# Raccoon Eye Makeup 'Le Fantome de l'Opera' by Erminando Aliaj is Heavy on the Eyes By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-fantome-de-lopera References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Le-FantAme-de-lOpAra/611571) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/ErminandoAliaj) 'Le Fantome de l'Opera' by photographer Erminando Aliaj is beautiful and mysterious, and also very heavy on the eye makeup. This model wears [heavy raccoon-like eye makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-of-secrets-collection) that adds a bit of uneasiness to the shoot. 'Le Fantom de l'Opera' ('The Phantom of the Opera') is a mysterious and sad figure, which is perhaps why this model is so edgy and mysterious herself. All in all, Erminando Aliaj does a great job capturing the sense of [darkness and unease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan) in this photo shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Eye Makeup:** Opportunities for cosmetic brands to develop edgy and mysterious lines of eye makeup. - **Mysterious Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture a sense of darkness and unease in their work. - **Gothic Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create clothing and accessories that match the edgy and mysterious aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic brands can leverage the trend towards dark and edgy eye makeup to create new product lines. - **Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the trend for mysterious and edgy photography by developing innovative techniques for capturing darkness and unease. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create clothing and accessories that match the edgy and mysterious aesthetic driving the trend towards dark eye makeup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rouge-noir.md) - [Luxury Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-nuits-de-chanel.md) - [Makeup Water Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corpse-paint-makeup.md) - [Premium Beauty Make-Up Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-regard.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md)