This is my first submission to Dark Beauty Magazine. The inspiration for this issue calls upon vibrant cosplay culture, Harajuku street wear and various Lolita fashions found in Tokyo, Japan. I was given the freedom to create my own look, so I decided to combine recognizable elements from each theme! This is also the newest installment in the subculture series that Siobhan of LetzMakeup and I started a few years back.

When it comes to a specific subculture, it can mean many things to many different people. In this case, I’ve taken the classic winged shape and dramatic lines prevalent in a lot of Gothic makeup looks and designed something that I think could bridge the gap between many subcultural aesthetics. I like my designs to be interchangeable, as well as diverse!

With that being said, I also liked how the bright purple tones are indicative of the bold colors found within the cyber pop and Japanese Decora fashions, but also worked as a great contrast to my red hair. To enhance the doll like quality to my eyes, I decided to add a white liner and false lashes to my lower lash as seen in many anime and Japanese cosplay looks. I thought it added a nice, editorial touch to the entire concept. If you wanted to wear this out and tone down the drama, remove the bottom lashes and go for a nude lip.

Products Used:

Face:

Neostrata Hydra Infusion Moisture Cream

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Lancome Renergie Lift Foundation in Porcelaine 10 (NC)

Cover FX Cream Foundation in E0

Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer in Pink Porcelaine

Cover FX Setting FX Translucent Powder

Smashbox Contour Palette - Taupe

Eyes:

Annabelle Eyebrow Pencil in Auburn

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original

Make Up For Ever Eye Shadow in #92 (Crease)

Smashbox Softly Seductive Eye Shadow Quad - Vanilla (Brow bone)

Urban Decay Stardust Eye Shadow in 54

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Palette - Eye Shadow in Blackout

Stila Waterproof Eye Liner in Black

Lancome Virtuose Mascara in Black Carat

Ardell Fashion Demi Lashes in #102

Lips:

MAC Lipstick in Smoked Purple

Want more subculture looks? Check out my Steampunk makeup tutorial and Cyber goth makeup tutorial! Also be sure to check out Siobhan’s interpretation of Japanese Street-Style/Ganguro/Cyber Pop makeup tutorial and subscribe.

Thanks for watching!