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The weather’s getting warmer, the pollen is flying, and sundress skirts are flipping in the breeze. Spring is here and now’s the time to experiment with spring makeup looks in celebration of the occasion.
Luckily, you don’t have to go far to find inspiration. Just keep scrolling—we scoured social media (and selfies from our staff here at Milk HQ) for the coolest spring makeup looks to keep you busy this season and beyond. Because let’s be real—blended-out pastels, florals, and punches of bright color on your face are also right at home during the summer months, too.
Check out these 21 looks to pull from for the next time you sit down at your vanity.
You're a DollThe makeup Pat McGrath dreamed up for the Maison Margiela Spring 2024 show launched a million recreations on social media. @miruna_zein's interpretation is especially gorgeous. If you want a similar look sans the production of creating that mask-like glossy base, Hydro Grip Primer can give you a toned-down verion of that. The skin is still dewy as opposed to plastic-looking. You can use Sculpt Stick to carve out those sharp, high cheekbones and Color Chalk to get that soft, shimmery eyeshadow look. |
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Blooming Pinks@lanayanette’s vibrant pink look is spot on for spring. They started with Hydro Grip Primer to get a perfect, just-bloomed dewy base. They then took a bright pink eyeshadow and blended it down into a red-toned hot pink blush (pro tip: spray some Hydro Grip Set + Refresh on your eyeshadow brush to get an extra kick of pigment!) They finished the look off with a matching lip color to tie it all together. |
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Neutral Matte + PearlsMatte skin is back in a big way, and it’s not just for the oily folks. @marvels.makeup’s soft-focus complexion anchors this neutral look, which includes sculpted skin (courtesy of our Sculpt Stick in Toasted) and a smoky eye that is soft and diffused at the lids but more intense on the lower lash line. A few pearls placed just above her crease elevates the look. For her lips, she chose a rosy matte brown shade, but you can make your lip look more intense by lining them then filling them in with our Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner in Limitless. |
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Soft Pink ShadowSoft pinks and a shot of shimmery lavender combine together in this look that is springtime perfection. Against the wash of color over her lids, @_thelindsaye added a thick, black winged liner and some long, wispy doll-like lashes to enhance that otherworldly effect. To bring depth and dimension to her face, she used our Sculpt Stick in Simmer, then our Lip + Cheek in Enigma to bring a gorgeous rosy tone to her cheeks. |
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Inner Corner ColorAdding a neon shadow to the inner corners of the eye is a simple way to elevate any look. @theonlyprudence started off with Hydro Grip Primer and Sunshine Skin Tint to create a lightweight base that’ll last all day. If you don’t have any neon orange pigments in your stash, you can sub in any one of our Color Chalks to get a similar effect and bring some playfulness to your look. |
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Retro floralsThe Flower Power era called. They were gonna ask for their signature motif back, but after seeing @lexilamakeup’s recreation, they decided to let her rock. |
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Subtle ShimmerHere’s your reminder to never be afraid to play with color. @kxpng worked with a rich purple, powdery blue, and metallic coppery hue to put this look together. For a something like this, your base has to be on point, so Kari was sure to conceal with our Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer in 9N for a cake-proof finish. |
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Green RimsMilk Paper Blog contributor Devon Abelman used Color Chalk in Green Light to line all around her eyes. The shimmery hue plays on the fresh, lush, green vibes that come with spring. She added a flush of coral to her cheeks using our Bionic Blush in Teleport. |
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Bronze and Black Winged LinerEditorial Manager Jihan Forbes created this simple wing starting with Infinity Liner in Outer Space. Then, with a wet angled liner brush, she went over the wing with Color Chalk in Kickball. The black base allows the bronze to stand out more against her skin tone. Towards the point of the wing, she filled in the center, letting a little bit of the black base peek through as an outline. Then, she swiped some KUSH Mascara through her lashes. |
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Mermaid Eyeliner@nessachavez_ upgraded her neutral cut crease eyeshadow with mermaid scale-blue liner. The shimmery aqua hue adds just the right amount of color to the look. To make sure all the focus is on the eyes, she kept the base light using our Sunshine Skin Tint. Our KUSH Brow gel set her brow shape in place. |
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Yellow MoodA smoky brown cut crease + bright yellow lids? Gorgeous. The juxtaposition of the moody crease and the cheerful yellow shadow provide the perfect balance to this eye look. @lilyeastonn added some extra intensity with sharp winged eyeliner. Our Matte Bronzer in Baked brings warmth to her complexion and Bionic Blush in Infinity, a dusty rose, lends color to her complexion. |
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Packing On PastelsPowder-pink lids and a pastel green waterline look just divine on @looks.by.lottie, who brought this beat up several notches with the inclusion of tiny little painted-on flowers sprinkled around her eyes. |
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Stenciled StarsMilk Makeup designer Taylor Mew loves a star motif and got inspired by a look from creator @stxph.h. Using a star-shaped pimple patch as a stencil, Taylor combined our Color Chalks in Bounce and Dodge Ball to create that starry gradient on her lids. She lined her eyes with our Infinity Liner in Limitless for a soft touch of definition. |
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Pops of PinkIt’s time to add some bright colors back into your routine. Start with pink—or, if you’re @catalinahotin, the packaging for our Electric Glossy Lip Plumper. |
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Soft GlamCan’t go wrong with a soft glam beat, as @danielacorona demonstrates here. Hers has that blurred, matte finish that’s trending right now. Daniela used our Pore Eclipse Mattifying Primer to make sure her makeup stays in place and give her base that soft-focus effect. Neutral eyeshadow, wispy lashes, blush, bronzer, and a nude glossy lip completes the look. Daniela sprayed on our Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray for an added layer of shine-controlling, soft-focus hold. |
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Naturally BronzeA natural base and bronzer in the right places is a simple, polished look that’s great year round. @_carobaeee_ used our Matte Bronzer in Baked to achieve this look. |
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Fresh FaceIn case you haven’t been convinced yet, washes of pastels across the lid elevated by flowers, rhinestones, pearls, or whatever you can get your hands on, is a simple way to make your spring looks more artistic and exciting. Take cues from @glambycarly, who painted white daisies to the outer corners of her eyes and added two tiny gems just under the inner part of her brows to uplift this pastel green shadow. On her cheeks, a mix of Bionic Blush in Teleport and Bionic Bronzer in Time Travel. RISE Mascara gives her lashes a lifted, lengthened look. She topped it off with our Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed. |
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Lavender HazeHello, festival makeup inspo. This duochrome purple eyeshadow is soft and intense at the same time.The placement of the extra shimmery purples have an extra dreamy effect that’s just perfect for an outdoor concert. Draw a cat eye with our Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner, and finish by coating your lashes with our volumizing KUSH Mascara. Swipe our Lip + Cheek in rally over your cheeks and lips, then set it all with our Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray. |
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Rosy All OverLet your makeup match the roses as @kimberlyellex does here. She started by refining her complexion with a little foundation and our Future Fluid concealer in 6C. You can recreate this look with our Color Chalks in Bounce, Dodge Ball, and Hula Hoop on your lids, drawing a wing with our Infinity liner, then swiping a little Lip + Cheek in Quirk. |
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Baby Blue ShadowWe love how the softness of the baby blue shadow our content creator Iley Cao is juxtaposed with that jet-black, sharp winged liner. Iley used a metallic baby blue shadow with our Color Chalk in tag to achieve this look. To finish, they applied Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Wired. |
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Graphic Winged LinerDirector of Artistry Sara Wren used our Infinity Liner in Time to create the thick cobalt blue wing concentrated on the outer corners of her eyes. A swipe of liner framing the inner lids lend an extra edge to this easily-executed look. |
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