How to Beat Spring's Biggest Beauty Issues
Spring Beauty Problem No. 1: Annoying Redness
Tip: Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg suggests using cooling and soothing face masks throughout the week to help alleviate redness brought on by seasonal allergies or rosacea.
Dry Skin: Dermask Water Jet Soothing Hydra Solution Mask by Dr.Jart+, $6, sephora.com.
Oily Skin: Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Mask by Peter Thomas Roth, $47, ulta.com.
Normal Skin: Cold Compress Soothing Cucumber Mask by ClarityRx, $28, dermstore.com.
Spring Beauty Problem No. 2: Pesky Clogged Pores
Tip: Another problem, another mask! "Add a charcoal mask to your routine to get rid of impurities that may worsen 'allergy face,'" Greenberg says. Impurities include: sweat and pollen, of course.
Dry Skin: Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask, $8, boscia.com.
Oily Skin: SuperMud Clearing Treatment, $22, sephora.com.
Normal Skin: Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, $26, origins.com.
Spring Beauty Problem No. 3: First Sunburn of the Year
Tip: Avoid getting burned altogether by applying a facial sunscreen, with an SPF of 25 or above, every single day. Set a reminder if you have to!
Dry Skin: SPF 30 Sport Sunscreen by Juice Beauty, $16, bloomingdales.com.
Oily Skin: MediBac Clearing Oil-Free Matte SPF 30 by Dermalogica, $52, dermstore.com.
Normal Skin: Ultra Repair Pure Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 by First Aid Beauty, $30, sephora.com.
Spring Beauty Problem No. 4: Puffed, Watery Eyes
Tip: Greenberg suggests working eye masks into your routine. While you're at it, incorporate a hydrating eye cream to keep allergy-induced itchiness and irritation to a minimum.
Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels Four-Pack, $15, skyniceland.com.
First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask by Belif, $36, sephora.com.
Coconut Ultra-Hydrating Overnight Eye Balm by Yes To, $16, ulta.com.
Bonus: Jamie Greenberg's Makeup Tips for Spring!
Tip No. 1: "A green color corrector will help cancel out redness."
Tip No. 2: "Apply a translucent powder and setting spray over full-coverage foundation to hold makeup in place," when sweating or blowing your nose is in the cards.
Tip No. 3: "Waterproof your eye makeup! Apply a coat of regular mascara, let it dry, then apply a second coat of waterproof mascara."
Cannonball Ultra-Waterproof Mascara by Urban Decay, $20, sephora.com.
Green Color-Correcting Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 by Ipkn, $28, nordstrom.com.
Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 by Tarte, $39, ulta.com.
The Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia, $29, dermstore.com.
