Refresh your beauty routine for spring

Spring is the time to
 show some skin. Start
 each morning with a dry
 exfoliation. Use a loofah
 or a brush like Manicare Dry Body Brush all over your body
 before showering. It’s great
 for your circulation and to
 remove unwanted dry skin.
 For optimum absorption, apply 
a hydrating cream or oil straight
 after washing, while skin is still damp.

Statement eyes with a splash of colour
 will brighten your makeup mood.
 Try experimenting with blues and 
greens. It may feel unconventional,
 says Marc Jacob’s Global Makeup
 Artist Gilbert Soliz, but blue “really does help
 enhance your eyes”. He also notes: “A deeper
 shade is more flattering and suits all eye colours.” Apply it along the lash line, close to the root of the lashes, or smudge it. For a more subtle look, try adding it just to the inner corners of the eyes and follow with mascara. To get the look, we love Mecca Max Wink Weapon Mini Palette in Flamboyant.

With more skin on show, it’s time to fake a faux glow. Applying a gradual tanner will help moisturise skin while building a light colour. A measured application will ensure you don’t go too dark, too soon, and instead achieve
 a subtle, natural spring glow. The more often you apply, the more depth you will achieve.
We recommend St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan For Body.

Ditch dark hues and take your hair to the light side. Joico Education Manager, Duncan Richards shares his tips. “Skin tone and eye colour are key to deciding what shade of blonde will suit you,” he says. “To determine your tone, look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in natural daylight – a blue hue means you’re in the cool category, and a green tint means you’ve got warm skin tone.” For warm tones, try highlights in warm blonde shades. For cooler skin and blue eyes, you’ll suit an all-over, lighter blonde. To keep your blonde hue vibrant and shiny (and protect it from thermal and UV damage), spritz it with Joico Blonde Life Brightening Veil.

A bright smile is the perfect accessory for boosting spring confidence. Lighten your teeth at home with pastes and pens that deliver dentist-worthy shades of white, such as Colgate Optic White High Impact White Toothpaste.

> Read our member’s reviews of this toothpaste that whitens teeth by up to four shades

Does your shower caddy need a spring update, too? These are the shower essentials to stock up on.

Get more spring beauty tips from New Idea at newidea.com.au

How do you take your beauty routine from winter to spring? Share with us your tips and product faves below.

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