Spring is in the air and it’s time to give your beauty routine a little refresher. We rounded up 7 easy ways to put a little spring in your skin…check them out and get ready for a season of smooth, clear, glowing skin!
1. Flash away the peach fuzz
Your first step for a fresh spring face? De-fuzz your skin so your skincare products can absorb better, and you have a flawless, fuzz-free canvas to apply your makeup. Prep your skin with PREFLASH to remove oil, then Flash with LUXE+ Sonic Dermaplaning to remove peach fuzz and dead skin cells. Removing all that surface gunk gives you a super-smooth surface and prevents cakey makeup. And if you’ve never “shaved” your face before, don’t stress… your facial hair will NOT grow back thicker or faster.
2. Give your pores a spring cleaning
How to remove blackheads without irritating your skin? First, don’t give in to the temptation to squeeze with your fingers. That’s a literal recipe for spreading acne-causing bacteria. Instead, go the high-tech route and reach for a device like DERMAPORE+, which uses ultrasonic vibrations and ionic technology to loosen pore-clogging gunk and draw it out gently. One note: Your face must be wet when using this device—it won’t work effectively on dry skin. We like using it right a shower, when pores are more “open” due to the steam.
3. Do the dew (with lightweight hydration)
For many people, cold and dry winter weather requires a thicker, heavier moisturizer. But when warmer and more humid temperatures arrive, it can be helpful to switch to a hydrating serum—which delivers the moisture you need without feeling heavy on your skin. Hydraflash Cocooning Serum give you dewy-but-never-sticky hydration, plus targeted actives that help smooth fine lines, promote collagen production and brighten up skin tone.
4. Add a daily exfoliant
Now is the perfect time to add a daily exfoliating toner to your routine. But, we have one important note: stay away from harsh formulas that rely on high percentages of glycolic acid to exfoliate. These can cause redness and irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin to begin with. Instead, look for a formula that has gentler AHAs like lactic and malic acid, plus ingredients that help to soothe skin. Our Botanical Ketoacid Toner has a combination of lactic, malic, encapsulated salicylic and floral acids, which work together to gently exfoliate and keep pores clear.
5. Try a hint of tint
Try swapping your usual foundation for a sheer formula that gives you a touch of coverage along with skincare benefits. We love Tarte Maracuja Vegan Tinted Moisturizer, Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint and (if you’re looking for SFP as well) Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen.
6. Get cheeky
It’s easy to get into a habit with your everyday makeup, and for a lot of us that means a quick dusting of our usual blush. That’s not a bad thing, but switching it up is an easy way to instantly refresh your look for spring. If you usually wear powder blush, try a dewy-finish liquid formula like Glow Recipe Brightening Serum Blush. If you usually wear a mauve-pink shade, try a brighter hue. Tower 28 Get Set Blush in Feliz Fresca is a bright pop of pink that’s perfect for spring (and summer)!
7. Plump up lips (without the pain)
Remember those old lip-plumping glosses that literally hurt to wear? New peptide-packed gloss balms give you lip-plumping power instantly and over time, with a pop of fresh spring color. Check out Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Polypeptide Lip Serum and Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment for juicy shades that are sheer enough to flatter every skin tone.