Do goths only wear black makeup? No way! There are as many ways to be goth as there are bats in the sky. You can still be a creature of darkness even with electric pink eyelids. With that in mind, here are some colorful eye looks to unleash on an unsuspecting populace.
Pastel Princess
Get the look with a pastel eyeshadow palette like ColourPop In A Trance, and finish with a sharp white eyeliner crease that cuts like a knife. Who needs black eyeliner when you have this much attitude?
Iridescent Eyes
When one color just isn’t enough, try a multichrome iridescent eyeshadow like this one from Jolilab.
It’s perfect for lazy eyeshadow days because you only need to apply one product to get intense multicolored shimmer. Set it off with a high-definition waterproof mascara like Urban Decay Perversion.
All Glitzed Up
A pop of shimmery pink gives this deep, dark eyeshadow look dimension. The deep matte plum on the lid and crease gives this look some gothic flair, while vibrant pink is an unexpected touch. This eye makeup would look divine with a sheer dark lipstick like Rituel de Fille Lip Sheer in Swarm.
Neon Contrast
Brightly colored floating crease eyeliner like this one in neon yellow always makes a statement, especially if you pair it with an equally vibrant eyeshadow like Revolution Creator Hydra Bright Lights. You’ll be ready to hack into the Matrix with this ultimate cybergoth eye makeup look. (Try a matching creative pop of eyeliner on the upper lip!)
Electric Sunset
Sunset is when the children of the night emerge, so why not celebrate it with a splash of color? This gorgeous look only takes a few eyeshadow colors—try the NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette in Brights. The key is creating a subtle gradient with a blending brush.
Shades of Pink
Nothing is more playful and feminine than delicate pink eyeshadow—and hot pink eyeliner gives it an intense edge. Or you could try using a pink eyeshadow palette like Affection by Revolution to create a goth Barbie spin on the classic smokey eye. Pair these pink eyeshadow ideas with black lipstick for a head-spinning contrast.
Rainbow Lids
To get this look, you’ll need a rainbow eyeshadow palette with a soft, shimmery finish like Luna Magic Goddess. Blending the colors with a soft brush will create the perfect fuzzed-out, multicolored haze. A delicate black liquid eyeliner wing finishes the look.
Bejeweled
Creating a dramatic wing is an interesting spin on the rhinestone eye makeup trend, and keeping the look monochrome with glitter eyeshadow and matching gems makes it all the more striking. This look is perfect for glamorous nights when you want something more special than your go-to gothic eyeliner.
Balance it out with some feathery false eyelashes, and you’ll be in gemstone heaven.
Glitter Tears
This glitter eye makeup is bold and sparkly while still maintaining a spooky twist—it’s the perfect whimsigoth eye look. Apply liquid glitter eyeshadow under your eyes in a teardrop pattern and finish with a dusting of loose glitter while it’s still wet to get endless shimmer. (You’ll probably need some Neutrogena eye makeup remover to de-glitterfy at the end of the night.)
Goth Persona Recommends: Individual Eyeshadow Colors
Don’t want a whole palette? No problem! Here’s a range of single eyeshadows in every color of the rainbow, from budget to luxury options:
Red
Orange
Mid-range: NARS Single Eyeshadow in Persia
Luxury: MAC Eyeshadow in Rule
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink