Eid Beauty Guide: How to pair butter yellow outfits with soft makeup

Butter yellow is having a serious moment — from runways to summer wardrobes, it's officially the colour of the season. But how do you pair your makeup to this dreamy pastel? Think muted elegance: soft pink eyes, peachy nude lips, and radiant skin that feels effortless yet polished. Here's your step-by-step guide to nailing the look for your Eid Al Adha celebrations. 

The secret to flawless makeup? Skincare first. Before any brush touches your face, skincare is key. The smoother the base, the better the finish.

Roopa Moolani Nagdev is a certified makeup artist and skincare consultant with over 15 years of experience

Exfoliate the night before using a gentle chemical exfoliant — think 10 per cent Mandelic Acid or 2 per cent Salicylic Acid — to refine texture and visibly minimise pores. This ensures your makeup glides on with an airbrushed effect.

Makeup routine: Step-by-Step Step 1: Moisturise + Prep

Start with a cult-favourite moisturiser like Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré. This iconic formula is a go-to for makeup artists worldwide thanks to its hydrating, non-greasy finish.

Step 2: Add a Dewy Glow

Follow with a strobe cream to give your skin that lit-from-within glow. MAC's updated range now includes shades for every skin tone — the finish is fresh, radiant, and universally flattering.

Step 3: Prime Selectively

Apply a pore-minimising primer only around the nose and cheeks for a buttery-smooth texture where you need it most. Top picks: Huda Beauty or Benefit POREfessional.

Eyes: Subtle pink with a hint of peach

The goal here is soft, romantic eyes that pair beautifully with pastel tones.

• Start with an eye primer to keep colour locked in and crease-free.
  

• Use a soft peach transition shade in the crease to blend seamlessly with your pink tones.
  

• Add a muted mauve to the outer corner for dimension and depth.
  

• Highlight the inner corners to brighten the eye.
  

• Finish with brown eyeliner and mascara to keep the look soft and peachy.

Pro tip: Curl your lashes before applying mascara to open up the eyes.
Top picks: Make Up For Ever or Benefit mascaras work wonders.

After the eye look is complete, clean up any fallout with micellar water — then it’s time for base.

Base: Fresh, sheer, and summery Step 4: Go Sheer

A lightweight, sheer foundation gives your skin that second-skin finish — perfect for this understated look.

Step 5: Conceal Strategically

Use a concealer one shade lighter under the eyes and for spot correction only where needed.

Step 6: Cream Blush, Always

To maintain the peachy theme, opt for a coral or peach-pink cream blush.
Top picks: Inglot or Natasha Denona have excellent formulas.

Step 7: Set Only Where Needed

Dust a translucent powder over the T-zone to mattify without dulling your glow.
Top picks: Laura Mercier or Huda Beauty setting powders.

Finishing touches Step 8: Skip the Contour

Instead of harsh contours, use a cream or powder bronzer for a soft, sun-kissed warmth.

Step 9: Highlight Where It Catches

Use a champagne or rose gold highlighter on the bridge of your nose, cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and chin. Apply with a fan brush for a naturally dispersed glow.
Top picks: Bobbi Brown’s Pink Glow or Benefit’s Cookie Highlighter.

Step 10: Lock It All In

A dewy setting spray like Inglot’s Illuminising Face Mist seals the look while enhancing glow. Mist evenly across the face, then use a handheld fan for a quick dry-down.

Lips & Brows

• Lips: A peach-pink lipstick or coral nude topped with a clear gloss brings freshness and ties the whole look together.
  

• Brows: Keep it natural by filling in with a dark brown powder or shadow to maintain softness and definition.
  

This look is all about balance — soft tones, glowing skin, and a touch of colour that complements the season’s brightest trend. Whether you’re dressing up for festive feast or golden hour selfies, these subtle touches will keep you looking as fresh and luminous as butter yellow feels.