Soft and Sweet: The Best Pastel Beauty Picks for Spring

Our picks for lippies, nail polish and more must-haves.

Butter London High Tea Nail Lacquer ($15) - Take one look at the matte pastel shades featured among today's top beauty lines and you'll notice that the favorite springtime hues are all grown up. We've rounded up a fun mix of classic and unconventional pastel beauty picks to help you start the season off right! By Patrice Peck This opaque, nude nail polish is a great way to beautify your digits while rocking a neutral look. Consider adding red French manicure tips for an edgy twist. (Photo: Butter London)

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Butter London High Tea Nail Lacquer ($15) - Take one look at the matte pastel shades featured among today's top beauty lines and you'll notice that the favorite springtime hues are all grown up. We've rounded up a fun mix of classic and unconventional pastel beauty picks to help you start the season off right! By Patrice Peck This opaque, nude nail polish is a great way to beautify your digits while rocking a neutral look. Consider adding red French manicure tips for an edgy twist. (Photo: Butter London)

PotionsCosmetics Vegan Opaque Pastel Purple Lipstick in Voila ($8) - Once you manage to stop fawning over this luscious lavender lipstick, you'll fall in love all over again after checking out the vegan-friendly ingredients list. Who can say no to peppermint, shea butter, cocoa butter and avocado oil? (Photo: Potions Cosmetics via Etsy)

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PotionsCosmetics Vegan Opaque Pastel Purple Lipstick in Voila ($8) - Once you manage to stop fawning over this luscious lavender lipstick, you'll fall in love all over again after checking out the vegan-friendly ingredients list. Who can say no to peppermint, shea butter, cocoa butter and avocado oil? (Photo: Potions Cosmetics via Etsy)

Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria ($49) - Alluring floral notes of violet, pastel rose and syringa take center stage in this refreshingly light and radiant fragrance. Endless Euphoria also gets cool points for its romantic blush-colored bottle design. (Photo: Calvin Klein)

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Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria ($49) - Alluring floral notes of violet, pastel rose and syringa take center stage in this refreshingly light and radiant fragrance. Endless Euphoria also gets cool points for its romantic blush-colored bottle design. (Photo: Calvin Klein)

Formula X The Colors in Carnation Pink ($22.50) - Whether we're talking blushes, nail polish or lipstick, baby pink is a tried-and-true pastel that will undoubtedly go down as a must-have hue. Stock up on your collection of the classic color with this fast-drying, long-lasting lacquer. (Photo: Sephora)

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Formula X The Colors in Carnation Pink ($22.50) - Whether we're talking blushes, nail polish or lipstick, baby pink is a tried-and-true pastel that will undoubtedly go down as a must-have hue. Stock up on your collection of the classic color with this fast-drying, long-lasting lacquer. (Photo: Sephora)

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Mint Julep ($20) - Glide this highly pigmented eyeliner directly above your upper lashes for a flirty glimmer of mint. Or, if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, adorn your lower lash line for a bolder look. Just make sure to prep the area with a bit of primer to prevent the color from fading away. (Photo: Stila Cosmetics)

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Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Mint Julep ($20) - Glide this highly pigmented eyeliner directly above your upper lashes for a flirty glimmer of mint. Or, if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, adorn your lower lash line for a bolder look. Just make sure to prep the area with a bit of primer to prevent the color from fading away. (Photo: Stila Cosmetics)

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Bobbi Brown Surf Eye Palette ($65) - Add some dimension to your pastel palette with these eight gorgeous shades of sheer eye shadows. The playful wash of color will most definitely make your eyes pop. For a richer shade, layer the eye shadow over a dark cream shadow or gel liner. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

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Bobbi Brown Surf Eye Palette ($65) - Add some dimension to your pastel palette with these eight gorgeous shades of sheer eye shadows. The playful wash of color will most definitely make your eyes pop. For a richer shade, layer the eye shadow over a dark cream shadow or gel liner. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

Nails Inc. in White Horse Street ($14) - This soft, smoky gray lacquer comes from Nail Inc.’s The New White, an innovative collection featuring four white-based polishes with a hint of fresh color. Each polish is enriched with porcelain flower extract to help strengthen nails. Looks like we got a new classic on our hands! (Photo: Nails inc.)

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Nails Inc. in White Horse Street ($14) - This soft, smoky gray lacquer comes from Nail Inc.’s The New White, an innovative collection featuring four white-based polishes with a hint of fresh color. Each polish is enriched with porcelain flower extract to help strengthen nails. Looks like we got a new classic on our hands! (Photo: Nails inc.)

Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Summer ($19) - Unlike many lipsticks out on the market, this vegan-friendly coral pick ensures a highly pigmented pout, thanks to its ultra-matte texture. And did we mention that one of Rihanna's makeup artists is a co-founder of Melt? (Photo: Melt Cosmetics)

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Melt Cosmetics Lipstick in Summer ($19) - Unlike many lipsticks out on the market, this vegan-friendly coral pick ensures a highly pigmented pout, thanks to its ultra-matte texture. And did we mention that one of Rihanna's makeup artists is a co-founder of Melt? (Photo: Melt Cosmetics)

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Periwinkle ($20) - This periwinkle liquid liner is reminiscent of florals and clear blue skies, two of the best things about springtime. Anxious about your eyeliner abilities? Not to fear! The thin, marker-like tip will help you create a defined wingtip with the utmost precision. (Photo: Stila Cosmetics)

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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Periwinkle ($20) - This periwinkle liquid liner is reminiscent of florals and clear blue skies, two of the best things about springtime. Anxious about your eyeliner abilities? Not to fear! The thin, marker-like tip will help you create a defined wingtip with the utmost precision. (Photo: Stila Cosmetics)

Bumble and Bumble Spraychalk in Mint ($19) - Crazy about the hot pastel hair color trend but worried about committing to a major dye job? This muted, quick-dry tint is the perfect solution. Spray today, gone tomorrow. (Photo: Bumble and Bumble)

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Bumble and Bumble Spraychalk in Mint ($19) - Crazy about the hot pastel hair color trend but worried about committing to a major dye job? This muted, quick-dry tint is the perfect solution. Spray today, gone tomorrow. (Photo: Bumble and Bumble)