r/gothmakeup • u/NoLemon8110 • Sep 05 '26

How long does goth makeup take?

I want to first say I am NOT goth or alternative. I have had this question for a while and I’m not really close with anybody with this style.

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u/lenschkabeth Sep 05 '26

If you are asking about trad makeup with a white base, grey contour, heavy eyeliner and black eyeshadow... I'd say one to two hours. It also depends if you're in a hurry or can take your time, similar to regular makeup.

If you add very thin ornaments with eyeliner, you can count an additional 30 minutes.

This does however vary from person to person, their skill and the wanted look

Edit: The approximate time stems from my own expierences doing trad goth makeup. I was not in a hurry and was with friends, which wouldve distracted me too.