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Five Ways to Have Fresh and Glowing Makeup for the Spring Season

Anna Marie Barone Student Contributor, University of Missouri
Suzanne Sterns Student Contributor, University of Missouri
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

With spring just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to try a new look. Now that warm weather and darty season has officially begun, here are some tips to help you look fresh and glowing (even after pulling two all nighters in a row):

1. Mix liquid illuminator into your foundation to make your skin glow. 

Put a drop or two of the stuff in your foundation for a dewy finish. Check out these ones:

2. Orange color corrector to hide undereye circles. 

The orange pigment will neutralize the purple undertones under your eyes and trick everyone into thinking you got enough sleep. Try these:

3. Use a liquid or cream highlighter to make your features pop.

Liquid highlighters are better than powders because they’re a lot smoother and look more natural, while a powder can end up looking cakey and gross. Try these ones:

4. Brown eyeliner is softer than black.

If you want to go for a fresh, natural look but still keep your eyes looking defined, try a brown liner instead of black. It’s much softer and less noticeable yet still gets the job done. Some suggestions:

5. Finish your look with lip plumping gloss.

A great way to finish off a natural look is by adding lip plumper. It’s just subtle enough to look good without being obvious. A few of my favorites:

Biochemistry major and psychology minor, Mizzou Class of 2021