Twilight Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Rhinestones are the key to finishing this intricate fairy makeup that begins with a white base. Blue and purple pencils followed by a layer of matching eye shadow lend striking color, and there's plenty of pink in there, too. Don't forget the eyeliner for the elaborate swirls.
2Forest Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Everyone knows fairies of the forest love green, and this delicate look uses various shades of it over the eyelids, down the sides of the nose, and even on the cheekbones, forehead, and jawline. The filigree was created with both black and green eyeliner.
3Mystical Fairy Makeup Tutorial
This minimalist (but gorgeous) tutorial helpfully includes tips that'll have you contouring like a Kardashian in no time, though you'll note the brows are a little more natural than Kim and her sissies sport. A spritz of hydrating mist help those large flecks of glitter adhere to the skin.
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4Tinkerbell Makeup Tutorial
One of the most famous fairies of all, Peter Pan's Tinkerbell doesn't require a dramatic makeover. Go for light shades of yellow and green around the eyes, complemented by a substantial wing made from black liner on each. Add pink cheeks, red lips, and the perfect wig, and the transformation is complete!
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5Fire Fairy Makeup Tutorial
There's no doubt about it, this fairy makeup tutorial is en fuego. Not surprisingly, the design uses mostly yellows, oranges, and reds, with the brows covered under a layer or two of heavy concealer and those spider-like lashes pulling focus toward the piercing, contact-covered eyes.
6Dark Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Not every fairy is about goodness and light, and if you'd like to explore the dark side this is definitely the design for you. Dark purple over and around the eyelids, black on the lips, and super-dramatic faux eyelashes add up to an intense effect perfect for Halloween. It's spooky enough you can also use it if you're dressing up as a witch or vampire.
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7Garden Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Think pink when going for this fairy look, which kills it with not only a cotton candy-colored wig but also matching eyebrows and freckles. Get lips that pop by layering different shades of rose makeup over them.
8Woodland Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Simple but very effective, this fairy makeup makes use of green and yellow shades—and a sweet pair of elf ears. Just remember to blend, blend, blend!
9Sugar Plum Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Perfect for not only Halloween but Christmastime fun, too, this take on The Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy features almost all pastel shades, including purple on the eyelids and bubblegum pink on the lips. If you've got a steady hand, you can get that nifty cat eye effect with black liquid liner. Want to wear those wonderful wings? There's another tutorial to teach you how to make them on the YouTuber's second channel.
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10Flower Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Gloriously girlie, this makeup is fairly easy to replicate because it includes plenty of one-and-done flower stickers. We love the eyes in particular, pretty in pink thanks to the combination of fuchsia and bright red makeup, which is then covered in loads of blush-hued, shimmery color.
11Festival Fairy Makeup Tutorial
If you're heading out to a music festival and want to create the coolest costume on the scene, check out this five-minute fairy makeup tutorial. The eyes definitely have it in this design, which packs on varying shades of green around the peepers and keeps the lips low key with a nude color topped by glitter.
12Fairy Godmother Makeup Tutorial
Whether you want to dress as the Fairy Godmother for Halloween, or cosplay her at an event, the character is a bunch of fun, as this YouTuber demonstrates. Her version of Cinderella's trusted advisor includes lots of shimmery color on the lids and the lips. Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!
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13Water Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Those contacts are pretty spectacular but they're not all that makes this elaborate water fairy look rock. There's also the blue color palette reaching from the eyebrows to nearly the bottom of the nose, hand-drawn fish and bubbles and the white false eyelashes. You're going to want to take your time with this makeup, and it wouldn't hurt to have some visual art skills, too.
14Everyday Fairy Makeup Tutorial
Want to create a more subtle fairy effect suitable for everyday? Accentuate cheekbones by contouring and don't be afraid to go heavy and intense with the blush. Freckles are a cute addition, and shimmer over the cheeks and nose is a must. End with the de rigueur cat eye-shaped liner on the lids and some lip gloss and you're ready to roll.
15Winter Fairy Makeup Tutorial
This makeup tutorial gives us the absolute chills. (Sorry, we couldn't resist.) There's a lot of useful instruction during the nearly nine-minute video, from a handy guide to attaching elf ears, to info about how to make features appear stronger and more angular—just like the fae. But that craft snow sprinkled here and there just might be our favorite effect.
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
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