Princess Aurora Makeup Tutorial (Inspired by Disney's Sleeping Beauty)
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If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up flawless like Princess Aurora (minus the 100-year nap), you’re in the right place. In this Sleeping Beauty makeup tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step to achieve a soft, romantic Aurora-inspired look — complete with fluttery lashes, dreamy pink blush, and that signature sweet-yet-classic vibe.
Whether you're prepping for a cosplay event, a DisneyBound day at the park, or just want to channel your inner royal, this Aurora makeup tutorial has you covered.
Let’s get glam, Sleeping Beauty style!
What You’ll Need for This Sleeping Beauty Makeup Look
Before we dive in, here’s what you’ll need (I'll link my favorite products below!):
Coloured Contacts (Discount Code: QUEENAMYDALACOS)
Pressed Powder
Lashes
Lipstick
Setting spray
STEP-BY-STEP
PRINCESS AURORA MAKEUP TUTORIAL
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Intermediate
Some basic contouring involved
Includes contact lenses & fake eyelashes
Princess Aurora Makeup Reference Video
Below is a video reference to see her in action, and here is a link to my saved Aurora cosplay and makeup reference images on Pinterest.
STEP 1: Prepping Your Skin for Long-Lasting Makeup
Every royal glow starts with skincare! I use micellar water to cleanse and prep my skin. If you're using colored contacts, pop those in before applying your makeup — trust me, your eyes (and your mascara) will thank you later.
Follow up with a moisturizer that includes SPF, then apply a makeup primer to help everything last through your enchanted day.
STEP 2: Creating a Soft, Sculpted Base Like Aurora
Start with a light concealer to brighten your under-eyes, the center of your nose, chin, and forehead. Blend it in gently with your finger or a sponge. Then, go in with your foundation and contour:
Nose contour: Create a lifted, slightly upturned effect with a circle at the tip and contour lines along the sides.
Jaw + cheekbones: Aurora’s face is a bit pointier than mine, so I contour my jawline and cheeks to mimic her elegant angles.
Set it all: Use a translucent pressed powder to keep it matte and natural-looking. Lightly set under your eyes to prevent creasing.
STEP 3: Adding Blush and Highlighter for Aurora’s Radiance
Blush is key to that rosy, fairy-tale look! Use a medium pink blush applied in upward strokes along your cheekbones and beside your eyes. Then, highlight the high points of your face — tip of the nose, cheekbones, and chin — for that enchanted glow.
STEP 4: Shaping and Defining Your Eyebrows
Aurora has soft but defined arches. I used an eyebrow gel to shape mine into a gentle arch, then filled them in with a fine-tip brow pen to enhance the shape — extending slightly at the inner and outer corners.
Tip: If your natural brow shape doesn’t match Aurora’s, you can try the glue-stick-method to block out your brows and draw a totally new brow shape.
STEP 5: Soft Romantic Eyeshadow Inspired by Aurora
Base: Apply a soft shimmery taupe shade all over your lid in an oval shape.
Highlight: Add a shimmery white under the brow and in the inner corners.
Brow bone + lower lash line: Use a creamy neutral shade to bring brightness and unity.
Crease: Blend a wine-toned purple into your crease in a rounded, winged shape.
Outer V: Add a touch of dark brown to deepen the crease and enhance the wing shape.
STEP 6: Lining Your Eyes with a Soft Cat-Eye Shape
Use a black liquid liner to create a classic wing that follows your eyeshadow line — think delicate, slightly extended, and curved for a soft, almond-shaped eye that lifts upwards.
STEP 7: Applying Mascara and False Lashes for Wide, Animated Eyes
Apply a white mascara primer to your top lashes only — this makes your eyes appear bigger and more doll-like. Then go in with black mascara to finish.
For the glam factor: pop on magnetic lashes using magnetic eyeliner, plus a touch of glue for extra hold. (Trust me, they’ll stay put all day!)
STEP 8: Creating Aurora’s Signature Vintage Lip Shape and Color
Overdraw your lips if needed— fuller in the center, leaving a little gap at the corners for a cartoon effect.
Use a matte light coral-red lipstick to fill it in.
Highlight your cupid’s bow and apply a shimmer gloss or balm to the center of your bottom lip for added dimension.
Don’t forget to blot — we don’t want lipstick on our teeth!
STEP 9: Finishing Touches with Setting Spray
Finish with a matte setting spray to blend all the layers and keep your Aurora makeup flawless for longer.
END RESULT:
FINISHED PRINCESS AURORA (SLEEPING BEAUTY) MAKEUP LOOK
And there you have it — your Aurora-inspired Sleeping Beauty makeup is complete! Whether you’re heading to a convention, photoshoot, or just want to feel like royalty for a day, this look is wearable, enchanting, and totally selfie-worthy.
🧚♀️ Got questions? Drop them in the comments!
💄 Want the exact products I used? I’ve linked everything HERE.
📸 Don’t forget to tag me @queenamydalacosplay if you try this look — I’d love to see your transformation!
With love,
