Spring Beauty 2008

This spring, be ready to put your best face out there. Fresh, clean makeup is all the trend and with these easy steps, I'll make it easy for just about anyone.

Face

For a while now, mineral makeup has been all the rage, as it should be. Made from crushed minerals right from Mother Nature, this makeup is said to help the look and feel of your overall skin. Bare Minerals is my personal favorite. The price of just the foundation is $25 and you can purchase it at Ulta or Sephora. A little pricey, but it lasts forever.

If you want to splurge, I would opt for the Ulta Exclusive - Starter Collection for $60. You will receive all the brushes, the foundation in two shades, blush, bronzer and the Mineral Veil. Your skin will look so good, you just won't go back to your old foundation again.

Blush

For your blush this Spring, keep it neutral. Steer clear of pinks and look for peach/bronze tones, depending on your skin tone, to achieve a sun-kissed look. Almay Smart Shade Bronzer or the Smart Shade Blush is the easiest way to bronze without screwing up. The more you put on, the darker the shade. Start out with a little - you can always add more, but it's not as easy to remove.

Eyes and Lips

For the most flattering makeup, choose colors that will make your eyes pop with a soft, neutral lip.

For the Best Bold Eyes

• If you have brown eyes, shades of grape and chocolate will make your eyes stand out. Try Stila Eyeshadow Duo in Vieux Carre.
• If you have blue eyes, shades of copper mixed with blue will play up any shade. Try Bourjois Wet / Dry Eyeshadow in Marron Glace 54 with a blue mascara like Too Faced Lash Injection in Bright Blue.
  
• If you have green eyes, shades of violet mixed with jade and brown will make eyes pop. Try Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Belly Dance paired with Givenchy Eye Fly Lash Extender Mascara in Fly in Brown.
• If you have hazel eyes, shades of blush and black will enhance your eye color. Try Calvin Klein Tempting Duo Intense Duo Eyeshadow in After Hours.

Naturally Neutral Lips

• If you have a fair to light skin tone, try a sheer pink lip gloss like Stila Lip Glaze in Papaya.
• If you have a medium skin tone, try a peach lip gloss like Benefit Cosmetics The Gloss in Streakin.
• If you have a dark skin tone, try a bronze or copper lip gloss like Sephora Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss in Copper.