On The Face | Springtime Pops

There's still snow on the ground and we're promised more on Tuesday. Frankly, I'm just absolutely tired of it all. My wardrobe and make up collection was not built for the spring! So today, on a day we're getting our warmest weather yet, I've decided to embrace the spring, even though it's not yet here. Think of it as my version of a rain dance, except it's a spring dance ... of make up. You get it, haha! I've kept it very light and fresh, not even using foundation. On the eyes it's all about the NARS NARSissist palette. I've been using nothing but this palette lately, and will be reviewing it soon! I sort of mixed together a bunch of the lighter colors and added a matte tan shade into the crease for a little natural definition. For mascara, I used Maybelline's The Falsies Volum Express; great for darkening the eyelashes and giving them a small lift. On my face, I opted out of using a foundation as I didn't want any of the make up to look or feel heavy. So using my fingers I applied Urban Decay's Naked Beauty Balm all over my face and then used Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer for under the eyes and some small blemishes that I had. I gently powdered all of that with Rimmel's Stay Matte powder. For the cheeks, I skipped the contouring and just applied Benefit's Hervana on the cheekbones. Normally I apply them right on the apples of the cheeks, but I was feeling adventurous, haha. Then to top off the cheeks with a nice "spring dew" I lightly dusted NARS Miss Liberty blush on my cheek bones. Lastly, the piece de resistance, I applied my new YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in 09 Cool Guava to my lips. It's a sheer and shiny lip color, which is something I'm not used to, but I love the pop of pink it gives and I think it brings the whole look together!