Emo fans, also known as “Scene kids,” listen to emo music and follow the fashion trends of the genre. Emo fashion uses a lot of dark colors, but is distinct from “goth” fashion in that it uses a wider variety of colors, and girls tend to dress in more feminine styles.
Looking emo is not just about the clothes, though; makeup is an important aspect to looking “Scene.” The goal when applying makeup is to create a vampy look, according to Little Black Cherry.
Instructions for applying Emo Makeup
Things you need for Emo Makeup
- Eyeliner
- Eye shadow
- Lash-curling mascara
- Blush
- Tinted lip gloss
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Apply black, blue, green or purple eyeliner along the top line of your eyelashes. Draw a thin line of eyeliner, starting from the inside corner and working to the outer corner of each eye. Apply a medium-thick line of eyeliner along the bottom eyelashes.
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Apply a light-colored eye shadow, like silver or white, with a makeup brush from the crease of your eyelid to the bottom of your eyebrow. Brush a medium-toned color on the bottom part of your eyelid. Then paint a dark color of eye shadow along the crease of your eyelid, from the middle of the eye all the way to the outer corner of your eye.
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Apply mascara to your eyelashes.
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Lightly apply blush that matches your skin tone to the tops of your cheekbones in an upward motion.
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Apply a tinted lip gloss that matches your skin tone and outfit.
Tips and warnings for Emo Makeup
- Add thickness to the eyeliner at the outside corners of your eyes to create a cat-eye look. When adding thickness to your eyeliner, paint the eyeliner onto your eyes a little at a time so you are less likely to make a mistake.
- To create a smoky look to your eyes, use a small makeup brush to apply the dark eye shadow over the outside corners of your eye, over black eyeliner.
- Use the toothed side of an eyebrow comb to rid the mascara on your lashes of any clumps.
- Emo lip makeup should only give a hint of color because you do not want to take attention away from your eyes.
From: ehow