5 Gothic Makeup Looks To Try

Bleached brows and underliner

This faux bleached brow look feels edgy but still wearable—and it’s super easy to achieve. Simply cover your brows with a matte, full-coverage concealer to fake the appearance of lightened arches. Pair your (temporarily) lightened brows with smoked-out underliner and a matte nude lip, or opt for a glossy black lipstick for a more dramatic feel.

Pastel goth makeup

Pastel goth makeup takes some of the defining characteristics of traditional goth looks—like a dramatic statement eye and ultra-dark arches—and lightens it up by switching out the standard black and silver shades for pale pastel hues. The resulting look is equal parts creepy and cute and makes for a more approachable way to embrace your darker side.

Modern emo makeup

Emo, strictly speaking, isn’t goth—but the dark, moody look does have some overlap with the goth aesthetic. Recreate the rock-and-roll-inspired look for yourself by pairing natural-looking skin with smudged black liner and long, spidery lashes. Rainbow-colored hair optional but definitely encouraged.

Romantic goth makeup

Romantic goth is a softer, slightly more feminine take on the classic goth makeup look. To achieve the vaguely vampiric look, pair a natural matte base with a dramatic cat eye, nude matte lips, and of course, plenty of edgy accessories.

Corporate goth

Growing up and getting a professional job doesn’t have to mean leaving your inner goth behind. Show off your individuality in a workplace-appropriate way by pairing a mostly bare face with a smokey reverse wing. It’s edgy and cool—but not so over-the-top that you’ll risk getting side-eyed at the coffee machine.