Gothic makeup
October 26, 2009
Brief history of Gothic makeup:
These days, Gothic is one most popular makeup amongst the youngsters. The word ‘Gothic’ is associated with the terms pale and gloom. ‘Goths’ was an empire in Western Roman era.
It is said that after Western Roman period, in Edwardian Era, a culture called ‘Gothic Culture’ started. The literature of this Edwardian era has given the Gothic a dark and bleak look. Therefore, the present Gothic makeup also presents a dark and pale look.
What is Gothic Makeup?
The very purpose of Gothic makeup is to create an illusion that the person is pale. Presenting a pale look through make up is very difficult and that is the uniqueness of Gothic Makeup.
The success of this make up depends on how perfectly it is made. If any process of the make up is overdone, then it presents a much distorted look.
Tips for Gothic makeup
1. Gothic make up is a very heavy make up and if that is made on a face which is not clean it may harm the skin. Therefore, before you start the make up, clean the face well.
Apply the foundation which is lighter than your original skin tone and apply it evenly. Do not over do the foundation. Spread it evenly on the face, neck and the hands.
2. The success of the Gothic make up depends to a very large extent on the make up for the eyes. Apply dark eye shadow both on the upper and lower eye lid.
Use the same color on the inner corner of the eye lid. This is very important in Gothic makeup. Eye liner makes this make up almost complete. Normally black color is used.
A pencil or liquid eye liners are used and a perfect thin eye line is drawn. Groom the eye brows properly. Eye brows can be made dark by using dark eyebrow pencils.
3. Use a dark lipstick and the color should match the lip liner. Preferably using a brush, outline the lip with a lip liner. Ensure you do not use black color on the lips.
4. Use a dark hair dye which perfectly matches with the facial, eyeliner and the lipstick.
Success of Gothic make up depends on how effectively these aspects are taken care of.
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