/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9238720
the left could be gothic (Western) makeup, but the right looks too clean, fresh, not "alternative." i am unsure how to explain.

from what is shown here >>9238728, this also looks more like lolita makeup (gothic lolita sure) than Western makeup that grew out of goth scene/music festival/club trends.

the hair is also key, like >>9238738's real hair in an alternative style. in pic related, the tiny bangs help give the "I shit bats" impression.

i can't really explain it well though, and ultimately it is subjective. especially when the lolita emulates a visual kei look, which has plenty of potential for crossover with western goth beauty styles. if someone could succinctly describe the distinguishing features of Western gothic, Visual kei gothc, and the softer/cleaner Gothic lolita makeup styles, i would sacrifice an ita to Mana and a mallgoth to Siouxsie to ask for blessings upon that anon.