12 Alternative Bunny Makeup Ideas

It seems as though chocolate eggs have been available to buy since Santa’s sleigh barely made it back to the North Pole, making it feel as if Easter has been round the corner for months. Well, it’s actually, like really, finally here and if you’re out celebrating at a theme night over the 4-day weekend (yay!), we’ve got you covered with some of the best alternative Bunny Makeup Ideas.

So, some of these are like SUPER alternative and not recommended if your plan consists of sitting down for a family dinner with the grandparents or in-laws. But if you’re up for more than painting on whiskers, bunging on some traditional bunny ears and a matching tail, our selection is sure to inspire you at the very least.

1. Full On Face Paint

Via Instagram @illumin_arty

We love the bold green colours that complement the fierce pink tones in this Spring Bunny face paint design by @illumin_arty. This super talented artist opted for white Grease Makeup by Kryolan for the base and eye shadows by Revolution. Check out her video tutorial here.

2. Glitter Gal

Via Instagram @misscassiewells

Can’t resist a sprinkle of glitter? We hear you, and a super cute pink and white bunny look is the perfect excuse to reach for the sparkle. Make like @misscassiewells and add a dusting of lilac glitter to the cheeks, and nose. Our gifted goddess selected the fine glitter by Violet Voss and the Jeffree Star Queen Supreme Liquid Lipstick along her bottom lip. Cassie wears the Prom Bling Lace Front Wig to complete the perfectly pretty bunny girl look.

3. Rabid Rabbit

Via Instagram @ellimacssfx and @lollydarkdesigns

Remember what we said about spending Easter with the grandparents? Replicate this ghoulish bunny girl look at your own risk. Ideal for the gore enthusiasts that think Halloween is best celebrated every damn day of the year (we’re with you). How cool are the gem-encrusted bunny ears with added smears of faux blood? Complete with an extra long grey wig for ditto drama. See how @ellimacssfx created her gloriously gory design in the full video tutorial.

4. Honey Bunny

Via Instagram @cyanide_artistry

For a more subtle bunny makeup design, draw inspiration from the wonderfully creative @cyanide_artistry and stick to the same, neutral shade for both the eyes and face contour. Add a slick of Vaseline to achieve the glossy eye look.

5. Up The Effect

Via Instagram @delia.bc

Makeup whiz @delia.bc achieved this super cool bunny makeup creation with the help of 3D effect cotton balls. Simple, yet so impressive, this ingenious idea requires a dash of eyelash glue and a pair of strategically drawn buck teeth. Check out the how-to video guide here.

6. Transcending Thumper

Via Instagram @louistato

The mind-blowing @louistato manages to emanate serious angelic vibes with this heavenly bunny depiction. Reproduce a similar makeup look with clever shading and red contact lenses as pictured.

7. Easter Bunny Eyebrows

Via Instagram @linnjeanetter

For all-out Easter Bunny magic, go full on feathers and fluff a la @linnjeanetter. The NYX cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette in 'Brights' includes all the colours used for the pastel chocolate egg wrapper effect eyes. Watch the full tutorial here.

8. Creepy Cottontail

Via Instagram @sara_strange_art

‘I’ll stop wearing black when they invent a darker colour’. If you’re not about to ditch the black for pastel hues anytime soon, embrace the dark and twisty bunny makeup alternative, beautifully recreated by @sara_strange_art. The artistic whiz wears facecpaints by Global Colours, Liquid Suede Lipsticks in ‘Alien and Pink Lust’ by NYX and the Black Fashion Bob Wig.

9. All For A Good Cause

Via Instagram @butterflyjasmine49 and @misssmaddy

Using your makeup skills is a fantastic way of raising awareness and supporting a good cause. If you’re looking to draw attention to more than your amazing artistry, incorporating a message into a face / body painted piece can help spread the word. The much admired @butterflyjasmine49 created this masterpiece in aid of epilepsy awareness month while @missmaddy’s 2-faced bunny girl makeup design is ideal for any PETA campaign.

10. What's Up Chops?

Via Instagram @ryankellymua

If you have the patience and ability (that totally counts us out) concentrate your bunny inspired look on a pair of luscious lips. Stop by Ryan Kelly on YouTube for a full selection of videos dedicated to perfected pouts.

11. Easter Eyelids

Via Instagram @aaaaaaaaaabi

Ok, this one also requires patience, talent AND a steady hand so definitely one to attempt before any drinking commences. The brilliant beauty makes it look super easy.

12. Swap Paws For Claws

Via Instagram @polished_by_annah

If we’ve still not managed to convince you and you’d rather leave your face bunny-feature-free, another subtle way of upping your Easter game is the increasingly popular nail art alternative. We love these Disney themed Spring nails by @polished_by_annah.