Iridescent Makeup Products
We're Calling it: "Fairidescent" (Fairy + Iridescent) Makeup Will Trend
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Rainbow-flashing holographic makeup has been taking over Instagram at what seems like a magical speed. These iridescent, glitter-laden looks remind us of the best parts of our favorite Disney movies, including Tinker Bell's sparkles from Peter Pan, Cinderella's glass slippers, and Sleeping Beauty's color-changing dress. The glimmering masterpieces inspire us to get more luminescent — and daring — with our beauty routine. Luckily, there are plenty of prismatic products to choose from. Some delicate hues are so pretty that they look like they've been enchanted by a fairy, making fairidescent the perfect term for this emerging beauty trend.
If you've been craving a little more magic in your life, these beauty products are sure to up your ethereal beauty game. Try them out at your next music festival or party or even just to make your next trip to Starbucks a little more exciting. Read on to see some of our favorite fairidescent products.
ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
The next-level shimmer in the ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish ($10) looks like it was sprinkled with fairy dust. Your digits will be impossible to ignore.
Urban Decay Moondust Eye Shadow in Cosmic
The Urban Decay Moondust Eye Shadow in Cosmic ($21) is a shimmery metallic shade that will mystify anyone who gazes into your eyes.
Glitpop Holographic Glitter For Face, Body, and Hair in Magpie
Add some glitter accents to your face and hair with Glitpop Holographic Glitter for Face, Body, and Hair in Magpie ($5) to take your makeup to another dimension of magic.
Lime Crime Diamond Crushers Iridescent Lip Topper in Trip
Apply Lime Crime Diamond Crushers Iridescent Lip Topper in Trip ($18) on top of your lip color to give off a hypnotic, gorgeous finish.
Colourpop Pearlized Highlighter in Hippo
Not only is the Colourpop Pearlized Highlighter in Hippo ($8) highlighter beyond shimmery, but it comes in this unique lavender hue.
Sigma Beauty Lip Switch Lip Gloss in Flip Flop
The Sigma Lip Switch Lip Gloss in Flip Flop ($14) is absolutely mesmerizing and changes color as you brush it from side to side.
Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette
The four pigments in the Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette ($32) will alter any look from ordinary to fairidescent. Layer any of the hues over eye shadow or lipstick for an instantly magical duochrome shade. Alternatively, you can wear the colors alone as an intense highlighter that will give you an ethereal glow.
Makeup Geek Duochrome Pigment in Sugar Rush
View the Makeup Geek Duochrome Pigment in Sugar Rush ($12) at different angles and it'll magically transform colors from icy blue to pale purple.
Unicorn Snot Glitter Gel in Silver
Don't leave your mane out of this mystical trend. Use Unicorn Snot Glitter Gel in Silver ($10) to add some sheen to your braids or ponytail.
Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Wonderland
Liquid lipstick gets a fairy-tale treatment with the Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Wonderland ($20). Wearing this color will make your pout look pink at one angle and a purple at another.
NYX Cosmetics Face and Body Glitter in Crystal Silver Opal
Add some of the NYX Cosmetics Face and Body Glitter in Crystal Silver Opal ($6) to your collarbones, décolletage, or legs to gleam from head to toe.
Bite Beauty Opal Crème Lipstick
The Bite Beauty Opal Crème Lipstick ($24) is a bewitching hue that can be worn alone or on top of another lip color for an ultraviolet finish.
Color Club
If Lisa Frank stickers were a nail polish, this would be it: a shade that's super sparkly and packed with a rainbow of colors. It's impossible not to stare at your nails when they're painted withColor Club in Halo-Graphic ($10) because they look like pure fun.
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Halo
To get a highlight that looks like you've been blessed by a fairy godmother, dab Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Halo ($42) on your cheekbones. The opalescent finish is a bold way to rock the fairidescent trend.
