Aura Beauty: Match Your Makeup To Your Energy

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Looking for a way to spice up your makeup routine? Give aura beauty a try.

Aura reader Stephanie Gunther from Twelve Month Aura explained this trending beauty concept in Glamour. The process involves taking photos to reveal the colors present in a person’s aura, with each hue symbolizing different aspects of their personality. Once determined, they can use the colors of their aura to create a stunning makeup look.

According to Gunther, when someone comes in for an aura reading, they must place their palms on hand plates while their photo is taken. The hand plates are designed to detect the energy they’re emitting in that exact moment, providing insight into their aura.

“Basically, our bodies emit energy, and we have energy centers that run up and down our spine,” Gunther said. “Each of those centers is called a chakra, and depending on what’s going on in your life, your energy moves between those spaces. That hand plate is picking up the frequencies you’re emitting, and through that, it then transfers the color of your frequencies onto your photograph, and then your reader can take that photograph and talk to you about what’s going on.”

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The process gets interesting from there. Once your photo is taken, the spiritual expert can detect different elements tucked away in your aura based on the colors present in the photo. For example, auric colors like red are associated with strength, passion, and being grounded. It represents stability, creativity, and a fiery energy, often signifying momentum and movement.

Orange, on the other hand, is linked to creativity, vibrancy, and empathy, emerging when someone is ready to explore new things and seek fresh experiences, while yellow reflects confidence, joy, and intellect, often found in those who are big thinkers, outgoing, and intellectually driven. The colors can be used to design a fierce look that you can coordinate with elements of your outfits, hair, or other fashion items that make you stand out.

Pinterest’s 2025 beauty report predicts that aura beauty will continue to rise in popularity as we move through the year. Social media influencers are already embracing this trend, experimenting with stunning looks that are gaining traction. Highlights from the report include a 35% increase in Aura Effect makeup, a 30% rise in the use of purple blush, and a massive 365% jump in full-color eye makeup. The report also shows a 410% spike in new wave makeup styles, along with a 75% growth in the popularity of golden aura-inspired looks.

In a post shared Jan. 9, beauty influencer Goddess put the buzzing trend to the test, by using orange inspired aura makeup, perfectly capturing her creative and vibrant personality. The orange hue added a glossy finish, accentuating her high cheekbones. She completed the look with a matching orange lipstick, tying everything together perfectly.

Monica Ravichandran took the aura beauty trend to new heights in a Dec.12, 2024 post, where she showcased a bold makeup look using purple blush, accented with silver shimmer and vibrant orange and pink undertones to define her eyes and sculpt her cheeks. In the aura color chart, pink symbolizes love, vulnerability, and sensitivity, carrying healing energy similar to green while also embodying the nurturing, soft, and selfless essence of the divine feminine. On the other hand, purple represents spirituality, wisdom, and sensitivity. It’s deeply tied to mystical realms and often signifies profound insight and knowledge, offering a spiritual depth that resonates with those who embrace it.

Watch her full tutorial above. Will you be incorporating aura beauty into your routine this year? Tell us down in the comments section. 

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