The Soft Goth Makeup Aesthetic Is Perfect for Spring

“Goth makeup” usually brings to mind dark lipstick and endless eye liner, so we’re here to share a softer, spring-appropriate version of the look. Not only is the “soft goth” look warm weather-ready, it’s also much more modern, wearable, and currently trending.

What exactly is soft goth?

This fresh take on traditional goth makeup—resurrected by Wednesday Addams—is the perfect way to dip your toes into darker, more intense makeup looks.

Put down the black lipstick—soft goth embraces subtle, diffused goth vibes. The trick is choosing key areas to focus on—bold brows, a smokey eye, or dark lips—dialing it down by going softer on the rest of the face.

Get the soft goth look

Ready to enter your goth makeup era? Lucky for you—MOB Beauty recently partnered with makeup artist and influencer Jessica Haze to create a fresh take on the classic goth aesthetic. Here are three ways we’re wearing the MOB Beauty x Jessica Haze collection this spring.

Mauve greige lips

This unexpected mix of gray and beige (with a hint of mauve) is an edgier take on a traditional neutral lip color. Even with its darker, cooler undertone, the grayed-out neutral remains wearable and still goes with everything.

Non-black liner

A twist on classic black liner—a beautiful garnet eye liner is the perfect way to ease your aesthetic into bolder, darker eye looks. It can brighten your eye color, enhance your eye shape, and add dimension to your look—without taking goth too literally.

Moody eye shadow shades

Unexpected shades—like mustard, terracotta, and peacock green—are an approachable yet edgy way to create a subtle smokey eye. The deep, saturated colors let you create a diffused eye look with depth and dimension—minus the cliché blacks and grays.