Spring’s Top Makeup Trends Embrace Playful Elements

The arrival of spring is always met with mixed emotions. While we’re all happily looking forward to sunshine and the return of tulips, the weather often brings us right back to the chilly gray days of winter. But moodboarding the spring 2025 makeup trends provides a good distraction. Filled with punchy colors inspired by flowers and new energy, the looks are a great way to forget about winter. While traditional shades and styles will be prevalent this season, makeup artists note that shimmery finishes will dominate the trends. Pearly eyeshadows, chrome blushes and prismatic glosses are all poised to take off. In that vein, there are a lot of creative looks to explore. Ahead, two makeup artists break down the top spring 2025 makeup trends and share their tips to get the looks.

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• Kim Paige is an LA-based editorial makeup artist 
• David Birdwell is an NYC-based makeup artist

Spring 2025 makeup trends to try this season

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Iridescent eyes

Winter’s icy makeup trend has evolved into a soft shimmer look for spring. Instead of frosted lids, makeup artist David Birdwell says that an iridescent eye is more seasonally appropriate moving into spring. “It’s sophisticated and creates an ethereal luminous effect that enhances your natural features.”

Product to Try: CHANEL Ombre Essentielle in Blanc Perle ($40)

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Petal pink and peach tones

Blush trends are constantly changing, but according to makeup artist Kim Paige there has been a clear shift in shade preferences. With makeup trends skewing more natural than contrived, she says petal pinks and peachy nudes will be just as popular as punchy colors.

Product to Try: RMS ReDimension Blush in Bohemian Girl ($36)

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Edgy eyeshadow

If you prefer maximal to minimal makeup, an edgy eyeshadow look will be your best friend this spring. Whether you choose bold colors or graphic shapes, it’s the perfect way to get creative and pairs well with the season’s glossy lip trend.

Product to Try: Tood Hypnotic-color-Cream Multichrome Eyeshadow in Moondance ($26)

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Satin skin

Natural, radiant skin is having a moment for good reason. It’s fresh and dewy but not sweaty, creating a chic canvas for color. Achieving this look is all about skin prep. “Hydrating your skin gives you that lit-from-within glow,” says Paige. However, she notes playing up the radiance won’t hurt. “Use face products that let your natural beauty shine through, then add your favorite highlighter on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and tear ducts.”

Product to Try: Black Radiance True Complexion 3D Highlighter Palette in Luminosity ($7)

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Chrome finishes

Chrome and glazed finishes are finally entering the makeup arena. From cheeks to lips, Birdwell explains that the prismatic effect will be particularly buzzy as we move into spring. To nail the look, he recommends pairing a vibrant blush with a shimmery, glossy lip “The combination of high-shine and color-shifting pearls adds to the multidimensional effect.”

Product to Try: Buxom Plump Shot Lip Serum Gloss ($29)