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Bewitching dramatics get an eyeliner-heavy yet minimalist revision, with moody negative-space winged eyes and bold lips.

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October is a month that brings out the theatrics of moodier moments, so we’re taking it in with glamour that lightens dark, horror-inspired gothic make-up. Let’s begin with the basics: a hydrating moisturiser that lets your skin build a radiating base and protective layer against the make-up. Opt for a quick-absorption cream, serum or oil like the rich Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil that replenishes moisture and freshness. Follow up the skincare start with your make-up bases: concealer, foundation and setting powder. Go for complementary textures that prevent a cakey feel: Nars’ creamy concealer on the under-eye, Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Foundation on the face and Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder on the T-zone to finish it off. Make sure to apply it sparingly to keep your skin’s natural glow and add just a little bit of coverage. Next comes the star of the show: the eyes. Start with full shimmering coverage using Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Sun Dipped palette with soft pink on the brow bone and inner eye, a muted pastel hue on the crease and bronze on the lid. Before starting the negative-space winged eyeliner, we’d advise giving it a few tries before doing the final look to make sure that you’ve got that perfect stability and clean lines. Make sure you also find just the right eyeliner for your grip and application, something easy to use and navigate like the TOM FORD BEAUTY Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper. Start the eyeliner as a normal, a thin wing, then pivot and continue the curve above the crease, ending it in the middle of the eye. Your next step would be a fearless, sharp inner-eye cat-eye — follow the outline of your tear duct to make sure that the eyeliner matches the shape of your eye. Complete the look with a nice, rich coat of mascara that elongates and volumises like the thick brush of YSL Beauty’s Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils Radical. For the lips, go for a mysterious yet passionate hue that has a dark energy, and don’t be afraid to experiment with texture. Whether you’re going for modern matte, sensuous satins or vampy velvets. For that very last step, use your eyeliner to create an enchanting heart on your cheek — and don’t forget to place it above your mask.