How to Put on Goth Makeup
If done correctly, Goth make-up achieves a pale face with a dramatic look. The eyes and lips should draw attention. A bad Goth make-up job can look gaudy, so practice applying the look before wearing it out. Experiment with eye liner to make a distinct look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Facial cleanser
- Baby powder
- Make-up brushes
- Black eyeliner
- Dark-colored eyeshadow
- Black mascara
- Lip liner
- Lipstick
Instructions
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Wash your face with warm water and facial soap. Pat dry. Cleaning dirt and oil off the face prevents breakouts.
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Use a make-up brush to dust baby powder over the face and neck. Make sure to get the baby powder around and under the jaw line.
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Apply black eyeliner above the eyelashes and under the lashes on the bottom lid.
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Apply eyeshadow to the brush. Blow off the excess powder. Use the brush to sweep the eyelid. Thick eye make-up looks cakey, so use a light hand.
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Apply black mascara.
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Apply lip liner to the outer edge of the lips. The lip liner should be either the same color or a color slightly darker than the lipstick. Apply lipstick. Vamp.org recommends using a lip brush to put on lip color. Use either blood red or black. Hotgothicstuff.com says that if you place emphasis on the eyes, go easy on lip color.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep make-up out of eyes. Test the make-up on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions. Cheaper brands tend to cause more reactions than more expensive brands.
