Aura Beauty Is Everywhere Right Now – These Ideas Will Make You Glow
This article is all about aura beauty ideas.
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Hazy, ethereal auras are one of the hottest beauty trends of the past couple of months, from nails to makeup to fashion.
There’s something mystical and fantastical about aura beauty—it’s a little experimental, a little hippie-inspired, but also a little bit futuristic.
To get the effect, look for glossy or holographic finishes, watercolor textures, and soft, but eye-catching colors like pink, purple, and orange.
If you’re feeling inspired to add a little aura to your life, look no further! We’ve rounded up our favorite aura beauty inspo pics, encompassing both makeup and nail ideas.
Ethereal Aura Beauty Ideas
Purple Blush
The ethereal purple glow of this metallic purple blush is bold and eye-catching, and is especially perfect for people with deeper skin tones.
For the full effect, try applying a metallic purple blush using the blush draping method.
To achieve this look, you just apply a sheer layer of blush to your brow bones, temples, and even the shells of your ears, in addition to your cheekbones!
Holographic Eyeshadow
For a more subtle, but still effective makeup look, try taking inspiration from this holographic eyeshadow.
We’re obsessed with the glossy, metallic finish of this eyeshadow, which gives it an artsy, editorial look without being too loud or flashy.
When your eyes are open, you’ll look like you’re just wearing regular nude eyeshadow, but when your eyes are closed, people will get a flash of iridescent rainbow!
Glazed Blush
The glazed donut blush trend is so luminous, radiant, and ethereal, it kind of makes you look like you’re emitting an aura of your own!
We love the subdued baby pink tones of this super glossy cheek, which match perfectly with the metallic pink eyeshadow to create a subtle, yet cohesive monochromatic look.
The dewy texture and pastel pink tones combine to create a super healthy, flushed effect, like you’ve just gone on an invigorating run!
Subtle Pastel Aura Eyeshadow
If you’re looking to branch out and get a little creative with your eyeshadow looks, why not take inspiration from the radiant watercolor tones of this subtle pastel aura eyeshadow?
Soft tones of spring green, metallic lilac, and petal pink on the eyes mesh seamlessly into the blush, giving you the look of a fairy!
Plus, we’re super inspired by the slightly unconventional placement of the green eyeshadow on the lower lash line—it’s ethereal and editorial, but it’s also not too weird for everyday wear.
Soft Pink Vibes
This Euphoria-inspired makeup look is perfect for anyone who loves super girly, feminine makeup, but doesn’t have time for super elaborate graphic eyeliner or a full beat.
It features a wash of monochromatic soft pink on the eyes, cheeks, and lips, creating a delicate and undeniably girly effect.
For an extra pop of sparkle and texture, finish the look off with some strategically placed gemstones on the eyelids!
Holographic Pink and Green Eyeshadow
On the other hand, if you’re not afraid to go super bold with your makeup, try recreating this holographic pink and green eyeshadow look.
We love the way that the shimmering lime green eyeshadow fades seamlessly into a halo of shocking bright pink, giving the effect that your eyelids are like the petals of a blooming tropical flower.
Because the eyeshadow in this makeup look is so bold and domineering, a light layer of a sheer pink lip gloss is the perfect way to bring some balance to the look.
Glimmering RhinestoneS
A spray of strategically placed, glimmering rhinestones is another amazing way to add a little sparkle and aura inspiration to your makeup look.
We love the way that most of this look is actually super natural and achievable, featuring dewy skin, a light dusting of pink blush, and glossy lips.
However, some shimmer silver eyeshadow on the inner corners, dotted with matching iridescent rhinestones, makes the look pop!
Subtle Iridescent Highlighter
Iridescent highlighter in unconventional shades like lilac, mint, and baby blue were super popular about ten years ago, but they’re definitely making a comeback this year!
If blue or purple highlighter sounds scary to you, it doesn’t have to be!
We’re inspired by the way that this iridescent highlighter looks natural and shimmery from most angles, but when you turn your face the right way, it reveals an iridescent, unicorn-inspired shift!
Goth Aura Nails
If you’re feeling inspired by the aura trend, but you aren’t a huge fan of the super feminine pastel tones that usually accompany aura nails, try these goth aura nails out for a spin!
They feature a baby pink shade in the center that slowly fades to a murky purple and then a striking black shade at the edges, giving you an undeniable aura effect without the sugary sweetness of some other aura designs.
Multicolor Aura Nails
These multicolored aura nails are the perfect blend between pastel and bold, perfect for anyone who’s been craving a pop of color in their life!
Each nail features a striking ombre fade in bold aura colors shades like orange, scarlet, fuschia, and peach.
To top it all off, there’s also a super thin, subtle, contrasting French border around the edges of each nail for an added bit of color and structure!
Silver Cyber Aura Nails
The cyber nail trend and the aura trend are a match made in heaven!
The 3D cyber chrome nail art gives these nails a futuristic cyborg look straight out of the latest science fiction movie.
However, the subtle iridescent aura shades in the center of each nail keep the look from seeming too industrial or cybernetic!
Nude Aura Nails
If you’re looking to switch your manicure up, but you can’t quite give up your beloved nude manicure yet, try out these nude aura nails!
They fade from a warm, luscious chocolate brown shade in the center to a glossy pale nude at the edges.
Best of all, this design can be customized with any nude shades to suit your skin tone!
Oyster-Inspired Short 3D Aura Nails
If you prefer your nail length to be short and functional, you can still totally hop on the aura beauty trend!
Each nail is painted with a mesmerizing holographic nail polish that looks like the pearly inside of an oyster’s shell.
Over the top, transparent 3D swirls give the nails an added bit of texture, really driving home the oyster-inspired look!
Graphic Aura French Tips
These graphic aura French tips are the perfect way to achieve the aura nail trend if you prefer your nail shape to be more squared off, as opposed to almond-shaped.
In addition to a classic ombre fade design, each nail is bordered by a graphic French manicure to create an effect that’s bold, eye-catching, and a little retro-inspired.
Catseye Effect Ombre Nails
This design combines two of our favorite nail trends of the moment, aura nails and catseye nails.
If you’re familiar, you might know that the iridescent shift of catseye nails is really difficult to achieve without special nail polish and a magnet.
However, you can get a really similar effect using the aura method, creating an eyecatching, metallic masterpiece without having to buy extra nail supplies!
Classic Baby Pink Aura Nails
Finally, we’ve saved the most classic for last!
If you’re overwhelmed by color, pattern, and nail shape options galore, you can always default to a classic, the baby pink aura nail.
This crowd pleasing nail art design features a bubblegum pink center fading out to a nude baby pink shade on the outsides, creating the perfect blend of delicate, feminine, and ethereal!
The aura beauty trend is perfect for anyone who’s been super into astrology, tarot, or new age vibes lately.
Even if you aren’t a super hippy-dippy person, the delicate, ethereal, watercolor vibes of an aura-inspired makeup look or manicure are the perfect way to switch up your beauty routine.
From bold, statement-making nail art to delicate, understated eyeshadow and cheek makeup, the aura beauty trend is definitely here to stay!
