The Soft Summer color type stands for muted and cool nuances that emphasize a gentle aura. If you belong to this color type, you will benefit from slightly washed-out colors. Your Soft Summer make-up should be as well thought out as your capsule wardrobe : high quality, carefully selected and perfectly tailored to you.
In this article, you will learn which colors for lips, eyes and nails emphasize your natural beauty and give your look the perfect balance.

Lips: Subtle nuances
Soft summer lip makeup should be in a spectrum of muted, cool to neutral rose and berry tones . Choose colors that are not too intense or too warm.
Recommended shades are rosewood, a subtle and elegant shade that offers a perfect balance between warm and cool and is ideal for everyday wear. A delicate mauve with its soft, slightly muted pink-purple shimmer is also particularly flattering and blends harmoniously into the overall look. Muted raspberry with a light berry tone and cool undertone brings freshness and elegance at the same time, while a neutral rose brown is a perfect mix of rose and brown. If you like it a little more intense, go for a soft plum - a muted purple with a gentle blue component that gives the lips a certain depth.
Texture & effect: Soft, creamy or satin formulas are ideal as they moisturize the lips and create a natural, slightly diffused finish. Matte textures should not be too dry so as not to overwhelm the soft radiance of the Soft Summer make-up.
Exclusive product recommendations:
Here are some exclusive recommendations that perfectly match your Soft Summer color type. For more detailed product recommendations, see our Soft Summer Color Guide .
- MÁDARA Matte Cream Lipstick Cool Nude
- MAC MACximal Sleek Satin Lipstick Brave
- Kess Lip Tint & Primer Twin Stick Dusty Rose
- Und Gretel KNUTZEN Lipgloss Color Crush

cheeks
For the soft summer make-up of the cheeks , soft, cool rose and mauve tones are ideal to give a natural freshness without standing out too much. A touch of Muted old pink or a cool rose creates an elegant emphasis on the facial features. Soft berry tones are also flattering and give the complexion a noble, fresh appearance. Avoid colors that are too warm or strong, as they can quickly cover up the soft undertone of your skin.
Texture & effect: Cream blushes with a light texture provide a natural, radiant finish and can be blended perfectly so that the blusher blends seamlessly into the skin. Silky-powdery formulations with a soft shimmer also enhance the natural luminosity without any hard edges.
Exclusive product recommendations:
These blush tones emphasize your gentle coolness. You can find even more exclusive recommendations in our Soft Summer Color Guide .
- NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush Dolce Vita
- Bobbie Brown Blush Tawny
- NYX Buttermelt Blush For the Butta
- MAC Powder Blush Pink Swoon

Eyes: Cool tones with soft contrasts
Your soft summer eye makeup will benefit from a delicate definition with cool, washed-out colors. Warm, golden or too dark tones can look too harsh. Instead, subtle, slightly smoky colors that can be blended softly are better.
For an elegant look, eye shadows in soft, cool shades are ideal , which underline the natural eye color. Particularly flattering are muted taupe tones that are universally applicable due to their neutral appearance. Cool mauve is an excellent choice for subtle, yet expressive eye make-up. Smoky blue provides a gentle depth, while misty lavender brings a playful, yet stylish freshness.
Texture & effect: Satin or slightly shimmering formulations bring luminosity to the eyes, while matte, soft textures gently define the eyes without appearing too harsh.
Soft Summer Eyeshadow Product Recommendations
These eye shadow products will accentuate your soft radiance. You can find even more exclusive recommendations in our Soft Summer Color Guide .
- DIOR Mono Couleur Rose Montaigne
- MAC Perfect Shot Small Eyeshadow Coquette
- MAC Perfect Shot Small Eyeshadow Girlie
Nails: Understated elegance for a stylish look
Muted, cool shades are particularly suitable for nails in soft summer make-up. Delicate rose tones look particularly harmonious , with their gentle coolness giving them a noble lightness. Mauve-taupe combines soft purple and gray shades and creates a stylish, modern look. Smoky purple sets subtle, cool accents and gives the hands a fine, feminine touch.
Texture & effect: Cream formulations with a slight sheen look particularly elegant and well-groomed. Matte finishes can be very modern depending on the look, but should not look too dull in order to preserve the soft summer character.
Soft Summer nail polish product recommendations
These nail polish colors perfectly round off your soft summer look. For even more nail polish recommendations to match your color type, take a look at our Color Guide.
Soft Summer Color Guide
Stylish soft summer make-up is all about soft colors and high-quality textures. Instead of striking nuances, you can opt for a gentle summer look that is light and restrained, emphasizing your natural beauty with soft, cool tones. If you're looking for even more inspiration, take a look at the Soft Summer Color Guide . With over 100 perfectly coordinated colors and make-up recommendations, it offers you everything you need for an elegant, harmonious appearance.