With the evenings getting lighter and thoughts of holidays well and truly on EBTs minds we have decided to embrace spring by sharing our top 10 picks of the new season beauty products with you. From violet nails and strawberry lips to grown-up bronzer and shimmering eyes, this spring anything goes. ELLEs Spring Make-up Picks
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‘This punch of colour is perfect for a bit of a statement, and right on trend this season. The texture is really hydrating and super tidy.’ Emma Smith, Beauty Director Illamasqua Lipstick in Flare, £15.50
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‘I love a fine line of black along my lashline, and this texture is perfect for a really delicate flick.’ Emma Smith, Beauty Director Shu Uemura Paloma Faith Eye Liner in Black, £19.50 at Selfridges
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‘I’m in love with the idea of bright eyes for spring, it was all over the catwalks. This shadow has brilliant depth of colour and is really long lasting meaning it will easily take me from day to night.’ Georgia Collins, Acting Beauty Editor. L’Oreal Color Infallible in Purple Passion, £6.99 available March
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‘Okay so I’m having a purple moment. I just adore how this colour manages to be both cheery and super chic. Plus the polish lasts really well too.’ Georgia Collins, Acting Beauty Editor Estee Lauder Nail Lacquer in Violet Diva, £14 available exclusively at Harrods now and nationwide from March
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‘Shiseido’s bronzer is super sophisticated with its subtle shimmer and soft bronze hue that enhances a pre-summer complexion. This is bronzer for grown-ups.’ Amy Lawrenson, Online Beauty Writer. Shiseido Bronzer, £32. Enq: 0207 313 4774
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‘This peachy illuminator adds a fresh dewyness to dull skin whether worn alone or under foundation. Alternatively, use it on cheek and brow bones or the bridge of the nose to highlight.’ Amy Lawrenson, Online Beauty Writer. The Body Shop Illuminating Face Base, £14
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‘The moment the sun puts in an appearance I am drawn to a coral nail colour. This season the best by far is by Paul & Joe. It’s the perfect balance between pink and orange and looks great on toes.’ Suzanne Scott, Acting Beauty Writer
Paul & Joe Nail Enamel in 010 Splendour, £10
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‘This spring/summer I am determined to embrace a bright lip and I think this Laura Mercier number is the way to go. It’s a bright Jil Sander-esq fuchsia that compliments my year round pale complexion.’ Suzanne Scott, Acting Beauty Writer.
Gel Lip Colour in Hibiscus Bloom, £18.50, by Laura Mercier at Space N
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‘The perfect shade of matte mink, this creamy formulation blends like a dream to give depth and definition to eyes. But I love using it on the hollows of my cheeks to give a bit of contour most. Illamasqua Creative Director Alex Box suggests using the heel of the hand to stamp a teardrop shape of colour onto cheeks giving spring summer’s sculpted skin in seconds.’ Sophie Gridley, ELLE Beauty Intern Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow, £15
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‘While I’ll never be able to work the full-on glitter at Giles, I do find a little sparkle is a reliable route to an evening look. Which is why I love this smudgy shadow from Topshop. Tiny gold sparkle particles give a pretty halo to eyes in one coat, or layer it up for bolder colour. Not only on-trend but reliably flattering too.’ Sophie Gridley, ELLE Beauty Intern.