4th of July Makeup Ideas

Celebrate Independence Day wit these patriotic 4th of July Makeup Ideas. From simple red, white, and blue colors to creative designs, these looks are perfect for showing off American pride. This is a simple and fun activity for kids and adults!

Makeup can be a fun way to express yourself and elevate your patriotic look. With almost unlimited shades and styles at your fingertips, you can transform your look into a show stopping work of art. Pair these fun makeup ideas with our 4th of July outfits and you'll be ready for any celebration.

Why these makeup ideas are the best

They're easy: There's no need to be a professional makeup artist for these straightforward looks. I crafted these to be easy for kids and adults, making them a stress free experience.
Versatile styles: Whether you're throwing a barbeque, watching fireworks, or heading to a pool party, theres a makeup look for every occasion.
Creative fun: I love the opportunity to be creative and express a look thats truly yours!
The holiday spirit: 4th of July decorations are a must so why not do your makeup to match the festivities as well. It's a unique way to get into the holiday spirit.

Face Makeup

Your face makeup acts as a foundation for the rest of your look. Start with a base that best matches your summer skin tone and build from there! It doesn't have to be anything crazy, I often opt for a tinted moisturizer or sunscreen if I'm going to be in the sun all day.

Blush: Adding a some bright red blush to the tops of your cheeks is an easy way to add some American pride. If you're wanting a more subtle look, you can find blush is many shades from pink-red.

Add the blush to your cheekbones and lightly blend it toward your temple. For an extra sun-kissed look, add a little bit of blush to your nose. You can also add a tiny bit to your forehead.

Highlighter: Use highlighter to add a subtle sparkle. You can use a brush if you like, but you can also get some of the highlighter on your finger and slowly tap it on your cheekbone, just above the blush.

For a bold look, feel free to use silver glitter. Make sure you blend it into your face makeup so there is not a harsh line. When the light hits the glitter, you will absolutely shine like a sparkler!

Eye Makeup

Eye makeup is one of the easiest ways to make a statement. One of the biggest tips is to do your eye makeup before your face makeup. That way, if you mess up on the eyes, you can start over without messing everything up. Makeup wipes and cotton swabs are helpful with removing eye makeup.

You will also want to plan ahead before you start on your gorgeous look. Make sure you have the right eyeshadows and eyeliners that you are wanting before you sit down to do your makeup.

Blue eyeshadow: A classic look when it comes to Independence Day. Sweep on some blue eye makeup and call it a day, or you can take is up a notch and try something new.

Red, White, and Blue Eye Look

Tape trick: Place Scotch tape at an angle below your lower eyelid, mimicking a winged eyeliner effect.
Blue eyeshadow: Dab blue eyeshadow with a brush or your finger on the outer corner of your eye, blending towards the tape.
White eyeshadow: Add white eyeshadow to the middle of your eyelid, blending slightly into the blue.
Red eyeshadow: Finish with red eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eye. Blend all colors for a seamless transition. Remove the tape for a clean edge.
Eyeliner: Add eyeliner if you want more definition. A blue or black eyeliner works great.

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Star Look

For easy yet impressive eye makeup , try this star look with stickers and eye shadow.

Place star stickers on the outer counter of your eye. You can do as many as you'd like but I would recommend at least two.
Brush blue eyeshadow around your eyelid and over the star stickers.
Carefully remove the star stickers to reveal a star spangled looks. Add white eyeliner or sparkly eyeshadow for a finishing touch.

Lip Makeup

When it comes to lip makeup, you can always go for the classics or try something new. Here are a few of my favorite 4th of July makeup ideas...

Classic red: A classic red lip will never go out of style. Especially on independence day.

Blue lips: If you're looking for something a little bit bolder than red, try a blue lip color with star stickers. Just like the eyeshadow trick!

American flag: Apply the top lip with blue and bottom lip with alternating white and red. Finish with stars or glitter.

Neutral: If your other makeup is the focal point, consider a nude lip or some hydrating lipgloss.

Eyebrow Makeup

Eyebrows are one of the best ways to take your makeup to the next level. You could go a few different ways when it comes to eye makeup...

Simple yet bold: Use a red eyebrow pencil to fill in your eyebrows.

Patriotic eyebrows: Color your eyebrows red, white, and blue using eyeshadow or eyeliner. Follow the shape of your eyebrow and color them in like your normally would but with a different color!

Need more 4th of July inspiration?

If you need more 4th of July festive ideas, I've got you covered! This layered 4th of July mocktail is one of my favorite drinks to sip on the hot July day. Paired with this 4th of July fruit pizza, the holiday couldn't get better!