Is gothic lolita makeup difficult? Explaining how to do a cool and cute dark gothic lolita makeup that even beginners can do

September 29, 2022

GothLoli is an abbreviation of Gothic & Lolita, and as the name suggests, it is a uniquely Japanese fashion style that combines Gothic and Lolita fashion.

Gothic Lolita is synonymous with decadent beauty. This decadent beauty is what gives Gothic Lolita its unique, alluring and mysterious cuteness.

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Not only is the outfit dark and detailed, but make-up is also important to bring out the cuteness to the fullest.

" Gothic Lolita makeup seems strange and difficult."
"I'm interested, but I don't think it would suit me."

People like that are especially welcome to try Gothic Lolita makeup.
Even makeup looks that seem difficult when you look at it as a whole can be done with just your regular makeup techniques plus a little extra if you pay attention to each key point.
You might become enthralled with the new you that is different from your usual self.
Now let's take a look at Gothic Lolita makeup.

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Characteristics of Gothic Lolita makeup

As I have said many times before, Gothic Lolita is a decadent beauty. It is not a healthy, lively look, but a somewhat sickly, pale, mysterious look that requires makeup.

Another characteristic of Gothic Lolita makeup is that it has a wide range depending on the balance between "Gothic" (= decadent) and "Lolita" (= cute).
Recently, makeup with strong under-eye bags has become popular, so it seems that more and more people are wearing makeup that has a stronger "Lolita" - cute element.

Please refer to this page for the difference between landmine style and gothic lolita.

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Next, we will explain each part in detail.

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First, moisturize thoroughly

The important thing here is to make sure you add moisture .
When it comes to moisturizing, if you use too much lotion or cream that is high in oil, the primer or foundation you apply will separate or crumble when you apply it, so make sure to thoroughly allow lotion, which is moisturizing, to penetrate your skin.

・Aim for poreless porcelain skin

Porcelain skin cannot be achieved by applying a thick layer of foundation.
The key is to use a base to thoroughly cover pores, uneven skin tone, and discoloration, without applying too much foundation .

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<< Base >>

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Apply a tone-up primer that covers pores all over your face.

After that, we will use a control color that matches your skin concerns.

Redness → Green

Yellowish → Purple

Color unevenness → Yellow

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Apply evenly from the center outwards. Since you will be applying foundation afterwards, be careful not to apply too thickly, as this can cause the foundation to come off.

"Foundation"

Choose a matte foundation to create a porcelain-like finish. If you have darker skin, choose a foundation that is lighter than your usual one to make your gothic lolita makeup stand out.

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As with the base, apply from the center outwards, carefully applying to those difficult to reach areas around the nose.
Finally, lightly blend with a sponge to remove excess foundation to prevent it from coming off.
You can also use a brush to apply it lightly while incorporating air into it.

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Concealer

Use only on areas that foundation could not cover.

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Solid types adhere more closely to the skin, providing greater coverage, but they tend to dry out easily.
If you are concerned about dryness around the eyes or mouth, we recommend a liquid concealer.

"powder"

Finally, apply a powder with the same matte finish as the foundation for a smooth finish.

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At this time, if you use a puff, the powder will stick too much and make the product look thick, so if you use a brush to apply it lightly, you will get a more natural finish.

Shading Highlights

Gothic Lolita makeup creates a three-dimensional, clearly defined facial feature like a doll.

Nose shadow is especially important for emphasizing the eyes.

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First, apply the brow line along the hollow of the eyebrow . At this time, blend the brow line along the beginning of the eyebrow to create a natural finish.
Next, apply it along the bridge of your nose up to under your eyes , then apply it in a U-shape in the hollows of both nostrils .
Finally, apply highlight smoothly from the lowest point of the nose to the highest point to create a three-dimensional, chiseled nose.

In addition, depending on your facial concerns, shading and highlighting can be applied to the entire face to give your face a more three-dimensional, defined look, making it look more doll-like.

Also, since gothic lolita makeup doesn't create a healthy glow, blush is generally not necessary.

However, for a cute Gothic Lolita look with strong Lolita elements, you can apply it thinly on the higher part of the eyelid.
In that case, we recommend a semi-matte to matte blush that doesn't contain glitter or pearl.

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Mysterious and darkly cute eye makeup

"eye shadow"

Use bold colors like black and red to accentuate the eyes.

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If you simply make the color darker, the result will be a flat impression without any depth, so if you aim for darker eyes than usual and create a clear gradation from the outer corner of your eye to the inner corner, you will have impressive, wide, doll-like eyes.

Additionally, for cute, everyday gothic lolita makeup with a stronger lolita element, add shadow under the eyes, create under-eye bags with white or beige pearls, and apply dark red or black eyeshadow only to the outer corners of the eyes.

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In this case, if you apply a darker shadow under your eyes than usual, it will create a darker impression, giving you a gothic lolita feel.

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For gothic lolita makeup that has a strong gothic element and gives off a cool and special vibe, apply dark red or black matte eyeshadow widely across your eyelids, almost to the point of overdoing it.

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Applying a thicker, wider shade especially on the outer corner of the eye and creating a clear gradation of light and dark towards the inner corner of the eye will accentuate your eyes and give your face a three-dimensional look.

The more artistic and artistic the finish, the stronger the Gothic elements will be.

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*For beginners, we recommend makeup with stronger Lolita elements, which is closer to everyday makeup and less likely to fail.

Eyeliner

Use a vibrant matte black eyeliner and draw it thicker than usual to emphasize your eyes.

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If you want to create a cute, more "Lolita" look, draw the outer corner of the eye downwards, without extending it too much.

If you want to create a cool, dramatic look with a stronger Gothic element, we recommend creating a circled eye or a long, flicked line.

Eyelashes
Volume is important to create a doll-like feel.

Apply volumizing mascara to both the top and bottom of your lashes.

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I recommend false eyelashes.
Choose one that emphasizes volume and cut it to the width of your eyes before wearing it.
If you have few lower eyelashes, try adding a little eyeliner.

Colored Contact Lenses
Colored contact lenses are essential for creating beautiful doll-like eyes.

We recommend light-colored contact lenses in shades of blue, gray, or beige, as they will give you a doll-like look like the eyes of a French doll.
You can also accentuate your mysterious and striking eyes with vivid colors that you don't normally use.

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Eyebrows

Eyebrows are close to the eyes. Since you want to emphasize your eyes, keep your eyebrows subtle.

Make your lashes thin like a Western doll's, and use a color that matches your hair color to draw them naturally to enhance your eye makeup.

Dark lips with a modern feel

Apply a matte lipstick with good pigmentation in a dark red , purple or black color.

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Because it is a vivid color, it is recommended to outline the lip with a lip pencil or something similar before applying it to ensure a three-dimensional, beautiful finish.

If you don't like colors that are too dark, try layering a black lipstick over your usual red lipstick for a gothic-lolita look that's not too dark and is darker than usual.