Spring is here! Raise your hand if it’s your favorite season. After a whole winter spent indoors, we can’t wait to finally venture outside. For some of us, this spring season also coincides with the end of a serious lockdown, which means finally going out and interacting with the world. For others, social distancing and mask-wearing will still be an essential part of life, but at least we’ll be able to meet up with friends for socially distant walks, picnics, or hikes. No matter what this new season holds for you, we hope you’re ready to celebrate the warmth and color of spring. Our editors curated an exclusive Spring Beauty Edit, to help you throw off the yoke of winter and get into the spring spirit!
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- Spring Skincare Picks
- Best for a Fresh Spring Face:La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Cleanser
- Best for Supple Spring Skin:Awake Human
- Best for Delicious Lips:Beauty For Real Lip Revival Ginger Lime
- Best Defense From the Spring Sun:Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream SPF 30
- Best for Total Skin Renewal:Michael Todd Michael Todd Beauty Sonicsmooth
- Spring Makeup Picks
- Best for Touch-Ups On-the-Go:Physicians Formula Gentle Cover
- Best for Dewy Spring Skin:e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer
- Best for Dancing in the Rain:Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara
- Best for Bright Spring Eyes:Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
- Best for a Spring Flush:HAN Skincare All-Natural Cheek and Lip Tint
- Best for All-Night Parties:NYX Matte Finishing Spray
- Spring Bodycare Picks
- Spring Hair Picks
- Spring Nail Picks
- Spring Fashion Picks
Spring Skincare Picks
Best for a Fresh Spring Face:La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Cleanser
Why we like it: You can’t go wrong with this gentle yet thoroughly cleansing face wash. Made by La Roche-Posay, it’s free of any potential irritants to help you scrub off all memories of winter without damaging your skin.
Best for Supple Spring Skin:Awake Human
Why we like it: This all-natural moisturizer is light enough to help you shift from dry winter to a warmer spring, but it’s also thoroughly moisturizing to keep your skin supple. Since it’s fragrance-free, it’s awesome even for sensitive skin.
Best for Delicious Lips:Beauty For Real Lip Revival Ginger Lime
Why we like it: The zingy and refreshing ginger-lime flavor makes for the perfect spring lip scrub! It removes dry skin and adds moisture, leaving the lips soft, full, and nourished.
Best Defense From the Spring Sun:Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream SPF 30
Why we like it: If you plan to spend any time outside this spring, sunscreen is a must! This lotion from Eucerin offers both moisture and protection, making the seasonal transition a little easier.
Best for Total Skin Renewal:Michael Todd Michael Todd Beauty Sonicsmooth
Why we like it: We’re ready for total renewal this spring, and this is easily our favorite rejuvenating tool. It’s a high-tech dermaplaning device that comes in a set with a cleanser and soothing treatment gel. It gives a spa experience via gentle exfoliation and hair removal, to get you ready for the world.
Spring Makeup Picks
Best for Touch-Ups On-the-Go:Physicians Formula Gentle Cover
Why we like it: If the coming of spring means you’ll be back outside and on the go, this concealer is a dream. It’s hypoallergenic and very travel-friendly, with smooth, easy coverage, so you can pull it out for touch-ups as necessary.
Best for Dewy Spring Skin:e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer
Why we like it: Dewy skin isn’t going anywhere this spring. Give your skin both moisture and glow with this surprisingly budget-friendly primer. It’ll help your makeup go on smoothly and stay put while giving your skin an inner glow.
Best for Dancing in the Rain:Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara
Why we like it: We’re ready for a bit of drama, at least when it comes to our lashes. Our favorite spring mascara is a waterproof formula that gives incredible length, volume, and separation to the lashes.
Best for Bright Spring Eyes:Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
Why we like it: When it comes to waterproof eyeliner, no one beats Stila. This spring, we’re enamored with color, so these eyeliners are great if you’d like to mix up your go-to black with other color options, like pink, white, or jade.
Best for a Spring Flush:HAN Skincare All-Natural Cheek and Lip Tint
Why we like it: Get a little flushed this spring! This antioxidant-infused stick tint has an all-natural formula that doubles as blush and lipstick. It’s easy to apply, great for your skin, and looks utterly gorgeous.
Best for All-Night Parties:NYX Matte Finishing Spray
Why we like it: This setting spray works just as hard as the more expensive sprays. It’ll keep your makeup intact, so you can enjoy going out without having to worry about your look.
Spring Bodycare Picks
Best for Washing Away Winter:Alba Botanica Very Emollient Bath & Shower Gel
Why we like it: Spring is the perfect season to transition to a more hydrating body wash, especially if winter dried you out. This natural formula from Alba Botanica contains aloe vera to moisturize the skin as it cleanses.
Best for Full-Body Restoration:The Honest Company Truly Calming Face + Body Lotion
Why we like it: After a stressful year, we’re ready for relaxation. The Honest Company delivers with this gorgeous lotion. It calms the mind with a dose of lavender essential oil, while chamomile and shea butter soothe and moisturize the skin.
Best for Paparazzi-Ready Skin:Dermasuri
Why we like it: Scrub off winter dullness with this exfoliating glove! It’s a celebrity favorite that removes dead skin and fights ingrown hairs, so it’ll prep your legs for shorts and skirts come warmer weather.
Spring Hair Picks
Best for All-Around Hair Care:PureNature Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
Why we like it: If your hair needs some serious restoration, PureNature covers all the bases. It contains proteins and oils that nourish each strand from within and even offer thermal protection against any kind of spring heat.
Best for Repairing Quarantine Hair:HAI Silk Dreams Professional Hair Mask
Why we like it: If quarantine experiments took a toll on your hair, the Silk Dreams Hair Mask offers a transformative experience. It’s very lightweight and yet it helps restore dry and color-damaged hair back into soft and vibrant locks. It also adds heat protection, so you can style your hair or spend time outdoors without any fear of further damage.
Best for Instagram-Ready Hair:Moroccanoil Treatment
Why we like it: At this point, Moroccanoil is a classic choice when it comes to smoothing and protecting the hair. This multi-tasker is a must-have if you want smoother, healthier hair in the new season, especially as a pre-blow dry treat.
Why we like it: If you’ve missed the salon all winter long, this unique Colorwash brings some of that experience home. Use it to renew your tresses with a bit of a tint (we’re partial to purple and teal) or to touch up faded color.
Spring Nail Picks
Best for Healing Winter-Dull Nails:Barielle
Why we like it: Gorgeous nails need to be well-nourished. This conditioner softens the cuticles and reinforces the nails themselves. Just as importantly, its natural rose and lavender fragrance puts us in a great spring mood!
Best for Bright and Trendy Spring Nails:OPI Funny Bunny Nail Polish
Why we like it: White is our favorite nail color for spring, and no one can beat OPI for quality. Funny Bunny is funky as a standalone or in a French mani, and it’s a must-have for any nail art aficionado.
Spring Fashion Picks
Best for Finally Leaving the House:Dragon Fit High Waist Yoga Leggings
Why we like it: Just because we’re coming out of pandemic hibernation doesn’t mean that we want to give up on comfort-wear. These leggings make the transition easy! They’re comfy yet cute, especially if you pair them with a crop top to go out. Oh, and did we mention they have pockets?
Best for Spring Getaways:BLUBOON Weekender Overnight Duffel Bag
Why we like it: This gorgeous bag is the perfect lavender shade for spring. With gyms reopening and travel a real possibility, now’s the time to invest in this perfect weekender that fits all of those must-haves.