The best pride makeup looks that are bold, loud, and proud
Pride makeup is a moment, isn't it? After all, Pride is an opportunity to celebrate individuality, express the way you want to be seen, and appreciate what makes everyone different, so it makes sense that makeup is involved.
We love that makeup offers an intoxicating way to experiment and make a statement, and in honour of Pride, it's likely to get louder, prouder and positively blinding this month.
After a couple of years being cancelled and postponed due to Coronavirus, Pride is back in a big way, so no parade should be rained on this year, and we're expecting participants to go all out celebrating inclusivity and acceptance and community.
If you're looking for ways to get involved (alongside reading up on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally and shopping from the brands who are actually putting their money behind the movement), we've collated the most colourful makeup looks to rock whatever your plans may be.
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For some fabulous inspiration, we recommend hitting up the Insta grids of ultra inclusive makeup brands like We Are Fluide, MAC, Jecca Blac and Morphe.
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From glitter lipstick to kaleidoscope eyeshadow, brighter really is better, so grab your eyeliner brush and wear your rainbow with pride.
Here are some of our favourite Pride makeup looks to get you in the mood... And why not try out rainbow hair while you're at it?
@pradaolic / InstagramOne way to wear your rainbow flag with pride? Over your eyes, like @pradaolic.
@marthalynnn / InstagramThis love heart eye look in rainbow colours by @marthalynn is fun, cute and colourful.
@disssgrace / InstagramOur eyes may be the window to our souls, but they're also the end of the rainbow with this fabulous makeup by @dissgrace
@facedbykareem / InstagramThis graphic rainbow liner by @facedbykareem is goals.
@laviedunprince / InstagramWe're blown away by this heavy metal rainbow contour created by @laviedunprince.
@poppyellah / InstagramThe more outrageous, out there and experimental the better. We love this colour explosion makeup look by @poppyellah.
@silvermoon__ / InstagramRecognise the sunshine and the showers with rainbow tears like @silvermoon__.
@brattydisco / InstagramState your pronouns with statement-making makeup like @brattydisco.
- @the.girlfriendexperience / Instagram
Dress up lips and eyes with latex-red lips and 80s blue shadow like @the.girlfriendexperience.
@wesleybenjamincarter / InstagramWe love this squiggle rainbow stripe by @wesleybenjamincarter – it's statement and effective.
@lapetitevengeance / InstagramLoad on the sequins like @lapetitevengeance.
@dimscum / InstagramTry a graphic eye and MAJOR lashes like @dimscum
@michpage_mua / InstagramThe glitter, the rainbow eyes, the rainbow brows, the black vinyl lips. This look by @michpage_mua ticks every box.
@brattydisco / InstagramGlitter and stickers and beads...oh my!
@nikkietutorials / InstagramIf like, @nikkietutorials, you weren't born to be subtle, try this bright rainbow eye.
@devdoee / Instagram"A lot of us have done a lot of work to get to where we are and how we identify," says @devdoee, so once you're comfortable, wear your pronouns like they're your favourite accessory.
@disssgrace / InstagramWe love this fierce ombre eye paired with rainbow accessories.
@naezrahlooks / InstagramStarry-eyed, but make in rainbow colours, like @naezrahlooks.
@prishita_eloise / InstagramTry a two-tone liner with heart details like @prishita_eloise.
@rugratsinparis / InstagramSplatter lids with sparkle like @rugratsinparis.
@chrissofly22 / InstagramThis bright, joyful makeup look by @chrissofly22 incorporates a whole spectrum of shades.
@thecariallen / InstagramBleached brows and bright eyes – we see you @thecariallen.
@kimorablac / InstagramYou could opt for a casual eye look, or you could rock every colour going, like @kimorablac.
@abbyroberts / InstagramMakeup pro @abbyroberts shared this genius design with the caption, "it’s what’s inside that counts".
@nikkietutorials/ InstagramThere are endless ways to wear the rainbow, but this eyebrow design from @nikkietutorials is one of our favourites.
@cakefacerj / InstagramA lesson in how to bring the sparkle from @cakefacerj and her rainbow encrusted makeup look.
@deborahruizglam / InstagramThis rainbow trickle neck design from @deborahruizglam is a clever twist on incorporating colour.
Instagram: @maccosmeticsPair up with a pal and turn your lips into the Pride rainbow flag.
@way_of_yaw / InstagramYour contour is a prime opportunity to incorporate colour, like @way_of_yaw. If not, outline your eyebrows in colour pop shades.
@louiecasttro/ InstagramThis bold colour splash design from @louiecasttro is perfect for those who want to keep the eye makeup and lips understated but still make a statement.
@iluvsarahii/ InstagramThis ombre rainbow lip by @iluvsarahii is ultra effective.
@jamesmolloymakeupartist/ InstagramSimple, wearable AND colourful, this eyeliner design by @jamesmolloymakeupartist was created using 4 different colours of Rimmel's Wonderswipe.
@minniemcgee / InstagramPerhaps the most perfect example of a Pride lip – this has colour, glitter and gloss. Round of applause for @minniemcgee.
