The Spring/Summer 2013 Beauty Report

The 10 Spring Beauty Trends You Need To Know

Nothing says confidence like strong brows. One of the biggest trends on the Spring 2013 runway, bold brows were paired with everything from minimalistic makeup to extremely smokey eyes and red lips, proving that strong brows work no matter what your makeup preference is.

Rocking a statement brow is actually not as hard as it seems. The first thing to remember is symmetry. Making sure your brows are even is easy when you add the product little by little; building slowly is a great way to make sure you don’t overdo it.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow Kit in Taupe, AED 70, Sephora, The Dubai Mall

Spring is the season to bring out the flirt in you with full, luscious lashes. They are, without a doubt, one of the strongest beauty tools we have as women, and they’re now taking center stage.

Apply a primer to your lashes and let it dry for a few seconds. Start by applying the first layer of mascara and wiggling your wand back and forth pressed almost against your lid.
This will give your lashes a beautiful curl and added drama.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara, AED 106, Sephora, The Dubai Mall

Women placed great emphasis on makeup in the 60s, and the repercussions of the trends they set are still felt today. With such beautiful displays on the runway, look to the shows for inspiration and channel the beauty icons of that decade.

The trick is to add makeup in the crease of your eyelid after you’ve applied the rest of your eye makeup to ensure balance. Once you’ve drawn your cat liner along your lash line, apply a small amount of liner in your crease, blending it out with a Q-tip.

Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Black, AED 115, Nordstrom

The biggest hair trend this season is the center part. No matter what the do – ponytail, soft curls, poker-straight locks – a center part is guaranteed to add a certain amount of boldness to your look.

The most important thing to remember when doing a center part is to part your hair before you style it. To do that, use the tip of a comb to create a clean and even parting, then brush your hair into place. Use hair spray to secure your do.

Kerastase Double Force hair spray, AED 120, all leading salons

No matter the season, beautiful skin is always on trend. Healthy-looking skin – whether you have it or fake it – will elevate any makeup look to the next level. This season, highlight your cheeks for that natrual, dewy look.

The easiest way to fake healthy skin is by adding a highlight to your face. After your makeup is completely finished, dab a cream highlighter onto your cheeks, down the bridge of your nose, and on your cupid’s bow using your fingertips.

Tom Ford Beauty Shade and Illuminate Palette, AED 345, Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates

One of the best ways to add a new dimension to a spring or summer look is to pair strong brows with a mattified pop of lip color. Choose between any bright hues of red, pink, or orange and make your pout stand out.

Apply foundation on your lips then use a pressed powder to set. Using a lip liner that is one shade darker than the lipstick, line the entire lip. Then, using a stippling method, apply lipstick to your lips starting from the middle and working outwards.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture matte lipstick, AED 125, Sephora, The Dubai Mall

Now that winter blues are gone, find a new way to incorporate this color into your look with blue shadows and liners. Draw inspiration from the Dior and Michael Kors shows for a fresh approach to spring.

If you’re afraid of working this trend into your look, you can always do it subtly. Try rocking your favorite black or grey smokey eye, then adding a hint of the aqua to your lid. This is a soft approach to the trend that can speak volumes for your beauty IQ.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream eyeshadow in  21 Turquoise, AED 86, Sephora, The Dubai Mall

A heavy bottom liner is a great way to add subtle drama. It’s perfect for day to night makeup and will elevate your look without it seeming like you’re trying too hard.

Before you start your eye makeup, try drawing along your lower lash line with a liner that you can blend. Then, using your fingers, blend it into your skin so that it creates a smokey appearance. Add mascara to your top and bottom lashes, and you’re done!

Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner, AED 100, Sephora, The Dubai Mall

There’s something about being sun-kissed that is extremely alluring. It makes your skin look healthy and can even give it the appearance of being more toned. This season, avoid lying in the sun and, instead, recreate a natural bronzed look in seconds.

Finding the right place to apply bronzer can be tricky. Start by feeling for your cheekbones and apply right on the bone. Then, blend downward into the hollows of the cheeks, upwards onto your forehead, and under your jaw. Add a touch of blush on the apples of your cheeks to finish off.

Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Tailor-Made bronzing powder, AED 331, Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates

When it comes to fashion, sometimes letting the clothes do the talking is the best approach. Keeping your lips natural allows you to shift the attention to either your clothes or another beauty feature.

One of the easiest ways to create a perfect natural lip is to use your lipstick as your blush, ensuring that your lips and cheeks have the same tone. Blend the lipstick into your lips and cheeks using your fingers to create a subtle and natural look that is completely harmonious.

Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion lipstick in Natural, AED 140, Saks Fifth Avenue, Burjuman Mall