"Sugar Plum Fairy" Makeup Is 2023's Official Holiday Beauty Look—Shop My Edit

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The Nutcracker is the pièce de résistance of the winter ballet season. Most ballerinas only dream of dancing the highly coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, but beauty icon and former ballerina Hailey Bieber did at 16 years old. Why am I telling you this? The storied character has served as major inspo for Bieber's recent beauty looks. I think her festive take is a sweeter version of the balletcore makeup we've been seeing this year. Think dewy, rosy cheeks, a frosty highlight, and shimmery, petal-pink lips—all inspired by the Sugar Plum Fairy's pink and purple tutu, glistening crown, and satin pointe shoes. As a ballet dancer, I knew this would become my go-to look for the holiday season. Keep reading to see all the products you need to re-create this iconic vibe.

Emma Walsh
Associate Beauty Editor, Branded Content

Emma is an associate beauty editor of branded content. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.