La Nacion sits down with Rick Di Cecca, Estee Lauder global makeup artist who shares spring/summer trends.

As the flowers begin to bloom and the temperature begins to rise in Buenos Aires, women throughout the city are more than ready to shed those heavy winter coats and are anxious to welcome the warmer weather with open arms.

As winter clothes are shoved to the back of the closet (out of sight, out of mind), winter makeup looks must follow suit. Rick Di Cecca, global makeup artist for Estee Lauder shares the trends for Spring/Summer 2010/2011 with La Nacion.

Unlike winter makeup, which tends to be a bit heavier and more dramatic, spring makeup should look effortless, focusing on flawless skin and highlighting a single feature. Di Cecca says florals (especially purples) are in this season, and that intense eyes should be contrasted with pale lips. Those with darker skin should use warm tones, while cool colors are more flattering on those with light skin.

Daytime makeup should be simple, but at night intense shades should be used to draw attention to one feature. Di Cecca also mentions the importance of utilizing a waterproof or long-wear base in the summer to prevent the effects of humidity. However, if given only three products, he recommends skipping the base and using bronzer for a sheen of color, light lip gloss, and mascara to make the eyes pop. Di Cecca also discusses a return to the trends of the 80s.

Unlike thirty years ago, however, bright splashes of color are not used on the entire face, but instead on a single feature. “Women love color,” Di Cecca says, “but they want to feel beautiful according to the rules of the time.” (Full Story in Spanish)