You'll Want to Wear These Spring 2021 Makeup Trends All Year Long

These looks are M-A-J-O-R.

IMO, one of the best things about the transition from winter to spring—other than, you know, the warmer temps and longer days—are the spring makeup trends. Like, fine, technically you don't need to wait for a seasonal change to switch up your makeup looks, but it's as good as a reason as any, amirite? This year's spring makeup trends are all about color—think: vibrant pink lipstick and shimmery gold eyeshadow. I scrolled through my IG saved photos (wait, you don't have a bold makeup folder? ...awkward) and pulled out the most stellar makeup looks that you are absolutely going to drool over. So, without further ado, the 10 best spring 2021 makeup trends.

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FYI: Gray smokey eyes are played out. This spring 2021 makeup trend is all about color. Grab a fluffy eyeshadow brush and blend TF out of your eyeshadow. The final result will have everyone green with envy.

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Monochromatic isn't synonymous with boring. Sweep an electric neon pink shadow on your lids and a bold matte pink on your lips to recreate this spring 2021 makeup trend.

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This Spring 2021 makeup trend takes sparkly eyes to the next level. Tap on a base of nude eyeshadow, dab on a little glitter primer, then stick on the sparkles.

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The "your lips but better" look never goes out of style. Bonus: This spring 2021 makeup trend is way easy to recreate. Outline your lips with a flesh-toned liner and layer a clear gloss on top to blend out the color.

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Color doesn't have to just stay on your lids. This spring 2021 makeup trend lets your lashes get in on the fun too. Swipe on a coat (or three) of blue mascara to add a bit of color.

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An orange lip is bolder than your classic pinks and reds, but that's what adds to the cool factor. And once you find the right shade for your skin tone, you'll feel super glam from the moment you swipe on this spring 2021 makeup trend.

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The best thing about this 2021 makeup trend is that it brightens up your entire face in a second. Plus, when the light hits your gilded lids at just right angle, the pigments can't help but sparkle.

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Need to wake up your face? Try out this spring 2021 makeup trend. Blend a light pink blush on your cheeks, temples, and underneath your brow bones to give yourself a pretty allover flush.

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Warning: This spring 2021 makeup trend is not for the faint of heart. But if you want an otherworldly glow reflected off your cheeks, take a large puffy brush and swirl some highlighter onto your cheekbones. Glow big or go home.

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Swap out that basic black liner for an eye-catching purple shade. Opt for a cream-based liner when recreating this spring 2021, rather than a liquid one—the formula makes it way easier to create a soft cat-eye look.

This story originally appeared on: Cosmopolitan - Author:Ama Kwarteng