Written By Eliza Colón

Spring is in the air — and we are serving fresh, fun makeup looks hot off the runway! This year, think HBO’s Euphoria meets the 1970s. From mesmerizing metallic eyes to halos of bright, colored cheeks, here are the trends you’ll want to add to your makeup routine and the Black-owned beauty brands that will help you achieve the look.

1. Metallic Eyes

Danessa Myricks is a self-taught makeup artist, photographer and entrepreneur that is taking the beauty industry by storm. Her creativity and innovative technique led Myricks to launch Danessa Myricks Beauty, where makeup has no boundaries. The Infinite Chrome Flakes will have your eyes shining brightly with just one swipe.

2. Colored Eyeliner

BLK/OPL is dedicated to delivering high-performing, quality products for women of color to enhance their beautiful, melanated skin. For 25 years, they have perfected true-to-tone shades and continue updating ingredients to be cleaner, vegan and cruelty-free without sacrificing budget. Get playful this spring with the award-winning BLK/OPL Precision Eye Definer in the shade All Night.

3. Fresh, Glowing Skin

Did you know almost 75% of products marketed to Black women have more potentially hazardous ingredients? Laws of Nature Cosmetics is trying to change that narrative with safer, ingredient conscious products for beautiful brown skin. The tinted moisturizer, formulated with aloe vera, shea butter and green tea, leaves the skin looking natural and refreshed.

4. Draped Blush

Black Radiance Beauty is empowering all the melanin-rich ladies to love the skin they’re in! With a wide variety of foundations, eye color and face products, you can accentuate your natural beauty regardless of shade. This year, we’re skipping the heavy contour and opting for draped blush. Try the Black Radiance Glow Stick Blush for higher cheekbones and a watercolor flush.

5. Glossy Lips

Founded by Nigerian born Sharon Chuter, Uoma Beauty is all about self expression, inclusivity and building a tribe. The vibrant colors and various textures are inspired by Chuter’s Afro heritage and inspires women of all shades to be bold and brave. For baby-soft, buttery lips, try Uoma’s newest Hypnotic Impact High Shine Lipstick.

6. Pastel Eyes

Coloured Raine Cosmetics, known for their highly pigmented eyeshadow palettes and long-lasting lipsticks, was created with diversity in mind. The brand was founded 2013 by Brooklyn native, Lorraine R. Dowdy, whose love of vibrant color created a vision of unity through cosmetics. For a fresh pastel look, try the Vivid Pigments and Shadows Palette.

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