Spring has officially entered the chat–and that means it’s time to swap out those wintery neutrals for soft pastels, glowy skin and fresh vibes. Whether you’re heading to brunch, an egg hunt or just snapping pics with your BFFs, Easter makeup is all about looking radiant, effortless and a little bit whimsical.

Ready to glow? Let’s get into your step-by-step guide to creating the cutest Easter look.

Fresh-Faced Base

First things first: think light, breathable and glowy. Easter makeup starts with skin that *actually* looks like skin–just a little more polished. Skip heavy foundation and go for a tinted moisturizer or light-coverage foundation instead. Blend it in with a damp beauty sponge for that seamless, dewy finish. (Psst: Prepping your skin with a hydrating primer makes a huge difference here, helping everything glide on smoothly and last longer without feeling cakey.)

When it comes to concealer, less is definitely more–apply it only where you actually need extra coverage (like your undereyes). To keep things in place, lightly set your T-zone with translucent powder while leaving the rest of your face fresh and glowy.

For an extra boost, try mixing a tiny drop of liquid highlighter into your foundation or tinted moisturizer–it gives that subtle, “lit from within” radiance that’s perfect for spring.

Soft Pastel Eyes

If there’s ever a time to play with color, it’s now. Pastel shades like lavender, baby pink, mint green and peach are the ultimate Easter aesthetic. Sweep a soft wash of color across your lids, keeping everything blended and diffused so the look feels airy and light instead of bold.

You can keep it simple with a one-shadow look for an easy, polished vibe, or blend two shades that just work together, like pink on the lid and lilac in the crease for a little more dimension. Adding a touch of shimmer to the inner corners instantly brightens your eyes and makes the whole look feel more awake.

For an extra pop, try using a white or nude eyeliner on your waterline to make your eyes appear bigger and brighter. And if you want to keep things soft and romantic, swapping your usual black mascara for brown can make a surprisingly pretty difference.

Flushed Cheeks

Nothing says “spring glow” like rosy cheeks. This is your moment to go slightly heavier on the blush than usual–trust the process. Cream blushes are especially perfect for this look because they melt into your skin.

Start by tapping the blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blending it upward to lift your face. Soft pink shades give you that classic springtime flush, while peachy tones add warmth and a sunny vibe. For an extra detail, try dabbing a little blush across the bridge of your nose–it gives that effortless, sun-kissed effect.

Glossy Lips

Tie the whole look together with a glossy lip. Think balms, glosses and sheer lippies in shades like pink, peach or even a subtle berry. These finishes feel fresh and hydrated, which perfectly matches the light, spring-y vibe of the rest of your makeup.

Layering is key here–try pairing a pink lip balm with a clear gloss for a simple, everyday look, or add a shimmer gloss on top of a peach lipstick for a little extra dimension. If you want your lips to look fuller, outlining them with a nude liner and topping them off with a rosy gloss works beautifully. Adding just a dab of gloss to the center of your lips can also make them appear plumper and more defined.

Finishing Touches

You’re almost there! Just a few final details to level up your look. Lock everything in with a dewy setting spray to keep your makeup in place while maintaining that fresh glow. Once you’re done, take a quick look in the mirror and softly blend any areas that feel too heavy so everything looks seamless and effortless.

If you’re feeling a little extra, this is the perfect time to add fun details like a tiny pastel eyeliner wing, a few faux freckles or even a hint of sparkle on the inner corners of your eyes for a magical finishing touch.

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