The Best Beauty Picks for Spring 2024
From primers and foundations to eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks, L'OFFICIEL's beauty editors have you covered on the best beauty picks for Spring 2024.
As the temperature gets warmer and flowers start to bloom, you know Spring is upon us. With the warmer weather comes the joy of wearing fewer layers of clothing and finally embracing longer days. But as the seasons change, so too must our beauty routines. While winter beauty routines are all about hydrating and protecting our skin from the harsh cold, spring calls for lighter textures and brighter colors. That said, it's time to revamp our makeup bags and skincare shelves with products that cater to the fresh, radiant vibes of spring.
To help you navigate through the many options, L'OFFICIEL's beauty editors have curated the ultimate list of beauty picks that will have you looking and feeling your best all season long. From lightweight foundations to vibrant lip glosses, these spring essentials are sure to elevate your beauty game.
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Primer
Some beauty lovers may question the necessity of primers, but Refy Beauty's primer is not your ordinary primer. Not only does it help make your makeup last longer and stay intact throughout the day, but it also boasts some skincare benefits. Infused with nourishing ingredients like Niacinamide, Glycerin, and Vitamin E infusion, Refy's primer will help your skin feel hydrated and silky smooth all day. Plus, it's packed in a convenient stick packaging, making application effortless.
Refy Beauty Face Primer, $34, Sephora
The name says it all: "Hydro Grip." True to its name, this primer is hydrating and provides a superior grip for your makeup. But it's more than just longevity—it ensures a seamless glide for effortless application, leaving your makeup looking flawless.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, $38, Sephora
Foundation & Skin Tint
We're never going to let this classic die. We've tested so many different foundations, even pretended to like a few simply because they were trendy. Still, not a lot of full-coverage foundations could ever compare to the award-winning Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation. While it's loved for its silky texture that leaves a radiant glow, we were particularly impressed with its zero pilling (yes, even after many different layers of bronzers, blushes, and highlighters).
Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation, $69, Sephora
If you've been searching the ends of the earth for the ultimate lightweight skin tint or foundation, say hello to Chanel's Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint. Yes, it's as luscious as it sounds, and feels as light as air. Perfect for those who favor minimalism in their beauty routines, it effortlessly evens out your skin tone for a natural, radiant finish.
Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint, $70, Saks Fifth Avenue
Sometimes you want a little bit more coverage. Look no further than the Hourglass Cosmetics skin tint. It went viral last summer for a reason. Not only is it buildable and blendable depending on your coverage preferences, but it's also one of the most lightweight skin tints out there. What's more, it leaves an incomparable dewy, glowy finish, allowing you to finally perfect that no-makeup makeup look with ease.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation, $49, Sephora
Concealer
Contrary to popular belief, full coverage does not always mean heavy. Enter the Dior Backstage Flash Perfector concealer. This innovative formula effortlessly delivers impeccable coverage while remaining lightweight on the skin, ensuring a flawless complexion without any unwanted bulkiness. Plus, if you want to avoid flashbacks in your next night-out photos, this concealer is the solution you've been dreaming about.
Dior Backstage Flash Perfector Concealer, $32, Sephora
Then there's the one everyone keeps coming back to. You might feel more excited about all the new releases, but when it comes to concealer, Nars Cosmetics’ cult-favorite concealer has one of the most perfect formulas ever. It's lightweight but offers 16-hour wear. It's radiant but also crease-resistant. And on top of that, it blends like a dream. Whether you use it to conceal your under eyes or scars, the Nars concealer serves all the purposes you could think of.
Nars Cosmetics Creamy Radiant Concealer, $32, Sephora
Calling all the no-makeup makeup lovers out there. It's time to run to your nearest Sephora and pick up YSL Beauty's all-over brightening concealer. It's the best concealer to highlight your brow bone and cover up any redness, all while maintaining a fresh, makeup-free appearance. If you're looking to splurge, grab the medium coverage version to conceal under eyes and scars as well.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Touché Éclat All-Over Brightening Concealer, $40, Sephora
Powder
Skip your search for the best talc-free setting powder and just trust us when we say Hourglass' setting powder is the best one out there. Not only is it perfect for baking, but it also helps clean up your contour to give you the most flawless, sculpted finish with zero flashback.
Hourglass Cosmetics Veil Translucent Setting Powder, $50, Sephora
There are very few things (virtually none) that Charlotte Tilbury can't do. Nearly every product from her cult-favorite beauty brand is worth the splurge. But if there's one essential you shouldn't overlook, it's the compact setting powder. Whether you opt for an all-over application or focus on the oily T-zone, this powder guarantees an airbrushed finish that never appears overly dry or cakey.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder, $48, Charlotte Tilbury
Bronzer & Contour
Some of the biggest problems with many bronzer/contour sticks out there are how quickly they set, how messy they can be, and how dry they are. It's often a trade-off between one or the other, and in the worst cases, it's all of the above. That said, when we first tested Westman Atelier's contour stick, our expectations weren't that high. But, we were pleasantly surprised by how seamlessly this blends into the skin. Though it's very creamy, its application is very mess-free and stays put throughout the day. And to top that all off, the packaging is travel-friendly. Needless to say, we've gotten rid of all our other contour sticks and we'll be repurchasing this forever.
Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick, $48, Sephora
A staple in Hailey Bieber's makeup routine since 2018, the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Contour Duo is the perfect addition to your Spring rotation. Though it's a cream formula, it's also loved for its flawless, patch-free blendability, thanks to its botanical oil infusion.
Tom Ford Beauty Shade and Illuminate Contour Duo, $90, Sephora
If you're still partial to powder bronzers, we've also got you covered on the best one. As proven by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, professional-grade makeup doesn't mean they're not friendly to beginners. His beauty brand, in particular, keeps its bronzer simple, so you can achieve an effortless sun-kissed glow.
Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Bronzer, $32, Sephora
Blush
Westman Atelier's blush stick and contour stick go hand in hand. You simply cannot have one without the other. Just like the contour stick, the Baby Cheeks Blush Stick blends seamlessly. With its finely-milled texture and buildable formula, you can customize your desired intensity level and dimension with ease.
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, $48, Sephora
Leave it to celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta to create the most innovative techniques in the beauty world. You might lean towards starting with the cream blush and topping it off with the powder, but Patrick Ta actually suggests the opposite. According to him, putting the cream on top of the powder achieves a long-wearing radiant glow like no other. And given his tutorial videos, we certainly believe him.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo, $38, Patrick Ta
Then there's the most pigmented of them all. You only need one dot of Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush to achieve a natural flush that lasts all day. It delivers a sheer wash of color that can be easily built up for a more intense look. And, with its wide range of shades and long-lasting finish, this liquid blush is a must-have in any makeup collection.
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $23, Sephora
Highlighter
Many have tried to imitate the beloved Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, but the original will always be superior. If you're unfamiliar with it, you might be confused by what Charlotte Tilbury means when she refers to this product as a "complexion booster." While it gives the most natural, shimmer-free glow, it actually does not strictly fall under any category. It has some coverage, which is why you might notice that some people use it all over their face, almost as a primer or foundation. And the best part is, it doesn't ever seem to run out—so you’ll get a lot of use out of it. It's the gift that just keeps giving.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, $49, Charlotte Tilbury
Earlier this month, Dior released its new liquid highlighting wand. And, with less than a month in the market, beauty enthusiasts all around the world went crazy for this new gem. Think of it like Charlotte Tilbury's viral highlighting wands, except with a more natural finish. Dior offers it in six luxurious shades, from pearl to bronze.
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighting Concentrate, $45, Dior
Eyes
This eyeshadow palette is by the mother of makeup herself, Pat McGrath. While all of her beauty brand's eyeshadow palettes are equally worth the splurge, the Bronze Borealis quad holds a special place in our hearts. Featuring a mix of shimmer and matte shades, it offers the versatility needed to achieve a stunning bronzy glow.
Pat McGrath Labs Luxe Quad in Bronze Borealis New Year Edition, $62, Sephora
If you prefer to keep your routine even simpler this spring, consider an eyeshadow stick. Our top pick? Victoria Beckham Beauty's eyeshadow stick. Not only is it waterproof and long-lasting, but it's also creamy, tug-free, and crease-free. Take your pick between five shimmers and five mattes, or maybe take all of them home! (Just kidding, or are we?)
Victoria Beckham Beauty EyeWear Eyeshadow Stick in Pecan, $34, Victoria Beckham Beauty
Many liquid eyeliners might be too intense, especially for the spring. But, Glossier's Liquid Eyeliner offers the most precise brush for achieving a subtle yet defined look, giving you the control to create thin, delicate lines that enhance your eyes without overpowering your spring makeup.
Glossier Liquid Eyeliner Pro Tip Brush Point, $18, Sephora
Mascara
Do you struggle with clumping regardless of wand shape and mascara formula? Well, today's your lucky day. Refy Beauty's newly launched "Lash Sculpt" is the ideal mascara for those with pointed-down lashes that don't respond well to most wand types. It makes mascara application a breeze, effortlessly separating and coating each lash from root to tip.
Refy Beauty Lash Sculpt, $26, Sephora
This one's an oldie but a goodie. Very few beauty brands have mastered the art of functional, mess-free mascara, but Lancôme is consistent. The Hypnôse Drama Volumizing Mascara, in particular, has stood the test of time as a beloved classic in the beauty world. Its unique formula and brush design work together seamlessly to deliver voluminous, dramatic lashes with just a few coats. Whether you're aiming for a bold, statement look or a more subtle enhancement, this mascara never disappoints, leaving lashes perfectly lifted, lengthened, and defined.
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Volumizing Mascara, $33, Sephora
Lip Liner
In case you didn't already know, Kim Kardashian's KKW Beauty, now named SKKN BY KIM, is back and better than ever. Though it still has the same creamy, blendable formula, it's now packaged in an actual lip pencil. You know what that means: you can be more precise and it lasts longer.
SKKN BY KIM Lip Liner, $22, SKKN BY KIM
Many lip liners have come and gone, but MAC Cosmetics' lip liners, particularly the shade Whirl, will always be #1. It's the perfect dusty rose suitable for day and night. It was a staple in Kylie Jenner's lip combos way before she founded Kylie Cosmetics for a reason.
MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Whirl, $24, MAC Cosmetics
Lipstick
Chanel offers various lipstick formulations, but this has to be our favorite. Not only does it boast long-lasting wear, but it's also creamy and hydrating. And, despite its rich pigmentation, it feels remarkably lightweight on the lips, so you can glide through your day with ease.
Chanel Rouge Coco Lip Color, $48, Saks Fifth Avenue
If you’re tired of carrying both lipstick and lip gloss everywhere you go, your prayers have been answered (by Saint Laurent, no less). YSL Beauty's viral Candy Glaze combines the richness of lipstick with the luster of lip gloss. It's truly a game-changer for those on the go. With its luxurious formula and irresistible shades, this lip gloss stick delivers intense hydration, brilliant shine, and a pop of color in one sleek package.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick, $42, Sephora
If you’re into a simple stain, look at Clinique's Almost Lipstick. It's not your typical lipstick; it's akin to a tinted lip balm, offering a subtle yet buildable hint of color. Perfect for those who prefer a natural, effortless look, the Black Honey shade went viral for its universally flattering appeal across all skin types and tones.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, $25, Sephora
Lip Gloss
Alas, the only beauty product that unites beauty enthusiasts all over the world. We all know and love Fenty Beauty's OG lip gloss. But did you know they launched three new line extensions? Our personal favorite: Gloss Bomb Heat. Though many beauty brands might claim a plumping effect, this lip gloss is among the few that actually makes your lips look fuller.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat in Hot Chocolit, $26, Fenty Beauty
Infused with Vegan Collagen, Prickly Pear Oil, Plant Squalane, and Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga's award-winning lip oil provides hydration and maintains lip suppleness. Still, it's grease-free and non-sticky.
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PHD Hybdrid Lip Oil in Hue, $26, Haus Labs