One of the surest signs that spring is approaching is the onslaught of pastels. Usually the softer shades of pink, purple, blue, yellow and even peach are found in the clothing department. Don't think of the hues in such narrow terms, however. They actually make for great makeup, too. Which is why we've done the shopping for you by compiling the top pastel makeup of the season.
From everything to make eyes pop to cheek enhancers like luminizer and blush, there are plenty of great options out there. Be super selective and just focus on one category or go for an array by combining eyeshadow with eyeliner and mascara. Feeling exceptionally brave? Include blush and highlighter. You can also rock several of the hues at once. Like pairing a few or all of the versions of Stila's Stay All Day Muted-Neon Liquid Eye Liner in one look.
Keep reading to bulk up your pastel makeup collection in anticipation of spring and all of its seasonal glory.
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow in 222 Jade Facetté, $40 at Chanel
This long-lasting powder eyeshadow glides on with ease and seamlessly blends into skin. It's enriched with both sage oil and film-forming agents plus includes three tools to make applying this jade hue a breeze.
Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush 12H Blurring Liquid Blush in 57 Coral Clash, $39 at Sephora
A perfect pastel peachy coral in liquid-to-powder form. It's totally buildable and blendable and lasts up to 12 hours.
Kosas Soulgazer Intensifying Gel Eyeliner in Mesmerize, $24 at Kosas
Kosas' soft lilac matte waterproof gel eyeliner boasts hyaluronic acid for smooth application. The retractable pencil has both a built-in sharpener and a smudger.
NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sherbert, $6 at NYX Cosmetics
The brand's eye-catching peachy pink really makes an impression. Use this pencil like an eyeshadow crayon or an eyeliner by sharpening the tip. It can also be used as an eye primer.
Natasha Denona Pastel Plexi Glow Highlighter, $42 at Natasha Denona
This pick even has pastel in the title. Natasha Denona relied on cutting-edge technology to drop a pair of pastel shades into an ivory core to capture "each pearlescent pigment in its purest form." Wear alone for the coveted aura beauty look or layered for radiant results.
Glossier Skywash Sheer Matte Lid Tint in Pool, $18 at Glossier
Looking for a soft, matte effect? Meet your new BFF. The pastel blue shade melts into skin and dries down to a cloud-like powder finish.
Relove by Revolution Volume Lilac Mascara, $3 at Revolution Beauty
Colored mascaras have really taken off, especially on runways, lately. This pastel lilac is a subtler way to get in on the trend.
Ami Colé Lid Joy Matte Liquid Eyeshadow in Los Angeles, $16 at Sephora
Ami Colé's liquid eyeshadow is simple to use, long-wearing and even crease-resistant. That means your sky blue hue will stick around and thanks to a blend of baobab seed oil, aloe leaf extract and vitamin E, it'll feel comfortable on your eyelids.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sugar Eye Palette, $29 at Sephora
More into icy pastels? Then this mini palette is right up your alley. It contains nine full-pigment colors, including cool-toned neutrals, in matte and metallic finishes.
Dior Forever Couture Luminizer - Glowmania Limited Edition in 003 Lilacmania, $55 at Dior
Comprised of 95 percent natural-origin pigments, Dior's luminizer will really get you glowing. It's all thanks to subtle pearlescent pigments that make this hue that hovers between lavender and lilac pack a punch.
Stila Stay All Day Muted-Neon Liquid Eye Liner in Hint of Mint, $25 at Ulta Beauty
Apply Stila's soft mint with the included flexible felt-tip applicator for precision lines every time. It's waterproof, smudge-proof and transfer-proof and glides on super smooth.
NUDESTIX Dreamy Easy Eyes Kit, $30 at Revolve
What's better than one pretty pastel? Three, of course. NUDESTIX compiled a trifecta of soft-focus pastels in magnetic matte and magnetic luminous forms. They arrive in a reusable tin that also contains a mirror and a sharpener.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix - Multi-Use Eye, Cheek & Lip Waterproof Liquid Pigment in Oasis, $20 at Sephora
This sky blue pastel has a lot going for it. The vibrant liquid pigment is long-wearing, waterproof and buildable. Plus, the squeezable packaging has a precision tip to ensure exact application.
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