The dramatic, dark and glamorous Gothic makeup is probably one of the favorite makeup styles for carnival because it is always appealing and eye-catching. This style has the power to transform not only your eyes in seconds, but your entire outfit and even your personality! Below you will find a few gothic makeup looks that you should definitely try out for Carnival.
Unique Gothic makeup ideas for Carnival 2023
Goth makeup used to be characterized by a dark, bold smokey eye and an oxblood red lip. The modern look combines the classic dark goth shadows with touches of shimmer and color to create a face that is sharp yet sublime. It's still dark but with a bit more glamour, making it a great look for Mardi Gras 2023.
Gothic Glam Make-up
This makeup idea is perfect to add a dramatic yet glamorous touch to your look. You can create a smokey eye using black and other dark eyeshadow and eyeliner. To keep the look subtle, keep the rest of your face fairly neutral with nude lipstick and some bronzer.
Black lips with red tint and red eyeshadow
A bright red eyeshadow is always a good choice for any kind of gothic look. If plain black lips are too boring for you, you can combine them with your red eyeshadow and add a touch of red color to it. How to do that? It's simple: sprinkle black lipstick with shimmery red eyeshadow and you'll love this look.
Black and blue smokey eye look
A bold, dark smokey eye look is what brings any goth makeup to life. This look uses a wintry mix of black, blue and silver tones.
Start by applying a dark gray eyeshadow to your lid, which will serve as the base for the look. Then use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to lightly blend the color into the crease to avoid harsh lines. Then, use a flat brush to apply a blue shade, adding more color little by little.
Once you've achieved your desired darkness, use the blending brush to blend the color into the crease and blend the look. Complete your eyeshadow by taking a small amount of metallic silver or white glitter eyeshadow and lining the inner corner of your eye and lower lash line.
No goth makeup is complete without dramatic black eyeliner. Draw the eyeliner along your upper lash line. Next, line the lower lash line, but avoid lining the inner corner of the eye. Keep your eyeliner limited to the outer three-quarters of your lash line.
This angular eye makeup requires a clear eyebrow shape. Fill in your arches with an eyebrow pencil.
Complete the look with a dark lip color by sticking to the basic black aesthetic.
Black gothic make-up with a purple accent for carnival
This dramatic black oneSmokey Eyewith a purple accent in the inner corner of the eye is one of the most classic gothic looks. Use an eyeshadow primer to create a base for your eyeshadow. Apply the black eyeshadow and blend it into the crease of the eyelid by pulling the shadow up a little. Use a brush dipped in nude or gray eyeshadow to help blend. The final touch is a purple highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes to add a special touch to your gothic look. Complete your makeup with black lipstick.
Green gothic eye makeup with glitter
It's time to be bold and adventurous! The two main complications are a wing-like shape of the green matte eyeshadow and glitter on the lid. You need a special primer to make your gothic glitter last longer on the eyelid. Pair your eye makeup with black or perhaps dark green matte lips and you're all set.
Wednesday Addams-Make-up nachmachen
Wednesday Addams has earned her iconic status. From her dark braided hair to her black suits contrasted with a sharp white collar, her gothic style, signature hair and immobile facial expressions were often requested for Carnival.
Step-by-step instructions for thisMake-up von Wednesday Addams:
- Apply a light foundation or white face paint.
- Fill in your eyebrows with black eyeshadow or an eyebrow pencil.
- Apply different shades of brown and gray eyeshadow in the crease of the eyelid. Apply a purple eyeshadow under your eye where the “eye bags” are. Add the same brown and gray eyeshadows to this area too.
- Apply black eyeliner and mascara.
- Contour your cheekbones and temples, there is no need to contour your forehead if you are going to wear a wig.
- Use a black lipstick or keep your lips plain.
- Put on your black wig and braid it if necessary unless you have black hair. Then draw a “V” in the middle of the forehead to create a widow’s peak.
