Ask Mehrzad: Answers to your beauty questions and more

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I wanted to start by wishing all you wonderful readers a happy Norooz and a blessed spring.  May this spring bring you the gift of health, happiness, abundance, and love.

Q I see so many beautiful spring makeup colors, which makes me want to change all my makeup. How do I choose new colors?  I still like to wear my eyeliner. Would the spring colors go with the strong eyeliner?
 
A You wouldn’t wear your winter clothes in spring and summer, so why would you wear your cold weather makeup for spring?  As much as beautiful fall leaves with their different shades inspire us to choose our wardrobe and makeup color for fall and winter; all the beautiful and colorful spring flowers inspire us to choose softer and more romantic colors for our spring/ summer wardrobe and makeup.  I will give you a few pointers to help your transition.  First of all, make sure you choose a lighter tone foundation. I personally like mineral foundations; they're airy and light and don't settle in fine lines. They provide  good coverage for skin flaws and at the same time it looks very natural. You also can use a bronzer with a hint of shimmer over your eyelids and cheeks for a natural glow.  

One of this spring makeup trends are long full lashes. While some women might go for false lashes, others find it easier just to apply two coats of mascara. It is really good if you find mascara with vitamin E and Jojoba oil, so that it conditions lashes as it lengthens.  If you already have brown or black eye makeup and you apply it to get a smokey eye, keep it because mokey eye makeup never goes out of style.  This spring, the eye makeup trend is the smokey eye with a twist on the traditional style by using shades of navy, blue, and gray instead of black and brown. My favorite shade is cobalt to midnight blue. Make sure to keep the rest of your eye make-up natural; you don’t want too much color on the eyelid with smokey eye style.

As far as choosing a lipstick shade for spring, shades of coral are flattering for almost every skin tone. But make sure not to buy a matte formula; it can look overwhelming. Try to find a coral gloss or a sheer coral lipstick. No matter what color lipstick you choose this spring, make sure it has conditioning benefits, or use a lip balm under your lipstick.

Don’t forget that your skin care routine needs a change with the arrival of spring too. With warmer weather ahead you need a lighter, yet more hydrating moisturizer. Last but not least, always in every season use a good sunscreen.

“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent or the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”
-Therese of Lisieux

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