Beautiful Burning Man Makeup Looks

Ready to turn up the heat? Burning Man is back to set your summer ablaze! Every year, Burners take to the Black Rock Desert and tear up the playa with their booty-shaking dance moves. But the Burning Man Festival doesn’t just have a killer lineup. It also has the best freakin’ makeup looks you’ve ever seen! Seriously, these rave babes go all out for this.

If you go to Burning Man (and you should), you gotta get in on these makeup trends. Burning Man is pretty much the only place where you can rock a face full of gold leaf and white paint. And we LOVE those delicate forehead pieces that are dripping in gems. Burning Man’s got its own unique aesthetic that’ll earn you mad respect from fellow Burners.

Looking for some makeup inspiration? We got you! Check out these hot festival makeup ideas before you head to the desert for Burning Man.

Face Paint That’s Boho Chic

The Burning Man Festival is known for breaking out the white face paint. Everywhere you look, you’ll find Burners decked out with dots, streaks and tribal patterns that give off serious boho vibes. The best part? Face paint is super easy to work with! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Vertical dots and lines: You don’t have to go overboard on the face paint. Create a minimalist look by drawing lines and dainty dots on your face. Vertical lines and dotted columns are most popular because they have a slimming effect. These designs usually go in the center of the forehead, but you can also contour the cheek bones with diagonal lines. Keep it simple—a little paint looks ultra sexy!
• Dots along the brows: White face paint contours better than any bronzer in your makeup bag! Highlight your arches by placing tiny dots along each eyebrow. Paint the dots above your brows so they don’t get covered up by your goggles. Strong lines in all the right places will score you major style points with practically zero effort!
• A streak on the bottom lip: Nothing says Burner like face paint on the lips! Slap on your fav lipstick, then block out the center of your bottom lip with white face paint. Extend the paint down your chin in a thick vertical line. Pair with other face paint designs, or wear this look all on its own. This simple yet sexy detail will crown you queen of the Burners!

Rhinestones for the Third Eye

Eye makeup doesn’t get to shine when you’re wearing goggles. That’s why we recommend decking out your THIRD eye! The forehead is a great place to create elaborate rhinestone designs. Those gems will shine bright even in the murkiest dust storms! Check out the top picks from your fellow Burners:

• Bindis: A bindi is great for when you want just a tiny bit of sparkle. Bindis allow you to create dainty designs between the eyebrows. Design your own bindi by hand, or apply gems that come pre-arranged on an adhesive strip. Add some oomph with tiny streaks of face paint radiating out from your design.
• Tiaras: Want something even grander? Go big with a rhinestone tiara that covers your entire forehead! Just like with a bindi, you can design the tiara however you want. We personally think it’s easiest to go with a face sticker so you don’t have to spend hours applying individual gems to your face. Face stickers let you apply professional-looking designs within seconds!
• Head jewelry: Create your own jewelry by arranging gems on the forehead. Two symmetrical loops will make it look like your head is dripping with gold chains! The key with fake head jewelry is to start the design at your hair line. This creates the illusion that you’re actually wearing head jewelry when you really just glued a bunch of rhinestones to your face. We won’t tell anyone!

Glam Up Yo’ Face with Neva Nude

The countdown to Burning Man has begun. Before you step foot on the playa, experiment with a few of these makeup ideas until you find a look that suits your style. Need some festival-worthy products in your makeup bag? Discover rhinestones, glitter, loose pigment and more in the Neva Nude makeup collections. We’ll turn you into a true Burner, bb!