Gothic Makeup

If you are thinking of transforming your makeup routine, then you might consider Gothic makeup. People have this misconception that goth makeup is all about darkness and messiness. But that is far from the truth. When you need a break from girlie pastel shades and nude makeup, Goth makeup is good alternative. It is of course not for everyone. You should be able to carry off this makeup with elan. Black smokey eyes, pale skin and dark lips are some of the hallmarks of Goth makeup. This season, many fashion divas as well as runway models were seen sashaying down the runway in Gothic inspired makeup.

How to Do Goth Makeup

The first step in doing Gothic makeup is to get the base right. A clean flawless skin with a good foundation is a must for this makeup type. To create a matte skin texture, you need to apply a primer to your face. A good primer will smoothen your skin and instantly make it more plump and moisturized. Next apply a moisturizing makeup foundation in a shade that is at least two shades lighter than your skin tone. Use a makeup sponge or your fingers to apply the foundation. If you have any imperfections like freckles or dark circles, apply a good creamy concealer, before applying the foundation. Blend the foundation well near your hairline and cheeks to give a smooth effect. Once you have prepared your face in this way, you need to apply a bit of pale peach blush just at the hollows of your cheeks. You can use either a cream blusher or a powder one.

Now for the Gothic eye makeup, you need to get the smoky eye makeup without overdoing it. Apply a shimmery charcoal eyeshadow onto your eyelids, going just above the crease. Blend the eyeshadow well and apply it with a heavy hand. Take care to blend it well so that no hard edges are seen. Now line both your upper and lower lash lines with a waterproof black kohl pencil. You can also use a navy or electric blue eye pencil instead of black kohl. Make sure that you connect the corner of your lash line with the kohl. Now take a Q tip and gently smudge the kohl to give the "just out of bed" look. Apply two coats of volumizing mascara on your lashes in the color jet black. If you have fine lashes, then curl your lashes with an eyelash curler before applying the mascara.

Now that you have got your Gothic eye makeup done, it is time to concentrate on the lips. Apply a good lip balm on your lips to hydrate and moisturize it. Color looks more intensified on smooth and hydrated lips. Use a lip brush to apply a deep plum-colored lipstick on your lips. Start applying the color on the center of the lips and then spread it outwards in light feathery strokes. You can also use a lip liner to outline the lips before applying the lipsticks. However make sure that your liner shade matches perfectly with your lipstick color. Your Goth makeup is complete.

Keep your hair open or go for Gothic hairstyles and paint your fingernails in a dark shade to complete the look. If you are looking for Goth makeup ideas, then just follow the instructions given above. One of the best Gothic makeup tips is to keep your focus on the eye makeup and not to go over the top with the rest of the makeup.