A little black, a flash of crimson, and lips that catch the light.
This gothic bride look is made for Halloween nights when ordinary makeup just won't do. Smoky eyes, delicate spiderweb liner, dark red lips and a jeweled crown come together in a look that feels equal parts eerie and romantic.
The color story is built around three Ourbella shades: Desire, Crimson Cluster and Bonfire Shimmer Lip Gloss.
Black and Crimson: The Eyes That Set the Mood
The eyes are the focal point of this look. Deep, smoky color gives the makeup its gothic edge, while crimson reflections add the drama.
Desire: Build the Dark Base
Start with Desire to create depth around the eyes. Blend the darker shade across the lid and toward the outer corner, keeping the shape smoky and dramatic.
Rather than making the entire lid one flat block of color, soften the edges and let the darker tones frame the lashes. This creates a strong base for the red shimmer that follows.
Shop the shade: Ourbella Desire Eyeshadow
Crimson Cluster: Add a Flash of Red
Next, bring in Crimson Cluster.
Its vivid crimson, copper-orange and burgundy color story adds a striking contrast to the darker eye makeup. Press the shade onto the lid where you want the color to catch the light, then build gradually until the balance feels right.
The result is a black-and-red eye look that feels dimensional rather than simply dark.
Shop the shade: Ourbella Crimson Cluster Multichrome Eyeshadow
The Finishing Touch: Bonfire Shimmer Lip Gloss
The lips bring the entire color story together.
Instead of a flat red lip, this look pairs the smoky eyes with Bonfire Shimmer Lip Gloss. Its deep brown and burgundy-red tones are accented by copper shimmer, adding a warm, metallic glow against the cooler silver veil and dark accessories.
Apply a thin layer from the center of the lips outward. Add a little more if you want the color and shine to stand out. Bonfire can also be worn over your preferred lip color to create a different combination.
The contrast is what makes it work: dark eyes, a deep glossy lip, and small flashes of red and copper whenever the light hits.
Shop Bonfire: Bonfire Shimmer Lip Gloss
The Details That Make It a Gothic Bride
The eyes and lips establish the palette. The styling turns it into a character.
Spiderweb eyeliner adds a delicate, hand-drawn detail beneath the eyes. Fine lines keep the design intricate without overpowering the shadow.
Black rhinestones frame the outer corners and echo the dark metalwork of the crown.
A sheer veil and jeweled headpiece give the look its gothic-bride identity. The soft fabric contrasts with the sharp liner, dark lashes and metallic shimmer.
Red accents scattered across the face make the makeup feel theatrical and intentionally imperfect—ideal for a Halloween-inspired editorial look.
You don't need every accessory to recreate the mood. The black-and-crimson eyes and Bonfire's glossy, copper-lit lip can carry the look on their own.
Make the Look Your Own
Want a version that's easier to wear beyond a full costume?
Keep the smoky eye and glossy lip, but use fewer rhinestones and skip the veil. For a more dramatic Halloween transformation, extend the spiderweb liner, add a statement headpiece and lean into the red details.
You can also adjust the balance between the three shades:
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More gothic: Keep Desire concentrated around the outer eye and lash line.
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More crimson: Build Crimson Cluster where you want the red reflection to stand out.
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More shine: Add another light layer of Bonfire to bring out its glossy finish.
Lighting, natural lip color and the base underneath can affect how lip gloss appears, so the final color may look a little different from one person to another.
Get the Shades Behind the Look
Three shades, one dark-romantic color story.
Use Desire to build the smoky eye, add Crimson Cluster for the red shimmer, and finish with Bonfire Shimmer Lip Gloss for a deep, glossy lip with copper reflections.
Shop the shades and create your own gothic Halloween look.
