8 beauty products our team is reaching for this spring

Marilynn’s pick

“A defined brow is a must for me and I get these done regularly. To further highlight my eyes, I add a lick of shadow and apply my L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara. I tend to rub my eyes when tired or stressed and it doesn’t smudge onto my cheeks while lengthening my lashes beautifully” – Marilynn, Editor

Debby’s pick

“With the two-in-one pencil and spoolie design, it’s easy to shape, define and blend your brows like a pro. Perfect for low-maintenance women like myself.” – Debby, Designer

Rebekah’s pick

“I searched for many years for the perfect lightweight tint that would even out my skin tone and add a touch of colour to my complexion.” – Rebekah, Writer

Anna’s pick

“This is my current go-to foundation. It’s easy to apply and doesn’t cling to dry patches or cause a shiny T-zone by midday.” – Anna,
designer

Sarah’s pick

“This is the number-one thing I reach for in my daily makeup routine. It looks slightly glittery in the bottle, but that dissipates once it’s on the skin, and leaves it fresh and glowy.” – Sarah, lifestyle editor

Kellie’s pick

“This plant-based lip balm keeps my lips soft and hydrated. I love Black Cherry for a subtle hint of colour, or Vanilla and Coconut for a more natural look.” – Kellie, Picture Editor

Denise’s pick

“I’m a pared back make-up bag gal, so every product must complement the next. A cheeky swipe of this lifts my look and keeps shine at bay.” – Denise, Chief sub-editor

Mirella’s pick

“The cooling rollerball reduces puffiness, brightens my eye area and the fast-drying formula layers seamlessly under or over my makeup. Great after a swim to keep the goggle marks away.” – Mirella, art director

Skip your heavy foundation and use a base with added hydration. Concentrate on the centre of your face and blend outwards. Use a little extra where you need more coverage as you would a concealer. Keep the finish sheer and skin-like.

Try: L’Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation. With an 80 percent skincare base, it provides buildable coverage that melts into
the skin, leaving a natural result. Enriched with hyaluron and a nourishing oil blend, this on-the-go format, complete with integrated mirror and applicator, is simple to use and suitable for all ages.

Reach for a cream blush in a fresh rose, peach or berry tone. Tap onto the cheeks, blending upwards towards your temples, then sweep what’s left across your eyelids and the bridge of your nose. One product, instant freshness.

Try: Aleph Lip and Cheek Tint. This multitasker adds a fresh flush of colour to lips and cheeks, making it a great choice for streamlined looks

Use a brown or bronzy cream eyeshadow across your lids, concentrating the colour along the lash line and through the crease. Smudge with your fingertip for a soft, effortless finish.

Try: M.A.C Cosmetics Pro Longwear Painterly Pot. A dream to apply with fingers or a brush, the cream formulation dries leaving colour that lasts all day. A shade like Bare Study is perfect on its own, however the lightweight texture means it’s easily blended with other eyeshadows.

Curl lashes, then apply mascara, focusing on the roots and pulling the lashes upwards. Quickly brush through your brows with the mascara wand’s residue for subtle definition – no separate brow product needed.

Try: Maybelline Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara. Featuring a unique new applicator and innovative tubing technology which wraps each lash, this mascara not only delivers definition, but also stays put for 24 hours.

The final touch is tinted lip balm. Press it onto your lips for a sheer wash of colour, then tap a little onto the high points of your cheeks for extra glow if needed.

Try: Nude by Nature Tinted Lip Butter. With an ultra-creamy texture and hydration-boosting ingredients, this will enhance your lips with a subtle wash of colour along with a natural shine. Available in four shades.