Spring's 8 Most Important Makeup Trends, According to Top Makeup Artists

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At last, spring has arrived, and with it comes a flurry of new beauty launches and fresh looks for the months ahead. While in previous years we might have looked to fashion shows or peeked behind the scenes at runways to predict the beauty trends that we'd all be wearing for spring and summer, this year, we've gone directly to the makeup artists themselves for the inside scoop. And I have to say, I'm incredibly excited.

From skin that's so glossy, you could see a reflection in it to eyes awash with pretty pastels, spring's makeup trends are feeling fresh, fun and full of life. Even better? We asked each of the eight makeup artists to create their own take on the trend for us so we can see how to genuinely make these trends work at home. Keep scrolling for all of the spring makeup inspiration you need. 

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"A big trend I have seen this year is glassy skin," says Rachel Hardie, lead artist at Nars. "It's a trend that I hope is here to stay as I love the freshness and youthfulness the look gives! The key to this look is preparation and creating the glow from within. I like to give a facial massage before applying any makeup. This will wake up the skin and bring the blood to the surface ensuring an internal glow."

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"My number one beauty trend for spring is gorgeous glossy, dewy skin paired with a soft pastel smoky eye," says Kelechi Onuoha, pro artist at Charlotte Tilbury. "I love this because it's super flattering and so versatile—it can be adapted to a suit a variety of skin tones and ages. My top tip for creating the soft pastel smoky eye is keeping the shades matte so that you can add dimension and depth to the eyes."

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"I'd say the key spring makeup trends for 2021 are softly flushed cheeks on glowing, glass-like skin, full feathery brows and stained lips." says Cher Webb, Pro Makeup Artist at BareMinerals. "Everything should be looking and feeling fresh, and with a wash of monochrome colour."

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"This spring, it's all about the brows," says Angela Barthel, beauty expert at Chantecaille. "Gone are the over sculptured, over-perfected brow, and in is the fluffy, laminate brow."

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"For me, trends this season have been dictated by the events happening around us. People want to reclaim control and break free from the mundanity that we have become accustomed to over the last year, and makeup has become a great outlet for that. I've seen a rebellious approach to makeup this season and a need for expression and excitement," explains Carly Utting, national artist at MAC Cosmetics

"There's been a huge resurgence of wearable colour—those shades that are usually kept for the catwalk have made a brave appearance on the everyday makeup wearer. Colours like pale raspberry and muted clover green are prominent, as well as pretty peaches and delphinium blues. Now is the time for adventurous statements, so dig deep, dust off your coloured shadows and have some fun."

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"My number one spring makeup trend is all about framing the eyes: a trend that translates perfectly from the runway to real life," says Nick Lujan, director of artistry and education at Kevyn Aucoin. "With face masks now an everyday accessory, our eyes are more on focus than ever before. Our eyes are the windows to the soul, and the best way to frame them is with a balanced, naturally feathered brow and some indecent lashes."

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"My number one spring trend has to be the lived-in matte eye with pared-back skin. This look is so rock and roll, and the gorgeous, fresh skin keeps it modern," says Zoe Taylor, makeup artist at Chanel. "It is so easy to re-create and perfect for that effortless, cool-girl look."

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"This spring, the colour palette is all about soft variations of winter white and other washes of neutral shades and textures like glitter. Lashes are playing a strong part as the continued wearing of masks encourages people to play up their eyes, brows and lashes," explains Matin Maulawizada, international makeup artist at Lashify.

Mica Ricketts