lighten up this spring!

now that the weather is taking a turn for the better (hello, sunny skies!), plenty of my clients have turned their focus towards changing up their skincare and makeup routines to adapt to the change in climate.

my rule for spring and summer is to lighten up the load, however, this can mean something different to everyone. for example, by "lightening up" , I may switch to a lighter moisturizer for the season; whereas for someone else it may just mean using a thicker cream only at night.

others may switch their cleanser foregoing the creamy stuff they used to combat winter-dry skin and pick up something that's a little more transparent or perhaps foaming.

and let's not forget about makeup too. recently, over at BlushPretty.com, i spoke of some new items i hope to buy. one of my "must-haves" is a lightweight concealer/brightener. this spring, i plan to go easy on primer and foundation and conceal only as needed. you might change from darker shadows to lighter or nude colours, or maybe switch to lip gloss from lipstick.

whatever type of spring cleaning you are doing for your skin, here are some tips to try:

use cream colour: instead of using powder blush and powder shadows, try adding some colour to your face using cream, liquid or gel formulations. these are a little more sheer and allow your natural skin to shine through which instantly translates as dewy and healthy.

reassess how much coverage you actually need: it's really easy to continue applying the same amount of layers you did throughout the winter to hide your pale skin, but now that there is a little more sun out there, you'll get a little bit of colour naturally. why not try using a sheer concealer where needed instead of full-on foundation. Skip the setting powder and apply a bit of bronzer and blush to finish.

adjust your skincare routine: i didn't say change, i said adjust. (if you're skincare routine keeps you clear and hydrated, why change it?) maybe you don't need to apply a heavy moisturizer both day and night. or maybe you can add an exfoliator to get rid of dry dead skin that has accumulated over the snowy season.

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I may change to a brighter lotion for the season; whereas for someone else it may just mean using a wider ointment only in the evening.

[How to Apply Lipstick]

Summer is here! Must change my beauty products for better results and to make sure this will definitely blend to the present season.