#1
Gothier Than Thou
Wow, she's unnervingly beautiful in true goth fashion and the saran wrap
dress completes the look! This is when fun makeup experimentation
comes into play. Yes, goths can have fun! Play around with colors,
tones and textures to get the makeup effect you want. Don't be afraid to
be daring, or to change it up!
#2
Goth Beauty
Gothic fashion focuses on the past and goth culture follows. Although
this look is romantic and highly stylized, it is perfectly edgy with
inspired goth makeup influences. The darkest of plum lip color almost
appears blackened against her pale vampirish complexion. Did you notice
the halo of blue at the tips of her hair? Lovely.
#3
Got Makeup With Color
Goth doesn't need to be within the color confines of black. Why not
express your inner macabre by exploring COLOR, especially with makeup?
Notice how this gal's expansive bright eyeshadow blends with a darker
blue shade under the eyes? This mixed with kohl eyeliner inside the
rims anchor the bright swaths of aqua into a more serious look. A blue
palette against red fiery hair..? She'd stop anyone dead in their
tracks!!
#4
Cybergoth Girls
Although cybergoths have broken from the brooding aspect of usual goths,
what remains is a twist on aesthetics. The emphasis on heavy eye
makeup with no brows is a give-away signature look. They favor neon and
contrasting colors, as exemplified here with platinum streaked hair and
electric dark blue eyeshadow. Like the softer industrial sound of
'Futurepop' music, cybergoths retain a "dark" edge, whilst being light.
#5
Spider-leg Lashes
Creepy crawly is the effect of these false lashes. Notice how the eyes
appear larger with the illusory trick of applying the lower lashes below
the actual lid? The look is a blend of beauty and of an uncanny human
doll. Here we have the best macabre makeup artist, Alex Box doing an
amazing vintage tribute to photographer, Man Ray!
#6
Steampunk Goth
Steampunk goth fascination often follows science fiction set in the
low-tech history of the past. Often, it'll hark back to the Victorian
era, which includes antiquated and refined fashions. Makeup choices on
the other hand, reflect the creative darkness of goth sensibilities.
The pseudo heart shaped eyepatch and the decorative hair skull, are
wonderfully droll with an ironic sense of humor.
#7
Mistress of Darkness
A Goth Makeup Tip: achieve the pale complexion of alluring Vampira by
getting a foundation that is a few shades lighter than your regular skin
tone. Start slowly and don't go over the top with the paleness
straight-away. Instead gradually select paler foundations as you get
used to the look. Spare your family and friends the shock factor as you
transition into a full-fleshed goth.
#8
Christina Ricci's Dark Side
The diminutive actress has now gone glam and may no longer be the child
of darkness. Still her otherworldly looks in this photo-shoot reveals
that her goth charm remains. Berry stained lips and Baby Jane rouged
cheeked are not typically goth, but they're not "Miss Beauty Contestant"
either. The wisps of mussy grey hair and a teardrop hint at horror,
mystery and romance.
#9
The Beauty Of Goths
Goths pride on being outside the typical notions of beauty and this in
itself is what's alluring! Why not standout from the crowd with sherbet
shaded eye makeup and oxblood lips? Similar with applying regular
makeup, know what facial features you want to highlight and draw
positive attention to them. The goth look is easiest with pale skin, but
if you have dark skin tone, that's good too.. simply exaggerate and go
darker on all colors!
#10
Gothic Lolita
This look often emulates a Victorian doll with feminine and elegant
dress. Influenced by Japanese Harajuku styling, it's "girly", but
different in that it goes further in subverting what is traditionally
"sweet". Goth Lolita often appears mime or clown-like with extra pale
skin foundation, punctuated with heavy eye and lip makeup. Did you
notice, Goth Lolita so far is the only gal with eye-brows.. albeit
fantastically extreme?!
