Simply put, makeup looks fresher on a primed canvas, so don’t skimp on good skincare! For an extra plump and smooth base, prep with hydrating lip and eye masks and a pore-blurring primer that will make your foundation glide on and last longer.

The key to fresh spring makeup is making your skin look naturally flawless. To achieve this, even out any redness or discoloration with your preferred base products. Want a dewy finish with good coverage? Look for a hydrating liquid foundation. Prefer something more mattifying for your oily skin? Try a powder formula instead. For the most natural look, skip the foundation and simply apply a touch of concealer where you like and blend well with a brush or damp sponge. Set with powder as desired.

For the simplest routine, choose a color and formula that can be used on cheeks and eyes for a monochromatic look that mimics your natural flush. Apply with a fluffy blush to diffuse the color on the apples of the cheeks toward the temples, across the nose, and lightly over the lids. We love a palette that includes a few shades for your blush/bronzer but also some illuminating highlighters for an even more radiant effect. And don’t forget a fluffy face brush to apply it all with ease!

The magic of this look is how unfussy it is, so when it comes to the eyes, less is more. Add a little definition by filling in your brows and make eyelashes look naturally more lush with liner right at the lash line followed by a coat or two of volumizing mascara.

If fresh, natural, and glow-y is the look you’re after, skip the super pigmented lipstick and slick on a tinted gloss instead. Keep the monochromatic effect going and choose a shade similar to what you’re wearing on your eyes and cheeks, and add a little liner if you need some more definition. Want to transition into nighttime or add a little more drama? Go a few shades deeper than your natural hue. A mattifying formula lipstick or liquid lip will also last through your dinner and drinks.