As we transition from winter to spring, it’s time to embrace the fresh vibe and exciting new makeup trends. Whether you’re into playful eyeliner, matte pastels, lots of blush, or a more minimal look, there’s something for everyone this season. You don’t have to be a professional spring makeup artist to rock stunning eye makeup looks in 2024. With the right products and creativity, you can achieve celebrity-level glam right at home.
Grab your favorite eye shadow palette and add a glossy lip balm or your preferred lip color to complete the look. Whether you prefer a minimalist approach or love to go all out, whether you’re loyal to Maybelline or Pat McGrath, whether you love a cat-eye or a smoky look, there’s no limit to what you can do. Get ready to shine this season, regardless of your skin tone or hair color.
Get your camera ready, because you’ll look photo-ready in no time. While we might not all be hitting the Hailey Bieber runway, we’re grateful for the creativity and accessibility that allow us to create professional-level spring makeup looks at home.
1. Pink Friday Vibes
From the shiny pink eyeshadow to the bubble gum pink lipstick, this look screams confidence and femininity. Pink is the go-to color this season, and what’s great about this look is that it’s all about keeping it simple and cohesive. You can achieve it by using the same liquid blush on your eyelids, cheeks, and lips.
2. Berry Much
Spring vibes are all about embracing berry tones, and this spring makeup look nails it. Imagine looking like you just indulged in the juiciest berry, using its rich color as both a cheek and lip stain. What’s more, we adore how it gives you this radiant glow all over. Just grab your favorite highlighter and dust it generously for that extra luminosity—believe us, you can never have too much!
3. Just Peachy Cheeks
Joining the fruity spring makeup craze, this style goes for a delicious peachy hue. To rock this glossy, peachy vibe, go for a creamy pigment, like this cheek and lip balm. Its smooth texture makes it a breeze to apply—just dab it on your lips, eyelids, cheeks, and even the bridge of your nose for that sun-kissed glow. Finish off with your favorite gloss on the lips, and you’re good to go!
4. Green with Envy
March screams green, thanks to St. Patrick’s Day. So, let’s embrace it with this eye-catching look. What do we love most about it? They play with different shades of green—it’s a breeze to pull off too! Grab a palette with shimmer and matte shades, and swipe on your chosen colors. Pop the shimmers in the inner corners of your eyes and the darker hues in the outer corners for that perfect cat-eye effect.
5. Mod Makeup
The ’60s are making a comeback with this mod makeup revival. To nail this look, all you need is a steady hand and a precise liquid liner to create those bold, graphic eyeliner shapes on your lids. As for the rest of the makeup, it’s all about going with your mood and choosing whichever vibrant eyeshadow color you’re feeling that day.
6. Undone Brows
Ever noticed how effortlessly cool those model-off-duty brows look? Well, we’re totally into that vibe. It’s the ultimate touch for those minimal makeup days, and it adds a laid-back charm that’s just right for sunny spring hangouts with friends. To nail it, grab a clear brow gel and brush your brows in both directions using the spoolie wand, giving you that natural yet polished look.
7. All Dolled Up
Surely, you’ve caught a glimpse of that stunning Pat McGrath spring makeup from the Maison Margiela runway by now. Well, here’s a more subdued and wearable take on it. The goal? Achieve that flawless, glass-like complexion with a hint of rosiness on the cheeks and lips. Begin with a dewy primer to smooth out your skin’s texture. Then, gently dab on your favorite rosy cream blush, adding layers until you reach your desired intensity on both cheeks and lips.
8. Sunkissed
Springtime makeup wouldn’t be complete without that sun-kissed glow, right? It’s a timeless look for warmer days, and here’s why. The aim is to capture that ‘I just spent a little too long in the sun’ vibe. The trick? Use a dewy cream blush to add a hint of warmth along your cheeks and nose, giving you that fresh-from-the-sun radiance.
9. Ombré Lips
If you’re not already obsessed with ombré lips, these will win you over—they’re vibrant, they’re stunning, and they’re surprisingly easy to pull off. Begin by outlining your lips with a red lip liner, following their natural shape or exaggerating the cupid’s bow if you like. Then, blend the liner onto your lips using a lip brush to achieve that gorgeous ombré effect. Finish it off with a coat of super glossy lip gloss, and voila! Your lips are ready to bloom.
10. Effortlessly Bold
Whether you’re in a hurry or just need a little splash of color, reaching for a bold eyeliner like the turquoise one shown above is a simple way to add some spring vibes to your look. For an extra touch of style, add a small swipe of white eyeliner to your waterline.
11. Frosty Pink
You can’t celebrate spring without lilacs and lavender, so why not integrate them into a lovely occasional eyeshadow stylish? This client applied M⋅A⋅C shadows in Cobalt, Circle, Silly, and Rose Before Brothers, and the look shows up simple to reproduce at home. What’s more, regardless of whether you have the striking blue hair shade to supplement the varieties, you’ll be great at essentially finishing it off with a swipe of coral all the rage.
13. Blushing Beauty
Celebrity makeup artist Alexis Oakley, known for her work with Alix Earle, is all about the pink blush trend that extends from cheeks to eyes. In this style, she blends pink blush upward towards the eyes and even applies pink eyeliner to the waterline. For an extra glow, don’t forget to dab some highlighter on the area between your cheeks and nose for a dazzling finish.
14. Crystal Freckles
Spring calls for outdoor adventures! Whether you’re enjoying a picnic with friends or hitting up your first rooftop party of the season, make a statement with this crystal freckle look. Simply apply eye gems to your cheeks and nose like you would draw on freckles. For an extra touch, layer them over your natural freckle pattern for bonus points!
15. Peachy Pout
Celebrity spring makeup artist Emily Cheng worked her magic on Golden Globe winner Julia Garner with this stunning makeup look. Keeping it chic and effortless, Cheng focused on voluminous lashes and a precise black liquid eyeliner on the upper lash line. The lower lash line remained understated, allowing the peachy lip to take center stage. The result? Garner looks effortlessly feminine and ethereal.
16. Perfectly Tinted
spring makeup artist Sara Egan predicts that skin tint serums and creams will be all the rage this spring. They’re the perfect way to achieve a dewy complexion without feeling heavy on the skin. And the best part? You can layer skin tints, such as the HI BEAUTIFUL YOU Skin Perfecting Tint, for more coverage if needed.
