Use soft spring hues to create flirty eyes.
Read our reviews to see which pastel shades and brands our team liked best.
Try before you buy is our motto.
Front Cover Baked Eye Shadow, £4 each 
Tested by: Rebecca Martin, freelance journalist
Verdict: I'm a beauty product junkie and my shelves are laden with pretty pots and tubes, so the first thing I'd say about this Front Cover shadow is that I was really disappointed with the packaging. The shadow itself is very subtle and could barely be seen. As a (fake) tanned and dark-haired girl, I need something a bit heavier. It was difficult to apply and I think it needs to be more powdery. I ended up with more of it on my fingers than my eyelids. A gorgeous matt pastel shade, but it didn't do it for me. 2/5
Stockist: Available at Boots nationwide
Bourjois Round Eye Pots, £5.99
Tested by: Karli Drinkwater, shows producer
Verdict: I am loving the pastel trend so I couldn't wait to try out this spring pot from Bourjois. Weirdly though, it didn't so much create a new look as throw me back to my teens when I used to wear these shades as standard. The memories flashed back as quickly as the shade made my eye colour pop. I have blue eyes with flecks of green so this pea green shade accentuated those tones. I won't be wearing it to the office but it's definitely coming with me to festivals.
Stockist: For stockists call 0800 269 836
Queen Cosmetics Eye Shadow
Tested by: Suzannah Ramsdale, celebrity journalist
Verdict: I tried out the pinky tone out of the lovely Queen eyeshadow palette. The hint of colour was so subtle that I could barely see it. For daytime antics, this is perfect but it's probably too light for a night out on the razzle. Also, I tend to prefer my pastel eyeshadows to come with a bit of shimmer and this had a matt finish. Having said that, a hint of pink makes a nice change from the old faithful smokey eye.
Stockist: queen-cosmetics.com
Perfection Eye Shadow Duo, £6
Tested by: Hayley Spencer, freelance journalist
Verdict: I was excited to be chosen to test a lilac eyeshadow as i've been wanting to give the shade a whirl for a while now. I was suitably pleased with the results - the two tones were easy to temper to apply either a light sweep or heavier smoky effect, and blended seamlessly. My only criticism would be that there's no mirror inside the case. 4/5
Stockist: Marks & Spencer stores nationwide
Clinique Colour Surge Eye Duos, £19
Tested by: Dana Karlson, style editor
Verdict: I was eager to try pastel eyes once the sun started shining (a base tan always helps with light eyes), and while I'm not venturing too far out of my comfort zone with this pale petal hue, it's still a refreshing change from neutrals. I applied the pink powder from lid to brow bone, but as I'm at the office, I swept a bit of the fudgey brown hue in the creases to tone down the colour. The pale pink would look great with extreme - a milky white or deep bronze complexion would set it off best. I'll definitely carry this with me for mid-summer. 4/5
Stockist: www.clinique.co.uk
