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You might have heard people say that a celebrity has a “fairy face,” or someone may even have said you have one. But what exactly is a fairy face, and is this a compliment? (Spoiler alert: it is!) If you’re looking for the answers to these questions and more, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a complete guide to “fairy faces,” including what this term means, the facial features associated with it, and how to achieve the look with makeup. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
What does it mean to have a “fairy face?”
Someone with a “fairy face” has delicate, pixie-like features, such as a small, upturned nose, high cheekbones, almond-shaped eyes, and a slightly pointy chin. This all comes together to create an ethereal look, reminiscent of a fairy. If someone says you have a “fairy face,” they’re likely paying you a compliment.
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How to Get the “Fairy Face” Look with Makeup
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Start with a shimmery, glowy complexion. A natural, glowy base with a touch of shimmer is key. To achieve this, a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation are great options, but feel free to skip foundation and just apply moisturizer if you prefer. Finish off with a shimmery highlighter along your cheekbones, down the ridge of your nose, at the tip of your nose, and at the tip of your chin. [1] X Research source
- Applying your highlighter in these areas draws attention to your cheekbones and makes your nose and chin look pointier, and all of these are key features of a fairy face!
- If you want to go the extra mile, you can also apply a bit of highlighter along your collarbones to create an even more shimmery look.
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Contour your cheekbones, nose, and chin. Fairy faces tend to have high cheekbones and pointier noses and chins, but if you don’t naturally have these features, contouring can help create the appearance of them. Just apply a cream or powder contour along the hollows of your cheeks right under your cheekbones, along your jawline tapering down to your chin, and along the sides of your nose. [2] X Research source
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Try out a shimmery eyeshadow look with winged liner. Enchanting eyes are a major part of the fairy face look, so feel free to get creative here! In general, shimmery and colorful eyeshadows are perfect to draw attention to your beautiful eyes, and winged eyeliner is key to accentuate that fairy-like almond eye shape (or create a more almond appearance for rounder eyes). [3] X Research source
- Soft colors like pale pink, baby blue, lavender, or sage green have especially fairy-like vibes, but feel free to go with the palette that complements your unique eyes best.
- If you want to step things up a notch, consider adding a few stick-on flowers or gems!
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Line your lips and finish with a shiny or glittery lip gloss. Line your lips with a softer color, like rosy pink , mauve , or peach (rather than a bold red or vibrant hot pink). Accentuate your cupid’s bow with your lipliner if you have one naturally, or draw a slight cupid’s bow shape if you don’t. Finally, apply your favorite shimmery or glittery lip gloss , and voila! You’ve created the fairy face look.
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- ↑ https://www.maybelline.com/makeup-tips/face/face-artistry-makeup-tutorials/where-to-apply-highlighter
- ↑ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/learn-how-to-master-makeup-contouring
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a22092322/fairy-halloween-makeup-tutorial/
- ↑ https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Fairycore
