12 Best Makeup Looks According To Your Zodiac Sign
Whether you're a die-hard believer in astrology or not, there's no doubt that finding out a little bit more about your zodiac sign can be a lot of fun. Should you break up with your perfect boyfriend just because his sign isn't one that is the most compatible with your sign? Absolutely not. Should you do something dramatic like quit your job just because your horoscope says there's a new opportunity on the horizon? No! However, why not craft a few looks inspired by your zodiac sign?
There are several ways in which the zodiac signs are broken up. One is by category - different zodiac signs are associated with different elements including fire, water, air and earth. That can be a fun place to start - fire signs might have fun incorporating a bright, bold lip into their look, or a vibrant shadow. Earth signs might want to test out a look that's far more natural and barely there, while water signs might dip into the 80s color palette and bring a burst of blue liner into their look.
The point is, make-up is supposed to be fun, so why not have fun with it? Sure, you might not want to rock an over the top lioness look to a professional event, but why not channel your inner Leo for a girls' night?
Here are 12 of the best make-up looks according to your zodiac sign, for some potential inspiration.
12 Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Aries, a fire sign, are known to be spontaneous, daring and energetic. This look picks up on the elemental association thanks to the golds and fiery reds used, and packs just enough drama to satisfy the daring star sign. The glitter under the eye and sprinkled on the eyelashes may be a touch too dramatic for everyday use, but for a special occasion, why not go all out? The make-up artist behind this look has wisely opted to keep the focus on the bold eyes, as the rest of the face is fairly simply, just a bare, pinkish-red lip and smooth skin - no contouring when you've got that much drama on your eyes! This is a great look if you're trying to break away from the simple, nude shadow options and go for something a little bit different - plus, unlike other over the top make-up looks, it doesn't take quite as much skill to apply a few fun shadow colours as it does to create something extraordinary with your liquid liner.
11 Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Taurus is an earth sign, so this look plays on that by incorporating primarily neutral colours - browns, taupes, natural reddish-pinks and a hint of gold. They're also known to be very reliable, responsible, stable - and sometimes stubborn - individuals, so this isn't the star sign who wants to rock a super bold, in your face look. This make-up artist has crafted a black lined eye with a dramatic pull downstairs towards the bridge of the nose, mimicking the downward slope of a bull's eyes, and has also incorporated a lot of detail on the forehead that nods to the bull's horns. While you may not want to rock gold forehead illustration on a daily basis, the slight twist to the normal neutral cat eye might be just what you need to spice up your reliable make-up routine, Tauruses. The detachable bull horns she's rocking to really drive home the look aren't required - just pair the look with your most flawless hairstyle.
10 Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Okay, we're just going to say it - this look by make-up artist Star Hosseini is just a lot of fun. Geminis have a distinctive trait that separates them from other zodiac signs - they're twins! No, we're not saying that only twins can be Geminis - it just means that many Geminis are thought to have two sides to their personality, either appearing as very fun and sociable or as very thoughtful and serious. This look perfectly captures that. The left side is the quieter side of Gemini, with a very basic nude lip, a hint of blush and just a bit of liner and shadow to define the eye. The right side, on the other hand, has turned up the volume - the bold black lip, the dramatic brow arch, and the larger than life lashes give an entirely different look. You may not feel comfortable enough to rock a half and half look out to the club, but hey - perhaps you can channel the inspiration and rock a bold look on the weekends, even if your daily look is far closer to the subtle left half of this look.
9 Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
This look is a fun twist on some of a Cancer's traits. The fluidity in the eye make-up hints at the fact that Cancer is a water sign, and the orange and white hints of colour in the eye are the sign's colours. Cancers are also known as very imaginative and tenacious, so the totally intricate liner look is definitely appropriate. And, when you have that much focus on your eyes, every woman knows you should keep other parts of your look neutral - just finish it off with a hint of blush and a gentle reddish-pink lip. The jewels studded under the brow and along the inner eye might be a bit over the top for most, but hey - if anyone would take the time to place jewel after jewel on their face, it would be a Cancer. The helmet distracts from the look, but just imagine it without it - it suddenly becomes a really fun night out look.
8 Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Leo, a fire sign, is known for being passionate, warm-hearted, and creative. The colours associated with this sign include gold, orange, white and red, and the sign is thought to be ruled by the sun, so - if you're channeling a Leo look, you need to incorporate a lot of warmth. This look is a more subtle interpretation. The cat eye definitely contributes to the lion vibe, and the touch of gold in the inner corner of the eye adds that warmth. The strong contour and strong brows project the type of confidence that Leo ladies rock, and the metallic, orangey-bronzey-pink lip is the perfect accent. Leo ladies aren't afraid to take risks when it comes to their look - this is what you need to rock when you want to feel powerful and confident. When you're channeling a lion, after all, what's going to stop you? Nothing - the answer is nothing.
7 Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Virgo is an earth sign known for being very loyal, kind, and practical. They're often thought to love things like animals and nature, so obviously, a Virgo-inspired look is going to channel that vibe. This look in particular is fairly bold - the amethyst and pink shadows and the vibrant metallic purple lip is for the type of girl who isn't afraid to take beauty risks. However, if you're a Virgo who isn't quite comfortable rocking that bright of a colour, don't worry - the look could easily be achieved with a softer, more pink lip and a shadow colour that is more in the lavender camp. The point is, you need to channel that hippie fairy vibe - and this look does that perfectly. An ultra-organized Virgo may be more inclined to incorporate gems if they're in a clear pattern rather than sprinkled romantically around the temple, but hey - that one is up to you.
6 Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Libra is an air sign whose primary colours at blue and green, and they're known for loving harmony and gentleness and being very gracious, cooperative and diplomatic - after all, the sign is a balancing scale. This look incorporates their primary colour of blue with a sprinkle of blue shadow towards the inner corners of the eye, and hints at the balanced aspect of the star sign by featuring white dots above and below the brow and down the bridge of the nose. The look is finished off with some neutral shadow colours to blend out the eye, a neutral lip, and some contouring. While, again, the white dots might be a bit too strong of a look for every woman to rock on a daily basis, it's definitely a fun statement look - and it's a great way to incorporate a hint of colour without doing a full out blue smoky eye.
5 Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
While Scorpio may be a water sign, many confuse it with the fire signs because its signature colours are scarlet, red and rust, and they're known to be passionate, resourceful, stubborn and basically just incredible bold personalities. A zodiac sign like that obviously requires a whole lot of look - and Star Hosseini more than delivers. I mean, it's tough to even figure out where the start. The bold lip is absolutely gorgeous - it appears black at first, but if you look closer you can see that the inside of the lips are stained a deep berry colour to really add dimension to the look. And the eyes also make a huge statement - the pairing of the graphic red and black lines above and below the traditional cat eye delivers a huge style punch. While many women feel like you need to either rock a bold eye or a bold lip, never both, Scorpios don't care -they're passionate and they know they're fabulous, so they're going all out.
4 Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
Sagittarius, a fire sign, is known for being very generous, idealistic, and enthusiastic. They love to travel and enjoy freedom - which is exactly the spirit that this look captures. Star Hosseini has crafted a super glam warrior woman, essentially, whose look incorporates a lot of movement. The lines of the brows and liner hint at the arrow-type symbol that is associated with the sign, and the bold berry lip definitely adds a little something extra to this look. While you may not want to take your brows all the way to your hairline for an everyday look, the general details of this look are fantastic - a bold lip, a strong contour with ample highlighter, a bold brow, and just a hint of neutral shadow? Perfection. Sagittarius ladies can totally rock this look, but we'll confess, other zodiac signs might just want to steal it and feel like a strong, empowered warrior themselves.
3 Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Capricorns are known for being incredibly responsible and disciplined, with a lot of self-control. They're earth signs associated with colours like brown, grey, and black, so a look packed with bursts of colour and shapes isn't really suitable. Instead, you need to take a page out of their disciplined rulebook and go for a look that channels the same vibe - like this. The vampy burgundy lip adds a ton of style to the look, and is definitely more controlled and disciplined than a sweep of gloss would be. The eye is simple, just shades of white and careful lines. While you could soften up this look by incorporating some more neutral shades to bring in that earthiness, this is definitely full on Capricorn glam. Honestly, there's nothing about this look that we don't love - it's a great alternative for earth signs who might not have that whole granola vibe going on.
2 Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Aquarius is obviously a water sign, associated with colours like blue, grey and black. They're known to be very original and independent, and enjoy helping others. This look incorporates the sign's colours by creating a fun, almost frosted blue shadow look, paired with a simple cat eye liner and lots of lush lashes. The rest of the face allows the eyes to take centre stage - it's just a whisper of blush or bronzer and totally bare lips. This look allows true Aquarius ladies to express that side of their personality, and for other zodiac signs, would be a great template - you could essentially swap out the blue tones for any shade that flatters your colouring and personality and have an absolutely killer look. Plus, beyond simple things like blending (and false lash application), the look doesn't take a tremendous amount of make-up expertise, so you won't be trying for hours to get a certain graphic liner look.
1 Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Pisces is a water sign (in case the fish symbol didn't tip you off) known for being very artistic, gentle, musical and compassionate. As one might expect, it's associated with sea-related colours such as violet, mauve and sea green. While many Pisces-inspired make-up looks play up the fish aspect of the sign, or go totally blue, this look takes a bit of a different twist on the sign. The overall look is incredibly gentle, with barely-there washes of bronze, sea green and white. The gems studded under the eye and along the nose play up the artistic side of the sign, while the unique liner look almost resembles some type of sea creature. Overall, even though it doesn't incorporate blues or fish lips, this look definitely channels the Pisces vibe to perfection. The only question is, how many tries does it take to get the liner just right? That's a tough element to pull off!