Abby Connolly
The same goes with eyeliner – while brown eyeliner is great for a more subtle, clean girl look, black eyeliner is a much-needed product for grunge makeup.
Don’t be afraid to get smudgy
When going for a more typical makeup look, the idea of your mascara or eyeliner smudging is a nightmare. But for grunge makeup, it’s actually ideal.
One of the most popular go-to grunge looks is a neutral eyeshadow topped off with smudgy black eyeliner. You can achieve this by applying your eyeliner how you normally would and then carefully rubbing your eyes with your fingers to smudge it out.
Many black eyeliner pencils and crayons come with a small spongey tip to smudge it out, but sometimes, using your fingers works best.
Shop for long-wear products
Because part of grunge makeup involves smudging and imperfect application, you’ll want products that can last a long time. Shop for foundations, eyeshadows, and eyeliners that promote their long-wear qualities.
After all, if you’re already smudging your eyeliner on purpose, you don’t want it to continue to melt away on you throughout the day.
Following these simple tips will get you on your way to channeling your favorite punk and grunge icons. Enjoy walking on the wilder side and letting go of all the traditional makeup rules!
