Is makeup your #1? If your favorite pastime is filling your Sephora cart to the brim, or if beauty helps you express yourself and find your identity, showing your love for the industry with permanent ink is the perfect way to showcase that deep affection in a way makeup wipes can't remove.
These makeup-themed tattoos are innovative, simple, gorgeous, and small enough to tuck in a discreet spot if you want to keep 'em secret. Check out some of our favoriteĀ ones below.
A cutesy, colorful roundup of your favorite tools:
This small, colorful tattoo makes some of your favorite everyday makeup tools a permanent accessory on your body.
This minimal black and gray lipstick bullet:
If you're into simple grayscale tattoos, this tiny number could be the perfect addition to your collection.
A rainbow watercolor lipstick splash:
If you can't possibly decide what shade of lipstick you want to permanently sport, this watercolor tattoo makes room for a variety of creative combinations.
A permanent charm bracelet featuring your go-to beauty lineup:
What products do you use every day? This tattoo makes it so you don't have to choose just one essential part of your routine, showing the beauty in all of your faves.
An ode to beautiful, long lashes:
Whether you have naturally long lashes, love lash extensions, or simply refuse to hit the town without a fresh set of falsies on, you can display your love on your sleeves.
This reminder of how much you love your own reflection:
Mirrors are an essential part of any beauty routine, and this gorgeous tattoo is an enduring reminder to never shy away from your own gorgeous face.
A phrase that sums up your love of makeup:
For YouTuber NikkieTutorials, that phrase was "Glow, baby," but there are a million other ways to reference your favorite step in a makeup routine.
This pretty purple mascara tube:
If your favorite part of the morning includes slapping on a coat of mascara to make your lashes pop, why not display that love forever?
This new wave take on an old-school red lip:
The soft curves of lips and a set of lashes are set apart by the crisp geometric lines in this tattoo, making the simplified portrait a truly standout piece.
This sneaky, hidden set of lashes:
For a more discreet beauty-related tattoo, you can always hide an extra set of lashes on the inside of your pointer finger.
A line work piece with a simple pop of color:
You don't need a ton of shading and color for a portrait that pops; with just a few lines and one dash of color, this artist created an all-too-familiar scene for beauty lovers.
A collage of your favorite beautiful things:
If a simple ode to makeup isn't enough for you, pairing it with other significant, meaningful elements can elevate your love for beauty to the next level.
An odeĀ to a striking, dark lip color:
Do you ever just stare in amazement at how great a dark lipstick looks on you? This black-and-white tattoo shows off that beauty with crisp line work and strong features.
This example of how beauty is in the process andĀ the result:
If your favorite part of wearing makeup is the application itself, this mini portrait is just for you.