The E-girl trend has taken the world by storm and women (and men) everywhere are getting more fearless with how they look. The cosplay look is inspired by Asian anime and video games. With the popularity of gaming videos and live-streaming, its more fun to look the part, too, right?
Whether you are a fan of TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or any other social media platform, youll know that E-girl fashion is a popular niche. If you have fun gamer girl makeup tips to share, heres what you need in your toolkit to help you get started on your tutorials.
A good set of gamer-inspired makeup
It is amazing how so many cosmetics brands out there are creating makeup products and kits that are purely gaming-inspired. They offer palettes that feature otherworldly shades of blue, pink, red, yellow, green, and more. They even feature metallic and glitter shades for that extra glam cosplay look.
Some makeup kits even come in super cool packaging. There are eyeshadow and blush palettes in trays shaped like a PlayStation controller, a Gameboy, and the old video game cartridges famous in the 90s. Some collections are inspired by the colors of anime characters, popular gaming, and even logos of game developer companies.
E-girl makeup consists of a lot of eyeliner, with emphasis on the winged tips, and bold and colorful eyeshadow. The blush is often a strong pink or peach color. Some put them right on the cheeks under the eyes, over the cheeks and nose for a sunkissed look, or just a bit of redness on the nose.
Other E-girl makeup trends also include small doodles of tears or black hearts under the eyes or on the cheeks. Some even add cute band-aids with designs on their noses. And dont forget those long and fancy faux eyelashes to emphasize eye makeup even more.
Wigs and costumes
No E-girl look will be complete without pastel hair and a blend of cute, anime, and gothic apparel and accessories. You can dye your hair a pink ombre, a rainbow of different shades, or half-black and half-white, but you know that E-girls always change their looks. So, your best bet is to get wigs to match every makeup style you are making a tutorial about.
If wigs are too expensive, you can opt for washable hair color. They come in sprays, mascara-type applicators, and chalk. You can also use clip-on hairpieces that you can disguise with ponytails or pigtails.
As for the outfit, it can be a mix and match of almost anything. There are, however, items that are considered staples in the E-girl fashion industry, such as:
- Chokers
- Hair clips or hairbands with ears
- Plaid anime skirts
- Oversized shirts
- Mesh clothing (stockings, arm sleeves, or tops)
- Nose ring
- Beanie
- Chains and bondage accessories
You can dress up in your E-girl outfit from the beginning of your makeup tutorial or just dress up after the makeup is all done and you are ready for the final reveal. Make sure to take a snapshot of your final look that you can add to your thumbnail to give people an idea of what to expect and to entice them to click and watch your video.
A reliable video editor app
When shooting an E-girl makeup tutorial, you just dont record yourself and expect everything to go perfectly so you can upload the video straight to your channel or website. There will be editing needed so you will need a reliable online video editor to refine your tutorials.
Make sure your editor has the key tools and features you will need to effectively capture and edit your videos. You should be able to add background music and adjust it accordingly to match the events on your recording. You should add captions and titles to make it easier for your viewers to see what type of makeup you are using, the technique being used, the color, and even the brands (if you are mentioning some). Captioned videos are also extra friendly to viewers with hearing difficulties.
Trimming and cutting are important tools for removing unwanted parts of the video clip. You can also use them to add creative cuts to your video, adding stock footage or images, and more. Filters are also essential in E-girl makeup tutorials especially when you reveal the final look. A free online video editor that allows you to export without a watermark would be awesome. That way, your viewers wont be distracted by the logo that has nothing to do really with your makeup tutorial.
Decent lighting fixture
Any video needs to be shot in good light. For makeup tutorials, your video should be clear and bright enough for your viewers to see the way you apply your makeup and how it looks up close. Also, good lighting can help you see if any of your makeup is uneven or not blended well enough. It would be a shame if you go through all the trouble creating an awesome E-girl look in a video that looks dark and blurry.
Natural light is best. If you have a private outdoor-ish area at home, then shooting your tutorial there will give you even and well-diffused lighting. If you have a vanity mirror with lights, it would be great to record your tutorial there if you dont have access to natural light. Another popular option is a ring light. It is lighter and more portable so you can easily bring it anywhere you need to shoot a video.
Get recording, E-girl!
As long as we have TikTok and other social media platforms to share awesome fashion and beauty trends, the E-girl style is here to stay. If youve got super cool makeup ideas and creative E-girl looks, sharing them will definitely be a blast for fellow E-girl fashion enthusiasts. Plus, it could be a great way to build a following. When you complete this basic checklist, creating your first makeup tutorial will be quick, easy, and fun.