Your wardrobe isn't the only thing that may need updating this spring and summer. Trendy new cosmetics can also be a great way to add some new life to your look. One of the best things about the new makeup trends is their versatility and wearability. No matter what your fashion sense, skin tone or hair color, you can find a new makeup trend that works for you.

Texture is important for cosmetics, and never more so than in 2008. The new crop of mineral makeups are smooth and nurturing for every skin tone and type. Mineral makeup comes in a powder form, which is gently buffed onto the skin using a soft puff or large, fluffy brush. The finely milled powder works to cover imperfections and even skin tone while imparting a healthy glow. Pigment powders are also a hot trend. These powders, such as those offered by MAC Cosmetics, can be used as loose eyeshadow or mixed with a blending medium and used on the cheeks, lips, even nails.

Step 1: Moisturize, moisturize and then moisturize some more! With such a basic palette, glowing skin is the basis of any good makeover. Rub a good face cream all over and then blot anywhere it looks shiny.

Step 2: Put a dab of foundation on any area of the face where skin tones need to be evened out. I just blended in a tiny bit on my friend's t-zone.

Step 3: Apply concealer to any red marks or pimples. Also, you can use concealer for dark circles under the eyes, but make sure to dab gently, rather than rub it in. I like to use a brush instead of my finger for blending.

Step 4: Apply a little concealer to your lips. No, that's not a typo. Put just a bit of concealer on your pout. It will help lipstick stay on longer.

Step 5: Get a big blush brush and apply a peachy blush (or light pink if peach isn't your color), to the apples of the cheeks and up to your temples. Make sure to blend so it looks natural. Not trying too hard is the look we're going for here.

Step 6: Now we're to the trickiest part, but in this simple makeover, even the eyes won't be too complicated. Use a yellow-orange shadow (or I actually prefer yellow-gold if you don't think you can pull off the orange shade). Sweep the color all over the entire eyelid. Then take a shadow one shade lighter than the one you just used, and use it as a liner on your lower lid. Dab a shimmery white shadow in the inner corner of your eye. Using your pinky finger for this purpose works well. Put the shadow on your finger, close your eye and just dab a tiny bit onto the inner corner of each eye. This opens up and brightens your eyes, really drawing attention to them. One coat of mascara on upper and lower eye lashes, and the eyes are all set.

Step 7: Choose a pale, baby pink for your lips. I saw a lot of matte lipstick on the models during Fashion Week, but I think baby pink translates to the real world better in a gloss. Use whatever makes you feel comfortable and look good!

Browse the gallery to see some of my picks for products that can help you get this great look for Spring and to see pictures of each step!

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