While it still feels quite icy, hold tight folks because warmer weather is on the horizon and spring is in the air. And with a new season in our midst and the harsh, cold weather slowly retreating, our skin's needs are subtly different to what they are in winter time, calling for our beauty-routine to have a bit of a spring-reset.
With this in mind, as we emerge from our winter hibernation which most likely consisted of intense skin moisturising (with a rich, thick cream) and lip balm galore, Amazon currently has some money-saving deals that will help you stock up on a few beauty necessities going into spring to help your skincare and make-up routine shift into the next season.
From hydration heroes and SPF (with the sun's UV rays ramping up in this period, it's a necessity) to tanning drops and body scrubs, spring is the perfect time to try out some new products that maybe you've had your eye on for a while to give you a seasonal glow.
We've taken a look at just some of what Amazon's got on offer when it comes to beauty ahead of spring and have listed below just some of our favourite deals.
In the warmer weather, you may want to ditch your heavier foundation for a lighter cream, like a BB cream, and with the sun's rays getting stronger it'd be sensible to have one that has a good SPF in it (if your moisturiser doesn't already). This BB Cream Complexion Illuminating Veil from Embryolisse, a brand loved by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Michelle Keegan and RAYE, is a lightweight skin tint that's a skincare-make-up hybrid. With a formula that includes Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E, it offers hydration, sun protection with its SPF20, and sheer coverage that leaves your skin radiant. Costing £16.39 rather than £26.99, the BB cream is great because it adapts to your unique skin tone and blurs imperfections perfectly. With adaptive technology, it ensures you get a seamless match to give your skin a radiant dewy finish that's natural and breathable.
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If you're after a day cream that's tint-free and protects you even more from the sun, this Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sun Defense has SPF50 and costs £19.86 from £26. With a sweet scent of apple, it's described as a "multi-tasking beauty tool instantly corrects, highlights and illuminates the skin. Moisturising formula brings tired eyes out from the shadows, minimising the appearance of dark circles and fine lines".
One shopper who swears by this cream explained: "I have been using this Elizabeth Arden cream for several years now and it is, for me, the best on the market. It offers excellent sun protection at factor 50+ and also combines this with Arden's famous Eight Hour Cream - which is a superb moisturiser.
"It spreads very well so don't use too much when you first apply to the skin. Also, a very light scent that you hardly notice. I only wish that Elizabeth Arden also made a sun protection cream for the body too."
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For gorgeous, voluminous, Sky High lashes this spring, this award-winning mascara has been reduced on Amazon by 34%, now costing £8.54. Created with nourishing bamboo extract and fibres, this mascara gives truly impressive results and full coverage (thanks to its bendable flexi tower wand) - and is one we at The Mirror love - whilst also being relatively lightweight (thus easy to remove at the end of your day).
With just one swipe, your lashes will look curlier, longer and thicker.
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Elemis fans will be buzzing to hear that the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Rose Hydro-Mist is currently on sale on Amazon for £34 down from £60. The four-in-one treatment mist will hydrate, sooth and rejuvenate and brighten your complexion with its anti-oxidant rich formula packed with Superfoods. While it's recommended for use morning and night as part of your skincare routine, it can be used to refresh your make-up throughout the day or relieve the feeling of dryness, which will be great in the summer.
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Beauty fans 'love' £11 serum that gets rid of skin blemishes and acne overnightNow, just as the winter season requires a heavier, more intense moisturiser to help your skin combat the harsh conditions the cold weather brings, spring and summer require a lighter one. This is because as temperatures increase, so does our oil production (let's face it, we all sweat) making it harder to sink into the skin. Using a lighter moisturiser like this N eutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser will keep your pores unclogged, your skin able to breathe and your face refreshed and, infused with hyaluronic acid - which is naturally found in skin - hydrated to leave skin more supple and smooth. Plus, it's on sale from £13.49 to £6.81.
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Alternatively, Weleda's Light Moisturiser - the sister product to one of Hailey Bieber's favourites - is soothing, calming and nourishing for very dry skin. Its lightweight texture is perfect for spring because it is "quickly absorbed" and "won't weight skin down". This cream is multi-purpose so can be used on both your face and body. Buy it here.
Those who are prone to blemishes, especially when the weather heats up, viral brand Hero Cosmetics' Mighty Patch Invisible+ Spot Patches have been reduced by £4.99 on Amazon. These small stickers are the brand's thinnest hydrocolloid patch making them easy to blend into the skin while absorbing the nasty stuff in your spots within 6-8 hours, reducing their appearance and prevents you from playing with them (as we know we're all guilty of doing)!
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While the thought of wearing shorts or a dress at the moment is enough to cause chills all over our body, summer will come by soon enough and with us layering up in polo necks, jumpers and not an ounce of skin showing, we may want to get our arms and legs looking smooth and refreshed not dry and flaky - and for that we recommend a good body scrub like this Neal's Yard Remedies Geranium and Orange Body Scrub, which is down from £19 to £14.25. With mineral rich sea salt and Shea butter, this scrub buffs away dry, dull skin that's just a bit lacklustre. But it doesn't just buff dead skin away, it cleanses, tones, hydrates - plus smells delicious - and "leaves skin smooth and beautifully radiant."
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If you're feeling a tad pale and can't quite wait for the summer sun to add some colour to your cheeks, the next best thing is fake tan - but one that looks natural. And with us not baring all for spring, tanning drops for your face is the perfect solution to giving you a sunkissed, natural glow, like THE FACE tanning drops from Tan Luxe, in dark, which have almost £10 off their price, now costing £27.20.
By adding a few drops into your favourite moisturiser or serum, you can develop a natural looking tan over the space of a few hours. The more drops you use, the more you'll "glow". What's even better about this product is it has anti-ageing properties that boost the skin and hydrate it at the same time, thanks to its formula including raspberry seed oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera which work with its tri-collagen booster. A tan and an anti-ager in one? What's not to love.
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Springtime screams 'florals', so why not fully embrace that theme with a perfume to match, like this Calvin Klein Eternity Moment for Women Eau de Parfum, which has been reduced from £90 to £32.
The scents of sweet lychee and guava are mixed with passionflower, bergamot, white lily and rose with hints of spicy sandalwood that makes this spritz gorgeously feminine, fresh and an absolute bargain for just over £30.
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