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50 best beauty quotes to make you feel like a goddess

May 01, 2020 4 min read

50 best beauty quotes to make you feel like a goddess

Hey there beauty lovers!

Not sure about you, but I love a good quote...I've always been a bit obsessed with posting quotes on my laptop, my fridge, my notebooks, etc. Quotes always make me remember the beautiful things in life and help me keep my perspective in check. 

Today, we've rounded up everything from wise words, to quotes from favourite celebrities, to funny makeup memes that'll make you giggle inside. It's always great to have a beauty quote to remind you of the importance of inner beauty and remembering that it's the inside that counts the most. Hope you enjoy these! :)

Famous Beauty Quotes

1. "The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence." - Blake Lively

2. "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." - Coco Chanel

3. "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius

4. "True beauty is about embracing imperfections and celebrating individuality." - Zendaya

5. "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." - Kahlil Gibran

6. "Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy." - Anne Frank

7. "The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides." - Audrey Hepburn

8. "Beauty is about being happy and comfortable in your own skin." - Gigi Hadid

9. "Beauty is about enhancing what you have. Let yourself shine through." - Janelle Monáe

10. "The most beautiful thing you can wear is your confidence and your smile." - Priyanka Chopra

 

beauty quote about confidence

Love Yourself Quotes

11. "Outer beauty may attract attention, but inner beauty captures the heart."

12. "True beauty is not about how you look but about how you treat others."

13. "Beauty is not flawless; it shines even through your flaws."

14. "True beauty is not about how you look; it's about how you make others feel."

15. "Outer beauty may fade with time, but inner beauty only grows more radiant."

16. "True beauty is not in the face; it's reflected in the soul."

17. "Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates."

18. "The most beautiful people are those who are kind, compassionate, and genuine."

19. "Beauty is not defined by the size of your waist or the color of your eyes; it's about the kindness in your heart and the love in your soul."

20. "Inner beauty is a treasure that no amount of makeup can enhance."

 

quote about inner beauty

Makeup Quotes

21. "Makeup should be fun, not feared." - Bobbi Brown

22. "Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick." - Gwyneth Paltrow

23. "Makeup is the finishing touch to a beautiful dress." - Marc Jacobs

24. "I see makeup as a way to express yourself, just like clothing." - François Nars

25. "The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural." - Calvin Klein

26. "The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy." - Yves Saint Laurent

27. "Makeup is about embracing your flaws and highlighting your strengths." - Charlotte Tilbury

28. "Makeup is not about covering up; it's about revealing your true self." - Kevyn Aucoin

29. "Makeup is about enhancing the beauty that already exists." - Kevin James Bennett

30. "The right makeup can make a plain woman beautiful and a beautiful woman unforgettable." - Sophia Loren

 

makeup quote

Makeup Memes

31. "Me: Just a small wing today. Also me: Ends up with two completely different eyeliner looks."

32. "Finding the perfect lipstick shade feels like a makeup victory."

33. "Peeling off a face mask feels like winning the skincare lottery."

34. "Putting on false lashes for the first time: Expectation - Flawless lashes. Reality - Glue everywhere."

35. "When your makeup is on point and you feel like you can conquer the world."

36.  "Removing waterproof mascara: Takes longer than applying it."

37.  "When you finish your makeup and feel like a million bucks."

38. "Running out of your favorite makeup product is like running out of coffee - sheer panic."

39. "When you're trying to look cute but your lipstick has other plans."

40. "When you want a 'no-makeup' makeup look but end up using ten different products."

 

quote about beauty

Beauty Quotes for Instagram

41. "Beauty isn't about fitting in; it's about standing out with confidence."

41. "True beauty is not about being perfect; it's about being perfectly yourself."

43. "Your beauty is like a fingerprint, uniquely yours and impossible to replicate."

44. "Wear your scars like stardust, they're proof of your resilience and strength."

45. "Beauty is not in the mirror; it's in the way you love, laugh, and live."

46. "Beauty is not a competition; it's a celebration of diversity and individuality."

47. "True beauty is found in the quiet moments of self-acceptance and self-love."

48. "Beauty is the art of being unapologetically yourself in a world that tells you to conform."

49. "In a world obsessed with appearances, let your inner beauty be your greatest asset."

50. "Beauty is not in perfection, but in the courage to be imperfectly yourself."

 Cheers to beauty - in all forms! 


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