Top Makeup Trends for Spring 2009

When you're ready to give yourself a makeover for the New Year, freshen up that makeup bag with some of the season's top trends. Makeup trends for Spring 2009 include the smokey eye look, the return of lilac eyeshadow and a fresh dose of shimmer cream to highlight the cheeks. The leading theme for Spring is fresh and neutral, so you can do away with the heavier purples, metallics and pewter palettes from Fall and winter season as you make yourself up for a simple and cleaner look. Whether you're heading off to a Spring soiree or ready for a new you at the office, here are your best picks from makeup trends for Spring 2009:

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Baby Pink Cheek Color
Give those cheeks a flushed look with a fresh streak of pink. It's the season for accentuating the cheekbones and apples of the cheeks with some baby pink highlights. Look for shimmery palettes for an even sweeter, runway inspired look.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Silver Shimmer Crème
Since you want to go light on the foundation this season, brighten up that winter skin with some silver shimmer crème instead. It's the easiest way to highlight the contours of your face and achieve a natural-looking glow, and this simple makeup trick works great with red lip stains and neutral colors for the eyes.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Lilac Eyes
If you're looking for romance, lilac will be your best bet for creating a flirty and playful look for Spring. Lilac eyeshadow is a top trend for the year, and you can pull it off with a hint of silver or white eyeliner for a fresh twist. Pair this one with neutral lips and a simple glossy pink shade for the cheeks, and you'll be more than ready for some Spring love.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Salmon Lip Color
You can still get away with that Hollywood -inspired red lip pout by night, but your daytime look calls for something on the lighter side. Spring 2009 is the season to wear a salmon-colored gloss and lip shades, so look for pink and yellow-based lip stains for your kissable look.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Bright Eyeshadow
It's another season for vintage fashion, so feel free to pull off a dolled up look with bright eyeshadows and innocent-pink lips. Betsey Johnson captured this trend at New York Fashion Week, a complementary look for her wild frocks and blouses. Look for bright aqua, pink and even yellow eyeshadow shades for a fresh Spring look.

Spring 2009 Makeup Trend: Smokey Eyes
The smoky eye look is back for yet another season, only Spring calls for grey and pewter embellished raccoon eyes - not the usual charcoal black. Lighten up those eyes with some light gray tones and finish off the look with jet black mascara.

Spring 2009 makeup trends call for a fresh and youthful palette of colors, so feel free to go light on your usual makeup roundup and look for ways to accentuate your natural features instead. From lilac eyeshadow to salmon-colored lips, take your pick of any of these top trends for the season.