Soft Summer makeup.
These are the Soft Summer shades I use with clients in the Colorbook studio and in the client photos you see on the site. Each recommendation includes a note on why I love it for this season.
Clean Swipe Hyaluronic Lip Balm
Counter·Pinch
“my Soft Summers love this for a natural, everyday color. Also, it feels amazing on your lips!”
Lid Glow Cream Shadow
Counter·Aura
“my Soft Summers love this to brighten their eyes!”
Flush Balm Blush
MERIT Beauty·Archival
“Love this soft mauve for Soft Summers. A natural look.”
Beyond Lip Gloss
Counter·Red
“So happy they brought this color back! Soft Summers, you’re going to love this shade for a natural, everyday look.”
Dream Lip Oil
Summer Fridays·Mauve
“Love this product + color for soft summers — my new favorite that I recommend to all of my SS clients!”
Solo Shadow Eye Color
MERIT Beauty·Iris
“beautiful soft plum for soft summers”
Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
MERIT Beauty·Twin Set
“My clients love the look of this lip oil!”
Day Glow Highlighting Balm
MERIT Beauty·Bounce
ReDimension Hydra Bronzer
RMS Beauty·Beachwalk Betty
“Love this for soft summers!”
Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
ILIA Beauty·Memoir
Multi-Stick Cream Blush
ILIA Beauty·At Last
The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette - Cool Nude
ILIA Beauty·Cool Nude
Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara
Thrive Causemetics·Crystal
“I recommend this brown/black mascara to all of my color clients!”
MakeWaves Mascara
Tower 28·Drift
“Love this clean brown mascara!”
How to wear it
Soft Summer makeup notes.
- Lips. Dusty pink, soft rose, mauve, and muted berry. Avoid bright corals, warm reds, or bold burgundy.
- Eyes. Soft taupe, dusty plum, smoky gray, and muted mauve shadows. Soft brown or cool gray liner over true black.
- Blush. Soft mauve, dusty pink, and muted rose. Avoid bright peach or warm coral.
- Foundation. Look for cool or neutral undertones with a soft, satin finish—never warm or yellow-based.
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