Makeup for men has always been present in the world of high fashion but has just recently become more artistic and conceptual. In addition to masked runway shows and editorials that draw inspiration from tribal traditions, this list also includes urban juggalo catalogs that reference alternative youth cultures with an appreciation for expressive clown makeup and hip-hop music.
Moreover, runway examples of gothic makeup for men are an homage to the popular subculture that has been around for decades. This list celebrates masculinity while simultaneously blurring gender lines. Whether opting for an androgynous aesthetic or celebrating a tribal inspiration, fashion's most recognized names are experimenting with masculine makeup and are proving that artistry does not only need to be displayed through clothing.
43 Masculine Makeup Innovations
The Fashion Industry Embraces Makeup for Men On and Off the Runway:
Jana Pijak — Apr 3, 2015 — Fashion
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Modernist Pop Art Editorials
The Hello Stranger Prestage Magazine Fashion Story is Retro-Infused
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Insect Face Paint Editorials
The Lab Online Curiosity Editorial is Artfully Organic
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Conceptual Knitwear Editorials
Glassbook's Monsters Inc Image Series Highlights Playful Menswear
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Sinister Surgeon Runways
The Manuel Bolaño Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Eclectic
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Punk-Rock Samurai Editorials
The Luxurious Trace JMen Malaysia Fashion Story Showcases Symmetry
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Mexican Mask Editorials
The Hunger Magazine 'Epitaph' Photoshoot Stars Ellen and Georgie
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Zombified French Fashion
The Avant-Garde Mugler Menswear AW11 Collection
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Androgynous Anime Collections
The Mikio Sakabe Fall 2012 Runway Show is Avant-Garde
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Museum-Inspired Menswear Editorials
The F*cking Young Issue 4 Cover Shoot is Very Artistic
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Edgy War-Paint Editorials
The Jeremy Stor by Mikey Whyte Portrait Series is Sleek and Sporty
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Androgynous Model Photography
Commons and Sense Man's Latest Issue Features Cosme Carellas
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Face-Painted Catalogs
The Bluepanther Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Blue-Hued
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Wildly Cartoonish Editorials
The Color Coded Editorial for Vision Magazine is Bursting with Color
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Creepy Clown Couture
The Bas Kosters Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook Highlights Flamboyant Looks
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Gothic Male Makeup
The Givenchy Mens FW15 Runway Features Scale-Like Artistic Vision
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Urban Juggalo Catalogs
The ASSK Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook is Tribal-Themed
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Morbid Romance Runways
The Igor Dadona Spring/Summer 2015 Collection Explores a Theme of Love
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Hardened Face-Paint Covers
The Modern Weekly China Spring/Summer 2013 is Clown Inspired
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Couture Clown Editorials
F****** Young! Online's Lucha Libre Story Embraces Sculptural Fashion
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Boyish Outerwear Editorials
Yu Cong's Latest Story for Men’s Uno Taiwan Highlights Elegant Coats
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Manly Makeup Shoots
The Jordan Barrett by Bowen Arico Portrait Series is Androgynous
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Conceptual Art School Runways
The Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Eclectic
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Edgy Two-Faced Runways
The Latest EVAN Menswear Collection Features Urban Streetwear
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Mythical Androgyny Editorials
The Future is Noise DEW Photo Shoot Captures Eccentric Ensembles
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Sly Movie Villain Editorials
The Clement vs The Joker Fashion Story Pays Tribute to Batman’s
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Men's Concealer Sticks
This Concealer for Men by EvolutionMan is Also an Acne Treatment
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Edgy War Paint Runways
Army Of Me's Latest Collection Highlighted Urban Nomad Apparel
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Overtly Embellished Attire
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is the Eccentric
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Masked Tribalism Runways
HIBU's Latest Collection Embraces a Nomadic Style Inspiration
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Painter Homage Editorials
F****** Young's I Love Frida Fashion Story Celebrates Artist Frida Kahlo
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Anime Eyebrow Runways
The HIBU Fall/Winter 2014 Collection Embraces Modern Minimalism
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Quirky Corporate Photography
The Men at Work Visual Tales Editorial Features Tribal Face Paint
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Silent Film Star Editorials
ODDA Magazine's Decades Issue is an Homage to Charlie Chaplin Style
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Rocker Homage Editorials
The Stephen James NOX Cover Story Pays Tribute to Famous Band Kiss
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Mime-Mimicking Catwalks
The Brain & Beast Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Parisian-Inspired
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Elegant Mime Runways
The Agnes B Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is Refined and Sophisticated
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Manly Makeup Kits
Primal Skin for Men Features Rugged Cases and All-Natural Ingredients
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Masked Street Youth Apparel
Jean//phillip's Latest Menswear Collection is Dark and Distopic
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Vanguard Viking Runways
The Mirte van Wijngaarden Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is
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Masculine Eyebrow Dyes
The L'uomo Eyebrow Coloring for Men Enhances Facial Features
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Age-Adding Masked Catwalks
The Umit Benan Spring 2014 Runway Show Had Models in Cartoonish Masks
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Vivid Kimono Collections
This Kansai Yamamoto Collection Features Boldly Painted Faces
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Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Nighttime-Inspired Romantic Menswear
Emporio Armani Embraces Luxe Elegance in New Capsule
Ultra-Luxurious Menswear Collections
Dior Men's Fall/Winter 2023 Pays Homage to Yves Saint Laurent
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Graphic Soccer Fashion Lines
PUMA Collaborates with Manchester City, and BlackEyePatch
Made-for-Men Makeup Lines
NuNorm is a New Makeup Brand Created Specifically for Men
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Vampire Film Makeup Lines
Colourpop's Twilight Makeup Offers Looks for Team Edward and Team Jacob
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Vintage-Inspired Gentleman Fashion
John Alexander Skelton Os Inspired by the British Woodlands
Japanese Skincare Collections
MUJI Enhances the J-Beauty Routine with a Line of Powerful Formulas
Cowboy-Inspired Runways
Louis Vuitton FW 2024 features Heavy Cowboy Motifs
Makeup Water Brand Collections
Liquid Death Teams Up with e.l.f. Cosmetics for Corpse Paint Makeup
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
Abel Honor New York Boasts New Wave Streetwear for Men
Luxurious Eyewear Releases
Maison Margiela Launches Another Collaboration with Gentle Monster
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Western-Influenced Spring Menswear
MNML Launches Its Heritage Capsule for the Pre-Spring Season
Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows
Sabato De Sarno Unveils the Luxe Gucci Men's Collection
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Limited-Edition Makeup Carriers
Rabanne's Exclusive 1969 Makeup Clutch Bridges Beauty and Fashion
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections
The Guerlain x Emilio Pucci Makeup Collection is High-End
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion
MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon Unveil Looks for FW24
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Masculine Fashion House Jewelry
The Louis Vuitton Les Gastons Vuitton Collection is Demure
Drag-Inspired Fashion Shows
Ervin Latimmier's Spring/Summer 2024 Embraces a Drag Narrative
Opulent Beauty Product Expansions
The Prada Beauty Launch Brings the House into a New Realm
Comprehensive Eye Makeup Kits
Rinna Beauty Boasts a Trio of Iconic Eye Kits for Any Occasion
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Summer-Ready Minimal Menswear
Studio Nicholson Designs the New Module 03 Collection
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Presents a New 1460 8-Eyelet Boot
Premium Beauty Make-Up Collections
Hermès Presents its Le Regard Series to its Beauty Line
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Drag Queen-Themed Skincare Masks
MoBeauty's Skincare Masks are Nourishing and Cheekily Designed
Changemaker Beauty Campaigns
This Lil Nas x YSL Beauté Campaign Champions Bold Self-Expression
No-Fuss Fashion Collections
MM6 Maison Margiela Debuts Its Resort 2024 Collection
Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents its New Capsule Designed for FW23
Comprehensive Men's Makeup Kits
Obayaty's Kit Comprises An Eye Booster, Retouch Stick & Lip Balm
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows
Sprayground Debuts Its New Capsule — At The Edge of Time
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
High-Fashion Press-On Nails
Prabal Gurung x KISS Brings Runway Style to Everyday Looks
Museum-Inspired Artful Cosmetics
The Lancôme x Louvre Collection Honors Classic Artwork
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Masculine Hybrid Skincare Ranges
Enhanse Men's Hybrid Skincare Supports Skin and Corrects Issues
Glitter-Accented Luxe Menswear
LOEWE Presents its New Collection of Menswear for the SS24 Season
Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Half Magic Beauty Created a New Makeup Set for the Movie MaXXXine
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
BoohooMAN Introduces Its Summer Nights Collection
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
Edward Crutchley Presents his Latest Resort Capsule
Minimal Preppy Fashion Capsule
G.H. Bass Presents a Look at the Modern Ivy Collection
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
Comprehensive Face Kits
Jack Black's Face the Day Boasts Targeted Men's Skincare
Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules
Michael Clark Joins JW Anderson on a New Collection
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Rapper-Approved Fashion Collections
BoohooMAN Enters Its Econd Collaboration with Trippie Redd
Timeless Workwear Collections
visvim Just Recently Released Its Fall/Winter 2023 Offerings
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Elegant Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
16Arlington Unveils the Minimal Wake Collection for FW23
Men-Targeted Private Label Cosmetics
The Onoxa Men's Grooming Product Range Has a Clean Formula
Reimagined Hybrid Futuristic Sportswear
LUEDER Presents Hybrid Looks for SS24 During LFW
Spring-Ready Tecnical Garments
_J.L-A.L_ Presents its Latest Collection Designed for SS24
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Chic Technical Vest Collaborations
Junya WATANABE MAN and INNERRAUM Embrace Gorpcore
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Disruptive Men's Moisturizers
Fixup is Making Essential Skincare for Men More Fun & Accessible
Japanese Male Skincare Capsules
RÉALI de GELÉE RICH Releases a Men's Skincare Regime
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Sophisticated Menswear Collections
Jack Victor Emphasizes Brand Heritage in a New Collection
Men's At-Home Color Kits
Cleverman Launches 8 New Hair & Beard At-Home Color Care Kits on Amazon
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Fashion-Minded Makeup Products
The LR Zeitgard Signature Range Features 19 Products
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Athlete-Backed Grooming Kits
LeBron James and Maverick Carter Launch The Shop Men's Grooming Line
Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
Alpha Industries Strengthens its Roster with the SS24 Capsule
Coming-of-Age Runway Shows
Dhruv Kapoor's Spring/Summer '25 Collection Mirrors Personal Growth
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Anniversary-Celebrating Colorful Beauty Campaigns
UOMA Beauty Launched the We See You Campaign
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
British Nightlife-Inspired Fashion
Martine Rose's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection is Eye-Catching
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Featherweight Skin-First Foundations
No Makeup Makeup Foundation is Hydrating & Skin-Nourishing
Mainstream Masculine Skincare Products
Bath & Body Works Expanded its Men's Product Range
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Plant-Powered Neon Mascaras
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty's UV Vegan Mascara Glows in the Dark
Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
Mitre and Lack of Guidance Join Forces on a Collection
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Virtual Makeup Try-Ons
Parfums Christian Dior Launches a Virtual Try-On Consultation Service
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Wristworn Makeup Brushes
Pennelli Faro Debuted a Makeup Brush Innovation at 'MakeUp in' 2023
Spring-Ready Luxurious Formal Menswear
Louis Vuitton Presents its Formal Men's Range for SS24
Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways
Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut Inspired the Jw Anderson FW 2024 Show
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Trailblazing Equestrian Apparel
Hugo Boss is Expanding Into Equestrian With Its Latest Collection
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion
Universal Works Presents the ACT II Collection for FW23
Male Personal Care Collections
Bath & Body Works Has Officially Launched its First Men's Line
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Inclusive Toxin-Free Makeup Products
Defiance Beauty by Nechami Introduced Two New Products
Debut Ready-to-Wear Collections
Mansur Gavriel Launches a New Ready-to-Wear Collection
Comprehensive Spring Luxe Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents About the Perspective of Life