Look: Lady Gaga Bad Romance Makeup Inspiration
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
I was watching Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance Music Video yesterday, and I felt a little inspired by the bold makeup she’s wearing around the four minute mark. At first, I thought she was wearing this look while dancing a bit, but I think the looks are different–the one she wears while dancing (also around the four minute mark) seems cleaner, not quite as dark, though the lips seem really similar.
Anyway, this is inspired by and not so much as an exact replica. If you wanted to be more on target, I’d say to go for a slightly messier smoky eye, add a little bit of gloss to make it look wet and have a sheen, and then go for a very dramatic cheek contour. The shape of the black portion on the eye also goes up quite close to the inner brow bone and then comes down. The lashes should also be bigger and flair out more on the outer lash line.
Also, this look is actually REALLY easy. No, seriously! It’s pretty much any cream black base all over the lid. I used the same technique I did back in 2007 to create this black smoky eye tutorial. The lashes took me infinitely longer and still didn’t adhere correctly–but it was good enough to fake it in photos (and my eyes were burning from upper lash line irritation, so it was a hurry-up-and-finish situation).
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Blacktrack fluidline (black), Carbon eyeshadow (matte black), Vex eyeshadow (duochrome white-purple), Bisque eyeshadow (matte highlighter), Feline kohl power (black), false eyelashes (anything big and dramatic), Zoom Fast Black Mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Sculpt sculpting powder (dark shadow), Dior Amber Diamond Skin Shimmer (bronzy highlighter)
- Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (#140)
- Lips: Red No. 5 lipstick (deep red), Violetta lipstick (bright purple), Vino lip pencil (dark red)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Red No. 5 = New York Apple
Directions: Apply Blacktrack fluidline all over the lid as the base with the 249. With the 239, pack Carbon eyeshadow on all over the lid. Using the 226 brush, lightly blend the crease with Vex eyeshadow. Sweep Bisque eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Feline Kohl Power on lower lash line, and apply false lashes to upper lash line, then lightly apply Zoom Fast Black mascara on lashes. Sweep hollows of cheeks with Sculpt sculpting powder using the 168, then highlight with Dior Amber Diamond Skin Shimmer with the 165. Apply Red No. 5 lipstick to lips, and then top with Violetta for color and shine.
Check out more photos!
Wow you look beautiful in anything don't you?
Thanks!
you look pretty on these colors, I think dark colors are the best that suit you!
Thank you! :)
Wow! you wear dark colours really well!!
Thanks, Christina!
1wow!!!!!!! i'll have to try that!
I hope you give it a try, Elena!
You look beautiful here Christine! Like a goddess!
Thank ya, AK!
i m shocked somehow, how much you can change through make-up :O this look totally rocks, dark and mysterious and pretty strong. Love it!
It is definitely amazing how makeup can transform your look!
wow! your eyes really pop, you look so beautiful. you really make this look work.
Thank you, Fabiola!
Will probably be trying this with MAC's Stars n' Rockets
Yay!
You look so different and beautiful in this make up! Totally sexy and chic, like old Hollywood star - dark eyes&lips suits you so much! My favourite I have very pale skin (paler than Mac foundations), blue eyes and dark-red hair, do you think it will be good also for me? Thank you :)
I think it could still work - it looked better on Lady Gaga than me and she's super pale!
OOh! Very Burlesque! I Love this one too!
Thank you, Shayna!!
LOVE!!! You look soooooo pretty ;D Femme-fatale-like :P
Aw, thanks Aletheia!
You look absoloutley stunnning
Thank you, Sophia!
Thanks, Quinn!
works better if u have pale skin
I totally disagree - I think anyone can rock a black smoky eye - you don't have to have a certain skin tone to do it!
By the way, do you have a tutorial on putting fake flashes on? I can't remember.
I don't, 'cause I SUCK at applying them :(
Oh, sweet mother of Mary! I love this!!! This is so me (in my head LOL)!! LOVE IT, CHRISTINE!
Thanks, Sash :D
"Lips: Red No. 5 lipstick (deep red), Violetta lipstick (bright purple), Vino lip pencil (dark red)" Can you tell us what BRAND for these?
Everything is by MAC!
wow! that's SO beautiful!
Thanks, Laura! :)
u are so awsome
make ur eyes blue it will look awsome
Thanks, Adriana!
The dark black really really makes your eye color pop! I like the little hint of purplish sparkle, it adds a modern twist to the classic smoky eye. Very pretty!
Glad you liked this look! :) Thanks, Megan!
Dang, this is a hot look. I envy you for being able to pull it off, because I would look like a lady of the night in dramatic make up like this! Stunning. I love it!
Thanks so much, Hilana!
you look so so so gorgeous in this. super dark colours really suit your skintone, hair and eyes. very vampy, very prettay!
Thanks, Sara!
You look fantastic! I didn't even notice that you got false eyelashes, I was going to ask which mascara you use :) your eyes are fabolous.
Thanks so much, Derya!
i want vex so bad. should've got it when i had the chance. do you know of any dupes?.....or where i can get it? lol
Vex is available by MAC Cosmetics - you can buy it online at maccosmetics.com, nordstrom.com, or macys.com - or locate a store near you.
oh my god i am an idiot. hahahaha. durrrrh, i had tired moment and i was thinking of vellum because its somewhat similar and it was discontinued. but i still want vex, too. haha. thanks for reminding me. =)
My God, this is a fantastic look on you. Absolutely exquisite!
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