Yves Saint Laurent Rosy Blush, $46, a creamy blush and luminizer in one, makes contouring and highlighting a cinch. Use the darker non-satin pink on the edges of the floral graphic to sculpt around the cheekbones, then use the shimmery rose to illuminate and highlight.
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Living in Luxury
The epitome of luxe, Sulwhasoo Shine Classic Multi Powder Compact, $150, looks more like a cherished keepsake than a beauty product. Decorated with flowers inspired by Korean motifs, the various shades of this pastel powder even skin tones and combat shine with a sheer, breathable finish.
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Pour the Bubbly
Giorgio Armani Belladonna Palette Highlighter, $88 (in stores only), is one product that you'll want to showcase on your vanity. An all-over shimmery champagne, this highlighter works on every skin tone, though use it sparingly -- thanks to the finely milled particles, all you need is a few swipes to give your skin a glowy sheen.
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One of a Kind
Tired of your blush falling flat in your photo ops? Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, $35, mixes photoluminescent technology with gorgeous flushes for a dewy, dimensional finish that looks like the pigment is melted (not powdered) onto your skin. We love that the design on this product is truly unique -- no two compacts look alike.
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Just Peachy
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush, $26, is a long-wear pick that's great for every skin type. The Amazonian clay in the formula minimizes shininess in oily skin types and nourishes dry skin types -- a classic win-win. Shades may look intimidatingly bright in the pot, but when applied they leave a natural-looking stain. Newly released shade "Captivating" is a warm peach that's perfect for spring.
Mother's Day bouquets, painted eggs, pastel everything ... springtime is full of eye candy and beauty products are no exception. Spring lipstick shades and pastel shadows are one thing, but this season's powders (think highlighters, blushes and bronzers) are raising the stylistic bar.
From intricately carved roses in punchy blushes to realistic lily renderings in bronzy luminizers, the latest spring powders are so pretty, it'd almost be a shame to use them.
