Beauty Makeup 7 Makeup Sticks for a Mess-Free Spring Beauty Routine By Erin Lukas Erin Lukas Instagram Twitter Erin is a Brooklyn-based beauty editor and has been with InStyle since 2016. She's written for NYLON, Teen Vogue, Into The Gloss, FASHION Magazine, and more. She graduated with an Honors B.A. in Creative Writing and English Literature from University of Windsor, Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College, and A.A.S in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on April 24, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy (3) Looking for a solid way to upgrade your spring beauty routine? Makeup sticks not only make for easy application and touch-ups on-the-go, they’re also a foolproof way to keep your makeup bag (and life) mess-free. If you’ve ever struggled with a broken foundation bottle in your bottom of your bag, you understand the allure of swapping every product in your routine with its stick edition. From eyeshadow to bronzer, here are seven new sticks to stash in your bag this spring. 01 of 07 Dior Addict Lacquer Stick Courtesy Buy Now A lipstick might seem obvious, but there's no better excuse than a new season to stock up on a few new shades. Dior's new collection of vibrant lipstick-laquer hybrids have major color payoff that glides on with a single swipe. 02 of 07 NARS Velvet Shadow Stick In Siros Courtesy Buy Now This new, universally flattering addition to NARS's shadow sticks is the perfect glow to compliment sun-kissed skin. 03 of 07 Ciate London Dewy Stix Luminous Highlight Balm Courtesy Buy Now Glide this dewy highlight over the high planes of your face, bridge of the nose, and cupid's bow for a lit-from-within glow. 04 of 07 Wander Beauty Rise And Prime Balm And Primer Duo Courtesy Buy Now Get a primer that can do both. One end of this dual-sided stick is a primer that sets makeup in place, while the other is an antioxidant-irich, hydrating balm that soothes and softens rough spots on the face. 05 of 07 MILK Makeup Blur Stick Courtesy Buy Now What's better than your favorite Instagram filter? A product that makes you look like one IRL. Use it like a primer to render imperfections amd pores invisible with a shine-free finish. 06 of 07 Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Lip Oil Stick Courtesy Buy Now The secret to bold lip shades never staining your pout again: this makeup-removing stick. Swipe it on when you're ready to take off your lippie and watch even the most stubborn colors melt off. 07 of 07 Benefit Hoola Cream-to-Powder Quickie Contour Stick Courtesy Buy Now This easy-to-blend contour sculpts cheekbones and adds a subtle warmth to the face that will make it look like you just came back from a tropical vacataion. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit