Spring marks the revival of your eyeshadow collection

Makeup trends this year have been hyper-fixated on perfecting the complexion; from 'Mochi Skin', to 'Butter Skin', and even the overwhelming amount of blush we've all been using. 

But this spring we're expanding our horizons and dusting off our archived eyeshadow brush collections, because eyeshadow is so back this season.

What you'll need to nail spring eyeshadow trends in 2025

First things first, no eyeshadow look is going to hold up in the heat without a reliable eye primer. 

We've been loving the aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and jojoba infused Glam Raider Beauty High Impact Eye Primer ($22 from Glam Raider) lately. It grips eyeshadow for maximum colour payoff, minimises creasing, and creates eye makeup looks that last. 

Then you'll need an eye shadow palette that does it all, and by does it all, we mean contains every single shade and texture that's trending right now. Trust us, Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Eyeshadow Palette Mini ($55 from Sephora) is the one. 

But if your makeup collection is already stacked full of mink brown neutrals, then investing in a single shadow to update your eye makeup is all you'll require. We recommend testing out the viral Half Magic Single Eyeshadow in 'Pretty Robot' ($24 from MECCA), it'll come in clutch if you're as enamoured with the pops of pastel and shimmer shadows that are trending this spring as we are.

The top eyeshadow trends in spring

Mink browns

After the warm-toned 2010s, '90s and '00s inspired neutral and cool toned makeup has been making a serious comeback lately. 

If you're not fond of overly flashy eyeshadow looks, then a subtle mink brown that enhances your natural eye shape, and goes with everything should be in your daily rotation. 

It's unbelievably simple to take this trend from day to night too, with a few coats of mascara and a controlled smudging of eyeliner close to the waterline. 

Shimmer shadows

If you still love the reflective sheen of the glass skin trend, then amp up the shine with a smattering of shimmer shadow across your lids. 

Word to the wise, that tube of Glam Raider Beauty High Impact Eye Primer ($22 from Glam Raider) is really important if you want to pull this trend off without ending up with said shimmer half way down your face come lunch time. 

Want to elevate your sparkly day time moment for the evening? We recommend layering the stuff under a shimmer eyeshadow, and then smoothing an eye gloss over the top to create a wet look finish that'll glow under the moonlight. 

Pops of pastel

If you're brave enough to dip into the bolder shades in an eyeshadow palette, then let us introduce you to the array of '80s pastels that have hit the trend cycle this spring. 

Sounds perfect for the warmer weather and the impending wedding season, if you ask us!

Matte or shimmery in finish, this trend is all about packing on the colour, so again get out that eye primer ($22 from Glam Raider) to minimise the potential of creasing or fading throughout the day. 

Main image credit: @maddieziegler

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