How to get that Spring beauty glow
(This post was originally published on May 20th 2017 and updated on March 23rd 2025)
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine and embrace the radiant glow of the season. As the weather transitions, it's crucial to adapt your skincare and makeup products to ensure your complexion looks its best. We've curated a list of our favorite new and updated productsto help you achieve that coveted spring glow, no matter the weather.
Vitamin C Serum
Kick-start your morning routine with a potent vitamin C serum. Glow Recipe's Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum is a fan-favorite for its brightening and hydrating properties. It’s packed with guava extract and 5% vitamin C to even out skin tone and boost radiance.
Luminous Highlighter
Enhance your natural radiance with a dewy highlighter. Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer is a lightweight, buildable formula that gives a natural, lit-from-within glow. It’s perfect for applying to the high points of your face or mixing with your foundation for an all-over luminous finish.
Body Luminizer
Don't forget to add a touch of glow to your body! Sol de Janeiro's Glowmotions Glow Oil is a hydrating, shimmering body oil that leaves your skin looking sun-kissed and radiant. Its tropical scent will also transport you to a springtime paradise.
All-in-One Palette
Streamline your makeup routine with Huda Beauty's Glowish Blush Light Liquid Cheek Tint & Highlighter Palette. This versatile palette includes radiant blushes and highlighters to create a fresh, glowing look in no time.
Blush
A pop of color on the cheeks can instantly liven up your complexion. Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush is a clean, creamy formula that gives a healthy, natural-looking flush. It’s perfect for achieving that springtime glow.
Setting Powder
Keep your makeup fresh and luminous throughout the day with Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder. This lightweight, blurring powder sets your makeup without dulling your glow.
Primer
Prep your skin for a smooth, even canvas with Ilia's Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40. This multitasking product acts as a primer, foundation, and SPF all in one, while adding a subtle radiance to your skin.
Facial Oils
Embrace the power of facial oils to nourish and hydrate your skin from within. Here are some updated recommendations for different skin types:
Normal Skin: Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Oil – a lightweight, brightening oil that boosts radiance.
Dry Skin: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil – a luxurious, hydrating oil that restores glow.
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin: Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Balancing Facial Oil – a clarifying oil that soothes and balances.
Combination Skin: Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil – a nourishing oil that restores balance and confidence.
With these updated product recommendations, you’re all set to embrace the spring season with a fresh, radiant glow. Whether you’re updating your skincare routine or experimenting with new makeup looks, these products will help you shine all season long!
With these updated product recommendations, you’re all set to embrace the spring season with a fresh, radiant glow. Whether you’re updating your skincare routine or experimenting with new makeup looks, these products will help you shine all season long!
We’d love to hear from you! What are your go-to products for achieving that perfect spring glow? Share your favorites in the comments below – we’re always on the lookout for new beauty gems to try!
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