Taylor Swift’s “Red Tour” era gave us some of the most unforgettable beauty looks in modern pop culture—bold red lips, flawless porcelain skin, and that razor-sharp winged eyeliner. It was retro, refined, and 100% Taylor.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to recreate her signature Red Tour makeup look with a modern twist—perfect for concerts, themed parties, or just channeling your inner pop icon.
🎤 Step 1: Flawless, Matte Skin
Start with a smoothing primer to minimize pores and texture. Apply a full-coverage, matte foundation for that perfect stage-ready finish.
- Use a brightening concealer under the eyes and around the nose.
- Set your base with translucent powder, especially around the T-zone.
Aavik Tip: Taylor’s skin always looked clean and soft—not cakey. Use a damp sponge to blend everything in for a second-skin effect.
✨ Step 2: Subtle Contour & Baby-Doll Blush
Taylor’s look during this era wasn’t heavily contoured—just a hint to define.
- Lightly contour under cheekbones and jawline.
- Apply a soft rosy-pink blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend upward.
- Add a subtle champagne highlighter on the tops of the cheeks and nose bridge.
🖤 Step 3: The Iconic Winged Liner
This is the defining element of the Red Tour glam.
- Use a gel or liquid eyeliner to create a sharp, medium-length wing.
- Keep the line thin toward the inner corner and gradually thicken it outward.
- Use a matte taupe or light brown shadow in the crease for slight dimension.
- Finish with black mascara (or natural false lashes if you want her doe-eyed drama).
Swift Tip: No heavy eyeshadow—let the liner do the talking.
💋 Step 4: The Red Lip, Of Course
A cool-toned, matte red lip is non-negotiable.
- Exfoliate and moisturize lips beforehand.
- Line lips with a true red liner, slightly overdrawing the cupid’s bow for Taylor’s heart-shaped pout.
- Apply a matte red lipstick (think: MAC Ruby Woo, NARS Dragon Girl, or Maybelline Red Revival).
- Blot and reapply for all-night longevity.
👱♀️ Optional: The Signature Bangs & Hair
If you’re going full cosplay, style your hair with loose curls and a slight vintage flair. Side-swept bangs or full fringe seal the Red Tour vibe.
Final Look:
Dramatic, feminine, classic. Taylor’s Red Tour makeup balances boldness with elegance—making it a go-to look for both nostalgic fans and retro beauty lovers.
Want to show off your Red Tour-inspired look? Tag us on Instagram with #AavikRedTourFace—we’d love to feature you in our next roundup.
Stay fearless,
— The Aavik Insider Team
