With Pride makeup, you'll not only turn heads, but also make a statement. Whether for Pride Month, Christopher Street Day, or just for fun, Pride makeup with the rainbow in mind always makes a statement. Learn here what to consider when applying colorful Pride makeup and how to effortlessly achieve it step by step.
What is Pride makeup?
Pride makeup is more than just color—it's a statement. It represents diversity, self-acceptance, and the freedom to be yourself. During Pride season (usually in June), people around the world celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with parades, events—and creative makeup looks as colorful as the rainbow flag itself.
Why Pride Makeup is so important
Makeup is a means of expression. For many people in the queer community, it was (and still is) a way to express identity, challenge societal norms — and express joy. Pride makeup combines art, activism, and empowerment.
Step by step to Pride makeup
Learn how to achieve effortless Pride makeup with our guide!
1) The perfect base
To ensure your makeup looks particularly smooth and flawless, careful preparation is essential. Cleanse your face and use moisturizing products to ensure a soft and even finish.
A regular chemical exfoliant is ideal for removing dead skin cells so that makeup doesn't settle unsightly.
Use a primer for a particularly long-lasting look. This way, your makeup won't smudge and you'll still look stunning even after a wild party.
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2) Radiant, flawless complexion
Apply a dot of concealer to any redness and under the inner and outer corners of your eyes and gently blend the texture with your fingers, a makeup sponge, or a makeup brush.
Next, apply a foundation of your choice that matches your skin tone. Make sure to blend the texture toward your ears and neck to avoid any streaks.
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Your base is done — now it's time to add some color and glow to your face. Bronzer can be used to contour your face and create a sun-kissed finish.
Use a blush on your cheeks for a fresh look and add radiant accents to the highlights of your face with a highlighter.
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Maggie's Tip: Especially with blush, there are different ways to apply it and where exactly it's applied on your face. Check out my blog post on applying blush for detailed instructions and helpful tips!
3) Focus on the eyes
If you wish, shape your eyebrows: Fix them with a long-lasting brow gel and fill in any small gaps with an eyebrow pencil that matches your hair color.
The focus here is on highly pigmented, gradient colors – cool turquoise meets pink, then violet, with a metallic finish. To ensure your intense eye makeup lasts longer, a matching eyeshadow primer is an absolute must!
The formula guarantees smudge-proof hold for intense eye make-up.
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Tip: Apply a strip of sticky tape from the outer corner of your eye to the outer edge of your brow. This creates a clean edge for your eyeshadow and makes applying your eyeshadow easier.
Now apply your eyeshadow for the perfect rainbow look: Use a flat eyeshadow brush to apply a light turquoise blue to the entire eyelid.
Use a small blending brush to apply the purple shade to the center of your eyelid and blend it outward into the blue. Then, apply a yellow-gold eyeshadow shade to the inner corner of your eye with a fine brush or your finger.
Maggie's tip: There are no limits to your creativity! Use your favorite rainbow colors and take the look to the next level with shimmery or glittery finishes, like LH Cosmetics Sparkl.
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Give your lashes extra volume and length with mascara. Apply evenly by moving the brush in zigzag motions from the root to the tip.
If you wish, you can also use false lashes to create an even more intense eye look.
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4) Juicy Lips
With your eye-catching eye makeup, a shiny, understated gloss is the perfect choice for your lips. A formula that not only gives your lips a beautiful shine but also provides them with plenty of moisture is ideal.
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Your sparkling and colorful Pride makeup is ready!
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