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12 Makeup Products for the Dark Academia Look
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Sequoia Asher
I've been striving for the dark academia look for years, and these are my favourite products I've found! It's all about the simple, elegant look, whether you're going for something natural or bold. Concealer for eye bags from reading until 2 am, eyel...
 
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The sheer black darkens any lip tone just enough to give a subtle, moody look, without actually being opaque.
MOB Beauty - Hydrating Shine Lip Balm
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Affordable and gives a pretty smudge, perfect for that smokey eye.
Rimmel Scandaleyes - Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner
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Dark cherry shade makes for a really good dark blush, adding a bit of flair. Use high on your cheekbones.
Benefit Cosmetics - Benetint Rose Lip & Cheek Tint
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Makes my eyes look big and my eyelashes gorgeous.
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Mascara
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A little of this in the corner of the eye does WONDERS.
e.l.f. Cosmetics - Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand
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Affordable, soft nude eyeshadows, with some glitter if you want the flair!
e.l.f. cosmetics - Nude Bite Size Eyeshadows
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To cover the bags in your eyes from reading until 2 am (the best one that works for me). This concealer has lasted me for TWO YEARS.
Dior - BACKSTAGE Concealer
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A little red, purple, blue, more colour can pull the whole thing together.
TOM FORD - Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette
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Does this count? SMELLS SO GOOD. Perfect for dark academia, like old leather books.
TOM FORD - Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum
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Stays on, perfect for the wing sharp enough to kill your enemies!
Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner | Blackest Black
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SO pretty, gives that dark, elegant vibe
e.l.f. Cosmetics - O Face Satin Lipstick
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All of these shades are gorgeous, I like to add some in the corners of my eyes!
e.l.f. Cosmetics Fine As Fleck Glitter Eyeshadow
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