I'm a Former Dancer—30 Balletcore Beauty Finds I'm Dreaming About
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I’m a former ballet dancer, so it’s safe to say I’m a little more than in love with the balletcore aesthetic. Baby pink is one of my favorite colors; satin ribbons, tulle skirts, and ballet flats are mainstays in my wardrobe; and my hair is in a bun 99% of the time. Naturally, my affinity for pretty things extends to my beauty routine as well. I’ve rounded up some gorgeous finds that embody balletcore to a T, many of which I’ve used to get dolled up for performances. Keep scrolling to see my balletcore beauty edit.
Hollywood It girls love this lipstick (in the shade Pink Delight, to be exact).
Lip liner can be an overlooked step, but it helps achieve a perfectly sharp outline. Hailey Bieber (a former ballerina) loves this one, so you know it’s legit.
The baby-pink bottle embodies balletcore with its graceful detailing and whimsical tassel. The delicate notes of Turkish rose, rhubarb, and vanilla mingle like a beautiful pas de deux.
24-karat gold, damask rose, and peptides come together in this ultra-luxe face mask.
The purple, pink, and white shades in this shimmery, prismatic highlighter are simply en pointe.
Our editors crowned this product the best tinted moisturizer. The just-like-skin finish and versatile formula won them over.
It’s important for ballerinas to cross-train with exercises like yoga and Pilates. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the exact mat they use.
How gorgeous is this first-of-its-kind rose quartz LED face mask? It combines the high-tech capabilities of LED light and the holistic properties of crystals—because why not have both?
Tom Ford is known for its fragrances, and this one is a classic. The delicate rose scent is accented by spicy notes of Szechuan pepper, turmeric, and patchouli.
If you want your space to smell like a bouquet of roses, I would highly recommend this candle.
This palette has every shade you need to add luminosity to your face: pearl champagne, light pink, vibrant rose, and gold-flecked bronze. Rose-hip oil and floral embossments are the perfect finishing touches.
This $9 mascara is a celeb favorite that lasts all day and night.
Soft, kissable lips are just a swipe away with this lip conditioner.
I’ve purchased this exact highlighter countless times. The golden, champagne shimmer is simply stunning.
I bet every ballerina wears this perfume on the daily. The rose, peony, and lychee notes are so dreamy and enchanting.
The gold bow caught my attention, but this lipstick’s nourishing formula deserves a round of applause—it has passionfruit oil to nourish and collagen to plump.
This TikTok-famous styling cream is key for achieving slicked-back ballet buns. I also adore the sweet, fruity scent.
I’m on cloud nine thanks to this latest fragrance from Ariana Grande. It has the amber, praline, and vanilla orchid that I love in the original Cloud Eau de Parfum ($65), but it also has pink pineapple, dragon fruit, and berries.
It’s so important to fully remove your makeup at the end of the day. This makeup remover has vitamin-rich rose-hip and white-rose oils to gently dissolve heavy stage makeup.
One swipe of this lip oil (with the doe-foot applicator—bless!) gives you glossy, high-shine lips.
Nourish your skin and hair with this multipurpose oil. It has a blend of primrose, rose-hip, and camellia extracts and vitamins C and E. It’s also softly scented with peony and orchid for a divine sensorial experience.
This is the exact hairspray my dance team and I used for years. Even after a million pirouettes, your hair will not move.
Ask any makeup guru—these are everyone’s go-to, affordable falsies.
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.
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