{"id":4926,"date":"2015-01-09T11:44:28","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T11:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alchemyengland.com\/site\/?p=4926"},"modified":"2018-01-05T16:20:55","modified_gmt":"2018-01-05T16:20:55","slug":"gothic-beauty-cosmetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alchemyengland.com\/site\/index.php\/2015\/01\/gothic-beauty-cosmetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Gothic Beauty & Cosmetics"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BPALWe\u2019re well and truly in the midst of winter now but don\u2019t let the colder weather cramp your dark style. Here are my top five essential alternative beauty buys and what\u2019s more, they\u2019re all cruelty-free so no ravens, bats or spiders were harmed in their creation!<\/p>\n

\"sophie-eye-pencil\"<\/strong>\"Manic-Panic-lipstick\"Black Phoenix<\/strong>\u00a0Alchemy Lab<\/strong> has been a goth favourite for around a decade now \u2013 their unique perfume oils are a welcome change\u00a0from generic high street perfumes. Inspired by dark movies, literature, comics and poetry, their range includes\u00a0scents for both men and women with addictive aromas such as frankincense, patchouli and vanilla that are blended in a head-turning way. These fragrances will earn you loads of compliments and you can get yours at www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Black eyeliner is the ultimate goth staple and Illamasqua\u2019s Eye Colouring\u00a0Pencil<\/strong> in S.O.P.H.I.E. isn\u2019t just any old\u00a0crayon. Not only does it last\u00a0for ages, but \u00a33 from every purchase goes straight to the Sophie Lancaster\u00a0Foundation\u2013 that\u2019s the charity set up to raise awareness of appearance-based discrimination and\u00a0hatred.<\/p>\n

Cult US hair and make-up brand Manic Panic<\/strong> have expanded and repackaged their entire Glamnation Cosmetics range to make it even more gorgeous. Their Lethal Lipsticks nowcome in 41 colours, including shades of black, green, blue and red; and their new cases are encrusted with sparkling crystals for an \u00fcber-glam look. My favourite i\"Veerappan-wax\"<\/a>s Deadly Nightshade, a creamy but long-lasting deep purple. Check out the full range at www.manicpanic.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The popularity of steampunk and dandy Victoriana in recent years has increased the amount of facial hair our men are sporting and Lush\u2019s Veerappan moustache wax<\/strong> has been specially formulated to tame those \u2018tashs! Fragranced with earthy sandalwood oil and enriched with natural waxes, it\u2019s perfect for sculpting facial hair and it doubles up as a hair wax for smoothing fringes and giving soft definition to spikes. Pick it up online at www.lush.co.uk<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Elaborate hairstyles need maximum hold and Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hairspray<\/strong> is a favourite among those in the know and compliments their quirky range of styling products. The contents of this cyber-look canister will fix your \u2018do for up to 24 hours without leaving it feeling sticky. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s got a deliciously sweet scent. Locate your nearest stockist at www.fudgeurban.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

And to top off your cool cosmetics display, add one of the brilliant new resin mirrors from Alchemy England\u2019s Vault<\/a> collection and you\u2019ll be looking your gothic best in no time!<\/p>\n

By Natasha Scharf. The author of the books \u2018The Art of Gothic<\/a>\u2019 (Omnibus Press\/Backbeat Books) and \u2018Worldwide Gothic\u2019 (Independent Music Press).<\/p>\n

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