The Astrological Beauty Trend All Over TikTok: Rising Sign Makeup

Over on the beauty side of TikTok, astrology is getting a makeover—literally. The rising sign makeup trend is taking over, with users crafting their beauty looks based on their ascendant sign’s energy. Whether it’s the less is more elegance of a Libra rising or the dreamy softness of a Cancer rising, the theme is all about translating your cosmic first impression into your makeup routine.

Your rising sign—also known as your ascendant—is the zodiac sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It shapes how others see you and how you see the world around you. Think of your rising sign as the blueprint of your life’s journey. It sets the stage for recurring themes, patterns, and cycles, acting as an instruction manual for how you navigate experiences. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that aligning with your rising sign can enhance your natural beauty, allowing you to embody and express the best version of yourself.

At its core, rising sign makeup is just another spin on personal expression—because, well, that’s what cosmetics have always been. But TikTok has a way of making astrology feel fresh again, turning planetary placements into aesthetic inspiration. If you’re looking to align your beauty routine with the stars, we’ve got the breakdown on this latest trend.

You don’t need to be an astrology expert to make this beauty trend work. Keep scrolling for tips on how any and every zodiac sign can achieve the makeup look for their rising sign.

Aries Rising

If you’re an Aries rising, your makeup look is defined simply by one word: bold. Start off with a hydrated skin base, then follow with a concealer and foundation of choice. And don’t forget to contour! Next, bake the face with a setting or translucent powder (like Kosas' loose powder) and go for a cool blush tone with a subtle highlight. Finish off with a warm and sexy shadow, a sharp winged eye, and a bold red lip.

Taurus Rising

Taurus risings favor that soft glam look, with earthy tones. Go for a light brown eyeshadow on the lids and glittery green one to complement it. A brown mascara (like YSL Beauty's Lash Clash) instead of black will make a subtle, yet cohesive difference. Choose a blush that has an auburn undertone and finish with a glossy nude lip color.

Gemini Rising

As a Gemini rising, your makeup is sultry and flirty. On the eyes, start with a taupe shade on the crease and add a purple-brown hue in the outer corner. Add a silver highlight in the inner corner and a peachy blush high above the cheekbones, with an understated highlight. Make sure the cheekbones are pronounced! Use a brown lip liner (like Fashion Fair's hickory brown shaper) and then fill in the outline with a shimmery pink lip gloss.

Cancer Rising

Leo Rising

Virgo Rising

If you’re a Virgo rising, a glow-y and hydrated complexion is what completes your look. Think of it as elevated "clean girl makeup" with a shimmery pink eyeshadow and a soft wing. Try black mascara on the top lashes and brown on the bottom pair to enhance the eyes. Add a shiny yet understated blush, a pink nude lip, and a soft-toned liner (like RMS' version) in your waterline to make the eyes brighter. Virgo ascendants are all about precision and being put together, which is quite clear in this look.

Libra Rising

A Libra rising goes for a slightly snatched, balanced look. Your base should be lightweight and radiant, to channel a natural lit-from-within allure. Make sure you only set the undereye and T-zone. On the eyelids, try a taupe hue and drag it upward to softly add some dimension. Create a small, understated wing with black eyeliner. Snatch the cheek, jaw, and forehead with a subtle cream contour. Then, go for a muted pink to be sultry or a baked blush for a peachy radiance on the cheeks. (Try Charlotte Tilbury's two-toned powder blush here.) Complete the look with a soft brown lip liner and a pink gloss with orange undertones.

Scorpio Rising

Scorpio risings are edgy, and their makeup is too. Start with a matte base, then build depth with sharp, strategic contouring—layering a cream and powder contour if needed for an ultra-chiseled effect. Extend the brows slightly but keep them thin for a striking, almost ethereal structure. The eyes are the focus, so go all in on a smoky look—blend shadow into the waterline and drag mascara sideways for an elongated, hypnotic effect. A sharp, sideways wing adds intensity, balancing the drama of the lower lash line. Finish with a flush of rosy blush and matching lips for a touch of softness amidst the edge.

Sagittarius Rising

Capricorn Rising

Capricorn risings are confident, and their makeup is too. Think brown and neutral tones. Use a liquid blush in a berry hue and a matter on too for a bouncy finish. Make sure to contour the nose and use medium to dark brown shadows on the eyelids. Add a winged liner on the top lid. Use a pink gloss with brown undertones (like Dior's Lip Maximizer) to finish.

Aquarius Rising

An Aquarius rising thrives on uniqueness, so pops of color are key. A purple or blue shadow on the eyelids will do the trick, and don't hold back! Add some shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eye to make them really pop. And do the same with a liquid highlighter on the nose, lip, and cheeks. Try a fun mascara, like a cobalt on the eyelashes. Finish with a simple nude lip like Prada Beauty's matte option.

Pisces Rising

If you're a Pisces rising, you go for a dreamy, ethereal look. Use a luminous primer to capture that natural light and give the face warmth. Make the cheeks rosy and very pink! Similarly, blend a soft pink into the creases of the eyelids with a little shimmer on top. Go in with a brown eyeliner on the top and bottom waterlines. Add with highlighter to the nose, lip, and cheeks. Finish with glossy pink lip with neutral undertones.