Spring is around the corner, and makeup trends from the runways forecast bold eye shadows, metallic hues and the resurgence of the classic red lip. Look to the local drugstore to get these products for less than the boutique price so you can experiment with all the spring trends.
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Foundation and Blush
For everyday basics, Revlon and L'Oréal offer high-quality products in a wide range of colors. Keep coverage light with tinted moisturizers such as Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer for around $10 instead of a cakey foundation. For the college girl on a budget, CoverGirl is a good go-to brand, especially its NatureLuxe line of products enhanced with cucumber and jojoba oil. The Silk Foundation ($11) highlights natural beauty while providing smooth, even coverage. Keep the look dewy with pastel pink blush: Revlon Cream Blush in the shade Rosy Glow ($8). Spring is all about showcasing healthy skin.
Eye Shadow
This season, swap out muted standbys for pearly, metallic shadows as seen at the Chanel and Phillip Lim shows. Iridescent makeup in soft pastels looks fresh and feminine. Instead of splurging, hunt for shadows such as Revlon Illuminance Crème Shadow in the color palette Skinlights ($8), which includes four good shades to play around with. Or try Maybelline's cream gel shadow in Too Cool ($7) that can easily be applied with a finger for an evening look. For those more daring, bold purple and orange lids were also spotted on Richard Chai's and Miu Miu's runways and are easy to emulate with colorful palettes from Revlon. Use just a swipe of color or layer it on, but keep it fresh and skip heavy eyeliner and mascara.
Mascara and Eyeliner
Looking for everyday eye makeup basics? CoverGirl's NatureLuxe Mascara Mousse ($10) is worth buying. This product is light and makes lashes look naturally long and full. CoverGirl's creamy Liquiline Blast pencil ($8) is indistinguishable from its pricier counterpart, Stila's eyeliner.
Lipstick
Red lipstick, seen everywhere from Jason Wu to Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, is back and brighter than ever. For everyday wear try CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain ($8) for a long-lasting, lightweight pop of color. For a night out, amp up any look with the Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in Are You Red-dy ($10) or Revlon Super Lustrous Crème Lipstick in Fire & Ice ($8).
