How to Do Cute Punk Makeup (Girls)
Think about how you're going to match the colours to your outfit., Decide whether to use liquid or kohl eyeliner -- this choice could change your whole look., Choose your colors., Always start with a clean "canvas" by washing your face and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think about how you're going to match the colours to your outfit.
Kohl liner (more commonly found in the form of a pencil) has a softer look, while liquid liner (more commonly found in pots and tubes and is applied with a brush) has a much more dramatic effect. , Bright, eye-catching colors such as purple, hot pink, teal, etc work best with this style.
Neutrals do not go with this look because they don't stand out. , If you choose to wear foundation, try to get some with SPF to protect your face and still look nice.
Conceal any blemishes with a concealer slightly lighter than your face color and blend it in. , You could choose to layer some bright colors along the lid with a darker shade blended along the crease.
You could go with black and gray eyeshadow and create a smoky effect on your eyes.
Or, you could just include one bold swoop of liquid eyeliner all the way to the outer corners and sweep them up.
There are no rules and there are no limits as long as you have some remover for any mistakes along the way. , If you want to focus more of the attention on your eyes (which most punks choose to do), go with the dab of gloss. , Some people leave out blush and others pile it on. ,, If you want to add that in, well...why not? -
Step 2: Decide whether to use liquid or kohl eyeliner -- this choice could change your whole look.
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Step 3: Choose your colors.
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Step 4: Always start with a clean "canvas" by washing your face and practicing good hygiene.
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Step 5: Start with the eyes.
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Step 6: Your lips can be bold as well
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Step 7: or you could make them understated with just a dab of gloss.
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Step 8: The rest of your face really just depends on how far you want to go makeup-wise.
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Step 9: When you're finished
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Step 10: you can set it with a powder to make it stay.
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Step 11: A lot of punks draw shapes on their face
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Step 12: like a heart
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Step 13: or sun.
Detailed Guide
Kohl liner (more commonly found in the form of a pencil) has a softer look, while liquid liner (more commonly found in pots and tubes and is applied with a brush) has a much more dramatic effect. , Bright, eye-catching colors such as purple, hot pink, teal, etc work best with this style.
Neutrals do not go with this look because they don't stand out. , If you choose to wear foundation, try to get some with SPF to protect your face and still look nice.
Conceal any blemishes with a concealer slightly lighter than your face color and blend it in. , You could choose to layer some bright colors along the lid with a darker shade blended along the crease.
You could go with black and gray eyeshadow and create a smoky effect on your eyes.
Or, you could just include one bold swoop of liquid eyeliner all the way to the outer corners and sweep them up.
There are no rules and there are no limits as long as you have some remover for any mistakes along the way. , If you want to focus more of the attention on your eyes (which most punks choose to do), go with the dab of gloss. , Some people leave out blush and others pile it on. ,, If you want to add that in, well...why not?
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