# Cosmetic Corpse DIY Looks The 'Gothic Vampire Makeup Tutorial' Instructs Viewers on Dark Beauty By Jordy E | Published 2012-11-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-vampire-makeup-tutorial References: [beautylish](http://www.beautylish.com/v/rvqigi/gothic-vampire-makeup-tutorial?ref=home) & [beautylish](http://www.beautylish.com/emmapickles) Emma Pickles' '[Gothic Vampire Makeup Tutorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-of-secrets-collection)' guides readers through the artists dark Halloween look via the Beatylish blog roll. She pulls off the blood sucking style single-handedly, speaking to her talent and expert knowledge of cosmetics. Pickles describes her post as a "...sexy, Gothic look..." The linear angles are quite alluring, and the shading certainly surpasses the aesthetic appeal of standard vampires. This however is what most women aspire to for [Halloween events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-2025-halloween-collection), and the beauty specialist has delivered just as much to her followers. The goth-inspired clips work with purple eyeshadow, [black eyeliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romnd-black-lip), light concealer and bright red face paint. This paint is the most essential aspect as it drips down the lips, drawing from iconic images of corpses and wolves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gothic Makeup:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new gothic-inspired makeup palettes and products that cater to the Halloween market and alternative beauty enthusiasts. - **DIY Beauty Tutorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating interactive virtual reality or augmented reality platforms that allow users to experience and learn from beauty tutorials like never before. - **Alternative Halloween Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing unconventional and unique Halloween costumes and makeup looks that cater to individuals who prefer darker and more gothic styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the cosmetic industry by creating new lines of gothic-inspired makeup or collaborating with alternative beauty influencers to develop limited-edition collections. - **Online Beauty Communities:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing online platforms or mobile apps that connect beauty enthusiasts, allowing them to share and discover unique DIY makeup tutorials and looks. - **Halloween Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in the Halloween retail industry by creating niche boutiques or online stores that specialize in alternative and gothic-inspired Halloween costumes and makeup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampyre-cosmetics.md) - [Coagulating Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-of-death-lip-oils.md) - [Comedy Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday.md) - [Vampire Film Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpops-twilight-makeup.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Vampire Film Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-twilight.md) - [Horror Doll Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan.md)