How to apply simple Gothic make-up

The goth look is quite simple to pull off with very little make-up. Here are instructions for Bandit and Nymph's typical look.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• your usual foundation
• light powder
• black eye liner
• black or dark gray eyeshadow
• dark shade of lipstick (purples and reds work best)

1. First off, wash your face with your usual wash or scrub. Rinse off thoroughly, and dry off. For a very soft, ethereal look DO NOT use any moisturizer. Our gothic style is closely based on a Victorian look, and Victorian women can easily be compared to porcelain dolls; pale and perfect. Using moisturizer will eventually make your skin feel and look oily when using a powder for total coverage.

2. Smooth your foundation evenly over your whole face, paying special attention to underneath your eyes. Seal with powder, making sure there is no excess powder (particularly on/around your nose).

3. Line the bottom and top lids with black eyeliner. Blend in black eyeshadow beneath your lower lashes, and above your upper lashes.
   *Optional: Add black mascara for depth.
   
   Finish your look with dark lipstick of your choice.