UNCONVENTIONAL MAKEUP

Unconventional Popular looks for you to try complete with pros, cons, and a little bit of guidance | By Clorissa Morgan, Photos by Breahna Crosslin, Modeled by Molly Ahern, Annalise Bonner, and Cassi Dill. Makeup With the rise of Tik Tok and social distancing practices since March 2020, makeup that is unconventional and out-of-the-ordinary has gained massive popularity. You might ask, “Why has crazy makeup become the new trend?” Or, you may be thinking, “I think this is so cool, but I have no idea where to even start.” Luckily, we have all the answers for you here.

In short, makeup can be used for more than just extenuating your natural features. After all, there’s a reason professionals in the cosmetic industry are called makeup artists. That’s because makeup also serves as an elevated form of selfexpression through art.

How to

Put one color on your right lid, and a second, different color under your bottom lash line. On your left lid, reverse the colors. Experiment and have fun with it!

Pros

Lots of room for creativity, very out of the box, fun look for a night out.

Cons

Experimenting with new colors can be challenging. The trick comes with learning how these colors apply, blend, and look when combined.

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How to

Use a fun shade of eyeshadow or colorful eyeliner that you’ve never tried before to create a wing. You can also experiment with a pop of color on the inner corner of your eye. Adding a subtle and unexpected splash of color is an easy way to spice up any look!

Pros

Bold, versatile, makes your eyes pop.

Cons

While experimenting with new colors can be challenging, getting your wings even on both sides of your face is the most difficult part of this look.

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How to

Start by cutting hearts out of tape, or finding some heart shape stickers and stick them where you want them on your face. Take your favorite blush (or eyeshadow) and cover your cheeks and nose. When you are satisfied with the pigmentation, remove the stickers (or tape).

Pros

Fast, easy, one product, adorable!

Cons

Cutting out hearts can be difficult if you don’t buy stickers.