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Beauty trends may flicker and fade like candlelight, but one dark flame refuses to be extinguished: goth beauty. This shadowy aesthetic has sunk its fangs deep into the mainstream, proving it’s here to haunt us for eternity. Whether you want to dip your proverbial toes into the dark side for a ghoulish Halloween moment or are a ride or die 365-days-a-year Goth beauty devotee, here are 13 beauty favorites that will bewitch your senses and capture your darkest desires.
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1. Stitched-Up Chic
Let’s face it, mortals: that scene from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice where the eternally mesmerizing Monica Bellucci stitches herself back together is peak goth glamor. It’s been haunting our collective consciousness ever since.
This Voguish Fantasy nail set by KISS is one way to pay homage to the undisputed queen of dark allure – because only Monica could make post-mortem sutures look this good.
2. Speaking of Beetlejuice
Since we’ve already summoned Beetlejuice, there’s no way that this set from Voguish nails, affectionately named Bloody Circus, wouldn’t be on this list.
I mean, just look at them.
If the hypnotic black swirl à la the Tim Burton aesthetic isn’t enough to inspire some ghoulish glee, maybe the fact that they glow in the dark will. Because remember goth fiends, the dark is our friend.
3. Vampiric Vixen Lashes
For eyes that could seduce a vampire – or make you look like you stepped out of a certain sparkly vampire saga – these limited-edition KISS Vamp Life lashes are hauntingly glamorous.
Their multi-layered, gilded design adds volume and sparkling drama, giving you a mesmerizing gaze that would make even Edward Cullen do a double-take.
Plus, they come with the glue included for a frighteningly strong hold fitting for that immortal life.
4. Ice-Cold Goth Beauty Accessories
No goth ensemble is complete without the right jewelry and goth tends to favor the frostbitten chill of cooler metals like silver. A favorite is this Vicious Heart Chain made of cold, hard steel, by New York- based brand: Personal Fears. The chain is an homage to late punk rocker Sid Vicious and is guaranteed to last for life. Or the afterlife.
5. The ULTIMATE Goth Beauty Lip? Blood-stained.
We know there’s a lot of lip stains on the market but these cute little bottles of Bloody Tint from Sushy Glow Cosmetics truly murder the competition. With shade names like Ripped Guts, Lovesick, and Void, there’s truly something for everyone.
6. Essence of the Eerie
Are you truly goth without a bewitching fragrance to pull together your undead vibe?
Heretic Parfum’s Season of the Witch discovery set is deliciously spellbinding with offerings that include Coeur Noir, Poltergeist, and Smudge, perfect for conjuring an irresistible allure or to set the mood as you rewatch the 90s cult hit The Craft. (You know you want to)
7. Seeing RED
While nothing beats a good lash for vampy volume – color mascaras have really stepped up the goth beauty game.
For a look that’s truly bloodcurdling, Melt Cosmetics Damned mascara in a daring crimson shade will have you and everyone else seeing red. While you’re at it, might as well throw on the perfectly complementary —and equally sanguine—Sunday Candy nails, for an unholy alliance that just makes sense.
8. But What About Black?
Yes, yes, who could forget the quintessential goth shade: black.
For the ultimate in classic goth beauty chic, look no further than the All-Black nails from imPRESS. These glue-free press-ons make your fingertips look like they’ve been dipped in the inky depths of the abyss.
Best of all, they’re quick to apply, leaving you more time for brooding, spell-casting, or whatever delightfully dark activities suit your fancy.
9. Goth Beauty Needs Body Care Too
While there’s a lot of body care we love, nothing quite compares to this timely collection from Bath & Body Works that melts our little black hearts.
Keep your claws soft and supple with Bath & Body Works’ Vampire Blood hand cream.
This luxurious cream is the perfect way to pamper yourself after a long night of lurking in the shadows, making it a deliciously macabre addition to any goth’s beauty arsenal.
10. Goth Beauty is Actually Alchemy
Of course, goth beauty rituals wouldn’t be complete without something for your face.
Rituel de Fille’s Thorn Oil Priming Facial Elixir appears in the bottle as a magical red potion, not only priming, but hydrating and plumping the skin.
Named after rose thorns, it’s the ideal first step in your goth beauty ritual – whether you’re going for ‘fresh from the crypt’ or ‘eternal youth’ vibes.
11. Midnight Metamorphosis
The simplest way to make a striking impact in your goth beauty makeover? Transform your tresses.
Whether you’re drawn to the depths of Jet Black or the fiery allure of Ruby Red Kiss Colors & Care Tintation semi-permanent dyes let you change your look as often as you change your mind. Because why settle for one shade when the night is full of possibilities?
12. Goth Beauty on Mute
Saturated blacks and sanguine reds aside, the other end of the goth beauty spectrum is in the quietly haunting realm of muted hues.
Evocative of both 90s cool tones and the bare minimalism of futurist aesthetics, lip shades like MOB Beauty’s Griege lean into the enviably chic, world-weary look. It’s perfect for those days when you want to channel your inner Victorian ghost – pale, poetic, and utterly ethereal.
13. Eternal Nightfall
Last, but certainly not least, is Joah’s Extreme Stay Setting Spray, your potion for makeup immortality.
This magical mist ensures your carefully crafted look stays put through from dusk to dawn. Just a few spritzes and your face is locked in place tighter than a vampire’s coffin at midday. After all, true darkness knows no expiration date.
