for a laminated look. Then, use a 2-in-1 product like Makeup Revolution Beauty Fluffy Brow Filter Duo ($9) to fill them in and achieve that lifted finish. Lau recommends using the sharp pencil to mimic brow hairs and finishing with the brow gel for a polished look.
4: Beautiful Blush
Spring weather calls for channeling your inner coquette with pretty pink hues and delicate bows. Murdick suggests focusing on a sheer wash of blush for an ultra-feminine, doll-like look that brings your skin to life. Start with a vibrant cream blush, applying it lightly over the entire cheek area. Murdick recommends using a large, fluffy brush for a sheer finish. Try the Adore You Lip and Cheek Balms ($12) from Colourpop for a super dewy look.
5: Nude Lips
As April rolls in, swap out matte burgundy lipstick for a nude color combo, suggests Sabena Y. Collier, a Bobbi Brown Cosmetics pro makeup artist. “Think colorful eyes and blushed cheeks paired with a nude lip,” she advises. Achieve the look by using a brown lip liner slightly darker than your natural lip color, followed by a lipstick a shade or two lighter. Finish with a tinted gloss applied to the center of the lips. This technique, says Collier, always delivers!
6: Playful Minimalism
Celebrity makeup artist Charlie Riddle advocates for playful minimalism, urging makeup enthusiasts to have fun and express themselves with unconventional applications. Swap out black and brown liners for vibrant shades like blue or lavender. Experiment with colorful liquid liners by creating floating lines in the crease instead of along the lash line. This technique is particularly flattering for hooded eyes, ensuring the liner stands out.
7: Instagram Makeup
For those seeking a departure from dewy skin and subtle eyeshadow, Spickard suggests drawing inspiration from the makeup trends of 2016. This aesthetic, characterized by carved brows, blended eyeshadows, contouring, and baking, is making a comeback with a more subdued yet impactful twist in 2024. Spickard encourages experimentation with dramatic, full-face makeup looks, including vibrant eyeshadows and liners, to unleash creativity. It’s a nod to the past with a modern twist.
8: Fresh, Dewy Skin
As Daylight Savings Time kicks in, opt for a lighter makeup routine. Murdick, Lau, and Kodra advocate for barely-there skin, emphasizing hydration and a minimalist approach. Prep your skin with hydrating essences and moisturizers. Replace heavy foundation with a skin tint or tinted moisturizer for sheer coverage, complemented by concealer where needed. Lau recommends mixing Makeup Revolution Bright Light Face Glow ($12) with Skin Silk Serum Foundation ($14) for hydration and coverage. Kodra swears by the Nudestix Dewy Barrier Hydrating Stick ($34) for a fresh, dewy base.
