How to Wear Pastel Makeup Without Overdoing It

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect season to experiment with soft, playful colors! Pastel shades like lilac, mint, and peach can brighten your look without feeling overpowering. This week, we’re sharing our favorite tips for incorporating pastels in a subtle, wearable way.

The Trick: Soft, Effortless Pastel Makeup

Prep: Start with a smooth, even base to let pastel shades pop. Use a lightweight, hydrating foundation and blend it seamlessly to keep the focus on your eyes, cheeks, or lips.

Application:

• Eyes: Choose a single pastel shade—lavender, baby blue, or soft pink—and sweep it across your lids. Blend the edges softly to avoid harsh lines. For added definition, apply a neutral shade in the crease.

• Cheeks: A touch of pastel blush on the apples of your cheeks adds a fresh, youthful glow.

• Lips: Opt for a sheer pastel lip tint or gloss in peach or pink for a soft, polished finish.

The Key Step: Keep blending soft and light. Pastels should feel airy and fresh, never heavy or harsh.

Glow-Enhancing Tools:

• 776 Blending Brush: Perfect for diffusing pastel shadows effortlessly.

• 963 BDHD Phase II xs Brush: Ideal for adding a subtle flush to the cheeks.

• 540 Precision Lip Brush: Helps apply sheer lip colors with control and precision.

• 969 Double-ended BDHD Phase II/III Brush: Perfect for creating that smooth, even base to let your pastel shades shine. Helps apply sheer lip colors with control and precision.

Oh, and by the way—if you already love our BDHD and Double Dome Blender brushes, or if you’ve been meaning to try them, there’s no need to pay full price right now. From now through March 21st, you can get 30% off all BDHD & Double Dome Blender brushes with the code BDHD30. Just a little bonus to help make your spring makeup routine even smoother and more seamless!

We'd love to see how you play with these pastel tips—or if you’ve got your own favorite spring tricks, share them with us! Don’t forget to tag us in your looks so we can see and cheer you on. More tips, tricks, and product highlights coming your way soon!

From all of us at Bdellium Tools, best wishes!