Grunge makeup looks are strewn all over TikTok with inspiration being led by #marinatedmakeup and on all of the global Fashion Week’s catwalks this season. Inspired by 90’s grunge, early 2000’s Indie Sleaze and a pinch of Tumblr edginess, people are leaning towards a messier, more marinated makeup look.

Completely contrasting the dopamine, over the top, euphoria makeup that we’ve been seeing trending recently, this look is all about looking like your makeup has been on for hours and like you’ve rocked up how you woke up. Of course, in reality this look still takes a lot of perfecting the ‘just right’ amount of smudge and the right amount of grunge.

To join in, you need black eyeliner and a lot of it alongside a good smudge brush, this will be your best friend as all marinated makeup needs blending until it melts into the face, mimicking what happens to makeup throughout the day. Dark shadows to blend out your lower lash line and to further smudge your eyeliner are essential to make it look like you’ve been out partying all night. Followed by lashings of mascara (don’t be too neat) and ensure to smudge your lip colour too.

Last but not least, a freckle. The addition of faux freckles across your nose are what develops this trend into 2022 and evolves the previous grunge moments.”

Want to get involved? Vegan and gen-z fave, Lottie London, have got you covered with their affordable products so you can rock that marinated look.

Lottie London Love Sucks Eyeshadow Palette

  • This limited-edition eyeshadow palette inspired by Mystic Falls has a colour combo that is to die for.
  • With 12 highly pigmented shades, including buttery matte, foil-like metallics, and high-impact glitter finishes.
  • This otherworldly palette will compel you to try a pop of colour while blending effortlessly to create endless dark, smokey, vamp-inspired looks.
  • Available now from Lottie London, €9.95

Lottie London AM to PM Retractable Liner

  • Easy-glide and super soft liners create a gel-like finish that will make your eyes pop
  • Available in Black, Espresso and Sunburst
  • 100% vegan, PETA approved cruelty-free
  • Gluten and paraben-free
  • RRP €5.95, available at lottie.london and ASOS

Lottie London Dense Smudge Brush

  • Expertly designed with super soft synthetic bristles to Smudge and blend out your shadows
  • Perfect for smudging colour into your crease and blending out colour seamlessly!
  • Easily picks up products with flawless application
  • The collection of brushes for face, eyes and body includes: blending sponge, face & body brush, pointed concealer brush, dense buffer brush, tapered bronzer brush, multi-use face brush, tapered highlighter brush, firm shadow brush and dense smudger brush
  • 100% vegan, PETA approved cruelty-free
  • RRP €5.50, available at lottie.london and ASOS

Lottie London Super Fake Mascara

 

  • Lengthen and amp lashes for serious flutter-worthy length for up to 12 hours
  • Achieve the ultimate lash lift look in a flash
  • Ophthalmologically tested for irritation free wear
  • 100% vegan and PETA approved cruelty free
  • Paraben free
  • RRP €7.95, available at lottie.london

 

 

 

Lottie London Freckle Tint

  • Nail the must-have complexion trend – faux freckles
  • Achieve a seriously cute freckled look in an instant
  • Easy to apply and adds an instant radiance to any look
  • Choose between shades light or deep, gold or silver
  • 100% vegan and PETA approved cruelty free
  • Gluten free
  • RRP €7.95, available at lottie.london and ASOS