Beauty-Inspired Phone Case Ideas: 6 Charm Looks Taken From Your Makeup Bag

White charm phone case with colourful charms on a lace cloth

Design ideas

Six cases inspired by your makeup bag.

If you love the lip gloss phone case trend but would rather not carry makeup on your phone, take the colours instead. Here are six beauty-inspired charm case ideas: glossy pink, vanity mirror, red lip, pearl highlighter, gold compact and seashell spa. Each one lists the charms we'd use, and every case is made to order by hand in London.

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The beauty phone case trend is all about making your phone part of your look. A charm case does that with colour, texture and shine, and nothing needs refilling. For a balanced design, we recommend 12 to 20 charms: at least two grande pieces, mostly midi, and a few mini charms to finish.

1. Glossy pink

Think sheer pink gloss: soft hearts, bows and a little sparkle on a white or glitter base.

Pink candy heart, rose and cherry charms for a phone casePink CandyHeart and bow charms for a pink phone caseHeart & BowPink cloud charms for a phone casePink CloudCrystal stone charms that add sparkle to a phone caseCrystal Stones

Or start from Strawberries & Cream, a curated design in the same mood.

2. Vanity mirror

A nod to Fenty's mirror cases. Build around our silver mirror charm, then add pearls and gold handles for a dressing-table feel.

Silver mirror, chilli and red heart charmsThe Amulet RedGold keepsake charms including a rose, shells and a pearl bowGold KeepsakePearl medley charms for a phone casePearl MedleyMini filler crystals for gaps between charmsMini Filler Crystals

3. Red lip

Classic and bold. Red hearts and bows on a black base look like a red lip and a black dress.

Red and black sacred heart and cupid charmsRougeSmall red bow charmsRed BowSilver mirror, chilli and red heart charmsThe Amulet RedPorcelain heart charmsPorcelain Hearts

Or start from Burning Heart, a curated design in the same mood.

Black charm phone case with a red heart and gold charms on lace

Why black works for a red lip

A black gel base makes red charms look richer and gold look warmer. If you want a softer red, try a white base and fewer, bigger pieces.

4. Pearl highlighter

All glow: pearls, iridescent pieces and a white bloom, like a pearly highlighter. Finish with a pearl strap.

Pearl medley charms for a phone casePearl MedleyPearl bloom flower charmPearl BloomPearl stone charmsPearl StoneIridescent aurora charmsAuroraCloud pearl phone strapCloud pearl strap

5. Gold compact

Like a vintage powder compact: warm gold, moons and suns, with a little sparkle.

Golden hour mini charms in gold tonesGolden HourGold moon, star and sun charmsGold Moon, Star, SunLarge golden moon charmGolden MoonGold keepsake charms including a rose, shells and a pearl bowGold Keepsake

Or start from Celeste Key (Gold), a curated design in the same mood.

6. Seashell spa

Clean, calm and natural. Real shells and coral feel like a seaside spa day.

Real sea shell charms for a phone caseSea ShellsSpiral shell charm in gold and silverSpiral ShellIridescent abalone shell charmAbalone ShellSmall starfish shell charmsStar ShellsCoral branch charmCoral Branch

Or start from Sea Treasures, a curated design in the same mood.

How to put your look together

  1. Choose a base. White (Glitter Gel), White (White Gel) or Black (Black Gel).
  2. Pick two grande charms. These are your statement pieces.
  3. Add midi charms in your colour story. Two or three tones look most polished.
  4. Finish with minis and crystals. They fill the gaps so the design looks set, not scattered.
  5. Add something personal. An initial or a star sign makes it yours.

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More inspiration

Read our beginner’s guide to charm layouts, see every material we decorate with, or compare the Fenty Beauty x CASETiFY and Dior Médaillon launches.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How many charms should I put on a phone case?

We recommend 12 to 20: at least two grande charms, mostly midi charms and a few minis.

What colours suit a beauty-inspired case?

Soft pinks, red, pearl white and warm gold all work. Keep to two or three tones for a polished look.

Do you have a mirror charm?

Yes. The Amulet Red set includes a decorative silver mirror charm.

Can I add a phone strap?

Yes. Our pearl and beaded straps come with an ultra-thin attachment patch that fits most cases.

How long does a custom case take?

Each case is made to order by hand in London. Allow 4 to 7 working days for making before it ships.

Four finished decorated phone cases in open gift boxes