There is a specific way to apply emo makeup. Simply follow these steps and you will have it in no time.
1. Take emo-eyepaint aka, eyeliner or emo guyliner if you're a dude and apply it generously to the bottom rim of your eye. Make it as thin and as close to your lashline as possible, but make sure it is D A R K.
2. Apply emo-eyepaint/guyliner in the same way on the top. Make sure to have the outer edges meet in a slightly rounded corner, that sticks out only a tiny bit from the edge of your eye. If you have almond-shaped eyes, or just small eyes, you may want to make the outer edge longer and pointier (almost like its winged out, only not so severe). This will make your eye more dramatic. If you have big, round eyes, make the outer edges rounded. If they're pointed, it will give you a squinty look.
3. Apply a healthy layer of black eyeshadow directly over the black emo-eyepaint/guyliner to give it a shadowy effect. This will also help the eyeliner not to smudge or drip as easily.
4. You may also want to apply a dark eyeshadow to your entire lid. It must be well-blended, otherwise it'll look tacky. Color choices are as follows: dark maroon, red, black, dark grey, sparkly neon pink, sparkly neon blue, or any other color of the type.
5. Apply one coat of black mascara. Seeing as emos are extremely sensitive people (to use a not-so-true stereotype), you only will want one coat because more than one will drip when crying. Remember, everyone cries.
6. Trade up your old favorite lip gloss for some environmentally-friendly lip balm. A popular brand is Burt's Bees. You may also want to dab on a sheer, nude, matte lipstick to make your lips more pale. Make sure it is slightly lighter than your skin tone seeing as your lips are slightly darker than your skin tone. However, do not make yourself look like you are choking, dead, or sickly. Make sure there is enough color in your lips to know that you are, in fact, alive.
7. Most importantly, don't overdo the makeup. If you choose to play up your eyes, then don't play up your lips and vice versa. You just might look like a poser or a really cheap prostitute.
A quick note: you may also want to try applying a bright,neon eyeshadow or eyeliner directly underneath the black eyeliner on the bottom rim. If you do this, do not put any other color on the top, otherwise you will look like you escaped from the circus.
Also note that if you are a boy choosing to wear emo makeup, get extremely close to your lashline. If you're having trouble with the thickness, look up famous male celebrities that sport the emo style. Note that they are wearing dark eyeliner, but only enough to show that they have it on. They do not have raccoon eyes.
Tips:
~Apply makeup in reasonably bright light.
~Look at other people's makeup to get ideas, however do not steal their style.
~Don't overdo it.
~GUYS! If you need help, try asking a close girl friend or your sister to help you out.
~Don't look like a raccoon.
~If you want the pale look, don't wear foundation four shades lighter than your skin tone. Try only one shade lighter and mix it with a facial moisturizer before applying. This way, it doesn't look caked on and you won't have a demarkation line. Also applying powder around your jawline will help to diminish the line of foudnation.
The Essentials:
~Eyeliner
~Mascara
~Powder
~Chapstick
~Base/primer/foundation
~Eyeshadow
1. Take emo-eyepaint aka, eyeliner or emo guyliner if you're a dude and apply it generously to the bottom rim of your eye. Make it as thin and as close to your lashline as possible, but make sure it is D A R K.
2. Apply emo-eyepaint/guyliner in the same way on the top. Make sure to have the outer edges meet in a slightly rounded corner, that sticks out only a tiny bit from the edge of your eye. If you have almond-shaped eyes, or just small eyes, you may want to make the outer edge longer and pointier (almost like its winged out, only not so severe). This will make your eye more dramatic. If you have big, round eyes, make the outer edges rounded. If they're pointed, it will give you a squinty look.
3. Apply a healthy layer of black eyeshadow directly over the black emo-eyepaint/guyliner to give it a shadowy effect. This will also help the eyeliner not to smudge or drip as easily.
4. You may also want to apply a dark eyeshadow to your entire lid. It must be well-blended, otherwise it'll look tacky. Color choices are as follows: dark maroon, red, black, dark grey, sparkly neon pink, sparkly neon blue, or any other color of the type.
5. Apply one coat of black mascara. Seeing as emos are extremely sensitive people (to use a not-so-true stereotype), you only will want one coat because more than one will drip when crying. Remember, everyone cries.
6. Trade up your old favorite lip gloss for some environmentally-friendly lip balm. A popular brand is Burt's Bees. You may also want to dab on a sheer, nude, matte lipstick to make your lips more pale. Make sure it is slightly lighter than your skin tone seeing as your lips are slightly darker than your skin tone. However, do not make yourself look like you are choking, dead, or sickly. Make sure there is enough color in your lips to know that you are, in fact, alive.
7. Most importantly, don't overdo the makeup. If you choose to play up your eyes, then don't play up your lips and vice versa. You just might look like a poser or a really cheap prostitute.
A quick note: you may also want to try applying a bright,neon eyeshadow or eyeliner directly underneath the black eyeliner on the bottom rim. If you do this, do not put any other color on the top, otherwise you will look like you escaped from the circus.
Also note that if you are a boy choosing to wear emo makeup, get extremely close to your lashline. If you're having trouble with the thickness, look up famous male celebrities that sport the emo style. Note that they are wearing dark eyeliner, but only enough to show that they have it on. They do not have raccoon eyes.
Tips:
~Apply makeup in reasonably bright light.
~Look at other people's makeup to get ideas, however do not steal their style.
~Don't overdo it.
~GUYS! If you need help, try asking a close girl friend or your sister to help you out.
~Don't look like a raccoon.
~If you want the pale look, don't wear foundation four shades lighter than your skin tone. Try only one shade lighter and mix it with a facial moisturizer before applying. This way, it doesn't look caked on and you won't have a demarkation line. Also applying powder around your jawline will help to diminish the line of foudnation.
The Essentials:
~Eyeliner
~Mascara
~Powder
~Chapstick
~Base/primer/foundation
~Eyeshadow
"Look at that girl! She looks like such a poser with those raccoon eyes and poorly hemmed skinny jeans!"
"Uhm chyeah. Didn't she read the guide on how to apply emo makeup?"
"Apparently not..."
"Uhm chyeah. Didn't she read the guide on how to apply emo makeup?"
"Apparently not..."
by HaleyRiane March 14, 2008
Something that “the boys” made up after failing No Nut November because they’re horny fucks. You do not need to participate because this is another way to “please men” and both boys and girls can wear makeup.
Boy: take off your makeup
Girl: no, fuck off
No Makeup December was meant to be when girls don’t wear makeup for a full month, but that’s not their choice.
Girl: no, fuck off
No Makeup December was meant to be when girls don’t wear makeup for a full month, but that’s not their choice.
by nobodytoyou November 10, 2020
by Glass Saddle January 14, 2007
Da'Nell: That new girl, what's her name, Val? She sure looks fine.
Perkins: Man I've seen her up close. she's makeup pretty.
Without her makeup on, she would look like the south end of a north bound mule.
Darryl: Yeah, one with a shaved asshole.
Perkins: Man I've seen her up close. she's makeup pretty.
Without her makeup on, she would look like the south end of a north bound mule.
Darryl: Yeah, one with a shaved asshole.
by hoofster December 14, 2009
Products that many people of all genders (most often females) wear to enhance thier features,feel more confident,conceal unwanted blemishes/eye bags etc.,and express thierselfs.there are many different reasons one might choose to wear makeup since everyone is different.Some might not me 100% happy with thier look,some might want to attract others,or just hide some pesky blemishes.But usually they aren't doing it for anyone but thierselfs despite what others think.
Rob:hey Sydney,why do you wear makeup
Sydney:because it boots my confidence and I like being sparkly
Rob:really? Because I think it's because you like someone
Sydney:lol not really.I mean at first it was because you made fun of my acne but I've moved pass that
Rob:Oh I see right through your false advertising,your probably too ugly to do anything without makeup slut
and rob never slept with anyone ever again.The end.
Sydney:because it boots my confidence and I like being sparkly
Rob:really? Because I think it's because you like someone
Sydney:lol not really.I mean at first it was because you made fun of my acne but I've moved pass that
Rob:Oh I see right through your false advertising,your probably too ugly to do anything without makeup slut
and rob never slept with anyone ever again.The end.
by Localtrash December 18, 2016
When a girl wakes up on Monday feeling down (because it's Monday) and decides she looks ugly (when she looks fine) so wears slightly too much makeup in an effort to feel better. The excess makeup doesn't necessarily make her look bad, but it is just more noticeable.
by LaBruhn Jaymes July 07, 2015
by rev triggafinger June 17, 2019