If you're looking to inject some color into your cheeks, mark Chic Frills Powder Blush, $14, is a good place to start. Apply the lacey portion for a mauve rose with a shimmery finish, use the outer corners for a light coral with a satin finish or blend them together for a universally flattering shade.
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Sun-Baked
Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo, $12.99, a super blendable two-in-one, will get you from day to night. The blush side has a satin finish while the bronzer adds a pretty sheen. Simply dampen the mineralized formula for a bolder night look, or use the bronzer side to light up a smoky eye.
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Born With It
bareMinerals Ready Luminzer, $22, a yellow-gold nourishing luminizer, is a must-have for warmer complexions and those looking to master the no-makeup makeup look. A few swipes of the super fine powder give a wearable, all-over glow that doesn't look overdone or heavy.
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Tout Sweet
Once you get past the urge to snack on the candy-colored pearls in the Guerlain Mété orites Powder For The Face, $60, you'll soon find that every "flavor" has a purpose: green reduces redness, pink evens skin tone, mauve reflects light, white illuminates and gold adds a glow. When their powers combine, you get an all-over luminescence ... and a gorgeous silver case for your vanity.
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In the Nude
Dior Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder, $55, is the ultimate multi-tasking bronzer, formulated for a wide range of skin tones. Use separate letters or quadrants to contour, highlight and add color to cheeks, or blend across for an all-over glow. The compact comes with a mini Kabuki brush for application on the go.
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.
