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REPLACE DARKER NAILS… WITH PRETTY PASTELS ‘Give your nails a makeover with sugary shades,’ says manicurist Georgia Hart. ‘Make a pastel mani stand out by painting the top half of the nail, and leaving the other half polish-free. Use a base coat to prep your nails, then seal with a top coat.’ For a gel-like finish, try Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Fondant, £3·99.
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SHELVE SHINY LIPGLOSS... TO MAKE WAY FOR MATTE SET ASIDE OIL… FOR DEWY SERUM ‘In winter, facial oils help to protect our skin against the elements,’ says make-up artist Frances Prescott. ‘But come the spring, serums offer the benefits of an oil in a lightweight formula.’ For a fresh and dewy complexion, try a combination of Antiage Repairing Serum, £6 and Antiage Caviar Face Cream, £7.
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‘The latest trend is supermatte lips,’ says make-up artist Ruby Hammer. To pull it off, lips must be in tip-top condition. Buff to make sure they’re smooth, and apply a generous coat of lip balm. Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Smoky Rose, £7, works on all skin tones.
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t’s not only your wardrobe that benefits from a seasonal overhaul. Spring is also time for your trusty winter staples – body creams, skin oils and smoky shades – to take a back seat to lighter formulas and springtime shades. To refresh your make-up bag, we’ve asked beauty insiders to reveal their favourite seasonal swaps.