Ahead, we dive into the nuances and explain exactly how to try the grungy, smudgy makeup trend.
What Is the Rockstar Girlfriend Trend?
She’s in love and inspired!
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It’s a beautiful thing.
“Being a rockstar isn’t just a man’s game.”
The look combines stylistic themes from the rock and roll subcultures of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
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The vibes are rough,grunge-inspired, and effortlessly cool.
It’s a delightful deviation if you’ve been feeling bored.
Once you’ve gotten the confident-yet-mysterious attitude down, the makeup is just the cherry on top.
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The messier, smudgier, and less intentional the makeup, the better.
The only consistent feature in almost every take on this style is an emphasis on the eyes.
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Makeup artistEllie Loveuxencourages you to stay messy when experimenting with the rockstar makeup trend.
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“The look is sloppy, yet curated,” she says.
“The dark eye look is blended well, but also looks lived-in.
The base makeup is dewy and raw, with imperfections coming through.”
“With a red cream shadow, softly blend out the cream liner on your lower lash line.
This creates an ‘I’ve been rockin’ all night long' illusion,” she tells us.
For this lookand alwaysthink of the tutorials and tips as guidelines, not rules.
As long as you feel sexy, mysterious, and confidentand your eyes are poppingyou’re doing it right.
It’s truly unlike any aesthetic on social media right now.
“Stay true to the essence of the rockstar, which is to stay careless,” says Loveux.
