Gothic foundation and lipstick are both fairly self-explanatory as the only thing that differs from the mainstream is the choice of colour! Gothic eye makeup, however, can need a little more direction. Black works every time, but there’s no reason why you can’t experiment with another dark eyeliner colour!Ĥ) Find a black mascara that adds volume to your lashes if you want to go big with your look but hate wearing false eyelashesĥ) Choose any lipstick colour you prefer, but choose a dark tone

You’ll need a spectrum of colours, but weighting your choices towards dark colours will create a more gothic effectģ) Find an eyeliner you’re comfortable with, whether it’s a pencil, liquid eyeliner or a pen. The smooth porcelain skin look was a must-have for the gothic look back in the 80s & 90s with icons such as Siouxie Sioux and Morticia Addams to look up to, but whatever your skin tone you can create the same effect by making sure your skin looks as smooth and doll-like as possibleĢ) Choose an eyeshadow palette with dark shades. If you’re not sure where to start though, we do have some tips:ġ) Create a flawless foundation base. Goth culture has always been a safe space for self-expression in the way people dress and do their makeup. The fun part about goth makeup, much like the rest of the alternative scene, is that there are no hard and fast rules.

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