Monster's muse: the new make-up trend with a dark, yet romantic vibe The makeup that combines mystery and naturalness

There’s a new way to be dark, and it has nothing to do with Halloween looks. The monster’s muse trend blends drama and romance, with a gothic touch that looks perfect under dim lights and November fog. It’s a make-up look that’s both intense and subtle: glowing skin, deep eyes, softly tinted lips. In short, dark side yes, but with a touch of light.

The allure of the monster’s muse in Frankenstein and everywhere

There’s something irresistible about the way the monster’s muse rewrites the concept of dark beauty. Forget Halloween or overly constructed make-up. this look is intense yet never heavy, designed to enhance rather than transform: skin that catches the light, eyes shaded in plum or grey, and mauve lips made for a forbidden kiss. It’s the essence of dark romance: a melancholic gaze that becomes the most powerful accessory. That’s why, watching Zoë Bleu in Dracula - The Lost Love or Mia Goth during the Frankenstein press tour, it’s hard not to want to steal a bit of their mysterious, magnetic aura.

How to recreate the monster’s muse make-up

To recreate the monster’s muse look, you need to strike the right balance between all the elements, as if you got ready in a rush, but flawlessly. The base should be radiant but never shiny, achieved with a light concealer and a touch of BB cream that lets your real skin show through. The blush is warm, blended across the cheeks as if you’d just run away from (or chased) the monster. For the eyes, forget perfect lines: go for a soft smoky in grey or violet tones. Lips stay soft, in cool shades gently blotted for that “just kissed” effect. Skip sharp eyeliner and overly dark lipsticks, the real power of this look lies in appearing ethereal and mysterious without even trying.