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Blur Fudge Tint
A soft matte that blurs the lip line. The muted finish suits Summer and Autumn, and rom&nd also labels some shades for Spring and Winter.
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Soft Summer
Soft Summer is defined by muted coloring. Your features blend together with little contrast, and bright saturated colors tend to stand apart from your face. Dusty rose, mauve and smoky plum look natural because they share the same softness.
- Ash or mousy brown hair
- Gray-green, gray-blue or soft hazel eyes
- Skin that is neither clearly warm nor clearly cool
Common traits, not rules. Plenty of Soft Summers have none of them.
Soft Summer palette
Makeup colors for Soft Summer
- Lips
- Dusty rose, mauve, muted berry, rosy nude. Blurred and velvet finishes suit you.
- Cheeks
- Muted rose or mauve.
- Eyes
- Taupe, smoky plum, soft gray-brown.
- Base
- Neutral or neutral-cool shades with a natural or semi-matte finish.
- Usually less flattering
- Neon pink, bright orange and high-shine metallics.
Shades rom&nd labels Soft Summer
Labels from rom&nd's shade guide, recorded 2026-09-29. Brand store links are not affiliate links.
| Shade | Product | Brand labels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C02 Blueberry Chip | Better Than Cheek | Soft Summer, Light Summer | View at rom&nd |
| N02 Vine Nude | Better Than Cheek | Light Summer, Soft Summer | View at rom&nd |
| 25 Bare Grape | Juicy Lasting Tint (original) | Soft Summer, Light Summer | View at rom&nd |
| 07 Mauve Whip | Glasting Melting Balm | Soft Summer | View at rom&nd |
More Summer lip tints to look at
Our picks for Summer types in general. Check each shade's undertone on the retailer page, since every line covers more than one season.
Blurred matte
rom&nd
Sheer Tinted Stick
An easy, sheer stick for light coloring. Light Spring and Light Summer can wear it without it looking heavy.
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peripera
Ink Mood Glowy Tint
A sheer, glowy tint in soft shades. Good for Spring and Summer types who want color without weight.
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peripera
Ink The Jellable Tint
A jelly-gloss tint with a lighter color payoff, which suits the light types.
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Guides for Soft Summer
- Best Korean lip tints for cool undertones, by shadeKorean lip tints for cool undertones, chosen shade by shade: brand-labeled rom&nd shades for Summer and Winter types, plus the tint lines with the most cool shades.
- Soft Summer vs Soft Autumn: how to tell which one you areSoft Summer and Soft Autumn share the same muted softness and differ only in temperature. Four checks to tell them apart, and which Korean shades work for both.
- Summer cool vs winter cool: the difference between the two cool seasonsSummer and Winter are both cool. The difference is contrast and clarity. How to tell which cool season you are, and how it changes your lip and blush colors.
Neighboring types
If you are torn, it is usually between Soft Summer and one of these. Shades that suit both are the safest place to start.