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The best rainbow makeup looks to get you inspired for Mardi Gras

It’s gay Christmas - let’s celebrate!

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Content Producer / March 05 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And by the most wonderful time of the year, we mean Mardi Gras (aka gay Christmas).

This is not the time to play it fashionably 'safe' people, so pull out your most risque looks, plaster your face in glitter and fly your rainbow flags high, because we’re celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with pride.

Soak up some inspo before you hit the rainbow-painted pavement this weekend and enjoy this colourful collection of makeup goodness to whet your appetite before festivities kick off.

1

Aussie model Aweng Chuol is slaying this metamorphic glitter moment. We love the bold shape of the eye makeup and matching 3D nail art. Iconic to say the least.

Image credit: @anthonyhnguyenmakeup

2

This dreamy watercolour eye is taken to the next level with a few coats of electric blue mascara.

Image credit: @hollyrosemua

3

Take inspo from an undeniably colourful decade – the ‘80s. With an electric swathe of shades to choose from, it’s a no-brainer in our opinion. Take this drag-inspired look to the next level with face tape ala RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miss Fame - wig optional of course.

Image credit: @nikki_makeup

4

Face meltingly good, this rainbow drip eye look is enhanced with strategically placed jewels, while lowkey lashes allow the vibrant eyeshadow moment the chance to shine.

Image credit: @rowisingh

5

Super easy to recreate, this polka dot makeup look is an abstract undoing of the rainbow and we’re loving every second of it.

Image credit: @sweetmutuals

6

Sweep a light wash of eyeshadow in a subdued colour palette over lids for a more wearable take on the rainbow theme.

Image credit: @katiejanehughes

7

Get wild with it and create watercolour spray paint art on your face in a palette of eclectic brights.

Image credit: @nikki_makeup

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Though this may look complicated, it’s an excellent opportunity to up your freehand liner skills. Simply layer a non-black eyeliner option over a swirl of matte shadows for an avant-garde eye look.

Image credit: @oatmilkmakeup

Want to add some colours of the rainbow to your bonnet? These are the best temporary hair dyes for commitment-free experimentation.

Main image credit: @anthonyhnguyenmakeup

Briar Clark

Briar is a Content Producer at BEAUTYcrew. She is a self-professed skin care obsessive, always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, and can't go past a plumping lipgloss.