How To Get Taylor Swift Makeup Looks From Every Album Era
From iconic red lips to a sharp cat eye, Taylor Swift's makeup looks have gone through as many eras as her music.
With The Eras Tour still making its rounds and the upcoming release of her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift is always a topic of interest. We especially can't stop thinking about how Swift's makeup looks seem to evolve with each album era.
From soft complexions to accompany curly locks and cowboy boots to colorful glam, bejeweled for all those midnights, her unmistakable makeup has long defined each era. So, if you’re in need of a look for any Taylor-approved occasion, there are so many gorgeous ways to go. Here are our picks to get some Taylor Swift makeup looks for yourself, whether getting over an old ex or cozying up in a cardigan.
Taylor Swift
Start with the focal point of Swift's debut era: her sparkly blue eyeshadow. Swipe on some shimmering pigment over the lids, or add under the eye, to get this original Taylor Swift makeup look.
Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment, $19, Sephora
For the iconic blue base, Glossier's skywash gives a soft-matte effect in a beautiful baby blue.
Skywash in Pool, $18, Glossier
Swift pairs her bright eye look with a glossy, simple lip in a pink shade.
ShineOn Lip Jelly Non-Sticky Gloss in Coconut, $16, Sephora
And, to finish the debut era Taylor Swift makeup look, add some perfectly Y2K rhinestones along the eyes.
Crystal Face Jewels, $8, Colourpop
Fearless
Just like the golden-hued aesthetic of Fearless, from the tassels to the expertly curled hair, capture Taylor Swift's makeup look by keeping the eyes soft and gold with a shimmering liquid eyeshadow.
Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Starlight, $25, Sephora
To match the eyeshadow, copy Taylor Swift's makeup look with a lightly orange and sunny blush color.
Cloud Paint in Dawn, $20, Glossier
A rose-colored lip is so simple and beautiful, matching the youthful curiosity and the fairytale aesthetics of the Fearless era.
Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick in Retro Rose, $26, Ulta
Top off the lips and incorporate the golden color into your Taylor Swift makeup look by swiping on a layer of gold gloss.
Collagen Lip Bath in Gold, $35, Charlotte Tilbury
Speak Now
Speak Now: An enchanted and theatrical era best suited with the same dazzling color that matches Swift's album cover dress.
The Violets Eyeshadow Palette, $15, Juvia's Place
Use a silver multi-stick as an eyeshadow for a glow or eyeliner for the waterline to look just like Taylor Swift's makeup on stage.
Sephora Colorful Waterproof Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Multi-Stick, $14, Sephora
While previously known for a glossy pink lip, there is still no Taylor Swift makeup element more iconic than her red lip, which she started rocking during her Speak Now in a plum shade seen on the album cover.
Satin Lipstick in Rebel, $23, Mac Cosmetics
Any Swiftie knows the importance of the number 13, and during Speak Now, Swift frequently wore the number on her hand in makeup. Use some liquid glitter eyeshadow to recreate the special number yourself.
Red
How to get the perfect red lip look that Swift always wears? Pat McGrath's matte lipstick. The makeup artist has been known to do Swift's makeup.
LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4, $34, Sephora
Pair the iconic red lips with a matching red lip liner so you can look fierce like Swift during her Red era all day long.
PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Vengeance, $29, Pat McGrath Labs
Just like the red lip, Swift is famously known for her eyeliner looks, perfected with a smooth liquid liner. Get the Taylor Swift makeup look with this liner from Tarte.
Maneater Liquid Eyeliner, $22, Tarte Cosmetics
With bold eyes and lips, Swift simplifies the face with a matte bronzer, and this one from Benefit is a classic.
Hoola Bronzer, $35, Sephora
1989
Keeping up with the red lip, try a gloss for the fun and flirty era, another Taylor Swift makeup look trick.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss in 028 Dior 8 Intense, $40, Sephora
A bright highlighter is the way to go to copy the high-fashion glam of the 1989 era.
Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Sculpting, $45, Ulta
The fan-favorite Urban Decay Naked palette is perfect for copying Swift's smokey eye, a look that marked a transformation in Swift's style as her music became more pop-focused.
Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette, $59, Urban Decay
The iconic black streaks running down Swift's face in the Blank Space music video can only come from a strong and fierce liquid liner, a feature of her makeup that stayed strong in this new era.
Liquid Eyeliner, $9, Ulta
Reputation
Perhaps more than any other era, Reputation is known for Swift's transformative makeup and style choices, as she takes on a fierce and rebellious perspective on reclaiming her identity.
Blowin' Smoke Shadow Palette, $14, Colourpop
Swift goes for sultry with a deep rather than bright lip look. The shimmering lipstick from Stila gives a metallic effect that matches the themes of the era so well.
Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in DaVita, $24, Stila
For those sharp cheekbones and highlighted facial features, blend together a contour kit with all you need to sculpt and shape.
Step-By-Step Contour Kit, $40, Sephora
To make the darker eyeshadows pop against your eyes, add white eyeliner, which exudes the confidence and coolness of Reputation.
Retractable Eye Liner, $6.50, Nyx Cosmetics
Lover
With the fun and whimsy of Lover, it only makes sense that the eye looks are full of pastels and shimmering colors.
Garden of Juvia Eyeshadow, $25, Ulta
Naturally, the best way to pair the pinky hues of the Lover era is with a vibrant pink lip. Taylor Swift's makeup always includes a colorful lipstick and this one from Clinique has a vibrant pigment perfect to match this album's romantic vibe.
Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer in Rose Pop, $24, Clinique
And, of course, the cult classic Rare Beauty blush makes a perfect addition to a Lover inspired Taylor Swift makeup look, full of dewy pinks.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Happy, $23, Sephora
It wouldn't be a Lover look without glitter, especially the iconic heart around Swift's eye on the album cover. Pair with blue or pink highlights in your hair and you'll fit right in at the Lover house.
Glitter Gel, $10, Colourpop
Folklore
A hallmark of the Folklore era is Swift's bare and natural looks, marked by a dewy glow that screams summertime whimsy.
Glowy Super Gel, $28, Saie
For a nice glow, there's a reason Charlotte Tilbury's liquid highlighter is so popular. It perfectly matches the slightly bronzed and minimal Folklore aesthetic.
Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight, $42, Charlotte Tilbury
Swift's bare look goes great with a clear gloss.
Lip Gloss, $15, Glossier
To finish off the neutral look, add a nude eyeshadow perfect for recording at the Long Pond Studio.
All Nudes Eye Shadow Palette in Smokey Nudes, $45, Bobbi Brown
Evermore
While Folklore is a summer album, Evermore is distinctly for the wintertime. So, Swift maintains the dewy look but keeps her paler complexion, in favor of cooler shades in the cooler air.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum, $35, Sephora
With the earth toned color scheme of Evermore, Swift maintains her colorful lip in an autumnal, brick shade.
Signature Lip in Tiger, $26, Merit Beauty
Swift loves a good eyeliner, and a brown color is perfect for the subdued melodies and themes of Evermore.
Kajal Eyeliner in Cheeky Chiku, $20, Kulfi
To get those rosey cheeks from the cold during any season, add a neutral-colored blush.
Lush Blush Duo in Rich Plum, $39, Sephora
Midnights
Midnights ushered in a new era of music and also beauty, as Swift started wearing gorgeously vibrant hues and flashy sparkles. Most of her stunning looks have makeup artist Pat McGrath to thank, who created a lot of Swift's iconic makeup looks and even has a feature in the Bejewelled music video.
Mothership I: Subliminal, $128, Pat McGrath
To evoke the starry skies of midnight, wear a pigmented sparkly eyeliner. Urban Decay has great color options from silver to metallic green, all of which perfectly suit the Midnights era.
24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Cuff, $25, Ulta
It's always a red lip. If Red was bright and Evermore a more burnt color, than Midnights is a beautiful deep red.
Always On Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick, $27, Sephora
You can't have the bejewelled Midnights era without some rhinestones around the eyes. These ones from Half Magic have won numerous accolades.
Face Gems, $12, Half Magic
The Tortured Poets Department
Although we haven't seen the album in full swing quite yet, we can expect softer and muted looks from Swift if we take hints from the album cover and promotional posts. A switch up from the bold red, try out a muted nude.
MatteTrance™ Lipstick Heart's Desire Edition, $39, Pat McGrath Labs
In Swift's Instagram, we see a soft and elegant look on her skin, appearing clean and natural. Pat McGrath's skin duo will give you this effortlessly beautiful look.
Divine Skin Prep & Prime Duo, $107, Pat McGrath Labs
Swift is no stranger to eyeliner, but a more neutral smudgy look can be predicted for this era. Check out Glossier's liquid eyeliner that's perfect for making your eyes pop.
Pro Tip Liquid Eyeliner, $18, Glossier
Keeping on the neutral and subtle theme of this era, this new Makeup by Mario palette essentially gives you all the colors correlated to Swift's newest album.
Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals, $50, Sephora