In the spirit of spring and renewal, we’re calling it: it’s time to update your makeup bag. Out with the old, expired products you’ve been meaning to throw away anyway, and in with the garden-fresh picks from hit K-beauty brands that are bound to become fast favorites. What better way to usher in the season than with a revamped makeup routine for your perfect MOTD? Our rundown of 5 star-rated cosmetics and buzzy new arrivals for every step of the routine will surely inspire some ‘add to cart’ action so get your shopping baskets ready and keep scrolling for our spring makeup recommendations.

Effortless Pearl Skin

Glint - Glow Pearl Base

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Glint

Pearl skin has been making the rounds on social media and we’re big fans of the gleaming skin trend. To achieve this, apply a layer of the Glint Glow Pearl Base before you start your makeup to prep the skin. This primer illuminates the complexion with rosy glow pearls, giving it a subtle pink-toned pearlescent shimmer to bring the skin to life.

Healthy and Clear Base

Amuse - Dew Power Vegan Cushion SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Amuse

The Amuse Dew Power Vegan Cushion SPF50+ PA++++ is formulated with a 60% moist essence to nourish the complexion during wear. The vegan-friendly formula smooths onto the skin with a triple-layer glow adhesion coating that enhances skin glow and elasticity. Lasting up to 24 hours, it seamlessly conceals blemishes and discoloration without oxidizing throughout the day.

Conceal and Feel [Good]

VT - Pro Cica Tiger Light Fit Concealer

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - VT

Swipe on the VT Pro Cica Tiger Light Fit Concealer to bid dark circles, acne marks and redness goodbye. The creamy formula is infused with the brand’s signature Centella 4X Complex and CICA DNA™ to soothe the skin while offering lightweight high coverage. High-adhesion polymers help to minimize smudging as flexible powders prevent the concealer from caking or creasing.

Lit-From-Within Cheeks

NUSE - Liquid Care Cheek

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - NUSE

Ever wondered how idols achieve that candle-lit glowy blush look? It all comes down to liquid blushes like the NUSE Liquid Care Cheek that melt into the base to make it look like the blush is radiating from within. This particular formula promises vibrant pigmentation in a clump-free, buildable liquid texture, providing a natural and dewy finish.

Matte But Never Flat

Milk Touch - All-Day Perfect Blurring Fixing Pact

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Milk Touch

Stop excess shine in its tracks by blotting on the Milk Touch All-Day Perfect Blurring Fixing Pact. Its light pink hue originates from Calamine powder that soothes and revitalizes the skin as it absorbs excess sebum and blurs the pores. Fans of this powder note its fine texture and how it melds into the skin fully without clinging to peach fuzz; it’s a highly-rated option for all skin types, especially as the weather starts to heat up and the face becomes oilier.

Sculpted Contouring

Dasique - V-Cut Blending Shading

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Dasique

Accentuate your best facial features with the Dasique V-Cut Blending Shading. The palette holds 3 shades intended to sculpt and chisel your face to perfection, emphasizing the dimension of your cheeks, nose and jawline. Soft and blendable, the powders buff onto the skin with a blurring effect and never become patchy or muddy, no matter how much is applied.

Goddess Glow

Unleashia - Mood Shower Face Palette

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Unleashia

You can never be too glowy, especially when you’ve got the Unleashia Mood Shower Face Palette to play with. This multi-use palette includes 5 glimmering shades that can be used on the eyes and cheeks, each one containing finely-milled glitter and pearl particles for a dazzling finish. Take your pick from the classic sophisticated neutral tones to the whimsical blue and bronze hues to complete your MOTD.

Fruity Eyeshadow Fun

CLIO - Pro Eye Palette Air (Every Fruit Grocery Version)

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - CLIO

Beauty lovers in Korea can’t get enough of the CLIO Pro Eye Palette Air series, especially the newest Every Fruit Grocery edition palettes. Inspired by fresh seasonal fruits like apple and plum, in the palette you’ll find buttery-smooth mattes, shimmers and glitters that blend together impeccably for versatile eye looks.

Eyes to Mesmerize

eSpoir - Bronze Painting Waterproof Eye Pencil

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - eSpoir

We’re saying no to panda eyes and yes to the eSpoir Bronze Painting Waterproof Eye Pencil, the long-wearing smudge-proof eyeliner that only comes off when you want it to. It glides onto the eyes and adheres strongly, bringing light to the eyes with a pearly sheen.

Fluttery Lashes with Precision

Judydoll - 3D Curling Eyelash Iron Mascara Curly

Courtesy of Chinese Makeup Brand - Judydoll

The Judydoll 3D Curling Eyelash Iron Mascara Curly utilizes a steel tube technology to totally elevate your mascara game. Its spiral steel wand is kitted with a uniform groove design that evenly coats the lashes and clearly defines each one. The 6° angle of the wand lifts the lashes into a curl, set into place with the waterproof and smudge-proof mascara formula.

Brow Game on Point

Holika Holika - Wonder Drawing Skinny Eyebrow

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Holika Holika

With the slim 1.5mm tip of the Holika Holika Wonder Drawing Skinny Eyebrow, you can achieve hair-like strokes to add fullness to your brows and fill in sparse areas. It contains porous powder, wax and oil ingredients to make your brows last all day long without fading or smudging.

Arches That Stay

Romand - Han All Brow Cara

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand

Your brow hairs aren’t going anywhere after a sweep of the Romand Han All Brow Cara. The clump-free formula lifts and locks brow hairs in place to secure your perfect arches, avoiding any flaking or crunchy feeling.

Pout Definition

peripera - Ink Velvet Lip Liner

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - peripera

The peripera Ink Velvet Lip Liner is everything you want your lip liner to be: smooth, creamy, long-lasting and comfortable to wear. They were made to be paired with the K-beauty label’s bestselling velvet lip tint, but pair well with any lip product of your choice. From your editor’s point of view, this is a totally underrated product that holds its own against more expensive counterparts.

Kiss Kiss

COSNORI - Wave Tint

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - COSNORI

Moisturizing color is married with a reflective glossy finish in the COSNORI Wave Tint, a non-sticky lip tint enriched with 38% moisture essence and plant-derived oils. The series offers a wide shade selection, ranging from eye-catching punchy hues to flattering MLBB tones. It reportedly sold 10,000 units within 3 hours of its launch, the rave reviews stating how it applies thinly and maintains its clear color even after multiple coats.

Glass-Like Glaze

BBIA - Over Glaze Stick

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - BBIA

To turn up the dial on the glossy effect, top up the lips with the BBIA Over Glaze Stick. This lip gloss stick offers intense shine with a soft, melting texture. It instantly gives the lips a plumped, voluminous look - like lip filler without the procedures - and layers beautifully on top of other lip products, no messiness or patchiness in sight.

Secure Your Handiwork

So Natural - All Day Tight Make Up Setting Fixx

Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - So Natural

Once you’ve completed your beat, fix everything into place with the So Natural All Day Tight Make Up Setting Fixx. It prevents your makeup from smearing or sliding off your face, while refreshing the complexion with ingredients like Lemon and Centella Asiatica extracts. By the end of the day, your makeup will look as fresh as when you first applied it.

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