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Bold Beauty: Pretty in Pastels

If you're used to wearing bold, color-rich lipsticks, remix your look by opting for a pale hue of your favorite shades. Take your cues from these celeb looks and soften up your style with delicate corals, lilacs & pinks.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Ashanti’s Pale Peach Lips

Ashanti sported a creamy peach lip shine when she arrived at the A+E Networks 2013 Upfront in New York City.

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Paula’s Pale Peach Lips

At the “Disconnect” New York Special Screening, Paula Patton glowed in a delicate shade of creamy coral lipstick.

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Andy’s Pale Peach Lips

Andy Allo was all smiles in a delightful soft coral lipgloss when she attended the 2013 SESAC Pop Music Awards.

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Kelly’s Lovely Lilac Lips
Kelly Rowland
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Nicki’s Lovely Lilac Lips
Nicki Minaj
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Zendaya’s Pastel Pink Lips

Zendaya Coleman stepped out at the American Music Awards in creamy, Barbie-pink lips with soft, silvery eyeshadow.  Your guy won’t be able to resist this cute-as-a-button beauty moment, we pinky promise.

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Tamar’s Pastel Pink Lips

Tamar Braxton’s mommy-to-be glow was on full display when she arrived at the BET Awards press conference in creamy pink lips and long, lovely lashes.

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Kerry’s Pastel Pink Lips

Kerry Washington is a big fan of soft, subtle makeup and this look from the NAACP Image Awards is one of our favorties. Her pale pink lips and thick wispy lashes are a magical pair.

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NeNe’s Pastel Pink Lips

NeNe Leakes sported a pastel pink lip with contoured eyeshadow and perfectly arched brows at the KIIS FM Jingle Ball.

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