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The trends — and products — you need to know this season:
Lit-From-Within Skin
A flawless complexion is always "in," and spring '10 is no exception.
What You'll Need: Gradual self-tanner, pearlescent primer, complexion corrector & multi-faceted finishing powder.
Our Picks: Elemental Herbology Sun Kiss Hydrator w/Self Tan ($39, SpaceNK.com); Guerlain Meteorites Light-Diffusing Perfecting Primer ($66, Sephora.com); Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch ($28, Clarins.com); Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Mat Soft Compact Face Powder ($45, Sephora.com).
Candy-Coated Eyes Brighten your eyes with shimmering shades of green, violet, turquoise and yellow.
What You'll Need: Pearlized, pastel-colored eye shadows and rich metallic eyeliners. (Bright colors, like yellow or turquoise, look best in a matte finish.)
Our Picks: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Eyeshadow in Khaki Craze ($5.94, Walmart.com); Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Tango Night, applied as eyeliner ($12, Sephora.com); CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plume ($8.49, Drugstore.com); Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Deviant ($17, Sephora.com); Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Yes! ($20, Sephora.com).
Rosy Cheeks A youthful flush is the perfect pick-me-up for pale, winter-worn skin.
What You'll Need: Blendable cream (or gel) blush in coral, orange and hot pink.
Our Picks: Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Sheer Coral ($22, BobbiBrownCosmetics.com); NARS The Multiple Makeup Stick in Turks and Caicos ($38, NarsCosmetics.com); Smashbox O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color ($26, Sephora.com); Stila Convertible Color in Fuchsia ($25, Sephora.com); Philosophy The Supernatural Lit From Within Healthy Cream Blush in Feel Warm All Over and Look on the Bright Side ($22.50, Philosophy.com).
Look-At-Me Lips Whether you opt for an opaque gloss or sheer matte lipstick, lip color is a must for spring 2010.
What You'll Need: Shades of coral (matte/glossy), hot pink (semi-matte) & bright red (glossy).
Our Picks: Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in Chris & Tell ($22, Lancome-USA.com); CHANEL Rouge Coco in Teheran ($30, Chanel.com); M.A.C Cosmetics Tinted Lipglass in Ember Glow ($14, MACCosmetics.com); Dolce&Gabbana Make Up Classic Cream Lipstick in Delicious ($30, Saks.com); Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick in Watermelon ($14, Clinique.com); Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in Very Cherry ($5.04, Target.com).
Full & Fabulous Tresses For the season's brushed-out waves, loose braids and textured hairstyles.
What You'll Need: Volumizing cleanser and conditioner, style primer & light-hold hairspray.
Our Picks: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioner ($5.99 each, Target.com); Neil George Volumizing Spray ($24, Beauty.com); Bumble & bumble Does It All Styling Spray ($14-$24, BumbleandBumble.com).
Mannequin Nails Alternate your standard spring brights with subtle, natural-looking hues every other manicure.
What You'll Need: Shades of white, cream, nude and taupe.
Our Picks: Chanel Le Vernis in Blanc Pétale ($22, Chanel.com); Essie Nail Polish in Sandy Beach ($8, Essie.com); Orly Nail Lacquer in Dream Boat ($7.50, OrlyBeauty.com); O.P.I Nail Polish in Over the Taupe ($8, Amazon.com).
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