Innovative skin and beauty essentials for spring

Spring is here and so is a fresh slew of makeup and skincare trends. Beauty expert Nneka Elliott shared all must-have spring essentials, from sunscreen to foundation. Get in step with the season and scroll on to shop our beauty and skincare faves.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush 

This weightless formula is infused with long-lasting colour pigments so a little goes a long way. It’s buildable and layers beautifully over liquid and powder formulas. Plus it’s available in 11 shades in both matte and dewy finishes.

SHOP: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush; $26 at Sephora

Trinny London Exfoliants

Spring is the time for a fresh start and what better way to freshen up your skin than with an exfoliant made for your skin type from Trinny London.

The Tiptoe in PHA Exfoliant is ideal for liquid exfoliant newbies. It's active yet kind to the skin PHA formulation is the perfect choice to get radiant and hydrated skin.

The Find Your Balance BHA Exfoliant helps to combat congested skin to usher in more of the good bacteria and less of the bad. Its non-stripping complex works to unclog pores and clarify for a more even complexion.

Reveal Yourself AHA Exfoliant is powered by a highly active AHA complex to penetrate deep into the skin. Say goodbye to dead skin cells and hello to naturally glowing skin.

SHOP: Tiptoe in pHA Exfoliant; $56 at Trinny London | Find Your Balance BHA Exfoliant; $59 at Trinny London | Reveal Yourself AHA Exfoliant; $62 at Trinny London

Sheamoisture Curl & Shine Hair Masque 

Give your hair a protein boost with this deliciously scented hair masque from SheaMositure. The deep treatment provides instant hydration and shine to your curls, and fights frizz all day long.

SHOP: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Hair Masque; $13.99 at Walmart

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sunscreen SPF 50 

A cult favourite for a reason, this sunscreen is packed with watermelon, niacinamide, and aloe vera to hydrate and provide the ultimate long-term glow. This sheer but blendable sunscreen also has an SPF 50 so you can feel good about stepping out into the sunshine with this product.

SHOP: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sunscreen SPF 50; $45 at Sephora

Pat McGrath Labs x Bridgerton MTHERSHIP Belle of the Ball Set

If you’re obsessed with the new season of Bridgerton, then you’ll love this eyeshadow set from Path McGrath Labs. The beauty brand teamed up with the Netflix smash hit to create a limited-edition palette that features five futuristic finishes. From velvety plum to luminous pale rose, these luxurious creamy powders combine weightless texture with intense colour. Create your own debutante-divine look with these blendable shades.

SHOP: Pat McGrath Labs x Bridgerton MTHRSHIP Belle of the Ball; $86 at Pat McGrath Labs

Iiia True Skin Serum Foundation

This silky, breathable foundation melts into the skin and moves with you. Featuring potent skincare actives like niacinamide and allantoin, this product visibly improves your skin with every use. Minimize the look of pores, lines and redness to leave the skin looking radiant.

SHOP: Iilia True Skin Serum Foundation with Niacinamide; $71 at Sephora