There’s something about this month that invites a reset. The days feel lighter, our diaries start to fill with plans, and it’s the perfect moment to gently refresh how we look and feel, without a complete overhaul. This month, I’m focusing on a few simple but powerful updates that can make all the difference to your confidence, your coloring, and your overall look.
| When did you last take a proper look inside your everyday make-up bag? As the seasons change, it’s worth reassessing the products you reach for daily. Swapping a heavier foundation for a tinted moisturiser can instantly lighten and freshen your look. The Colour Me Beautiful Tinted Moisturiser is packed with conditioners to hydrate the skin, while light-diffusing properties help to even out tone and soften imperfections.As temperatures rise, you may also find you need a little extra staying power. This Velvet Touch Foundation Primer creates the perfect base for either foundation or tinted moisturiser, helping everything stay in place. For eyes and lips, try the Eye & Lip Base works beautifully to smooth, hydrate and prevent creasing or feathering, keeping your makeup looking polished all day.Even a simple switch like updating your lipstick or eyeshadow to a more flattering seasonal shade can make a noticeable difference.Get in touch to refresh your make-up look. |
2. Skin Before Make-up
Beautiful make-up always starts with beautiful skin. At this time of year, it’s less about coverage and more about radiance. Hydrated, well-prepared skin allows everything else to sit better and look more natural. Investing in a good skincare routine and the right products for your skin type means you’ll often find you need far less makeup overall. The result? A fresher, more youthful finish that lets your natural coloring shine through.
3. The Colors You’re Wearing…Too Safely
It’s easy to fall into the habit of wearing colours that feel ‘safe’ like navy, black and beige, especially when life gets busy. But May is the perfect time to reintroduce the shades that truly bring you to life. Your best colours don’t have to be loud, but they should add energy and brightness to your face. If you’ve been holding back, consider this your nudge to wear colors in your wallet that you may have neglected over the winter months – you might be surprised at the difference it makes, not just to how you look, but how you feel.
Here are a few suggestions:
Lights: try pastel pink with a touch of geranium
Deeps: swap black for teal paired with lime
Warms: a fresh tangerine with a hint of turquoise will brighten and energise your look
Cools: combine hot pink with cornflower blue for a fresh, summery feel
Clears: true red is a fantastic base – add light apricot for an unexpected twist
Softs: jade and mint make a beautifully harmonious combination.
