New season, new beauty haul! Winter may have seen velvety, matte hues but as the days get longer, lean in to easy-sexy makeup shades and formulas for eyes, lips and cheeks. But what exactly do you have to have in your kit? Here, our beauty maven’s picks to add to cart now.
DIAPHANOUS LIP SHEERS IMPART EFFORTLESS COLOR AND COMFORT AT ONCE
Jelly Bomb
Hyper-shiny but not at all sticky, Suwhalsoo Perfecting Lip Color (here in Peony) infuses lips with nourishing ingredients that keep lips flake-free.
Bright Idea
Inspired by the material used in the house’s legendary scarves as well as diaphanous silk chiffon, Hermès Rouge Brilliant Silky in the limited-edition shade Orange Flash adorns lips with a shock of bold tangerine infused with an almost imperceptible metallic shimmer.
Dream Coat
Slip on a layer or two of rose-scented Burberry Brit Shine Lipstick — it contains collagen-promoting lactic acid to literally plump lips over time. The irresistibly-named Punk Pink hue is surprisingly flattering.
Totally Tubular
Sure, the whisper-light formula and soft shine of Dries Van Noten Sheer Lipstick in Stanley Orange play up lips perfectly, but it’s the objet d’art-level makeup cases (choose from four designs) that will reel you in.
Flower Power
Lush with black rose and peony oils plus a heavy dose of hyaluronic acid, Gucci Rouge De Beauté Brillant lip color (here in Goldie Red) keeps lips smooth and hydrated for 24 hours. And the vintage boudoir packaging is die-to-for.
THE POLAR OPPOSITE OF OVERLY PRECIOUS, BLUSH VEILS LEAVE A DEVIL-MAY-CARE FLUSH
Complexion Perfection
A dab of Anastasia Beverly Hills Blurring Serum Blush (here in Peach) leaves a soft matte, radiant wash of color that smooths uneven texture and glosses over pores.
Coming Up Rosy
Avocado oil in Lys Beauty High Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush’s clean formula infuses a dose of moisture. But that’s not all: Power-packed pigments in Humble ensure a bold, true finish on every skin tone. ($18, sephora.com)
See the Light
Sweet cheeks: The subtlest illuminating pigments in the Chanel Joues Contraste Intense velvety cream-to-powder compact (here in Rouge Franc) impart a glowing-from-within vibe.
Straight Flush
Swipe the delightful-to-the-eyes makeup bullet of Merit Flush Balm Cheek Color high across cheeks and the bridge of your nose to look fresh off the slopes or seaside. Don’t let the fuchsia hue of Le Bonbon scare you; it imparts a universally flattering pop of posey.
OPEN YOUR EYES! UNEXPECTED HUES OFFER AN EASY — YET INSTANT — WAKE UP CALL.
Sheen Queen
Touches of cool-toned pastel shadows placed along the lashlines or inner corners creates the illusion of whiter eyes. The icy shades in Diorshow 5 Coleurs – Glowmania Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette in Pinkmania do the trick.
Heavy Lift
Counteract the blue or brown tones under eyes that lead to the look of dark circles by layering a pink or peach color-corrector under concealer. Kosas Revealer Extra Bright (here in Magic) is specifically formulated to blend seamlessly on thinner, dryer skin.
On the Lines
Tapping in to longevity science, Estēe Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reversal Eye Creme contains black diamond truffle extract to energize delicate skin cells, spurring circulation for a firmer, more luminous look.
Seeing Red
A bold pop of unexpected color on lashes frames the entire face — and burgundy like Victoria Beckham Future Lash in Bordeaux — instantly brightens green, blue and brown eyes with a simple swipe.
