Gothic Eye Makeup Tips
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The gothic eye makeup tips you utilize depend largely upon the style you are trying to achieve. Gothic makeup techniques allow for a great deal of artistic liberty, and eye makeup does not necessarily have to be elaborate in order to qualify as gothic.
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The Best Gothic Eye Makeup Tips
What Makes Eye Makeup Gothic?
The term “gothic” once referred to people who dressed in black and essentially resembled vampires. As gothic makeup and dress became more common, however, the term began to encompass other styles. Today's gothic looks tend to be alternative and dark, but are not necessarily truly gothic in the classic sense.
In attempt to rebel against this new acceptance into mainstream society, Goths began changing thier style. For this reason, people with pale faces and black hair are considered gothic right alongside people with bright pink makeup over a pale foundation and brightly colored hair. For this reason, gothic eye makeup tips vary widely depending upon the type of gothic look you are trying to achieve.
What Colors Best Complement Gothic Eye Makeup?
Dark colors work well for gothic eye makeup, especially if you are trying to portray a macabre appearance. Great colors to experiment with include:
- Smoky grays
- Black
- Silver
- White
If the look you are trying to portray is of a scary Goth, try applying dark colors with some metallic colors and then intentionally smearing the eye shadow to create a chaotic look. If you want something a little more classic, try sticking to one or two base colors for your eye shadow and then adding ornate designs with eyeliner. Beautiful swirls or other designs will immediately draw people’s gaze directly to your eyes.
The great thing about gothic eye makeup is that there are no set rules. Some Goths will tell you that the more complicated and bizarre the eye makeup, the better. Other Goths swear by very subtle eye makeup, but then showcase other features on their faces. The eyes, however, are an excellent feature to accentuate when wearing gothic makeup.
How Can I Make My Eye Makeup Scary?
If your goal is to have gothic eye makeup that borders on scary instead of artistic, stick with dark colors. Be sure to add eye shadow to the area under your eyes in addition to your eyelids. For an extra dramatic touch, you may want to create the illusion that your lower eye makeup is dripping or bleeding by creating faux drops with your makeup.
Remember that many people are frightened by things they don’t quite understand, so the more bizarre you can make your eye makeup the more likely people will want to steer clear of you. If that is your goal, then try for something outlandish with your eye makeup.
Does Gothic Eye Makeup Have to be Scary?
Gothic eye makeup does not necessarily have to be scary or alarming. Some gothic eye makeup techniques are quite classy, while others are artistic. Gothic fashions do not require spooky makeup in order to work, but eye makeup in particular can take gothic clothing to another level.
What Other Elements Can I Use?
For a truly gothic look, you can add other elements to the area around your eyes to heighten your dramatic appearance.
- Glitter added to your eye area – especially when dark and metallic colors are utilized – adds an unexpected flair. If you are new to gothic makeup, however, you should be warned that some Goths are appalled by the use of glitter. Whether or not glitter is a good look for you depends mostly on the type of Goths you want to emulate.
- Stickers are sometimes used for extra decoration. As with glitter, this particular method may not be embraced by some Goths.
- Unusual contact lenses can bring out eye makeup in a spectacular way. Although relatively expensive, contact lenses such as whitened lenses, red lenses, black lenses, or bizarre designs can enhance your gothic eye makeup.
- Consider trying fake eyelashes. Long, black lashes can certainly add to a gothic look. Some companies make elaborate costume eyelashes which can draw plenty of attention to your eyes when coupled with dramatic gothic eye makeup.
