Fairy tales capture our imagination when we’re young and often teach us things in a magical way. It’s no wonder unicorns are so coveted. These mythical creatures are fleeting, rare and unique. Why wouldn’t you want to be one?
The following tutorial will help you temporarily turn yourself into a brightly hued unicorn, complete with wig and horn. Layering rainbow-colored eye shadow is key, and you’ll need lavender, fuchsia and purple matte colors to achieve this look. Fuchsia blush and matching lipstick tie coordinate the look, and false lashes will make your eyes look even bigger.
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Materials
- Makeup primer (Smashbox Photo Finish Primer)
- Foundation brush
- Yellow beige cream eye shadow (MAC Paint Pot, Soft Ochre)
- Eye shadow brush
- Matte lavender eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Blending brush
- Matte fuchsia eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Matte purple eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Pencil brush
- Golden pearl highlighter (Benefit Cheekleaders Bronze Squad Cheek Palette, Cookie)
- Shading brush
- Matte black eye shadow (Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette, Noir)
- Flat shadow liner brush
- Black mascara (not shown)
- False eye lashes (not shown)
- Tweezers (not shown)
- Lash glue (not shown)
- Liquid foundation (Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation)
- Concealer (ColourPop No Filter Concealer)
- Damp beauty sponge
- Loose setting powder (Kylie Cosmetics Loose Setting Powder)
- Bronzer (Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer, Private Island)
- Cheek brush
- Fuchsia blush (PÜR Cosmetics 4-in-1 Blush Book, Loyal)
- Brow pomade (not shown)
- Angled brow brush (not shown)
- Setting spray (Morphe Continuous Setting Mist)
- Tapered brush
- Fuchsia lipstick (L’Oréal Colour Riche Matte Lipcolour, Matte Mandate)
- Unicorn wig (optional, but highly recommended)
- Makeup primer (Smashbox Photo Finish Primer)
- Foundation brush
- Yellow beige cream eye shadow (MAC Paint Pot, Soft Ochre)
- Eye shadow brush
- Matte lavender eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Blending brush
- Matte fuchsia eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Matte purple eye shadow (NYX Brights Ultimate Shadow Palette)
- Pencil brush
- Golden pearl highlighter (Benefit Cheekleaders Bronze Squad Cheek Palette, Cookie)
- Shading brush
- Matte black eye shadow (Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Palette, Noir)
- Flat shadow liner brush
- Black mascara (not shown)
- False eye lashes (not shown)
- Tweezers (not shown)
- Lash glue (not shown)
- Liquid foundation (Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation)
- Concealer (ColourPop No Filter Concealer)
- Damp beauty sponge
- Loose setting powder (Kylie Cosmetics Loose Setting Powder)
- Bronzer (Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer, Private Island)
- Cheek brush
- Fuchsia blush (PÜR Cosmetics 4-in-1 Blush Book, Loyal)
- Brow pomade (not shown)
- Angled brow brush (not shown)
- Setting spray (Morphe Continuous Setting Mist)
- Tapered brush
- Fuchsia lipstick (L’Oréal Colour Riche Matte Lipcolour, Matte Mandate)
- Unicorn wig (optional, but highly recommended)
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Instructions
1. Before applying makeup, brush makeup primer onto your skin with a foundation brush.
1. Before applying makeup, brush makeup primer onto your skin with a foundation brush.
2. Prime the entire eye area by applying yellow beige cream eye shadow with an eye shadow brush. Pat and press the product in, but do not sweep the brush back and forth.
3. Apply matte lavender eye shadow on the outer corner and slightly above the crease of the eye with a blending brush.
4. Sweep matte fuchsia eye shadow onto the outer corner and just below the lavender in the crease.
5. Intensify the outer corner by applying matte purple eye shadow with the pencil brush.
6. Pat golden pearl highlighter onto the inner two-thirds of the lid with the shading brush.
7. Darken the upper lash line with matte black eye shadow. Use a flat shadow liner brush for this step to place the pigment as close to the lashes as possible without causing fallout.
8. Sweep fuchsia eye shadow under the lower lashes with the pencil brush.
9. Apply purple eye shadow as close to the lower lashes as possible with the flat shadow liner brush.
10. Apply two coats of black mascara to your lashes.
11. Hold the false lashes with the tweezers, and apply a small amount of lash glue onto the lash band. Let the glue set for 10 seconds then apply the lashes just above your upper lash line.
12. Even out your skin by applying liquid foundation with a foundation brush. Brush in downward strokes, and then stipple the product in to eliminate brush strokes.
13. Brighten the undereye area and bring light to the center of your forehead as well as your nose, cupid’s bow and chin by applying concealer with the applicator wand. Press the concealer into your foundation with a damp beauty sponge.
14. Prevent your concealer from creasing by applying setting powder with the beauty sponge. Pat and press the powder into your concealer.
15. Give your face a sun-kissed glow by applying bronzer to your cheeks with a cheek brush.
16. Add a touch of color by sweeping fuchsia blush onto your cheeks with the same brush used for bronzer.
17. Outline your brows and fill in missing hairs with brow pomade and an angled brow brush.
18. Set your makeup by spritzing your face with setting spray.
19. Emphasize your cheekbones by applying golden pearl highlighter with a tapered brush.
20. Put the finishing touches on your unicorn look by applying fuchsia lipstick and donning your wig, if desired.
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