SUNNIER days call for a brighter scent, and you'll find some real corkers among the current crop of new launches.
In fact, sunlight was the inspiration behind several, while exotic escapes and bold florals form the basis of other big-name releases.
These are the fragrance trends that will scent your spring...
THE JET-SET JUICES
Evoking sea spray, far-flung beaches and lazy days in the sun, these scents are like a holiday bottled.
:: Michael Kors Turquoise Eau de Parfum, £62 for 50ml, John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)
:: Tommy Hilfiger Girl Tropics Eau de Toilette, £22.99, The Perfume Shop (ThePerfumeShop.com)
:: Tory Burch Love Relentlessly Eau de Parfum, £63 for 50ml, Debenhams (www.debenhams.com)
THE LIGHT BRIGADE
From the first peak of daybreak to the magic of 'golden hour', the sun has inspired a trio of captivating perfumes that combine sparkling top notes with a warm, lasting heart.
:: L'Occitane Terre de Lumiere Eau de Parfum, £58 for 50ml (www.loccitane.com)
:: Giorgio Armani Sky di Gioia Eau de Parfum, £65.50 for 50ml (TheFragranceShop.co.uk)
:: Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumiere Eau de Toilette, £53 for 50ml, Superdrug (www.superdrug.com)
THE BOLD BOUQUETS
Centred around flowers that can really hold their own – namely rose and lily of the valley – these unapologetically bold fragrances are lifted with fruity notes and rich, woody bases.
:: Moschino Pink Fresh Couture Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, £50 for 50ml, Debenhams (available May 1; www.debenhams.com)
:: Miu Miu L'Eau Bleue Eau de Parfum, £68 for 50ml, John Lewis (www.johnlewis.com)
:: Trussardi The Black Rose, £77.50 for 100ml, Harrods (available May 5; www.harrods.com)
:: Coach The Fragance Eau de Toilette, £44 for 50ml (available May 22; www.coach.com)
THE CLEAN CUTS
Crisp, light and refreshing, these serene scents blend citrus top notes with a woody heart and a musky base, resulting in a delightfully uplifting melange.
:: Issey Miyake Pure Eau de Toilette, £52 for 50ml, Debenhams (available April 24; www.debenhams.com)
:: Jimmy Choo Man Ice, £42 for 50ml, The Perfume Shop (available May 8; ThePerfumeShop.com)
TRIED AND TESTED
:: Can a foundation airbrush deliver that flawless, no-filter-needed base we all want? Laura Wurzal finds out...
The Mineral Air Cordless Airbrush System sounds complicated, but it was a doddle to use. I popped 20 drops of liquid foundation (there are seven shades to choose from) in the unit, held down the button on top and, as instructed, sprayed away in circular motions - it's just like an aerosol can. Once I had a fine, even layer of foundation, I went over the areas that needed a little extra coverage, then waited a couple of minutes for the make-up to dry. The whole process took less than five minutes and I was really pleased with the result. The foundation is light and moisturising, didn't irritate or clog my pores, and it stayed put all day too. Some beauty gadgets are more hassle than they're worth, but the Airbrush is definitely a keeper. Flawless, natural-looking skin in minutes. What's not to love?
:: Mineral Air Airbrush Foundation System, currently reduced to £114.99 from £139.99 (IdealWorld.tv)
BUY IT NOW
Natural beauty lovers rejoice... To mark the brand's 50th birthday, the entire Dr Hauschka make-up range has been reformulated and revamped. Five years in the making, the latest products in the now 83-piece collection have been designed to deliver strong colour payoff while maintaining an all-natural ingredients list - and they don't disappoint.
:: Dr Hauschka Eyeshadow Trio in Sunstone, £22; Defining Mascara in Black, £19; Light Reflecting Concealer, £18.25 (www.dr.hauschka.com)
BEAUTY BULLETIN
:: SAY IT WITH A HUDAMOJI
She's racked up nearly 19 million Instagram followers and launched a bestselling make-up range, now social media sensation Huda Beauty has launched her own range of emojis with the Hudamoji App. Featuring 150 icons, the iPhone app is available to download for free now (find it in the App Store), with an Android version in the works.
STEAL OF THE WEEK
Until the end of May, the Palmolive Gourmet range of delectable, dessert-inspired shower creams is half price at Wilko, which includes the newest addition to the line-up, Mint Shake Body Butter Shower Cream, down to £1.25 from £2.50 (www.wilko.com).
