Spring 2025 makeup
Spring 2025 Makeup: A model walks the runway at the Dries Van Noten Spring-Summer 2025 show / Getty Images

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

Sulwhasoo
Sulwhasoo Perfecting Lip Color in Peony, $38. SHOP NOW

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

Hermes beauty
Hermès Rouge Brilliant Silky in Orange Flash, $81. SHOP NOW

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

Burberry
Burberry Brit Shine Lipstick in Punk Pink, $45. SHOP NOW

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

Dries Van Noten beauty
Dries Van Noten Sheer Lipstick in Stanley Orange, $40 for lipstick, $38 for case. SHOP NOW

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

Gucci
Gucci Rouge De Beauté Brillant in Goldie Red, $47. SHOP NOW

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.

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Spring 2025 makeup
A model walks the runway at the Bottega Veneta Spring-Summer 2025 show / Getty Images

Complexion Perfection

Anastasia Beverly Hills beauty
Anastasia Beverly Hills Blurring Serum Blush in Peach, $25. SHOP NOW

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

LYS Beauty
LYS Beauty High Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush, $18. SHOP NOW

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

Chanel
Chanel Joues Contraste Intense in Rouge Franc, $55. SHOP NOW

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

Merit
Merit Flush Balm Cheek Color in Le Bonbon, $30. SHOP NOW

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.

Spring 2025 makeup
A model walks the runway at the Naeem Khan Spring-Summer show / Getty Images

Sheen Queen

Dior
Diorshow 5 Coleurs – Glowmania Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette in Pinkmania, $71. SHOP NOW

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

Kosas
Kosas Revealer Extra Bright in Magic, $32. SHOP NOW

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

Estee Lauder beauty
Estēe Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Age Reversal Eye Creme, $210. SHOP NOW

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

Victoria Beckham beauty
Victoria Beckham Beauty Future Lash in Bordeaux, $34. SHOP NOW

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.

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