Spring is the perfect time to refresh your makeup routine and embrace radiant, glowing skin. As the weather warms up, heavy, matte makeup can start to feel a little too much. Instead, let’s talk about simple ways to brighten up your complexion and achieve that fresh, youthful glow!
Here are six easy ways to glow for spring - plus a bonus tip to help you lock in your glow all day long!
1. Brightener – Light Up Your Face
A brightener is a lighter shade of foundation that reflects light and instantly lifts your features. Instead of using a heavy concealer, apply a brightening shade to the inner and outer corners under your eyes. This technique enhances brightness while keeping product minimal, preventing texture or cakiness.
Also, apply brightener down the bridge of your nose, on your chin, and between your brows to add dimension and a soft, radiant glow.
Need help choosing the right brightener? Try going two shades lighter than your current foundation - Sunlit is a great option! For a customized shade match for brightener, foundation, and contour, take my color match quiz!
2. Gloss Lip + Cheek – A Youthful, Spring-Ready Flush
Matte blush can sometimes make the skin look flat, especially as we age. A glossy lip + cheek color in a vibrant pink instantly brightens the complexion, adding a dewy, fresh-faced effect. Bonus: Gloss formulas also plump the skin, giving a smoother, more youthful look.
My recommendations for spring are Princess Bubblegum, La Cienega, Cindy, Candy, Summer Love, or Pink Slip.
3. Glowy Bronzer – A Two-in-One Radiance Booster
Not all bronzers are created equal! Instead of a flat matte bronzer, I love using a formula that combines bronzer + illuminator for the best of both worlds - warmth and glow. Xanadu is the ideal blend of two summer essentials, Bella Bronzer and Glow Illuminator. Xanadu offers a radiant glow with the ideal balance of perfected pigment and subtle shimmer.
Apply bronzer where the sun would naturally hit your face (forehead, cheekbones, nose, and chin) for a healthy, sunkissed effect.
4. Dewy Pink Gloss – A Secret Placement Trick
For that lit-from-within glow, take a tiny bit of a pink gloss and tap it between your nose and cheek color. This subtle trick enhances the natural flush of your skin and keeps everything looking soft and dewy - no harsh lines, just effortless radiance! It's like having a personal filter!
The best color to use for this effect is Petal. I also put a dab of Petal on my chin. It's so beautiful!
5. Illuminator – Your Instant Glow Enhancer
Illuminator is a must if you want to glow for spring! Apply it to the high points of your face - cheekbones, brow bone, down the nose, and cupid’s bow - to catch the light and give your skin a natural, luminous finish. For extra glow, apply illuminator to the center of the lips and in the inner corner of the eye!
6. Shimmer Eyeshadow – Brighten & Lift the Eyes
Spring is the perfect time to swap out deep, dark eyeshadows for a soft shimmer on the lids. A light champagne or pink shimmer adds a youthful brightness to the eyes, making them appear bigger and more awake.
Try Peppa, On Wednesday, Crush, Venus, or Soul Mate. You don't even need a brush! Apply shimmer eyeshadows with your finger for ease and simplicity.
Bonus Tip: Feather Blotting Dust – Set & Blur for the Ultimate Glow
One of my favorite products for locking in a glowing, radiant finish is Feather Blotting Dust - a weightless, pressed setting powder that secures your makeup while keeping your skin looking fresh and radiant.
Why It’s Better:
Unlike traditional setting powders that can leave skin looking dry or textured, Feather Blotting Dust is infused with silicones, which create a soft-focus blurring effect. This helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores, ensuring a smooth, flawless finish. It’s the perfect final touch for that lit-from-within glow!
How to Use It:
To set makeup: Lightly dust over your finished look to lock everything in place and extend wear.
For a natural glow: Apply to clean skin for a soft, dewy effect that subtly blurs imperfections and provides a smooth canvas.
Whether you’re wearing it alone or over makeup, this powder ensures your glow lasts all day - without feeling heavy or cakey.
Final Thoughts
Spring is all about fresh, natural beauty, and with just a few tweaks to your makeup routine, you can achieve a healthy, radiant glow in no time. Whether it’s adding a brightener, a glossy lip + cheek, or a touch of shimmer, these simple tricks will help you look effortlessly luminous this season!
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Let's GLOW together!
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