Tricks To Enhance Your Spring Racing Beauty Look

Spring racing season is upon us! And no matter if you head to the track on the regular, or are making an appearance for the first time this year, one thing is for sure – you want to look the part.

We all know your beauty look is just as important as finding the right frock and fascinator, and chances are, you’ve already decided on the vibe you’re going for. So instead of messing with your plans, we thought we’d give you some handy tips on how to make sure that whatever look you choose – whether it’s bronzed and shimmery or pretty and feminine – will make you look like a solid 10.

PS. To the non-race goers, these can be applied to any situation or event, so please feel free to read on!

ENHANCE YOUR SKIN

You’re in for a long day, and with the Australian temperatures steadily rising in the lead-up to summer, the combination of time and heat could spell disaster for your foundation. Unless you start with a primer, of course.

Let your morning moisturiser settle into your skin, and then lightly dot some primer around your face. Rub the formula in, making sure to cover up to your temples and down to your jawline. Follow with foundation and you’re good to go!

If you want to take your priming a step further, choose one that will help to troubleshoot a problem area – like an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, or a dull complexion.

For those prone to shine after a few hours of foundation wear, go for a mattifying primer:

Estée Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer

Revlon PhotoReady™ Prime + Anti Shine Balm

Essence all about matt! oil control make-up base

If your problem is enlarged pores, try a pore-minimising primer (some will do double-duty by controlling shine, too):

Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner

Skin Physics Pore Away Mattifying Base Primer

Klara Cosmetics Zero Pores Primer

And if a dull complexion is your main bane, these primers will add a little radiance:

Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base

Lancôme La Base Pro Hydra Glow Primer

Dermalogica AGE Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF30

ENHANCE YOUR BROWS

For a strong brow game, a quick brush and a little gel (tinted for serious brow power or clear for a soft touch) will do wonders, and complement whatever beauty look you choose.

Why a gel over a brow pencil or powder? Well, the gel formulation will hold your brows in place for a lot longer, and if you choose one that looks like a mascara, you can brush and style your brows into place in one swift movement.

Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel

Ardell Brow Sculpting Gel

Sormé Get A Brow Gel

Benefit Gimme Brow

ENHANCE YOUR EYESHADOW

Does your wonderfully pigmented eyeshadow ever look less-than-impressive after a few hours? You probably need an eyeshadow primer.

Not only can it help to hold the colour in place for the day (or night), but it can also keep your eyelids from getting too oily after a few hours (which is one of the biggest causes of eyeshadow slippage), and make your eyeshadow colour stand out.

The Body Shop All-In-One InstaBlur Eye Primer

NYX Cosmetics Eye Shadow Base

Australis Eyeshadow Primer

blinc Eye Shadow Primer

BABOR Advanced Eyeshadow Base

ENHANCE YOUR LASHES

Finding the right mascara for your lashes will go a long way in making your eyes pop, but if you’re looking for extra oomph, don’t forget to curl them.

For extra hold of the curl, warm up your eyelash curler by placing it under your hairdryer for a minute - just make sure to test the heat before putting it near your eyes!

And if you really want to amp up your lash look, pop some individual lashes at the outer corners of your eyes. Instant va-va voom!

Shu Uemura eyelash curler

Mirenesse iCurl Twin Heated Lash Curler

Eylure Pro-Lash Individuals

MODELROCK Lashes Medium Knotted Double

1000 Hour Artificial Lashes Individual Lashes

ENHANCE YOUR LIPS

Whether your finish off your race day make-up look with a vibrant red, a popping pink, a pretty coral, or an always-flattering nude, the best thing you can do to keep the colour looking fierce all day is to line your lips first with a lip liner.

The extra step can help to prevent feathering as the hours wear on, plus, some lip liners act as a primer, too.

While it’s best to opt for a lip liner that matches your lipstick, you can use a universal shade like the ones below:

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lip Liner Magique

Designer Brands Invisible Lip Liner

INNOXA Invisible Lip Shaper

Mary Kay ® Lip Liner (in clear)

You can also try layering your lip colour for longevity (if you’re not wearing a long-wearing formulation, that is). Try this: apply one coat of the lipstick, press your lips together, and then blot with a tissue. Repeat twice more.

Oh, and another clever way to enhance your lip colour? Whiter, brighter teeth. Colgate Optic White Express White will brighten up your pearlers after three days of use, so use it in the lead-up to race day (or your big event).

ENHANCE YOUR ‘DO

Volume can make or break a race day hair look, especially if you’re going fascinator-free (or you’re wearing one of those cute clip-in mini tophats).

If your hair is already dry, dust a tiny amount of root lifting powder around the areas that need more lift (usually around your parting). Don't be too heavy-handed, as these powders can go a bit sticky if you use too much. Let the powder sit for a minute and then massage it in, pushing your hair up a little.

If your hair is wet, use a root lift spray, gel, or lotion and massage it into your roots. Blow-dry with a round brush, making sure to lift the hair a bit more around your parting and the crown of your head.

Then, style as normal!

bhave Gun Powder Matte Styling Dust

PPS Root Lift

ghd Root Lift Spray

Fudge BIG HAIR Raise the Roots

Schwarzkopf Extra Care Instant Volume Powder

Do you have any tricks to enhance a beauty or hair look? Have you tried any of these tips before?

29 Member Comments

Yohanna 26 Jun 2020 3:16 PM

Do not race anyone, but love high tinted spf

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AP1992 25 Apr 2017 12:54 PM

Very informative article. Thanks for the advice

the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 27 Mar 2017 8:35 PM

I love eyebrow gel and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to enhance their eyebrow look.

simrank93 6 Oct 2015 1:58 PM

I definitely want to try the Estee lauder Primer!

josella432 2 Oct 2015 6:21 PM

I love the Australis eyeshadow primer. It really makes a difference.

Steph Sweets 29 Sep 2015 5:28 PM

This is great enhancement advice with great product suggestions.

Shop A Everyday 28 Sep 2015 11:42 PM

Love the primers, would love to try the Estee Lauder and Dermalogica

claudiajones 27 Sep 2015 8:50 PM

I love how there's suggestions for each kind of budget!

Pink Hornet 27 Sep 2015 4:17 PM

Great article. The Lancôme and Clarins radiance primers have been added to my "to trial" list.

I love planning for an event. The outfit, the underthings, the accessories, the makeup and hair plus any pre grooming preparation. Sometimes I think I enjoy it as much as the event itself.

My favourite event in the last 12 months was the Polo in Centennial Park. Such a fun day.

Elsje 26 Sep 2015 11:55 PM

Awesomeeee. I love reading these articles.

Neel8888 25 Sep 2015 7:38 PM

Got my brow and lip game perfected, just need to work on my complexion and hair :o

Elefante 25 Sep 2015 10:25 AM

Love all these enhancements! I definitely use them on a night out!

Ellelily 24 Sep 2015 6:34 PM

There are some great tips here. And I can see a few products on this that I may have to look into.

Elunia 23 Sep 2015 8:20 PM

Mastered the lipstick:) I have bought a new primer but I keep on forgetting to use it ... Need to make a habit of using it, in winter it doesn't matter too much but Summer is different

Hayley644 22 Sep 2015 8:17 PM

Great advice.

bebeautiful34 22 Sep 2015 4:21 PM

I find as I get older I really need to take more care with my makeup techniques as my skin is less forgiving

Gilded 22 Sep 2015 2:20 PM

Ahh yes primer. Can't life without it!

MelissaFay89 22 Sep 2015 11:55 AM

Wow some really great looking products :)

Rose_P 21 Sep 2015 10:59 PM

Some great tips here. It's amazing the difference an eyeshadow primer makes to your eyeshadow.

dream-angels 21 Sep 2015 9:07 PM

So many great products in the one post

Temporary Princess 21 Sep 2015 8:48 PM

You could even try getting a mattifying face moisturiser to begin with.

CherryBlossom 21 Sep 2015 6:24 PM

Great ideas, very helpful! Love the inspiration here!

Jessica712 21 Sep 2015 6:19 PM

I love the warmer weather and make up looks in Spring. I wear a primer at this time of the year to keep my makeup in place.

Jlgaddes 21 Sep 2015 5:08 PM

Another excellent article with great tips..........just need to try them.

Beautybabe140194 21 Sep 2015 3:20 PM

Great tips. An eye primer is an essential part of my beauty routine. I also use a mattifying primer and I definitely notice the difference with how long my makeup lasts.

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