If the icy ground and bitter winds are anything to go by, spring is still a little ways away. But real talk: I am so sick of winter. I am tired of being cold, tired of wearing jackets and sweaters. I don't ever want to see a pair of boots again. Spring cannot come fast enough. In an effort to let Mother Nature know that I am totally up for spring anytime she wants to come on by and drop it in my lap (PLEASE!), I've started injecting spring into my beauty routine. 

While winter is a time for deep, dark jewel tones, spring demands light pinks, corals and pastels that seem like a breath of fresh air! While winter means dry, parched skin, spring brings in more heat and that means it's time to break out the mattifyers. So, while you may not be ditching your parka just yet, I think we can toss out the dark lips and introduce some light glosses into our lives! 

#1 Cream Blush: Cream blushes give a more natural, flushed glow excellent for spring and summer when you start to tan. 


1. Maybelline Master Glaze By Face Studio Blush Stick (US$7.99)

2. Rimmel Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint (C$6.99)

3. PurMinerals Big Blush Crush (C$24.50, available at Shoppers Drug Mart) 

#2  Primer: Heat + melting makeup = not fun. Use a primer to help makeup stay put and to mattify your complexion. New primers for spring focus on blurring pores for an even skin tone - love! 

 
1. Stila CC Colour Correcting Cream (C$57.00)

2. L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher (C$30.00)

3. L'Oreal Revitalift Moisture Blur Instant Skin Smoother (C$29.99)

4. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer (C$8.99) 

#3 Switch Up Your Cleanser: As the seasons change, your skin type does as well. Address your new skin concerns by switching to a new type of cleanser. 
  

1. Garnier Oil-Free Impurities Eliminating Scrub (C$10.99)

2. L'Oreal Sublime Soft Gentle Micellar Solution (C$11.99) 

3. Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream (C$44.00) 
 
#4 Hair Repair: Now that the deep freeze is starting to thaw, it's time to repair your damaged hair. 


1. Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Split End Bandage (C$5.79)

2. Pantene Ultimate 10 BB Creme 10-in-1 Hair Perfector (C$8.99)

#5 Go Light: Instead of using heavy foundations or concealers, opt for layering weightless ones. 


1. L'Oreal Visible Lift CC Eye Concealer (C$14.99)

2. Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation (C$65.00)
 
3. Buxom Show Some Skin Weightless Foundation (C$41.00)
 
#6 All Over Lid Colour: Instead of taking the time to do a full out dramatic eye with shading, try an all over lid colour in a metallic to catch light and create dimension. 
 

1. Annabelle TwistUp Retractable Eyeshadow Crayon in Gold (C$9.95)

2. Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow (C$8.99)

#7 Gloss it Up: Try a lighter, more subtle lip colour in a tint this spring in great, pop of pink colours!

 
1. & 3. Annabelle Big Show Lip Shine + Lipliner (C$9.95, C$5.95)  

2. Benefit Lollitint (C$36.00) 
 
4. Rodial Glamstick (C$24.00)
 
#8 Brightening: Focus your skincare on getting radiant, gorgeous, bright skin. 

 
1. Burt's Bees Brightening Even-Tone Moisturizing Cream (C$29.99)

2. Rodial X-Treme Acis Rush Peel (C$94.00)

#9 Change Up Your Fragrance: Fragrances should change with the seasons, so ditch your spicy fall scent and try a softer floral one!

 
1. Chloe Roses De Chloé (C$85.00)

2. Fresh Life (C$56.00)

3. Victoria's Secret Forbidden Eau de Parfum (C$60.00)
 
#10 Try Something New: Spring means rebirth, so throw caution to the wind and try something unexpected and new, like one of these super cool products! 
 

1. Sephora Collection Upside Down Mascara (C$26.00) 

2. Bliss Fabulips pout-o-matic Lip Perfecting System (US$48.00)

3. Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge With Bamboo Charcoal (C$22.00)
 
How do you change up your beauty routine for spring?