Spring semester is more than halfway over, but you can still take advantage of beauty trends for spring. Many beauty brands have come together to give you the best shades, long-lasting wear and slight shimmers. To make it even better, many beauty products include vitamins that help repair any signs of aging and fatigue caused by studying too hard. I urge you to stop now, go wash and slightly exfoliate your face, sit back with a glass of fruit-infused water, and check out this article.
Here are a few neat tips on the best spring makeup products for your next mini getaway. Good luck on midterms and cheers to the new beauty looks you can now wear on campus!
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1. Pick a versatile eyeshadow palette that’s portable size to take with you.
Pastel colors are definitely in this season! You can choose between Easter egg colors in soft tones and light shades of purple, greens, and pinks. The softer looks are great for those looking to create quick minimalist looks with just your fingertips. You can blend more than one color, which is easy to do with this type of eye palette. Some brands you’ll want to check out are Maybelline The 24K Nudes Palette, Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quads, and Too Faced Palettes. Maybelline is the cheapest of the three brands. You can also check out more palette options at Influenster. If you’re going to shop at beauty retailers and drugstores, make sure you try to check their student discount and bring your coupons!
2. Choose a few shades of moisture-infused lipsticks and squeeze in Vitamin E if possible.
Let your lipstick shades for this month do ALL the talking. From plum, fuchsia shades, to shades of pink and light red, a bold lip is definitely in from the runway. Transfer this look to your communications classes and presentation days! Take your pick from the wide range available in L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Lipcolour Collection, which is affordable. You can use a lip brush to blend multiple colors. I particularly like to blend two shades to achieve the perfect shade of bright pink that I feel like wearing for the day. You can also mix in lip liners to create the shades you want. Just try to look for a shade that’s easy to convert from classy and natural to pop sensation at the awards dinner coming up. Pucker up, gal pals!
3. Look for great blush for your cheeks that will help you achieve “rose gold” looks.
So how do you pick from a creamy blush palette, mineral blush powder, beaded blush, compact blush, or drugstore blush? There are many choices to suit your budget, so pick your choice based on the mini getaway and activities you are considering. Are you trying to catch some waves? You may need waterproof blush with a few spritzes of setting spray. The mini getaway could be a short road trip to a nearby location, such as heading to a benefit concert. In that case, you’ll be in the sun all day, so you want to pick natural pink shades and use blush sparingly to avoid so much glare on your cheeks. Then, tone it up with cheek highlighters. Are you heading out of town for an organizational leadership conference? Since you are likely to meet with college advisors and the VIPS of each college, you’ll want to use mineral blush. Apply with a blush brush and be sure to use primer spray. Whatever the event, always keep in mind that the blush should accentuate your face without overstepping the “college dress code.”
4. Select a selfie-ready foundation, which will be worth it.
If you’ve decided to step AWAY from your textbooks to explore a world that’s usually NOT you, chances are you will be taking lots of pictures. You could use a good liquid foundation stick, or a small miniature foundation bottle. Not only will foundation cover the acne scars and correct the blemishes, it does wonders for your overall look. You should consider a natural color to avoid a cakey look or risk reapplication while on the road. Pick a tone that’s your ideal shade, or one shade darker, and blend with another tone to get more of a contoured look. Remember to wear lots of sunscreen, or choose a foundation with sunscreen stronger than SPF 30!
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I hope you find these tips helpful when you plan your next mini getaway this term. Have loads of fun!
