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10 Halloween Makeup Kits Actually Worth Buying
Halloween is almost here. Can you believe it?!
We know having a stand-out makeup look on this most ghoulish of days is a top priority. Halloween makeup kits are a great, cost-effective way to transform your face into the scary or sultry makeup looks of your dreams.
We’ve narrowed down our ten best-selling makeup kits below so you can get a head start on the perfect Halloween look.
Ben Nye Old Age Kit
Grandma, is that you?! Transform into an elderly version of yourself this Halloween with Ben Nye’s Old Age Kit. For just $25, the kit comes with full coverage foundation, a black pencil, cream makeup to create skin spots and wrinkles, silver grey hair color and tools to create classic aging techniques (wedges, a stippling sponge, and a makeup brush). It also comes with detailed instructions for both males and females to create a successful disguise.
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Graftobian Severe Trauma Kit
What do back alley brawls, a car crash and a nasty tumble down the stairs have in common? Broken noses, black eyes, cuts,
and bruises. The Severe Trauma Kit comes with all the makeup you need to create realistic FX-simulated looks.
The $27 kit comes with six creme color wheels, one foundation, five contouring and accent shades, face powder, modeling wax, spirit gum, stage blood, a makeup brush, stipple sponge, foam wedges, and step-by-step instructions.
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Mehron Zombie Professional Character Kit
Channel all the Walking Dead vibes this Halloween with Mehron’s Zombie Professional Character Makeup Kit. At just under $20, you’ll get a collection of professional-grade performance makeup similar to what is used on set of the cult favorite TV show.
The kit includes step-by-step instructions, Mehron’s 5-Color Zombie Makeup Palette, Zombie Flesh Liquid Latex, Colorset Powder, Extra Flesh Wax, Stage Blood, Fixiative "A", Stageline makeup brush, and non-latex foam wedge.
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Ben Nye Cat/Lion Kit
An easy Halloween go-to look, transform into the purr-fect feline this October with Ben Nye’s Cat/Lion Kit. The affordable kit (just $25) comes with cat-colored foundation, a four-color cat palette, a black pencil, a flat brush, sponge applicators, quick cleanse remover and directions.
The kit is good for up to six applications.
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Kryolan The Sugar Skull Kit
This amazing Halloween look is as beautiful as it is haunting. Follow the included instructions to quickly and easily create an elaborate Sugar Skull that looks as if you spent hours in front of the mirror.
For under $70 you’ll get three Aquacolors, Supracolor Clown White, Body Jewels, 2 Multi Gel Glitters, Translucent Powder, one powder puff, one round makeup sponge, and two makeup brushes.
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Ben Nye Vampire Kit
The simplicity of transforming into a ghastly vampire has never been easier than with Ben Nye’s Vampire/Vampiress Kit. In fact, this $25 kit has been the brand’s bestselling Halloween makeup kit for nearly two decades.
Included in the kit are one vampire foundation, a four-color vampire palette, black pencil, Stage Blood, fangs, a flat brush, sponge applicators, and directions. You’ll get four to six applications out of this one kit, so team up with friends to create a gang of terrifying characters.
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Kryolan Ice Effects Kit
Whether you’re creating a Game of Thrones character or a frozen nomad, the Kryolan Ice Effects Kit gives you all the tools you need to create snow and frost effects of any kind. For pro artists, this kit holds up for stage, show and 4K/8K technology.
Components of this $56.50 kit include small and large ice crystals, snow, GF-QAT- N Soft Gel. Use the gel to fix the ice crystals in place.
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Ben Nye Witch Makeup Kit
Cast a spell on your face with Ben Nye’s popular Witch Makeup Kit. The creme-based makeup provided in this $25 kit allows you to easily create the appearance of textured, wrinkly skin that will haunt passerby throughout Halloween night.
Included in the kit are one witch foundation, a four-color witch palette, a black pencil, a flat brush, sponge applicators, quick cleanse remover, and step-by-step instructions. Use this kit up to six times.
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Mehron Skeleton Character Kit
Transform into the ultimate skeleton with Mehron's Skeleton Character Kit. For under $20 you’ll get every product needed to create this amazing Halloween look. It also comes with a visual step-by-step guide explaining the techniques and products in details.
The kit includes a Highly pigmented Tri-Color Makeup Palette, a Full Size Pencil Liner, Colorset Powder, a Powder Puff, a Non-Latex Foam Wedge, Makeup Remover Wipe and a Black Hood.
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Kryolan Fairy Girl Kit
Create a fantastical fairy makeup look for $75 using Kryolan’s Fairy Girl Kit. The shimmery, effervescent products will have heads turning all night long. The kit includes one Spirit Gum, a pair of small latex Sprite ears, one multi-gel, one pack of Stargirl eyelashes, one lash adhesive, and two Aquacolors.
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Shop The Makeup Kits
We conveniently linked all of the makeup kits mentioned in this article down below. Get a head start on Halloween!
1) Shop the Ben Nye Old Age Kit
2) Shop the Graftobian Severe Trauma Kit
3) Shop the Mehron Zombie Premium Character Kit
4) Shop the Ben Nye Cat/Lion Kit
5) Shop the Kryolan Sugar Skull Kit
6) Shop the Ben Nye Vampire Kit
7) Shop the Kryolan Ice Effects Kit
8) Shop the Ben Nye Witch Makeup Kit
9) Shop the Mehron Skeleton Character Kit
10) Shop the Kryolan Fairy Girl Kit
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How To Create A Comic Book Look This Halloween
Text and Makeup by Jamie Fawn
How To Create A Comic Book Look This Halloween
STEP 1:
Prep, Prime and Apply Foundation
Proper prepping and priming of the face is essential no matter what makeup application you do. Here, I used Bioderma Hydrabio H2O to cleanse dirt, oil residue and any makeup from the face. Soak a cotton round and wipe the face clean.
BIODERMA
Next, I applied a thin layer of Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentre applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line C200
EMBRYOLISSE
After the Crème has absorbed into the skin I applied a primer. I used Senna Moisture Drop Gel Primer and applied to the T-zone area and eyelids also using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line C200.
SENNA MOISTURIZER
After prepping and priming the skin, I applied a foundation two shades lighter than the model's natural skin coloring, to give her more of a comic character look. I used the medium shades in the RCMA 5 Part Foundation Palette KA Series. Scoop a small amount of the preferred foundation colors from the palette using a Graftobian Spatula and mix it on the Graftobian Stainless Steel Mixing Palette. Then buff foundation on to the face, over the brows, ears, neck, décolleté and feather out onto shoulders using the Morphe- Gun Metal Brush G6 Flat Buffer.
RCMA 5 PART SERIES
GRAFTOBIAN SPATULA
MIXING PALETTE
MORPHE METAL BRUSHES
STEP 2:
BROWS
To really get a vibrant pink brow, I used the Morphie M158 Liner/Spoolie, filling the spoolie end of the brush with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #72 Pink, and brushed the gel through her brows covering all the hairs completely.
MORPHE M158
EYELINER
Then before the gel is able to dry quickly, set it with Morphe 12P Picasso Palette using the Hot Pink shade with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470.
PICASSO PALETTE
EYELINER BRUSH
Next, I outlined the brows and detailed the frown lines between the brows with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using the Morphe M158 Liner/Spoolie, filling the angled liner end of the brush.
Then I sprayed the brows with Ben Nye Final Seal to set everything for long wear and keep it from smearing.
FINAL SEAL
STEP 3:
Comic Lips
For the lips I began by lining with the Graftobian Eyeliner Pro Pencil in Black Velvet.
EYELINER PENCILS
Next I filled the lips in with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Anime using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Lip Brush C600.
LIPTAR
I then added shadows to the inner lip and lines to define creases in the lips. I did this using Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Traffic as well as the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Lip Brush C600.
I took the shine off and set the lips so nothing would smear or move by taking a tissue and separating the 2 layers. Lay the single layer of tissue over the lips and dust Kett Sett Powder over the lips through the tissue. I brushed the powder using the Morphe M530 Contour Blender. Add a final seal to secure the lips with Ben Nye Final Seal Matte.
KETT SETT POWDER
MORPHE M530 BRUSH
STEP 4:
Add Highlight to the Lips and a Pop of Color to the Eyes
After the Ben Nye Final Seal has dried (approximately 2 minutes), add the highlight to upper and lower lip using Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #76 White with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480.
EYELINER GEL WHITE
For the Lower Eyes I applied Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #102 Light Blue using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480. The design I went for was a downward spike angled outward, almost like a lightning bolt.
EYELINER GEL BLUE
Then before the gel can dry I set it using Morphe 12P Picasso Palette Light Blue Color applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470. This also gives it a more vibrant coloring using this process.
PICASSO PALETTE
Next I outlined my design with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Eyebrow Brush C490.
EYELINER GEL BLACK
For the upper eyelid I applied Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #84 Bright Yellow using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480. The design I went for, was a winged upward spike to compliment the lower eye design.
EYELINER GEL YELLOW
Then before the gel can dry, I set it using Morphe 12P Picasso Palette Bright Yellow Color applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470. Again this will set the color and give it a more vibrant look using this process.
PICASSO PALETTE
Next I outlined my design with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Eyebrow Brush C490.
EYELINER GEL BLACK
Finally I had the model close her eyes and lightly sprayed the face with Ben Nye Final Seal to set everything making it long lasting and smear proof.
FINAL SEAL
STEP 5:
Add Line Detailing, Contouring and Shape the Hair
Using the Graftobian Eyeliner Pro Pencil in Black Velvet I drew a line down the nose and defined the nostrils.
EYELINER PENCIL
Next I contoured the hollows of the cheek and sides of forehead and jaw line using Morphe 9C 9-Color Highlight/Contour Palette applied with the Morphe M530 Contour Blender Brush.
CONTOURING PALETTE
BRUSH M530
For the final touch, I teased the hair to create a crazier comic book look, sprayed with a little freezing hair spray.
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Makeup for Zombie: BECOME A ZOMBIE IN 5 EASY STEPS
Makeup & text by Jamie Fawn
Whether you’re creating a makeup zombie face for a Halloween costume, SFX character look, or just for fun, this helpful guide is sure to come in handy as you work on all the details. From bruise makeup and knife wounds to fake blood and more, your realistic zombie makeup look is sure to spook! Read on to learn the five steps for how to do your own makeup for zombie look like a pro.
5 Steps for Creating a Zombie Face with Makeup:
Step 1: Clean, prep, and prime
Step 2: Apply base color, bruises, and sunken eyes
Step 3: Add wounds and blood
Step 4: Contour and add details
Step 5: Create dry, cracked lips
STEP 1
Makeup For Zombie Step 1: Clean, Prep, and Prime the Face
A fresh, clean, primed face is essential to creating a long-lasting zombie face makeup look. For cleansing, we like to use Bioderma Sensibio H2O, especially on set. Since it's rinse free, there's no need for water. This will clean and remove any makeup from the face and eyes. Simply soak a cotton round and wipe away makeup.
Next, apply a thin layer of Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat moisturizer and give it a few minutes to soak in completely. Then, using the Bdellium Tools’ Maestro 947 Small Foundation Brush, apply Mehron Skin Prep Pro to the face. Skin Prep Pro will help your zombie face last longer as it protects your work from heat and moisture, like sweat and humidity. Wait 5 minutes for this to dry before you apply your makeup for zombie.
Makeup for Zombie Step 2: Apply Base Color and Add Bruise Makeup and Sunken Eyes Effect
Some bruise makeup and sunken eyes on a pale base are just what you need to create that gruesome zombie face.
For foundation, use RCMA KJB Complexion Palette and mix a small amount of white with the lighter colors to make your zombie face look very pale. Apply it with the Bdellium Tools 948 Foundation Brush.
Add bruise makeup to the neck, collarbone, and eye areas to simulate the effects of having been attacked. To complete the look, add bruise makeup to the parts of the skin that are peeking out of the T-shirt. To create this bruise effect, use the Mehron Pro Color Ring - Bruise, focusing on the colors: Maize Yellow, Spanish Olive, Burnt Maroon, and Bloody Rose. You’ll also want to include the brightest purple from the Ben Nye FX Color Wheel.
Apply the bruise makeup with a Graftobian Stipple Sponge for a more natural look, and blend out the edges with the Sigma E28 Detail Buffer Brush. When making makeup bruises, you'll want to determine the stage of injury your character is in and match the age of the bruise to it. In this makeup for zombie look, you will see the stages of bruise makeup coloring, beginning with a bright red fresh bruise to an older bruise with a more faded yellow.
To create the sunken eyes, use the Ben Nye Professional FX Wheel in Death Pro Effects, specifically using the grey, brown, muted yellow, and green colors. Add the brown into the crease of the eye for a sunken look. Then, add greys for an aged, dehydrated look. Add greys, greens, and yellows underneath the eyes in a random pattern. Apply with the MYKITCO Shade and Shadow Brush.
Makeup for Zombie Step 3: Add Knife Wounds and Blood
Fake knife wounds and fake blood really up the terror ante and drive the SFX zombie makeup look home. To create knife wounds for your zombie face look, use 3rd Degree Silicone Modeling Compound in Light flesh tone.
It is extremely important not to cross-contaminate any modeling compound from jar A with jar B. This will cause the product to set and be unusable. Mix products on a separate surface. Try using the Graftobian metal palette and metal spatula.
Mix the two components with a 1:1 ratio creating enough product to make a small slash wound. You will have about 10 minutes to play with the product. After mixing, transfer the product directly onto the skin and create the desired shape of your fake cut for your zombie face. Use a cotton swab dipped into TEMPTU Pro Alcohol 99 to smooth out the edges so that it is seamless.
Once the product has set, use Skin Illustrator’s Zombie Palette and PPI’s Skin Illustrator Slow Activator. In the deepest parts of the fake wound, you will apply the Black from the Zombie Palette to add depth. Because this makeup for zombie look is slightly aged, we added the color Aged Blood along the rest of the inside of the wound and then around the edges with the Ben Nye FDB-6 Petite Filbert Brush.
Next, add Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel with a brush to the fake slash, allowing it to drip down for an oozing effect. We also used the Coagulated Blood Gel to smear on our zombie's shirt.
To give the larger or deeper wounds a more agitated look, add Ben Nye Thick Blood into the deepest areas of the neck, chest, and cheek wounds using a metal spatula to scoop out and place in wounds.
Makeup for Zombie Step 4: Add Details Around Knife Wounds and Add Contouring
Add contouring to the zombie face to give a more sunken appearance. To achieve this, use the grey and taupe-toned eye shadows from the Ben Nye Glam Palette at the hollow of the cheeks, the temples, the bridge of the nose, sockets of the eyes, and jaw line. Use the Bdellium Tools’ 556GT Slanted Precision Kabuki brush and 940GT Face Blending brush to contour the large and small areas of the face.
Add some purple under the eye from the Ben Nye Professional FX Wheel to create more makeup bruises. Next, add details around the fake wounds to give the effects of infection, puss, or bruising using the same color wheels to make the bruising. Apply the details using the Mehron Color Wheel with the Ben Nye Petite Filbert brush.
Makeup for Zombie Step 5: Add Drying Cracked Effects to the Lips
To finish the zombie face, add Ben Nye’s Grime FX Powder in Ash to the lips for a dehydrated cracked look, using the Cozzette Infinite Power Blending Brush.
Complete your makeup for zombie look by applying a fake scab to the lips with a small piece of the Ben Nye Thick Blood paste using a metal spatula.
With these simple steps, you can apply your makeup for zombie look like a pro. When you’ve finished your SFX makeup work, don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to show off your frightening character creation!
The Products We Used to Create This Makeup for Zombie Look:
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat
Bdellium Tools’ Maestro 947 Small Foundation Brush
Mehron Skin Prep Pro
RCMA KJB Complexion Palette
Bdellium Tools 948 Foundation Brush
Mehron Pro Color Ring - Bruise
Step by Step Guide - Creating the Perfect Mermaid Look
CREATING THE PERFECT MERMAID LOOKMakeup & text by Jamie Fawn
In this tutorial we will show you how to easily create a mermaid look in a few easy steps.
STEP 1: PREP FACE AND APPLY FOUNDATION
This is step is truly important in getting that high quality look.
1. Apply the moisturizer to the face and let it soak in
2. Apply a thin layer of primer
3. Custom mix foundation to match skin
STEP 2: CONTOUR HOLLOW OF CHEEKS, JAWLINE, NECK AND FOREHEAD
Add depth to the face by correctly applying the following contouring techniques.
1. Before you choose your color do a swatch checking if the highlight color will stand out enough from the base color. Do this until you are happy with the result. 2. Contour the sides of the nose with your base color starting with the inner brow area down the sides of the nose to slim and sculpt the width of the bridge. 3. Next contour the jawline; start just under the ear lobe, then follow the jawline half way to the chin. This will create a slimming shadow. 4. Next contour the upper 1/3 of the forehead area at the hair line fading it out at the lower edges. 5. Using an angled blusher brush, blend contour into the hollow of your cheekbones.
STEP 3: ADDING SCALES
1. To add scales first pull fishnet pantyhose over face, this will act as your stencil for the scales. Use the same highlighter color used to highlight the rest of the face but this time mix with Inglot Duraline to create a paste.
2. Stipple the highlighter onto face over the pantyhose.
STEP 4: ADDING HIGHLIGHTS & SHADOWS
Next, highlight & add eye shadow.
1. Highlight the bridge of the nose, upper cheekbones and cupids bow using a small fan brush.2. Add eye-shadow to the crease of the eye and smoke out the lower lash line using the same base color.
STEP 5: DEFINE BROWS AND ADD LASHES
Define brows, add lashes, highlight eyelids and inner tear duct area
1. Line the bottom curve of the brow softly filling in the brow with light strokes. 2. Adding lashes: A. Measure the lashes to your eye. B. Cut the lashes just a little longer than the lash line. C. Line your lash with Duo lash glue. D. Let the glue dry for about 4 seconds before you attach them. E. Attach them using tweezers grabbing the lashes in the middle. 3. To brighten the eyes highlight the eyelids and tear duct area using the same color used to highlight the cheeks.
STEP 6
FILL IN LIPS AND ADD EYELINER
Add finishing touches to the lips and the eyes.
1. Apply Face Atelier lip glaze in Primrose on the lips. 2. For the final step line both upper and lower waterline and tightline top lashline with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #87.
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Santa Claus Makeup Tutorial Featuring @Caykeface
There's just something about seeing Santa Claus that instantly brings back memories and gets us in the holiday spirit, but what's even more special for us is all the preparation that goes into creating this beloved character! Between the fake beards (for some) and white hair makeup, rosy cheeks, and sometimes fake wrinkles, it can be a lot of work to create the Ho-ho-holiday magic!
This holiday season, we partnered with @caykeface to bring this fun Santa Claus look to life!
Products Mentioned
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation
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Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder
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Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive
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Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair
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Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White
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Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint
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Ben Nye Final Seal Makeup Sealer
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Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel
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Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover
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The List
Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation Palette, $64
Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder, $12
Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette, $58
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive, $24
Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair in Light Gray and also Ash Blonde, $20 each
Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White, $9
Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tints in Scarlet and Rosy, $20 each
Ben Nye Final Seal, $10
Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover, $3.50
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel, $19.80
TOTAL: $280.30
*Pricing as of December 2, 2022, and is subject to change. For the BUY ALL feature below, the item will be removed from your list at checkout, and the price will be updated accordingly.
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Step 1: Add Wrinkles and Other Facial Features to create the Perfect Santa Claus Makeup Look
An easy way to make your Santa Claus makeup look more believable is to create a complexion that is wrinkled from years of jolly laughter, smiles, and weathered from decades of delivering lots of toys to good boys and girls!
Caykeface used the Ben Nye Essential Matte Foundation Palette because it offers a wide range of shades to create darker lines and lighter shades to highlight to make more realistic-looking wrinkles. To keep the makeup in place, she used Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder and pressed it in using a blending tool onto the areas of her face that move more and a brush to dust across the rest of her face.
Step 2: Add in Extra Highlights and Shadows to Create a More Realistic Aged Appearance
Using a fine detail brush, she made a few of the wrinkles look even more deep-set using the finely milled powders from the Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette. Just like she did with the cream foundation palette, she started with the deeper shade and then used a lighter shade to add a bit of dimension and highlight while also softening the lines.
Step 3: Apply the Crepe Wool Hair & Dye It Using Ben Nye White Hair Color for the Perfect Santa Claus White Hair!
Caykeface created her beard, mustache, and bushy eyebrows in advance using Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair (in shades Ash Blonde and Light Gray). This allowed her to create a natural-looking variation in hues. The hair comes braided together upon arrival, but you can gently unravel it and trim it to the desired length.
To attach the faux hair, she used a q-tip to apply a light layer of Spirit Gum adhesive to the desired area and allowed it to dry slightly until it became tacky and attached the pieces of hair. Next, she sealed down each piece with a thin layer of spirit gum to the edges of each faux hair layer. She set the adhesive with a thin layer of powder and further concealed the disguise with foundation for a natural transition. To further hide the transition, add a little bit of crepe wool hair on your skin where the beard meets your skin to help hide the seams.
PRO Tip: Any time you work with Spirit Gum or any other SFX adhesive, have the proper remover (in this case Spirit Gum Remover) handy to ensure you keep your skin (and body hair where the item has been applied) in tip-top shape!
Since the hair she attached wasn't white, she used Ben Nye Hair Color in Snow White to give it a true white appearance.
Step 5: Create the Classic Santa Claus Flushed Cheeks Using a Blush
While the blush you use is a matter of preference, Caykeface used two different shades of Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint (in Rosy and Scarlet) to create extra dimension to the cheeks. She applied the lighter shade Rosy first and then added a pop of color to the apples of her cheeks and across the bridge of her nose using Scarlet to create the "I'm Cold" Makeup Trend effect that mimics being outside in chilly temperatures!
To set the entire look in place (not demonstrated in the video but an essential step for extra long wear), she gave her makeup a light spritzing of Ben Nye Final Seal and let it dry.
After adding a pair of wire-rimmed glasses and the perfect Santa Claus outfit, Caykeface is the perfect Camera Ready Santa Claus!
OPTIONAL - Step 6: Add Extra Details (if desired) - Like Icicle Gel!
A true SFX Santa Claus makeup look wouldn't be complete without an added effect! Caykeface took her Santa to the next level with a fun product called Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel. This thick gel is easily applied with a spatula and is semi-transparent giving it an icy effect! It was the perfect touch to make this Santa look like he just got back from delivering lots of gifts on a frosty white Christmas Eve night!
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We hope you enjoyed watching this fun Santa Claus makeup tutorial and want to give a special thank you to our friend @caykeface for sharing her talents with our community! Want to see more great tutorials? Visit our YouTube Channel! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
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Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
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One of 2022's Most Googled Halloween Costumes: Stranger Things Inspired Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @caykeface
One of this year's top tv shows was Stranger Things, so it's no surprise that Stranger Things is among the top 10 most Googled Hallowed looks this year! We proudly partnered with SFX Artist @caykeface to create this incredible Stranger Things look. Watch the video to see how she creates this complex look, and keep scrolling for her full step-by-step instructions. The sfx products @caykeface used to create the Stranger Things Halloween Costume makeup look include: 🦇 Pros-Aide Adhesive 🦇 Mehron SynWax 🦇 Mehron Colorset Powder 🦇 Ben Nye Primary Creme Palette (LKP-1) 🦇 SUVA Beauty Magic + Ecstasy Palette 🦇 Melt Cosmetics Supernatural Lash Mascara Melt Cosmetics 🦇 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 8 Color Palette - Basic (808-PAL-B) 🦇 Mehron Liquid Latex
Watch @caykeface's Stranger Things Halloween Makeup Tutorial Step by Step Instructions from @caykeface for her Stanger Things Halloween Costume and Makeup Take Pros Aide on a cotton swab and cover your brows with 2 coats and powder them with Colorset Powder. Using a q-tip dipped in Pros Aide, draw the outline of a "crack" that you want the bat to come out of onto your forehead and another crack down the face. Work in small sections for best results. Roll modeling wax into a worm shape with your fingertips (it helps warm the wax) and apply over the tacky adhesive. Repeat this until you create the crack effect down the face. To create a smooth transition from the wax to your skin, lightly mold the wax with a spatula that has a thin coating of vaseline. With Liquid Latex on a cotton swab, start to draw clock numbers on your face with the latex. Apply about 5 layers of liquid latex build-up to look like those numbers are raised from your skin. Coat modeling wax with Pros Aide and then set with powder. This will allow you to be able to apply makeup on top of it with ease. Apply foundation shade over face and contour to make your face look sunken in. Insert cotton balls into the nose to protect from liquid latex fumes Start to build up the bat with cotton and latex. Unravel the cotton ball into a strip, and rip the strips up and layer cotton and latex till you have your bat shape Apply a thin layer of modeling wax over cotton/latex and smooth the wax with vaseline and your fingertips before sealing the bat with another layer of Pros Aide and powder. Paint crack to represent the upside down with body paints (She used: red, yellow, and brown.) Paint the bat with body paints (black, white, gray.) Glue on a DIY batwing (made of toothpicks and 6 layers of liquid latex.) Paint a few squiggly lines coming out of the “crack” with Pros Aide. Apply wax on top (she mixed wax and black shadow to make a black “worm”). Paint liquid latex on top of the worm to seal and to make it shiny. Paint on some red blood tears and pop in some white contacts (optional)! SFX Products @caykeface used for her Stranger Things Costume Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Basic 8 Color Palette LEARN MORE Melt Cosmetics Supernatural Lash Mascara LEARN MORE Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE SUVA Magic + Ecstasy Palette LEARN MORE Ben Nye Primary Creme Palette LEARN MORE Mehron Synwax LEARN MORE Mehron Liquid Latex LEARN MORE @Caykeface is Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series: Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Most Googled Halloween Makeup in 2022 (& How to Create the Looks)
Halloween is just around the corner which means you're likely scrambling for a last-minute look (especially if you're reading this blog), but don't worry Boo, we've got you covered with all the makeup and tools you'll need to recreate these trending looks.
The Top 10 most googled halloween makeup looks are:
10. Harley Quinn (watch our tutorial!)
9. Cowboy
8. Cheerleader
7. Rabbit
6. Pirate
5. Fairy
4. Stranger Things
3. Dinosaur
2. Spiderman
1. Witch (we have several witch tutorials for you to follow along to!)
To view the full list of the most Googled Halloween Costumes, click here.
10. Harley Quinn Makeup Look for Halloween
Harley Quinn makeup looks were popular in 2021, but this equal parts easy and "cute" costume is not only fun to create but also requires only a few key items! A special thanks again to SFX Artist @caykeface for creating this amazing video tutorial. Be sure to check it out to see all the products she used!
9. Cowboy (or Cowgirl) Makeup
When it comes to a great Halloween costume, a Cowboy or Cowgirl is always a fun option! An essential part of this popular Halloween Makeup Look is the slightly dirty/dusty looking makeup that suggests you just got done working a long day on the ranch or had a scuffle with someone that was eyeing your land.
Ben Nye Grime FX Character Powder is perfect to create that worn and weathered look! Available in a variety of sizes, there are shades that perfectly ash, coal, and plains dust to amp up your Halloween Costume!
PRO Tip: To make this look more belieable, consider adding extra bronzer to the face to mimic the tan you'd get from being outside working hard all day and even a few freckles using our freckle makeup!
8. Cheerleader Halloween Makeup
Show off your Halloween S-P-I-R-I-T with the perfect Cheerleader Halloween makeup! Of course, there isn't a single "look" that defines what a cheerleader should look like, but what comes to mind for us is extra long lashes, glitter, and super glossy lips.
7. Rabbit Halloween Makeup
Of course, you could always opt for your average Halloween Rabbit Makeup Look, paint on a bunny nose and whiskers, and call it a day, but for those that really want to wow their friends, consider this!
A Rabbit Nose Prosthetic will give your look the extra dimension you crave, and it's easy to apply. If you want a slightly less prominent nose, opt for this super cute cat nose! Watch the easy to follow "How to Apply a Prosthetic or Transfer" tutorial @brittanylessard created for us to learn how to apply whichever nose you pick!
6. Pirate Halloween Makeup Look
Ahoy, Matey! A Pirate Halloween Costume has plenty of makeup options like rotten teeth, weathered skin, and perhaps even a fresh wound! We highly recommend checking out our tutorial on how to create a wound to complete your perfect pirate costume.
5. Fairy Makeup Look
We love a good Fairy Halloween makeup look or costume because it allows the wearer to be as creative as they'd like with glitter, ethereal shifting shades of makeup, and more. This year, the viral sensation Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Flakes would be a great option for multi-dimensional looks that stay on for hours, or take your glitter game to the next level with Lemonhead.LA's glittery products (did you know they've also been used on the set of hit series Euphoria!?)!
Complete your fairy makeup look with elf ears and shimmering multichrome makeup from Karla Cosmetics, Lethal Cosmetics, or Danessa Myricks!
4. Stranger Things Inspired Halloween Look
We are firm believers that videos are the best way to share Halloween inspiration, so be ready to be awestruck by @caykeface's Stranger Things inspired look she created in partnership with us!
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3. Dinosaur Halloween Makeup
At first mention, a Dinosaur Makeup Look may seem intimidating, but we promise it's easy when you have the right makeup! First, determine if you only want to use face or body paint to paint your dinosaur skin or if you want to add texture to make it look more scaly and textured with Wrinkle Stipple.
PRO Tip: Since most movies and shows depict dinosaur skin as being weathered and textured, using a sea sponge or a makeup sponge that has been torn to expose jagged and irregular edges to apply your makeup can help create a more "realistic" appearance!
2. Spiderman Makeup for Halloween
We can't remember a year when Spiderman Makeup wasn't trending for Halloween, so we've created a list below of the Spiderman Makeup Essentials!
To create the perfect (and easy!) Spiderman Halloween Makeup Look, we recommend:
A Bald Cap for a perfectly smooth head
Mehron Barrier Spray to spritz on to clean skin before painting (it helps to slow sweat production that would make your makeup run!
Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette in Basic for all the colors you'll need
Mehron Paradise Makeup Brushes for easy application
A good SFX Setting Spray to seal in your look
Start by applying the bald cap, and once applied, spritz your skin lightly with Mehron Barrier Spray. Next, take a makeup pencil to lightly outline the eyes and different areas you'll paint different colors. Next, using the brushes, mix in a little bit of water to activate the makeup and paint. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next. We recommend also filling in any larger areas before creating the darker black outlines, as it will prevent the deeper shades from mixing with the lighter ones.
When the makeup is dry, use the fine line brush to paint on a spider web pattern. If you don't love freehanding, use a lighter toned makeup pencil to draw on the pattern before painting the web.
Witch makeup look by Rachel Roll for Mehron Makeup
1. Easy Witch Halloween Makeup
The #1 most Googled Halloween costume should come as no surprise! Witch costumes and witch makeup is always a great idea for Halloween! Thankfully for you, we have several witch tutorials including a Glam Witch and a Gory Witch, so pick your poison and enjoy watching them!
Feeling Inspired?
We hope this blog has helped inspire you if you're still looking for the perfect last minute Halloween makeup or costume! Of course, we have plenty of other tutorials and inspirational blogs for you including Clown tutorials, an amazing Beetlejuice tutorial, a Glam Vampire halloween tutorial, and blog about water-activated vs alcohol-activated paint, how to use Liquid Latex, and more.
If you have any additional questions, our Beauty and SFX Experts are here to help, so click here to send them an email.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Wonder Woman UV Reactive Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial, Pt. 25
Superheroes will always be at the top of the list of favorite SFX looks, especially during the Halloween season! However, you can always kick it up a notch with extra touches like UV Reactive makeup! We worked with makeup artist Kelly Tull and Lei V. Agency to create a Wonder Woman makeup tutorial that incorporates products you may already have in your collection plus a few of our SFX favorites.
Products Mentioned
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation
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Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette
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ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Colors Kit
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 30-Well Palette
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Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Buff
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Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray
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Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray, $21
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation in shade 1N1, $48
Ben Nye Bella Luxury Powder in Buff, $13.50
Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette, $58
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Palette, $99.95
Proaiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Colors Kit, $60
TOTAL: $300.45
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Step 1: Follow Your "Normal" Makeup Routine
Since this look features a painted-on headband and the iconic Wonder Woman symbol across the neckline, go ahead and apply your everyday face makeup as you normally would! To follow the exact steps Kelly used, follow the routine below.
Start with a light misting of Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray and apply Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation for medium to full coverage. Use your favorite contour product, blush, and concealer before setting the look with Ben Nye Luxury Powder. This ultra-finely milled powder will make your complexion look airbrushed while keeping oiliness at bay. Fill in your brows and create a soft smokey eye using the Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty palette, and apply your favorite lip color.
Step 2: Paint the Headband
Start sketching out the headband with a nude makeup pencil before painting it with various shades of yellow from the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Palette. Once the makeup has dried, use a fine liner brush to outline the headband with black. Use the Melt Cosmetics palette to shade to add depth and shadows along the outer edges of the headband.
Step 3: Create the Wonder Woman Symbol
Outline the Wonder Woman symbol along the center of your neckline and upper chest and begin painting outside of the outline using the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paints. To blend different colors together, give the makeup a quick spritz of the Inglot Makeup Fixer and dab a makeup sponge where the colors meet to create a gradient. Fill in the Wonder Woman symbol with the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ and allow it to dry.
Next, it's time to add a bit of texture and fun to the Wonder Woman symbol! Using a splatter brush or a toothbrush, use the spattering technique to add splashes of color. Dip the bristles into the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paint colors of your choice, and run your finger across the bristles (with the bristles facing your body) to allow speckles of paint to enhance your look. If you want to leave the symbol itself free of any paint splatter, hold a piece of paper over the design while performing this technique.
Outline the inner part of the Wonder Woman symbol with a thin line of UV reactive paint to make it pop! Repeat this process for the headband, and viola!
Next, it's time to add a bit of texture and fun to the Wonder Woman symbol! Using a splatter brush or a toothbrush, use the spattering technique to add splashes of color. Dip the bristles into the ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Reactive Paint colors of your choice, and run your finger across the bristles (with the bristles facing your body) to allow speckles of paint to enhance your look. If you want to leave the symbol itself free of any paint splatter, hold a piece of paper over the design while performing this technique.
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Cat Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface
Dog Makeup Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface
Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Minions Halloween Makeup Look Using a Bald Cap | SFX Tutorial ft. @caykeface
If you're looking for a good Halloween makeup idea for kids or one that is sure to make people smile, you're in for a treat! We partnered with @caykeface, a talented sfx artist to create a Minion-inspired look! Minions are a popular choice for those seeking a crowd-pleasing sfx look that isn't scary or too difficult, and it only requires a handful of items to create.
In this blog, we'll break down @caykeface's easy Minions-inspired Halloween makeup look into three easy-to-follow steps:
Apply the bald cap and block your brows
Paint your face and body
Create awesome accessories to complete your Minion look
Products Mentioned
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Basic 8 Color Palette
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Graftobian Regular Bald Cap
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Pros-Aid Cream Adhesive
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Mehron Colorset Powder
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PPI Blue Marble SELR Spray
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 8 Color Palette - Basic, $40
Graftobian Regular Bald Cap, $17.99
Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive, $5.90
Mehron Colorset Powder, $9.95
Premiere Products Inc PPI Blue Marble SELF Sealer Spray, $16
TOTAL: $89.84
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Step 1: Apply A Bald Cap to Achieve the Perfectly Smooth Minion Halloween Makeup Look
First and foremost, applying the bald cap correctly will really set the tone for your entire look, so pay close attention to these bald cap application tips!
Wet hair and slick back with hairspray into either a tight braid down your neck or a low pony, if you can’t braid. Bobby pin your hair to your head, trying to make it as flat as possible.
Open the new bald cap, locate the front and insert head - face first. Pull the cap down your face and back of head. With a liner pencil draw a line about the eye brows and down the sides of the face leaving plenty of the cap to glue to your skin.
With a small pair of scissors, start by cutting the bald cap straight up the center of the face. Then cut along the lines you made with the liner pencil.
Peel up a small piece of the bald cap from the center of the forehead, lay down a 1-inch light layer of Pros-Aide. Allow to dry slightly so that it's tacky, and attach the bald cap to forehead. Continue the process for the whole bald cap, gluing down the sides, neck, and back of head.
Take Pros-Aide on a cotton swab and go over the bald cap line where it meets the skin to blend it in.
Powder the adhesive to remove shine.
Taking creme paints, create your skin color and color corrector. Begin to apply over bald cap to camouflage any hair color peeking through.
Powder to set.
Step 2: Block Your Brows and Paint the Perfect Minion Shade of Yellow & the "Outfit"
Now that your bald cap is in place, it's time to block your eyebrows and start painting!
Apply about 3-4 layers of prosaide over the eyebrows to block them out. The thicker the brow, the more Pros-Aide you'll need. Powder them lightly to remove the tackiness.
With a liner brush, lightly sketch out the minions features and clothing. Then paint everything in with body paint.
Use body paints and eyeshadows to add the details to the features and clothing. The good news is that since the look is supposed to look cartoon-like, you won't need to add too many details!
Step 3: Create and Apply Your Minion Halloween Look Accessories
Now that your bald cap is on, your brows are blocked, and the majority of your look is painted on, it's time to get creative and to create your accessories! Caykeface opted for a classic minions look with oversized goggles and spiky hair.
@Caykeface used poster paper create black pieces of hair and some goggles.
Glue on your hair with Pros-Aide.
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Neon Skull SFX Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @alice_crue
When it comes to Halloween Makeup Looks, you can really go all out with a Skull Makeup Look! There are a wide range of ways to doll up your skull makeup, from rhinestones to glitter, but in this skull SFX tutorial, we'll show you how @alice_crue created an eyecatching neon skull that will catch lots of compliments!
Products Mentioned
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black
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Mehron Paradise Makeup Neon UV Glow Palette
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The List of Products Used to Create a Neon Skull SFX Makeup Look
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup Neon UV Glow Palette, $34.95
TOTAL: $46.90
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Step 1: Prep Your Skin & Block Your Eyebrows
First, cleanse your face and do not moisturize. Instead, use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows.
Step 2: Map Out the Skull with a Makeup Pencil
Take a makeup pencil and draw an outline of the jaw bone, eye socket, nose socket, teeth, clavicles, and neck. Alice prefers to use a brown pencil instead of a black pencil because she finds it easier to paint without worrying about the black makeup mixing in with the paint she uses to fill inside.
Step 3: Use the Water-Activated UV Neon Paradise Paint Palette to Color the Outline for the Skull
Using the Mehron Paradise Brush Set, use your favorite shades to cover the outlines you just drew with the pencil. Alice likes to create an ombre effect and use different colors along each line because it gives a more interesting look to her skull. For the teeth, fill in each tooth completely, as you will outline them with black later.
Once the outlines have all been painted, allow them to dry. Next, fill in the eye sockets, inside of the mouth, and inner part of the nose socket with Black Paradise Paint. Once that area has dried, paint the neck and check outside of the bones you created earlier.
Step 4: Highlight the Outlines with White Paradise Paint
Using one of the finer detail brushes from the Mehron Paradise Brush Set, add a few white lines to the rainbow outlines you painted on in step 3. You can even add a few highlights to the teeth!
Step 5: Add UV-Reactive Effects to the Look
Taking a medium-sized Paradise Brush, take the shade that looks white from the UV Neon Palette, and fill in the “blank” areas of your face. Although the shade looks white, it’s actually UV-Reactive and will glow under the black light! Allow the paint to dry and set with setting spray, and that’s it! Your Neon Skull is Camera Ready!
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Glampire (Monster High Draculaura Inspired) Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @christina.alexandraa
If you're looking for a cute, playful, fun, or trendy Halloween Makeup Look, look no further than this Glampire Monster High Draculaura inspired makeup look @christina.alexandraa created for Mehron Makeup! From flirty and playful to even scary, you can create the perfect vampire makeup look using the quick and easy steps below.
Products Mentioned
Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- Black
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Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- White
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Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- Red
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Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigment - Hot Pink
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Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in Black, $4.95
Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in White, $4.95
Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup in Red, $4.95
Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigment in Hot Pink, $5.37
TOTAL: $20.22
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Step 1: Paint Your Face Using Mehron FX Fantasy Cream Makeup
First, cleanse your face and use a light spritzing of Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, mix a pale pink using Red and White FX Fantasy Cream Makeup. Apply all over the face using a makeup sponge.
Step 2: Contour the Face
Using a fluffy blush brush, apply a pink powder pigment to the face and contour your face like you would normally - under the jaw bones, under the cheekbones, the sides of the nose, and around the perimeter of your face. Blend the contour by dusting the brush around the entire face to make it look more cohesive.
Step 3: Create a Red and Pink Smoky Eye
Using a red and pink powder pigment, create a smoky eye by focusing the pigment on the outer half of the eye and the crease. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush and blend well. Add the same shades to the bottom lash line
Step 4: Create an Ultra-Defined Nose and Brow
Using a dense eyeshadow brush, use the same pigments from Step 4 to create a dramatic nose contour that extends all the way up to just under the inner brow bone to create a more cartoon-like effect.
Take a black pressed pigment and a liner brush to create small hair-line strokes to create a strong defined brow.
Step 5: Line Your Eyes with Black FX Fantasy Cream Makeup
Using a fine-tipped liner brush, create a cat-eye effect with a large wing that extends beyond the eye and a triangle shape on the inner corner to create an exaggerated eye look. Next, draw smaller outward pointing “triangles” on the lower lash line to resemble cartoonish lashes. Take a white makeup pencil and fill in the water line to make your eyes look bigger.
Step 6: Add Fine Details to Finish the Glampire High Look
Mix the White and Red Fantasy FX Cream Makeup to create a bold red lip color and paint your lips. While the paint is still slightly wet, paint on the Black Fantasy FX Cream Makeup as a lipliner and diffuse slightly. To enhance the cartoon-like effect of the look, use a small dab of white to highlight the lips, and paint a small red heart onto your cheek.
Finish the look by painting and shading the ears and building up the contours and highlights more to your liking. That’s it! Your Draculora Makeup Look is Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Elphaba Witch Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @raydiatebyraychel
Witch makeup looks will always be at the top of the list of favorite SFX looks, especially during the Halloween season! Whether you want to be a sexy witch, a scary witch, or even create a look inspired by Elphaba the witch from Wicked or The Land of Oz, we've got you covered with this easy witch makeup tutorial!
Products Mentioned
Mehron CreamBlend Stick - Ogre Green
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Mehron CreamBlend Stick - Green
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Mehron CreamBlend Stick - White
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Mehron Colorset Powder
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black
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Mehron 3D Gelatin Effects
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Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Orge Green, $11.95
Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Green, $11.95
Mehron CreamBlend Stick in White, $11.95
Mehron Colorset Powder, $7.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95
Mehron 3D Gelatin Effects, $5.95
TOTAL: $61.70
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Step 1: Prep Your Skin
First, cleanse your face and do not moisturize. Instead, use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer.
Step 2: Paint Your Face Green for the Ultimate Witch Makeup Look
Using a sponge and Mehron ColorBlend Stick in the shades Green and Ogre Green, focusing the darker Green shade around the perimeter of your face and contours of the cheek, nose, and eyes, and applying the lighter Ogre Green to the higher points of your face. This will make the green base look more “natural” compared to a flat one-shade face. To build up more dimension, use the White ColorBlend Stick and add highlights to the tops of the cheekbones, under the eyes, and anywhere else you’d use concealer.
Once you’re happy with the base, mattify the look using a powder puff and ColorSet Powder.
Step 3: Contour the Face & Add Eyeshadow to Your Witch Makeup Look
Using a contour brush, use a pressed pigment in a deep green or black shade to contour the face. Use Paradise Paint in Black to paint on the brows.
Create a smoky eye with various shades of green. If you want to carve out the look and create a cut crease, use the White CremeBlend Stick for added drama. Next, line your eyes and waterline with black eyeliner to add depth to the look, and use the Black Paradise Paint to create a long-lasting and dramatic winged liner look. Once the liner has dried, lightly blend the eyeshadow at an angle from the outer edges toward the inner lower half of your upper lid to ensure your eyes look as big and bright as possible.
Highlight the brow bone with the white CremeBlend stick. Apply false lashes or mascara and a dramatic black lip using the black Paradise Paint.
PRO Tip: Let each layer dry before applying more makeup on top to ensure you do not muddy the shades together.
Step 4 (optional): Add 3D Gel for Wet Tears or a Sweat Effect
If you want to add an extra touch to level up your Witch Makeup Look, consider using Mehron 3D Gel - a special effects product that’s perfect to look like tears, thick beads of sweat, or other bodily fluids.
Start by uncapping the jar and placing it in the microwave or a hot bowl of water for about 10 seconds. If it’s still solid, microwave it for another 5-7 seconds. Repeat until it has reached a liquid consistency. Allow it to cool for at least a minute to ensure it’s not too hot for application.
Drip the product wherever you want onto your face using a spatula, and that’s it, your Witch Makeup Look is Camera Ready
PRO Tip: Be VERY careful while heating and temperature testing 3D Gel. When the product has reached a liquid consistency, lightly test a small amount of product on the back of your hand where your nerves are the most sensitive.
If you're looking for a simple version of a with face makeup, check out Ben Nye's Witch Makeup Kit.
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Avatar Blue Alien Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @bryan.mua
Ever since the movie Avatar came out, Avatar-inspired makeup looks have been trending every Halloween, and now that Avatar: The Way of Water is coming out this holiday season, we expect to see LOTS of Avatar Blue Alien Halloween Makeup Looks this year!
In this blog, we'll break how @bryan.mua created an easy blue alien Avatar-inspired makeup look!
Products Mentioned
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Lagoon Blue
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White
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Mehron E.Y.E Powder - Black Onyx
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Lagoon Blue, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, $11.95
Mehron E.Y.E Powder in Black Onyx, $8.95
TOTAL: $32.85
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Step 1: Moisturize Your Face & Body to Prevent Staining
First, cleanse your face and body and moisturize well. Brain MUA does this to prevent the makeup from staining, however, you can also use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer and will prevent it from staining. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows.
Step 2: Mix Your Perfect Blue Alien Shade and Paint!
Using a blue and white Mehron Paradise Paint, create a light blue to paint your entire face. He used a 3 parts white, 1-part blue ratio. Brian used a stainless steel mixing palette and a Mehron AQ Brush for maximum coverage on his skin.Paint your entire face and desired amount of your body. Contour the face using a deeper blue version of your paint, and add white paint to areas you want to highlight
PRO Tip: When covering large areas, use less water when mixing your perfect shade to make it more opaque.
Step 3: Enhance the Nose, Eyes, and Contours of the Blue Alien Face with Powder Makeup
Using a fluffy brush, use a medium blue powder pigment to carve out the perimeter of your face, cheekbones, jawline, and eye sockets. To create a wider nose effect, start the nose contour at the inner corner of your eyes and draw down to your nose. Do not follow your normal nose contour. Next, fill in your brows with the blue pigment only drawing from around the outer half outward. Once you’re happy with the overall shape, deepen the brows and nose contour with a black powder pigment.
Application Tips: Avoid using too much liquid latex because it will become gloopy and hard to work with. If you’ve added too much, simply add a few pieces of torn tissue.
Step 4: Add a Rosy Hue to the Lips and Nose
Using a rosewood-hued powder pigment, add a light dusting to the lips, the tip of the nose, and cheeks! It’s important to use the same shade for both to enhance the look.
Step 5: Add Depth and Dimension with Details to Your Blue Alien Look
Lightly tap a fluffy eyeshadow brush into the black and blue powder pigments and draw faint vertical lines from the top of your forehead that go down and toward the center of your face. Next, create angled lines from the outer part of your cheeks that run almost parallel to your jawline toward the center of your face. Diffuse the edges to create a soft blended look. If you’re painting your body as part of this look, create long angled lines from the top of your shoulders that go down and slightly inward toward your breastbone. Finally, taking a brush with stiff bristles and white Paradise Paint, use the spattering technique to splatter white speckles all across your face and body. As the paint dries, lightly dab your finger across the makeup to create more irregularly shaped freckles. Repeat this step using a dark blue shade of Paradise Paint.If you want to take the look to the next level, use the drybrush technique with Paradise Paint to amp up the contours and some of the lines on your face for added dimension. That’s it! Your Blue Alien is Camera Ready!
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Pin Up Zombie Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @slwcrea8
Did you know one of the most popular Google Searches for Halloween Makeup Looks and Tutorials is for Zombie Makeup? It's no surprise because this fun makeup look is one that will always stand the test of time and can really be amped up with a few special effects makeup products like fake blood, fake wounds, and more.
In this blog, we're sharing an entire tutorial and video to create a pin up zombie makeup look featuring Shanice L. Wadell , aka @slwcrea8, and Mehron Makeup.
Products Mentioned
Mehron Blood Splatter
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Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel
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Mehron Extra Flesh with Fixative A
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Mehron Colorset Powder
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Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise
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The List
Mehron Blood Splatter, $3.95
Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel, $5.95
Mehron Extra Flesh with Fixative A, $9.95
Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise, $15.95
Mehron Colorset Powder, $7.95
TOTAL: $43.75
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Step 1: Moisturize Your Face & Body to Prevent Staining
First, cleanse your face and prep the skin for SFX makeup application. We recommend using Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows.
Step 2: Map Out the Zombie Wounds Onto Your Face for Your Zombie Makeup Look
Take a makeup pencil and draw an outline of the wounds you want to create. Get creative and place them wherever you want! Shanice prefers to use a brown pencil instead of a black pencil because she finds it easier to paint without worrying about the black makeup mixing in with the paint she uses to fill inside.
Step 3: Use Mehron Extra Flesh Wax with Fixitive A to Create Zombie Wounds
Using the rounded dull end, layer the wax inside onto the wounds you drew in step 2. To give a 3d effect to your wounds, layer extra wax and create ridges that curve inward toward the center of each wound to represent dead and decaying flesh that has been ripped open, just like in a real wound! If you want to make the texture of the wax a little smoother, lightly tap with your finger.
Once you’re happy with the wounds, seal the wax by brushing on a thin layer of Fixitive A. This will remove any tackiness and will allow you to paint the wax with ease.
Step 4: Paint the Zombie Skin with Mehron Bruise Wheel
Mix the green tone with your favorite foundation to create the perfect shade of zombie skin for your ultimate zombie makeup look. Apply it to your skin with a foundation brush. Be sure to save some of this shade so you may use it in step 5.
Next, mix the blue-violet with your foundation mixture and use the same brush to paint in the eye sockets to make them appear sunken into your face. Continue to use this shade to contour your face paying extra close attention to the cheekbones and other stronger contours.
Set the face with Mehron ColorSet Powder and a powder puff.
Step 5: Paint the Zombie Wounds with Mehron Bruise Wheel
Mix various shades of red and red violet from the bruise wheel and apply with a variety of smaller brushes to give you depth and detail. Concentrate the darkest shades toward the outer edges of each wound along the ridges you created in step 3.
Taking a fine detail brush, mix a redding shade and paint fine squiggly and branching lines that radiate outward from each wound to represent veins. Then, take a sponge and lightly tap into the green foundation shade you mixed in the previous step. Wipe off any excess, and lightly pound the sponge on top of the veins to make them appear a little softer and as if they’re just below wthe skin’s surface.
PRO Tip: Create any any bruise effects you’d like during this step using the green foundation shade mixed with violet or red, and blend into the skin well for a more realistic effect.
Step 6: Add Mehron Coagualated Blood and Blood Splatter to Add Texture and Shine to Your Zombie Makeup Look
Mehron Coagulated Blood is a shiny, thick, and syrupy SFX blood that instantly elevates any special effect! Using the rounded end of your spatula or a q-tip, add the coagulated blood inside the wounds where you want them to look like fresher healing wounds.
Next, take Mehron Blood Splatter and spritz onto your face to represent where blood may have misted out of your Zombie wounds during a gnarly fight! This blood will dry down once applied. The closer you hold the spray bottle to your face, the more concentrated the blood splatter will look.
Add a wig or style your hair and add any extra accessories you’d like, and voila! Your Zombie Pin Up Makeup Look is Camera Ready!
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate this look? Follow along with the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a new bold look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue
Billy the Zombie Tutorial with Melissa Croft
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
I AM CAMERA READY: Easy and Trending Halloween Makeup Tutorials & Contest
Whether you want to be a vampire, witch, skull, or zombie for Halloween, or even create your favorite characters from movies like Avatar, Minions, Wonder Woman, or Harley Quinn, we've got you covered with easy Halloween Makeup Tutorials!
Looking for a popular and trending look? Check out our blog about the most Googled Halloween Costumes of 2022!
Camera Ready for Halloween
We may be biased, but we think Halloween is one of the best times of the year thanks to the creative Halloween Makeup Looks, sfx tutorials, and all the other creative special effects our Camera Ready Community create, and we're here to help you create any look your heart desires.
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Halloween SFX Makeup Tutorials
Get ready to be amazed by these Halloween SFX Makeup Tutorials provided by Mehron! In addition to great looks featuring one of our best selling SFX brands, we're proud to be working with @caykeface on a fun series of looks for you to try out!
Billy the Zombie Hocus Pocus Inspired Makeup Look
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Learn how @mcroft07 created this amazing look in six steps
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Pin Up Zombie
Tuesday, September 7
Take this zombie look from flirty to frightening in just a few easy steps! Watch as @slwcrea8 transforms herself using Mehron Makeup.
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Avatar-inspired Makeup
Saturday, September 10
@Bryan.mua's iconic Avatar-inspired Halloween Makeup Look has been a fan favorite for years, and fans are looking forward to the next movie releasing this holiday season!
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Elphaba the Witch Makeup
Monday, September 12
Create the perfect Witch Makeup Look for Halloween by following @raydiatebyraychel's tutorial!
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Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Look
Tuesday, September 13
Follow along as @christina.alexandraa transforms herself into Draculaura for a spooky cute Halloween makeup look.
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Neon Skull Makeup
Monday, September 19
Create a glowing neon skull SFX look for Halloween with @alice_crue's tutorial using Mehron Makeup!
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Stranger Things Inspired Halloween Makeup
We've partnered with SFX Artist @caykeface to create an amazing Stranger Things inspired Halloween makeup look for this trending tv series!
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Minions Halloween Makeup Look
This look will be super easy and the perfect last minute Halloween Makeup Look for those wanting a cute and playful look that's also perfectly appropriate for kids!
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Past Halloween Makeup Tutorials
Wonder Woman Makeup Tutorial
This look is great for those looking for a last minute Halloween Makeup Look because you can incorporate some of your everyday makeup into it!
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Comic Book Halloween Makeup Look
This is one of our most viewed tutorials of ALL TIME! This easy last minute Halloween Makeup Look is perfect for all ages!
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Harley Quinn Makeup Look
Our most popular tutorial from 2021, this easy Harley Quinn Makeup look is a yearly favorite for Halloween Makeup Lovers!
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Rainbow Cat Makeup Look
MEOW! This beautiful cat SFX makeup look actually looks harder than it is, we promise!
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Billy the Zombie (Hocus Pocus Inspired) Makeup Look | SFX Tutorial ft. @mcroft07
If you're looking for the perfect Hallowen Makeup Look to test your SFX makeup skills this year, why not try this trendy Billy the Zombie Hocus Pocus inspired makeup look featuring Melissa Croft, aka @mcroft07, using Mehron makeup.
Products Mentioned
Mehron Colorset Powder
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Olive
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Wild Orchid
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black
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Mehron Pencil Liner - Black
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Mehron Colorset Powder, $7.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Olive, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Wild Orchid, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, $11.95
Mehron Black Pencil Liner in Black, $3.95
TOTAL: $55.75
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Step 1: Prep Your Skin & Block Your Eyebrows
First, cleanse your face and do not moisturize. Instead, use Mehron Barrier Spray to create a sweat-proof barrier that will allow your makeup to last longer. Next, use your favorite method and products to block your eyebrows.
Step 2: Map Out Where You’re Going to Place the Homemade Prosthetic
Take a makeup pencil and draw an outline above your brows and on your cheekbones to indicate where you’re going to build up the homemade prosthetic to make your cheeks, brows, and orbital bone more prominent.
Step 3: Create and Apply the Homemade Prosthetic Using Liquid Latex
Using a stainless steel palette, add a few drops of Liquid Latex onto the palette, and rip apart pieces of tissue to dip into the Liquid Latex to lightly coat it. Next, apply it to your skin in thin layers onto your skin, and use a spatula to smooth out the edges. For an added effect, create creepy striations and lines across the cheek by dragging the spatula down across the cheekbones and toward the lips.
Once you’re happy with the brow bones and cheeks, build up your chin, too!
Once you’ve built up the prosthetic, allow it to dry and set with a powder puff and Mehron Colorset Powder to remove any tackiness.
Application Tips: Avoid using too much liquid latex because it will become gloopy and hard to work with. If you’ve added too much, simply add a few pieces of torn tissue.
Step 5: Time to Paint the Prosthetic
Using a fluffy brush, paint the prosthetic with Mehron Paradise Paint in Olive. Build up in layers on the entire face, lips, and around the eyes. Add highlight to the cheekbones, brow bones, and even the cupid’s bow with White Paradise Paint. Blend well using light tapping motions of the brush with leftover Olive paint.
Dry brush a deep purple and black around the eye sockets and to outline and contour under the cheekbones, the nose, lips, and chin.
Step 6: Create and Add the Fake Lip Sticthes
Using the liquid latex and torn tissue, roll together thin strips of tissue into thin “strings” that are a little more than an inch long. Set them with powder and paint them with black makeup.
To adhere the “stitches” to your lips, add a dot of liquid latex to where you want to attach it just above and below your lips, and attach each end of the stitch to the adhesive. Hold it in place gently for a few moments until it’s attached.
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Pin Up Zombie Tutorial with Shanice L. Wadell
Avatar Blue Alien Tutorial with Kristen.B.Artistry
Glampire (Monster High-Inspired) Draculaura Makeup Tutorial with Christina Alexandra Duerr
Elphaba Witch Tutorial with Raychel Roll
Neon Skull Tutorial with @Alice_Crue
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Camera Ready's Best of 2021: Special Effects Makeup
When it comes to creativity and makeup, there is nothing more awe-inspiring than a good SFX transformation! Do you have any of our Top SFX products for 2021 in your collection? Let's find out!
Adhesive
A good adhesive can be the glue that holds your entire look together (literally and figuratively). However, there are a few important steps you'll want to keep in mind when using it. If you are applying it on others, or if it is your first time using it, it is always a good idea to check the ingredients to ensure you or your client are not allergic to any of the items listed. A patch test is a good way to ensure the person does not have an adverse reaction to the adhesive being used. It is also important to keep a professional adhesive to always have a remover on hand.
3. Pros-Aide® Adhesive “The Original”
Pros-Aide has been used in thousands of projects in filming major motion pictures, stage, and TV. It is a water-based medical-grade adhesive that can adhere prosthetics and appliances to the skin for long periods without irritation because it is safe to use on all skin types and even on sensitive areas. It gives a strong bond that lasts all day and night and has high water resistance. Pros-Aide is also commonly used by pros to block out eyebrows.
2. Ben Nye Glitter Glue
Anyone who has ever worked with glitter knows how messy it can be. Rest assured, when you use Ben Nye's Glitter Glue, your glitz isn't going anywhere! The durable, lightweight formula applies neatly and thinly with a built-in applicator brush. It is sturdy enough to tack down sequins, small rhinestones, and accents alike. This alcohol-based solution removes easily with a mild cleanser or with soap and warm water.
1. CAT Complexion Atelier
Our number one adhesive blurs the lines between the beauty and SFX world. Whether you're applying lashes or another form of embellishment, this world-famous lash adhesive is latex-free and waterproof and will lock everything in place. In a pinch and need to secure rhinestones, foils, or small accents? This adhesive is up for the task!
Honorable Mention-Ben Nye Liquid Latex
Although Ben Nye's Liquid Latex just barely missed this year's list, we could not mention adhesives without mentioning this versatile product. It is a staple in any special effects artist's kit! Use it for sealing modeling wax, creating your own 3D appliances, applying directly to the skin for an aged look, or creating realistic blisters and wound effects. In case you missed our Back to the Basics Series, check out our blog Three Easy Ways to Use Liquid Latex, SFX Tutorial with @caykeface to learn tips and tricks on working with liquid latex.
Special FX
Whether you're into film production, cosplay, or enjoy creating special effects at home, we've got you covered with the following top SFX products.
3. Ben Nye Fresh Scab
Ben Nye's Fresh Scab is just what the wound ordered with its natural ability to "scab over!" The brownish tint gives an ultra-realistic look while the jelly-like consistency is perfect for adding dimension to create a clotting effect. This product is corn-syrup based with a fresh peppermint flavor that is safe and pleasant to use in and around the mouth.
2. Kryolan Eye Blood
The name says it all. Kryolan Eye Blood is a fake blood that is eye safe. It is one of the most coveted products in the SFX world and is perfect for special effects on film, theater, or for creating super cool content on social media. You can level up any look with just a few drops of this product. Although it is safe to use in the eye area, never use this on an irritated eye or with contact lenses. See this product in action as @kristen.b.artistry demonstrates how to use Kryolan’s Eye Blood in our Back to the Basics: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 16 - SFX Blood.
1. Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax
Drum roll please…Ben Nye's Nose & Scar Wax takes the number spot for Best Special FX Product and has been a favorite for film, theater, and SFX enthusiasts for decades. The possibilities are endless with this pliable, yet firm modeling wax. Once warmed gently, you can use it to manipulate the appearance of your skin to imitate flesh wounds, create a “broken nose,” a witch's chin or even bullet holes. It comes in three translucent tints to resemble real skin.
Honorable Mention: 3rd Degree Silicone Modeling Compound
Not only has 3rd Degree Silicone Modeling Compound made it as an honorable mention on this list, but it was also an October Staff Pick for our Beauty Advisor, Chelsie. "When it comes to creating cuts and wounds or even blending the edges on a prosthetic piece, 3rd Degree Silicone has saved me so many times," she explains. "The "Clear" formula allows my cuts to look more life-like, and I can also mix in or apply foundation on top of it to be a perfect match to the skin. This blends like a dream and gives you a little bit of playtime before drying down."
Theatre
A round of applause for the following theatre must-haves! Whether you're a student, an actor, or an educator, odds are you've used a few of these products before!
3. Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ
In theatre, bringing a character to life may require a bit of body paint. You have all the colors of the rainbow and more with Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ. This cushiony makeup is water-activated and easy to use. It gives you full control of color concentration and can be applied with a sponge or brush. If you only need one or two shades for your performance, don't worry you have options with Mehron's Paradise Makeup AQ. We offer singles, refill cakes, and palettes of all sizes to choose from.
2. Ben Nye Personal Creme Kit
You can't discuss theatre without including Ben Nye. This pro brand has been the leading manufacturer of stage makeup for decades, so it's no surprise two Ben Nye kits made our list. The Personal Creme Kit is not only perfect for stage performances, but it is also a great choice fordance recitals and choir performances. This kit provides professional-quality makeup that will last all performance long at an affordable price. On average you can achieve 12 makeup applications per kit.
1. Ben Nye Theatrical Creme Makeup Kit
Ben Nye's Theatrical Creme Makeup Kit provides you with a full range of professional makeup and tools to achieve looks for theatrical, performance, and film makeup. Products include classic creme foundations, rich contour, blush, and highlight colors, flexible nose & scar wax, aging hair color, versatile liquid latex, and various creme colors and more. In other words, you'll be able to create a vast range of characters and looks with this value-packed set! These kits come in a variety of skin tone ranges to allow artists, enthusiasts, and actors to create with products perfectly suited for their complexion.
Honorable Mentions
We've got you covered with the top brands and products for your SFX needs but wanted to give these brands a special shout out for bringing something unique to the Special FX world.
Out of Kit
The words "easy" and "prosthetics" are not often used together, but Out of Kit created appliances that are easy to apply for beginner and professional special effects artists. Each and every piece was developed and created by artists that understand the demands of production and the time restraints as makeup artists. Out of Kit premium "peel and stick'' silicone prosthetics replace traditional prosthetics while giving you realistic effects. Do not be fooled by the ease of the application; these pieces can still perform and withstand extreme conditions.
ProAiir
Founded by artist Donna Nowak, ProAiir Makeup is a professional-grade airbrush, sponge, and brush-on vegan face and body art makeup company that has been creating SFX kit staples for decades. You can use it with an airbrush machine, but it performs just as well with a brush-on application. It's the most waterproof makeup on the market but can be easily removed with liquid soap and water, baby oil or makeup remover.
Premiere Products, Inc. (PPI)
Premiere Products Inc. has created numerous iconic SFX products including Green Marble Selr, Blue Marble Selr, Skin Illustrator Palettes, and Telesis. All of their products are made in the USA and are vegan and cruelty-free. Their commitment to providing the highest quality of products to the makeup, special effects, film, and television industries landed them on this list of Honorable Mentions of Special FX Brands.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
TikTok & Instagram Halloween Trends You Need to Try
If you’re feeling stuck deciding on a new Halloween costume this year, there’s no better place to get inspiration than TikTok and Instagram. These beloved apps have become a hub for creatives of all genres, but especially for makeup artists. From artists just starting out to professionals, they provide a platform for everyone to show off eye-catching, detailed looks, & introduce their favorite products
Whimsical Fantasy Face Paint
Fairies, butterflies, and whimsical folklore have always consumed the Cottage Core side of TikTok, but they’re reemerging this season as a trendy Halloween costume. Notably, there’s a viral trend where creators use big, heavy brush strokes to outline their faces in fairy wings before adding more details. Add decals like pearls, rhinestones, small flowers, crystals, and leaves to add to the realism of your whimsical look. Check out this video by Sophie Hannah on TikTok to get whimsical butterfly fairy inspiration with a spooky twist for your Halloween makeup.
While realistically, this trick may not work for everyone, it’s a great way to create a base outline before adding in more details. You’ll want to have a dense brush and liquid cosmetic-grade makeup that will last all night long, like Mehron’s Liquid Makeup for Face Body and Hair or the Ben Nye MagiCake Aqua Paint Palettes. Using a high-quality, precise liner like the Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner to outline detailed wing designs adds to the clarity of the look as well! Once you're done designing your look, be sure to spritz with setting spray to lock in your hard work!
@allison_sfxtek and @mandie.strangefx are serving up some spectacularly spooky looks!
Coraline Button Eyes
If you love animated movies, there’s no way you haven’t seen Tim Burton’s stop-motion wonder, Coraline. With such striking designs and characters, it’s no wonder these fascinating button-eye looks have dominated the algorithm. For detailed steps, watch Siana’s Coraline makeup tutorial on TikTok. For some major inspiration, you can also visit @allison_sfxtek and @mandie.strangefx on Instagram.
You’ll just need a blue wig, a yellow raincoat, and black buttons for eyes (or makeup that passes) for this look. But then, it’s all up to you to create the tiny details perfectly captured in this animated movie — Coraline’s freckles, eyebrows, lips and nose can all be contoured, dotted and shaped to look just like the claymation masterpiece. Products like the Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette and Mehron Cream Blend Stick are excellent options for adding realistic details, sharpening out your featuresm, and hollowing out your cartoonish eyes.
Skeletons & Hollowed Out Cheeks
Skeletons are a tried-and-true Halloween costume, but you can get some ideas on TikTok to kill your look. For example, adding decals, glitter or colorful contour and details can make a basic black and white skull look like an ornate work of art. Watch Felicia Marie’s excellent video on TikTok showing how she created her dramatic skeleton look.
For a proper skeleton makeup look, dramatize the naturally occurring negative space on your face with a heavy contour, like the NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette.if you're aiming for a more flesh-toned skeleton or the Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigments for a wide variety of shades. Then, draw or paint vertical lines on your mouth to create the teeth for an added skeletal effect. You can also blackout your nose for an extra impact with a product like L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencil in black. If you’re looking for glitter to add some pop, Mehron’s Paradise Glitter is an excellent affordable option available in tons of colors.
All About Clowns
From Harley Quinn to the infamous It to clowns from your nightmares, these characters comprise several of the trending Halloween makeup looks on TikTok. However, you don’t pop on a goofy red nose for these looks — plenty of talented makeup artists have managed to create sleek yet horrifying clown looks that would scare anyone to their core. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial of Pennywise and a fresh Harley Quinn look by Siana, for example.
If you’re looking for a simple clown look, you can add dots and triangles tastefully around your eyes to mimic a circus effect, like Haley Buix on TikTok. You’ll want a product that can deliver precise, intricate details, like the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner. If you want something more dramatic, you can draw inspiration from Nathalie Figueroa’s purple clown makeup look on TikTok. If you want purple, red, or any other color to accent your clown makeup, try pigmented products like Make Up Forever’s 12 Flash Color Case or the Ben Nye Pressed 8 Color Palette in Divine Madness.
Haunted Pumpkin Face Paint
Colorful accents come in many shapes and sizes, whether you’re using colored contacts, powders, lashes, or classic face paint. Liquid, cream and cake makeup have all been Halloween fan favorites for many years now, but they haven’t lost their popularity — and novelty — for spooky looks. You can order colored paint tubes or palettes with multiple shades, and you can design tons of different costumes around them. For example, Elsie on TikTok created this unique haunted pumpkin makeup look with colored contacts, orange shadow and black liquid face paint.
To emphasize your colored creations, darken your lids with the Viseart 12-Color Eyeshadow Palette or the Ben Nye Theatrical Eye Shadow Palette for a look that will last all night long. If you’re looking for excellent liquid face paint, check out the Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup, which is available in a variety of color options.
Corpse Bride
Another one of Tim Burton’s famous stop-motion movies, The Corpse Bride, has received noteworthy attention online as a trending Halloween costume. Emily, the bride herself, is the perfect candidate for makeup artists dabbling in contouring, face painting, and SFX art. Check out Marina Eloise’s beautiful rendition of Emily on TikTok, featuring illusion paint and vivid details to make her look like the actual character. If you prefer to look at a photo for inspiration, check out @raeofsunshinebeauty on Instagram!
For an iconic corpse bride look, you’ll need blue hues that accurately capture Emily’s ghoulish, deceased look. The Ben Nye Pressed Eye Shadow in Navy Blue is the perfect shade to deepen your eyes and cheeks, and the Graftobian Dish of Face Paint in Nepture Blue is ideal for your base layer. Finally, to paint on your wide, animated eyes, use Ben Nye’s Creme Color in White or the iconic Ben Nye Clown White for a striking, pigmented shade that will last all night (or wedding) long.
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More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series
How to Apply Prosthetics with Brittany Lessard
Cat Makeup Look by Caykeface
Dog Makeup Look by Kristen B Artistry
Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Get Spooked with SFX Artist Jayqartistry
A special thanks to @jayqartistry for the information and images within this blog
We got to take a glimpse inside the fantastic and horrifying world of the haunted house industry, SFX makeup brands, and advice for makeup newbies in this interview with the renowned, self-taught SFX makeup artist Jaime Quintana, aka @jayqartistry.
The Beginning
Like many accomplished SFX makeup artists, Jaime first began creating his looks from his own home before stepping out into the haunt world.
“I started dabbling in SFX and character-building when I came across character videos on YouTube back in 2006 and 2007,” Jaime recalled. He used whatever makeup he had in his kit to create looks while teaching himself through the limited online resources available back then until he found mentors in the SFX industry who provided hands-on training. “I didn’t know there was such a thing as cake makeup, grease makeup, and creams,” he said. “I just had my beauty tools, and that was it.”
Like with learning any new set of skills, the key to growth is consistent practice. Jaime was searching for all the training he could get, so at the beginning of his career, Jaime charged a mere $5 to get some makeup experience under his belt.
“Any money that I earned, I would walk to my local CVS or Walmart and buy makeup to practice on myself, my mom, my tias, and any client that I was able to convince I could paint them,” Jaime recalled. He eventually had the opportunity to apply for a makeup artist position at Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, an annual Halloween haunt in Long Beach, California. “I started off as a sponge artist,” Jaime recalled. “I shadowed all seasoned artists, and they taught me how to pay attention to detail. The following year I became an airbrush artist for the team and was placed with the more advanced artists. I was super nervous, but knew this was the leap I had to take to further my position, my career, and my education.”
Little did he know that his life would change forever, and over the course of nine years, he’d become a lead, do media for the haunt, and see his work on billboards. It wasn’t always an easy path, though. Long workdays spent creating looks and having talent request to have work redone when it didn’t meet their standards inspired Jaime to take his work to the next level, and he says he wouldn’t change a thing about his experiences.
“As an artist, the most rewarding part of this was being able to get hands-on training from some of the best in the industry. I got paid to learn, basically,” Jaime said. Since then, Jaime’s career has only skyrocketed with more SFX opportunities.
“I’ve had the opportunity to add some new designs to ‘Scary Mary’ from Dark Harbor and had the pleasure to work with haunt actress Samanta Lokelani,” he said. “We connected and bonded and really developed this beautiful character into what she is today.”
Iconic Inspiration
Jaime sourced inspiration for his new, iconic characters through movies and the emotions that come along with them. Talented artists such as Christina Cofran, Maryann Yee, Jen Fregozo, Dick Smith, Rick Baker, Jack Pierce, and Pat McGrath were all noted by Jaime as references who help him channel his eye-catching looks. Additionally, directors like Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro have inspired his creativity. “Inspiration is very personal to each and every artist,” Jaime said. “Some people get inspired by music, movies, celebrities. Different strokes for different folks.” Most importantly, he noted, was to find a way to draw inspiration from others while still creating new looks and new ideas of your own.
In addition to traditional forms of inspiration, Jaime used constructive criticism on the job and throughout his career to shape his work. “Just remembering people telling me that I wasn’t good enough or people [who] didn’t believe in me, really sparks up that fire to show them that, yes, I am capable of doing this and much more,” he laughed.
A Glimpse Inside the Haunt World
Character Creation
Before the haunt itself, a fantastic spooky event has to create and design even spookier characters. But how do artists get inspired to create fresh, long-lasting looks that still manage to startle guests?
Planning the Haunt
As for the actual timeline of the haunt, the schedule can be a scream within itself. There are a ton of things to do, with very little time to do them and no room for errors.
“Planning a haunt can be very fun and very stressful,” Jaime explained. “Having multiple meetings with other artists that each have their own visions can be challenging.”
In addition to the tight crunch times, you have to trust your teammates and cast members to do their jobs right. Different things can happen during a haunt. For example, he said, your airbrush can get clogged, talent can show up late, exhausted from a night on the town, or even worse, they may not show up at all.
“However, when opening night is just around the corner, and things start to come together, that’s when all the stress and headaches go out the window… and you realize it’s worth it,” he said. “Regardless, you keep pushing through.”
Roles & Responsibilities
With such a dynamic work environment, there’s a predefined structure of artists, department heads, and leads. While every haunt production is different, and roles may vary, Jaime breaks down some of the typical roles within the haunt industry and explains their primary responsibilities in more detail:
Department Head
“This role oversees the whole entire department,” Jaime explained. “They’re typically in charge of designing makeup for scare zones and mazes, have a count of inventory and supplies, interview makeup artists for the season, and host training sessions throughout the season to keep their team up to speed.” Basically, their main job is to keep things running smoothly, manage the makeup team and ensure the schedule doesn’t get backed up.
Department Head Assistant
“The department head assistant is more hands-on with the team,” Jaime said. “If the department head is busy or needs help with anything, it’s their responsibility to step in and help.” These crucial professionals help in everything from training, inventory, and designing makeup looks to organizing paperwork.
Leads
Jaime himself has experience as a lead at Dark Harbor, so he’s familiar with all the in’s and out’s of this critical position.
“Leads are there to help fellow makeup artists with whatever they need,” Jaime stated. “Leads are typically seasoned artists that have been in the haunt industry for over three to four years.” He continues, “They help with setting up the workroom and breaking it down at the end of the night, help clean bottles and help count inventory by the end of the season. Leads are also used for media marketing shoots among other media days the haunt might have.”
Makeup Artists
The makeup artists themselves are the lifeblood for a fantastic haunt, and Jaime gave some advice for those who may be interested in applying their skills in the haunt world. .
“Come on time, make sure that your station is clean and sanitized after every talent you see, follow continuity, don’t slow down, and most importantly, have fun!” It’s not mandatory to have professional training at many haunts, but in his experience, most of the makeup artists did or had been to makeup school.
“For a makeup artist that is looking to apply at a haunt, I would recommend them doing their research on the haunt itself,” he added. “Know the history behind the haunt, follow some of the makeup artists on social media so you can get a feel of what kind of makeup you’re expected to produce. By following them on social, that can also be an ice breaker to introducing yourself to the team.”
Brands to Live (and Die) By
Behind every successful makeup look is a wide variety of makeup products artistically combined to create a spooky persona. Of course, when it comes to SFX products, Jaime knows pro approved brands deliver high pigmentation and durability that his productions require. Some of his favorite products to create bright and realistic makeup looks come from brands including European Body Art, Wolfe, Ben Nye, Mehron, Premiere Products Inc, and ProAiir.
For Aspiring Haunt SFX Artists
As with any other career, researching the industry you're trying to break into is the first step to achieve your dreams. However, when it comes to the haunt industry, there aren't many resources for aspiring artist, so we ask Jaime to share some of his top tips:
Research the haunt you’d like to work at and follow on social media to see what kind of looks they need to be created.
Find makeup artists who work there and connect on social media.
Have your portfolio prepared with a variety of looks showcasing your skills.
Take the leap and apply as a makeup artist!
He recommended having a portfolio packed with high contrast makeup looks, blood work, brush control and technique examples, and some showing makeup shot in different types of light.
“Everything else is a plus or can be trained,” Jaime shrugged. If your portfolio isn't quite up to par or you're worried you don't meet specific educational requirements to join, Jaime says don't worry. “Can you enroll in a school that can teach you SPFX? Sure! But I didn’t,” Jaime laughed. “To be honest, no one needs a piece of paper that says you’re a certified makeup artist or SFX artist. It needs to come from within.”
If you’re looking to build up your skillset without breaking the bank, he suggests looking into resources like YouTube, attending makeup seminars and demos, or joining a haunt to jump in head-first.
“There’s honestly no better way to do it than just going for it,” Jaime said. “We learn from our mistakes and make it better the next time.”
“Life is all about taking risks,” he explains. “Take that leap and show the world you’re not afraid. Entering a haunt can possibly be the start of something bigger for your career and can possibly open other doors that can lead to other projects.”
The Future of Haunts
Because of talented makeup artists like Jaime and his mentors, people can pursue their passions and create iconic looks during one of the best holiday seasons of the year for creatives. Even though many artists may not be sure if they’re prepared for these intense and challenging looks, self-taught artists like Jaime are an inspirational reminder that anyone can learn new things and pursue their passions.
“Don’t be afraid,” Jaime emphasized. “Be brave and contact your local haunt!” Talented SFX makeup artists work behind these haunted scenes to create frightening looks straight out of nightmares, but everyone has to start somewhere!
A special thanks to Jaime, aka @jayqartistry, for sharing his insight and experience with us! Be sure to visit him on Instagram to see his latest work and SFX adventures!
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
OUR 5 MOST POPULAR SFX Makeup TUTORIALS
Whether you're just exploring the world of SFX makeup for the first time or have been creating special effects magic for years, it's fun to see what products, looks, and tutorials are trending. In this blog, we're taking a stroll down memory lane to count down our most-viewed makeup special effects tutorials from years past!
5 Most-Viewed Special Effects Tutorials – A Countdown:
Airbrush Zombie Makeup Tutorial
Zombie Makeup Tutorial
Applying a Bald Cap
Comic Book Pop Art Tutorial
Read on to see our #1 most-viewed SFX makeup tutorial!
5. Airbrush Zombie SFX Makeup Tutorial
Kicking off our list of top five SFX makeup tutorials of all time is our Airbrush Zombie Makeup Tutorial featuring products from European Body Art, Graftobian, and Premiere Products Inc. From prosthetic application to the layering technique used to achieve that signature zombie green with airbrush makeup, you'll be able to see each zombifying step in action. Follow along for the entire airbrush zombie makeup transformation with this makeup special effects tutorial.
4. SFX Zombie Makeup Tutorial
If you feel like you're having deja vu, don't worry. You're not! Zombie makeup is so popular it has claimed two spots in our top 5 tutorials of all-time list.
Unlike the makeup special effects tutorial above, this one doesn't require an airbrush gun. Instead, it uses a combination of alcohol activated paints, SFX blood, and some of our best-selling SFX makeup to achieve a gory zombie makeup look in five simple steps. Watch the tutorial above or read the SFX zombie makeup blog!
3. How to Apply a Bald Cap
Some SFX makeup looks call for a head sans hair, and achieving this look is easy thanks to the bald caps and bald cap kits we offer. From snuggly securing the cap to color correcting to match your model's complexion, this SFX tutorial will teach you how to apply a bald cap like a pro.
2. Comic Book Pop Art SFX Makeup Tutorial
Our #2 spot goes to one of our favorite makeup special effects tutorials of all time! We worked with makeup and SFX artists Kelly Tull & Lei V Artist Agency in 2019 to create this comic book look to kick off our SFX Tutorial Series, and it's the most popular SFX makeup tutorial on our YouTube Channel!
This pop art look combines three powerhouse products that can be used for a wide range of both beauty and SFX makeup looks, so if you're looking for an easy-to-follow and popular look to try out, this comic book pop art SFX makeup may be perfect for you.
1. How to Create a Wound
One of the fundamental skills for every SFX makeup artist is learning how to create a fake wound, so it's no surprise this makeup special effects tutorial tops our list! This video has more than 1.2 million views and showcases products from Ben Nye, PPI, and RCMA.
This year, we worked with SFX makeup artist Nsomniaksdream for an updated fake wound makeup special effects tutorial, and it's one you don't want to miss!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional-grade products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans works together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
PRO Tips: Quick Tips & Live Demo Using Mehron 3D Gel
When it comes to SFX makeup, nothing is more rewarding than creating your own prosthetics, wounds, or scars. Mehron 3D Gel is the perfect product to use to make all three, but using this product takes a little practice. That's why we are sharing some of our top tips in this blog! If you missed our Camera Ready Live on our @camerareadysfx account, you may watch the replay below!
Warming With the Microwave Method
In order to use the product, you will need to warm it slightly to achieve a liquid consistency. However, it's important to warm it gently and to test the temperature before you apply it to the skin to ensure you do not burn yourself or your client.
Take the cap off, and microwave the gel in five to 10-second increments. Each time, remove it from the microwave and tilt the bottle to see how liquified the gel is. If it's still too solid, remove the cap and warm for another 5-10 seconds. Keep repeating this process until it flows freely inside the bottle, you're ready. Pour the gel into a shallow container to allow it to cool slightly before application.
Use a steel spatula to mix the product to remove any air bubbles, and once the liquid has thickened up slightly, you may begin to test the temperature of it on the back of your hand. Apply a very small amount while testing.
PRO Tip: Do not overheat. Doing so can cause the formula to break and become unusable. The consistency of the gel will be a similar to honey when it is ready to be applied.
Warming With the Boiling Water Method
Many artists prefer the boiling water method because it's much less likely that you'll overheat the gel. First, heat some water until it begins to boil. Fill a cup with the boiling water, and place the capped bottle into it until the gel melts. This takes on average between three to five minutes. Once you see it has melted, take the bottle out of the water and tilt it to view the consistency. Once it is a true liquid, pour it into a shallow dish and allow it to cool until it reaches a comfortable temperature.
PRO Tip: You may color the gel with Mehron’s Liquid Makeup or Fantasy F/X makeup while it is liquefied
Setting the Gelatin
The gelatin will remain slightly tacky once it is applied, so set it with Colorset Powder to knock back the shine and to prep it for painting. This step will also help it stay in place for longer wear.
Removing the Gelatin
Removal is quick and easy with Mehron 3D Gel! Gently peel away, and always wash with soap and water when you're done.
Feeling Inspired?
We hope you enjoyed these quick tips for using Mehron 3D Gel. If you want to see it in action, watch the video at the top of this blog! If you want to learn more about any of the products mentioned or need another recommendation, our Beauty Advisors are here to help. Click here to send them a message.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
The Ultimate Body Paint Guide
So, you finally decided on the perfect costume or SFX idea, but how exactly do you achieve your dream look? Specific costumes may require body paint, creams, or grease paints, but how do you know where to start?
What are the best products to achieve that perfect Violet Beauregard blue-purple nose, cartoonish eyes for Jessica Rabbit, black cat whiskers, or whatever other iconic details you may need for your costume? At Camera Ready Cosmetics, we have a wide variety of high-quality body paints and products available for you to turn your body paint ideas into wow-worthy characters. You may even win your next costume contest!
What is Body Paint?
Body paints are typically what most people think of when they imagine painting their faces for a Halloween costume. These vivid liquid products produce eye-catching looks with minimal effort and allow for fine details with smaller brushes and applicators.
What are the Different Types of Body Paint?
First, it’s essential to identify the differences between all the possible body paints and creams available for purchase. Each product has its own benefits and application techniques. But ultimately, selecting which product is best for you depends on things like skin sensitivity, longevity preferences, and your costume’s specifications. Check out some of our most popular body paint products here:
Endura by European Body Art
MagiCake Aqua Paint Palettes by Ben Nye
Liquid Makeup for Face, Body, and Hair by Mehron
Endura by European Body Art
This high-quality alcohol-based body paints by European Body Art is ideal for any body paint idea you have for the holiday season. Their precise formulation prevents cracks and smearing, even after hours of wear. The paints are incredibly versatile, from being airbrushed on to direct application with a sponge or brush. In addition, the formulation is FDA-approved and safe for sensitive skin.
MagiCake Aqua Paint Palettes
These affordable body and face paint palettes by Ben Nye are a staple for any dramatic makeup look. These vibrant body paints are activated with a few drops of water before application with a sponge or makeup brush. While the base palette contains six colors, makeup artists can easily mix them for various color combinations, and larger palettes offering even more colors are available, too!
If you’re seeking only a few colors or need to refill your palette, you can buy singles also are available. In addition, once the water-activated body paints dry on the skin, they’re notoriously smudge-proof and sweat-resistant.
Liquid Makeup for Face, Body, and Hair
This versatile liquid makeup by Mehron is perfect not just for your face and body but also is safe for your hair. These long-lasting products come in a wide range of colors and sizes, with the smallest 1oz size including a specific applicator to help with easy makeup application. In addition, these water-based body paints are resistant to sweat and heat, making them perfect for outdoor activities. However, take note that they’re not intended for use around the eye area.
Benefits of Cream Makeup Body Paints
Unlike regular body paint, cream makeup products typically have a thick, creamy consistency, perfect for heavy makeup looks or layering multiple products. Cream makeups are also ideal for setting with a translucent powder for further longevity.
To inspire your cream makeup body paint ideas, check out some of Camera Ready’s top suggestions:
Fantasy FX Makeup by Mehron
Professional FX Wheel by Ben Nye
CreamBlend Stick by Mehron
Fantasy FX Makeup
These affordable face paints come in a wide range of colors, each with a smooth and stunning finish. These water-based cream paints have the best of both worlds when it comes to cream and liquid makeup, conveniently packaged in a squeeze tube for easy and sanitary application. The convenient 1oz size makes these body paints perfect for travel or packing several different colors in your makeup kit.
Professional FX Wheel
If you’re primarily interested in getting a few body paints in a specific color or for a particular body paint idea, like aging someone up or adding scary fake wounds and bruises, these creamy color wheels from Ben Nye are for you. These versatile products blend easily onto either skin or latex, making them ideal for application over prosthetic pieces. In addition, the colors are buildable. Apply some alcohol for a thinner coat, or leave it as is for a thick and creamy finish.
CreamBlend Stick
While applying body paint with a sponge or makeup brush is common, these full-coverage cream paint sticks by Mehron provide a convenient method of application. There are tons of color options available to choose from, each with high-quality packaging providing quick and convenient makeup looks for all your body paint ideas without dirtying up your brushes.
Why Use Grease-Based Body Paint?
Though they may sound intimidating, grease paints are actually ideal for makeup newbies. Their smooth and easy application is perfect for covering minor blemishes, intensifying a gory wound, fixing prosthetic pieces, and more. However, note that grease body paint doesn’t set on the skin like traditional body paints and creams, making it essential to use a translucent powder to set your body paint ideas and a cold cream for makeup removal.
Our top picks include:
RMG Appliance Wheel by Graftobian
Cream Color Circle UV – Dayglow by Kryolan Professional Make-Up
Rubber Mask Grease (RMG) by Graftobian
Appliance Make Up Kit by Graftobian
RMG Appliance Wheel
An award-winning makeup artist designed this versatile grease paint makeup wheel by Graftobian with fellow artists’ needs in mind. The body paint color wheel specifically includes the most common colors used for covering and touching up prosthetic latex pieces and smoothing out unrealistic edges. In addition, the formulation is infused with castor oil, which mimics the natural oils produced by your skin, making people with sensitive skin less likely to break out from clogged pores.
Cream Color Circle UV – Dayglow
The eye-catching colors in Kryolan Professional Make-Up’s grease paint kit are not only vibrant but provide a slight glow under natural and UV light. If you’re headed to a haunted house or another dimly lit holiday event, these body paints light up and reveal stellar designs. The colors can be easily applied with a makeup brush or sponge and set with a finishing spray. If you want to extend the wear time, mist with a setting spray like Skindinavia’s Original Makeup Finishing Spray. For other Halloween looks and body paint ideas, Kryolan has several other Cream Color Circles, including Burn & Injury, Bruise, and more for SFX.
Rubber Mask Grease (RMG)
If you’re looking for an affordable grease paint option for your body paint ideas, look no further than Graftobian’s individual grease paints with tons of pigmented color options. These castor oil-based products provide intense colors with a natural finish and are perfect for blending in prosthetic pieces or SFX makeup details. In addition, their convenient half-oz size makes them ideal for popping in a makeup kit on the go or picking a few different colors for your specific look.
Appliance Make Up Kit
Many people don’t have the products in their makeup kit necessary for correct grease paint and prosthetic application. So if you’re looking to build up your inventory, start with Graftobian’s Appliance Makeup Kit, which includes everything you could need for basic and SFX makeup looks. In addition to their high-quality grease body paints, this kit comes with liquids designed for applying and removing prosthetic pieces, blood gel, various sponges, setting powder, brushes, and a lining pencil for tiny details.
Which Body Paint Product is Right for You?
While there are endless body paints and creams out there to choose from, you want to select a long-lasting product with quality ingredients within your budget. Body paints are fantastic for makeup artists and enthusiasts alike, while cream and grease paints are forgivingly blendable, making them ideal for beginners. Check out Camera Ready’s expansive inventory of high-quality body paints to blow your next body paint ideas out of the water.
Feeling Inspired? Visit Our YouTube Channel to Watch Our Halloween Makeup Tutorials:
How to Apply Prosthetics with Brittany Lessard
Cat Makeup Look by Caykeface
Dog Makeup Look by Kristen B Artistry
Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional-grade products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans works together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Ghost Bride | SFX Tutorial, Pt.27
Have you ever seen a more BOO-tiful bride? A special thanks to Mehron Makeup and @macabremija for creating this hauntingly beautiful Ghost Bride. In this tutorial, we will share the basic steps to creating a ghastly look! Shop the Look Mehron Skin Prep Pro LEARN MORE Mehron Clown White LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE Mehron E.Y.E Liner - Black LEARN MORE Mehron Celebre Pro HD Foundation-Black LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick LEARN MORE Mehron Hair White 1 oz LEARN MORE The List
Mehron Skin Prep Pro, $11.95 Mehron Colorset Powder 0.5 oz, $7.95 Mehron Clown White Makeup 2.25 oz, $7.95 Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Light Grey, $12.95 Mehron Celebre Pro Cream Foundation in Black, $11.95 Mehron E.Y.E Liner in Black, $9.95 Mehron Creamblend Stick in Soft Peach, $12.95 Mehron Hair White 1 oz, $7.95 TOTAL: $83.60
Buy All Step 1: Apply the Base A bright white base is essential when creating a ghost look. To achieve this bright white base, apply Mehron Skin Prep Pro to your face and neck. This will help the makeup stay in place. Next, block your eyebrows with Mehron SynWax, and set them using the Mehron Colorset Powder. Use a sponge to blend Mehron Clown White Makeup all over your face and set with powder. Step 2: Paint the Body Using the same sponge used for the face, blend Mehron Clown White Makeup onto your neck and shoulders. Set with a thin layer of powder. Step 3: Contour
Using the Mehron CreamBlend Stick in Light Grey, begin mapping out the contour along your cheeks, nose, and jawline. Next, follow up with a small amount of Mehron Celebre Pro Cream Foundation in Black to darken the contour and blend out with a sponge. PRO Tip: If you apply too much black cream, use a clean sponge and clown white to soften the area. To hollow out the face to give an undead effect, apply a grey eyeshadow beneath your contour to create shadows. Next, apply a black eyeshadow to the jawline with a brush.
Step 5: Define the Eyes Line your eyes using a black eyeliner, and use a skipping technique to create short lines on the outer lid to elongate your eyes. Apply eyeliner to the lower lash line, and create a smokey effect using a black eyeshadow. Step 6: Define the Lips and Nose Use a black eyeshadow to the contour your lips. Next, add a little bit of the same shadow to the tip of your nose to create a shadowy effect. Take the black kohl pencil and apply to the innermost part of your lips and blend it outward. Step 7: Add Details To bring a little life and color back to the face, take a small amount of Mehron CreamBlend Stick in the shade Soft Peach, and apply it to the high points of your cheeks, forehead, and chin. Next, add texture around your eyes and lips. Dip a stipple sponge into Mehron's Celebre Pro Cream Foundation in Black and press the sponge in light dabbing motions against the skin. Step 7: Give the Body Dimension Add a bit of depth and dimension by creating shadows along the chest and neck with a small, flat brush and a black eyeshadow. Take the stipple sponge and black cream foundation to apply texture to the hollowed out areas. Step 8: Finishing Rouches Apply Mehron Hair White to the hairline with a brush and blend the color through your hair with your fingers. To complete the look add a veil, ghostly butterflies, and white eye contacts. You're Camera Ready! Visit our YouTube Channel to watch the tutorial, or view the video at the top of this blog! More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series How to Apply Prosthetics with Brittany Lessard Cat Makeup Look by Caykeface Dog Makeup Look by Kristen B Artistry Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Dog Makeup Look: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 21
Have you ever heard of dogs resembling their owners? Join us as @kristenbartistry shows us that anything is paw-sible, as she turns herself into her dog Hamilton using products from Mehron, Danessa Myricks, and Suva Beauty.
Products Mentioned
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Black Out
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White
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SUVA Beauty Six Twenty Liner Brush
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet
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Mehron Paradise AQ Brushes Prisma Medium 3/4"
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Mehron Paradise AQ Brushes Bold Round
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix in Black Out, $18
Mehron Paradise AQ Makeup in Black, $11.95
Mehron Paradise AQ Makeup in White, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup Prisma BlendSet Palette in Furry, $13.95
SUVA Beauty Six Twenty Liner Brush, $12.00
Mehron Paradise AQ Brushes Prisma Medium 3/4", $6.00
Mehron Paradise AQ Brushes Bold Round, $6.50
TOTAL: $80.35
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Step 1: Outline Features
Block your eyebrows, and take a liner pencil or a thin eyeliner brush like the SUVA Beauty Six Ten Liner Brush with Mehron Aqua Paradise Paint to outline the eyes, nose and mouth of the dog.
PRO Tip: If it's easier, use a makeup pencil to outline the basic shapes before painting them on.
Step 2: Fill In Sections
Use slightly larger brushes like Mehron Paradise AQ Brushes Bold Round and Prisma Medium 3/4 with the Mehron Aqua Paradise Paints to fill in the outlined areas. Larger brush strokes can be used for this step.
Step 3: All About the Details
Use a small liner brush with the paint to create "fur" by using short, quick strokes. A fan brush can also be used to create fur-like strokes. Using different tools and painting the fur strokes in opposite directions will allow you to create a more realistic effect.
PRO Tip: The harder you press the brush against your face, the thicker each line of fur will be. It may be time consuming, but using light strokes will help you create a look that is more realistic!
Step 4: Add Dimension & Highlight
To help give the look depth, layer a light, medium, and dark shade of paint. This will help mimic the look for real fur. The Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet in Furry is a great product to use when creating dimension because it contains multiple shades all in one convenient palette. It also has white and black paint that can used to deepen or brighten the other colors.
Take a lighter shade, like white, with a liner brush and add highlights around the eyes, nose, and other parts of the face. While the paint is still wet, dab the area with your finger to blend any harsh edges.
Step 5: Paint the Body
Using the Mehron Paradise AQ Brush Prisma Medium 3/4 brush, begin painting your neck and shoulders. Once the paint has dried, use the same technique used on the face to begin creating fur and highlights on the body.
Step 5: Add Props
Perfect your look by adding props like ears or a collar. Now get ready to raise the WOOF and get ready to wow them this Howl-oween!
You're Camera Ready!
Feeling inspired to recreate the look? Watch the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! A special thank you to @kristenbartistry for creating this tutorial. We hope this blog inspires you to create a fun new look this Halloween! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors.
If you recreate this look or follow any of our other SFX Tutorials, don't forget to tag @camerareadysfx on social media!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series:
Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial with Caykeface
Alcohol vs Water Activated Paint with Nsomniaksdream
The Different Types of SFX Blood with Kristen.B.Artistry
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
All About (Fake) Blood: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 16
This Halloween season, we're getting back to the basics, and what better place to start than the wonderful world of fake blood. We partnered with @Kristen.B.Artistry, a makeup, hair, and SFX artist based in Colorado to showcase the different types of special effects blood and to highlight the differences between them! Products Mentioned Ben Nye Stage Blood LEARN MORE Ben Nye Fresh Scab LEARN MORE KD 151 Mouth Blood LEARN MORE Kryolan Eye Blood LEARN MORE Ben Nye Complete Blood Pack LEARN MORE Ben Nye Thick Blood LEARN MORE
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Ben Nye Stage Blood 4.5fl oz, $13 Ben Nye Thick Blood 6 oz, $28
Ben Nye Fresh Scab 1 oz, $10 KD 151 Mouth Blood Dark 1 oz, $7.50 Kryolan Eye Blood-Red 20 ml, $26.50 Ben Nye Complete Blood Pack with Capsules, $12 TOTAL: $97
Buy All Ben Nye Stage Blood Ben Nye Stage Blood is a bright red color and is used to resemble fresh blood. This unique formula is a runny liquid and can be used on the face, body, and even in the mouth (it has a zesty mint flavor!). Keep in mind this blood does not dry down and stay wet and runny after it is applied. It is the perfect choice for special effects including fresh wounds. Ben Nye Thick Blood
Ben Nye Thick Blood is a slightly darker shade of red and is used to resemble blood that is beginning to clot. This long-lasting formula has a thick and chunky gel-like consistency and will not have a runny consistency. However, this blood can be smoothed out for a less chunky and brighter appearance, if desired. PRO TIP: Use a small amount of Thick Blood with a metal spatula to create a line on the face or body to resemble a scratch or cut.
Ben Nye Fresh Scab Ben Nye Fresh Scab is a dark rusty red color and is used to create a scab effect. The consistency is a thick gel-like consistency. This blood is ideal for creating a wound that is starting to heal, as this will add texture to the area applied. Kryolan Eye Blood
Kryolan Eye Blood in Red is a Halloween best seller. This blood can be applied directly to the eye using the dropper. Do not use in conjunction with eye contacts (prescription or sfx). The Kryolan Eye Blood has liquid consistency. Upon your first use, this product may feel slight heavy in the eye. Your vision may also be slightly blurry. The special effect of the eye blood is temporary. As you blink the effect will go away. Please note, once you open the bottle, this product has a 30-day shelf life. PRO TIP: Apply the blood to the top part of the eyeball to cover the entire eye and for slightly longer effect.
You're Camera Ready! Mouth Blood: K.D. 151 Mouth Blood Dark & Ben Nye Complete Blood Cap Pack
Both K.D. 151 Mouth Blood and Ben Nye Stage Blood are safe to use in mouth. The K.D. 151 Mouth has a syrup-like consistency. The nozzle on the bottle will allow for a precise and easy application. By patting the blood around the mouth with your finger will allow you to create speckled effect with the blood. Ben Nye Complete Blood Cap Pack includes a .5 oz of Stage Blood and 12-empty capsules. Fill the capsule with the Stage Blood and close with the top half of the capsule. Once you are ready for the effect, place the capsule in your mouth and bite down. PRO TIP: Place a capsule on each side toward the front of the mouth a more dramatic effect.
Using Blood with Prosthetics Kristen used Rubber Wear Narrow Cut and Wide Cut Foam Latex Prosthetics. Using the Ben Nye Stage Blood, Thick Blood, and Fresh Scab, she was able to add texture and depth to her wound to give a more realistic effect.
Ready to see the different types of blood in action? View the video at the top of this blog, or visit our YouTube Channel! A special thank you to @Kristen.B.Artistry for creating this tutorial. We hope this blog about special effects blood will help steer you in the right direction to choose the perfect product to elevate your Halloween or SFX looks! If you have any more questions, we are here to help! Click here to reach out to our Beauty Advisors. Do not forget to tag @camerareadysfx in your Halloween and SFX looks.
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting new artists to be featured in our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Beauty Advisors for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Scary Scarecrow Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 15
Some Halloween looks have stood the test of time and are popular year after year: a witch, a cat, and of course, a colorful clown. This year, we partnered with professional makeup artist Kelly Tull, in association with Lei V Agency, to bring you another fan favorite, a scarecrow.
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Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black, $11.95
Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette, $58
Ben Nye Clown White, $3.50
PPI Add-A-Lash Adhesive, $6.75
Graftobian Stage Blood, $5.50
TOTAL: $85.70
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Step 1: Map out the eyes, nose, and mouth
Using a makeup pencil, lightly draw the outline of eye sockets (Kelly opts for a large winged out eye socket that extends out and upward toward her hairline), a nose, and the mouth. Next, use the shades Wax, Shatter, Blunt, and Full Melt from the Four Twenty Palette to create a warm-toned gradient along the outside of the outline. The deepest shades should be closest to the outline you created. Blend outward with the lighter shades.
Step 2: Add textured details
Using a fan brush, lightly dip into clown white brushing off any excess product. Apply crosshatch lines across your cheekbones and forehead using light brushstrokes.
Step 3: Fill in the eyes, nose, and add eyebrows
Fill in the eye sockets using a fine detail brush and Black Paradise AQ Makeup. Then, outline the top and lower half of this area with clown white to make them pop.
Complete the nose by outlining it with clown white and filling in the socket with the black makeup. Use eyeshadow to blend away any harsh edges.
Step 4: Create a creepy mouth
Apply additional crosshatches to the jawline and around the mouth using the fan brush and clown white. Next, using your fine detail brush, paint a frightening mouth using the black makeup. Once the black has dried, use eyeshadow to soften and blend the edges.
Step 5: Attach twine & move on to the neck
Use lash adhesive to apply small pieces of twine to the nose and mouth. This will provide a realistic stitching effect. Once the adhesive is dry, use clown white to outline the mouth, and add crosshatch details to the neck and décolletage.
Step 6: Final details
Using two pieces of twine, create a criss cross stitched effect across your eyes (have them criss cross for a stitched effect). Be sure the pieces are long enough to project away from your eyes so you can blink and look around comfortably. Using eyeshadow and the black makeup, add details to your neckline. For a spooky touch, add fake blood details like Graftobian Stage Blood to the neckline and mouth.
You're Camera Ready!
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series
Baby Yoda Inspired Makeup by @crisalexmua
La Llorona by The Official Lola Rose
Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
La Llorona: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 13
We're continuing our SFX Tutorial Series with another movie character that has become a fan favorite for horror film lovers and SFX artists across the world, La Llorona. Watch the video below or continue reading for a step by step look at The Official Lola Rose's total transformation!
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Mehron Liquid Latex 4.5oz, $12.95
ProsAide II Adhesive "The Sequel", $14.75
Skin Illustrator VFS FX Palette, $80
Ben Nye Professional Wheel in Bruise and Abrasions, $20
Ben Nye Creme Foundation in White, $9.50
RCMA No Color Powder 3.0oz, $14
Graftobian Stipple Sponge, $0.99
Ben Nye Foam Sponge, $3
Stage Frights Foam Latex Prosthetic Hungry Zombie Mask, $55
Mehron Coagulated Blood, 1.0oz, $4.95
Ben Nye Blending Spatula (D-34), $10
TOTAL: $226.13
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Step 1: Prep the prosthetic
Using ProsAide ll The Sequel and a foam sponge, seal the prosthetic by applying a thin layer of ProsAide to the entire mask. Once the entire prosthetic is tacky, apply the RCMA No Color Powder and dust off the excess. This step will make the paint more vibrant.
Step 2: It's time to paint
Using an alcohol based paint (he used the Skin Illustrator Flesh Tone Palette), mix a shade that matches your skin tone and paint the entire prosthetic. Using darker colors or even a hint of black, add shadows and contour. You can add the appearance of weathered and textured skin using a stipple sponge. Adding red and mixing red with brown or blue can help you create a believable blood tone. The more you layer and build, the more realistic it will look.
We recommend the Skin Illustrator VFS FX Palette for this step. It has primary shades that will allow you to mix any skin tone and the perfect shade for bloody details.
Once you're happy with the paint job, add more alcohol to the original skin tone shade you mixed and paint a light wash on the entire prosthetic. This will help blend everything together.
Step 3: Apply the prosthetic
When applying a full face prosthetic, it's important to have freshly cleansed skin. The natural oils in your skin and moisturizer will prevent the adhesive from being as effective. If you have facial hair, consider shaving or cover it with a product like Mehron SynWax to prevent the adhesive from sticking to it. Use a q-tip to slowly apply ProsAide II The Sequel to the bridge of your nose and just below your eyebrows. You do not want to get any of the adhesive in your eyes. Apply the adhesive to the brow of the appliance, and once it's mostly dry and slightly tacky, position it onto your face matching up the nose with your nose bridge, and then press down to set it in place.
Using a Q-tip and spatula (we recommend the Ben Nye Blending Spatula; it will come in handy later in the tutorial), press down gently around your eyes. Apply a light layer of adhesive if there are areas that are not properly glued down. Move on to the chin and apply a thin layer of adhesive to your skin, press the appliance down to seal. Repeat this process around the entire perimeter.
PRO TIP: If you want to add eyeliner, apply it before putting on the prosthetic.
Step 4: Blend the edges
Working in small sections, use a foam sponge and apply a small amount of liquid latex along the seam where the prosthetic meets your skin. Use a stipple sponge to blend the edges. Set with a colorless setting powder to eliminate the tackiness left behind by the latex.
Step 5: Use makeup to blend everything together
Using your favorite foundation, a spatula, and the Ben Nye Professional FX Wheel in Bruise and Abrasions, mix shades to mimic the colors you used to paint the prosthetic, and apply to the rest of your face. Using your favorite eyeshadows or the wheel, add additional details like wrinkles, bruises, and scars that extend past the appliance and onto your skin to further blend the look.
Don't forget to fill in the eye socket area with the creme makeup and set with powder eyeshadow.
Step 6: Add final details to the look
Now is a great time to add any additional materials like fake moss or torn fabric to add texture. Finally, add coagulated blood. Apply with the spatula and blend using the stipple sponge for a splattered effect.
You're Camera Ready!
Visit our YouTube Channel to watch the tutorial. A special thank you to The Official Lola Rose for creating this look! You may find him and view more of his work on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
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Two-Face by Nsomniaksdream
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Two-Face Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 12
If you're looking for a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply and paint a prosthetic, SFX Artist Nsomniaksdream has you covered. Continue reading to learn how she created this Two-Face inspired look and to see what products she used for the transformation, or watch her detailed video below.
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To re-create Nsomniakdream's look, these are the products she used:
Mehron Modeling Wax, $7.38
Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive, $4.90
Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder, $20
Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, $80
Stage Frights Foam Latex Meatbag Appliance, $45
Graftobian Spatula/Sculpting Tool, Double Ended, $7.20
Pros-Aide® II Adhesive “The Sequel” 2oz, $14.75
Mehron Liquid Latex 4.5oz, 12.95
Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise, $13.95
Graftobian Stipple Sponge, $0.99
Mehron Sweat & Tears 1oz ,$6.95
Total Cost: $214.07
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Step 1: Prep your brows and hairline before application
Using Mehron Modeling Wax and the Graftobian Spatula/Sculpting Double Ended Tool, add a thick layer of product to set your eyebrows and any hair along your hairline that will be covered by the appliance. The latex prosthetic will be sticky during removal and may tug at any unset hair.
Step 2: Prep the prosthetic... gently!
Many prosthetics, including the Stage Frights Foam Latex Meatbag Appliance used in this tutorial, have areas around the eyes, lips, and nose that need to be gently "opened" or "torn" in order to fit around your eyes, lips, and face. Gently tear the sealed areas to prevent from damaging it. Tearing creates jagged edges that will be easier to blend and trick the eye into thinking it looks a real scar line versus cutting with scissors which creates clean lines that will be obvious to spot if not blended perfectly.
Step 3: Use powder to "outline" where the prosthetic will be placed onto your face
Line up the appliance on your face to see where you want to place it. Once you've found the perfect position, take a brush with Ben Nye Neutral Set powder and dust it around the edges to create a guide on where to apply it once you add adhesive.
Step 4: Apply the appliance
Using Pros-aide Cream and a q-tip, apply a thin layer of adhesive to your face around the inside perimeter of your powdered outline and along the outer edges of the prosthetic while avoiding the thin outermost edges. You can easily add more adhesive to the edges once everything is in place. Additional lumps and bumps that may occur during application will add to the scarred effect and are not a bad thing.
PRO TIP: When you are applying a full face prosthetic, start at the bridge of your nose, as it's a good central point to start with, and work your way outward.
Step 5: Blend in the edges for a seamless transition
Taking a Graftobian Stipple Sponge, dip into a small amount of Pros-Aide The Sequel, and dab the sponge around the edges to create a nice thin layer to help blend the seam into your skin. Repeat the process using thin layers of Mehron Liquid Latex to make the transition even smoother. It's normal to apply three or four thin layers, and be sure to let each layer. Set with Ben Nye Neutral Set powder because the latex will stick to itself.
Step 6: Add depth and shadows using sponges and brushes
Using the Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, (a good alternative with a better range of flesh tones is the Skin Illustrator Ve's Pirate Palette) an alcohol activated paint, dip into the lightest red shade and apply to the highest points of the prosthetic. Next, use the darker shades to paint the recessed areas to make them look like open wounds.
Step 6: Paint the highest points lighter
Using the lightest shade from the Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, paint the highest points of the prosthetic to look like fresh flesh that is still intact.
Step 7: Create a black eye
Using the Mehron Pro Color Ring in Bruise, paint the skin around the eye to mimic a fresh black eye.
Step 7: Final details!
Using a small amount of Mehron Sweat & Tears, paint the wounds to give them a gruesome glossy finish. Using the Graftobian Stipple Sponge and Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, add a few shadows and darker bruises to the face and neck.
You're Camera Ready!
Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this makeup look. To view more tutorials from Nsomniaksdream, visit her on YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series
Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup
Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie
Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Glam Skulltress: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 11
The skull trend is still going strong, and for this tutorial, we partnered with PaigeMarieMakeup for a bit of an untraditional skull. This tutorial is for those that want to dip their toes into the SFX world while still maintaining a glam makeup look. In addition to using makeup, she shows us how to add some stickers, gems, and an elaborate headpiece for an easy glam skulltress look that will turn heads from SFX beginners to makeup lovers alike! Shop the Look
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To re-create paigemariemakeup's look, these are the products she used: Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette – 30-well, $129.95 Ben Nye Studio Color Modern Brights Pearl Sheen Palette (STP-85), $58 RCMA No Color Pressed Powder, $18 NYX Thick It Stick It Brow Gel, $12 Graftobian Corrector Wheel (Light), $30 Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Detailz (White), $5.50 Total Cost: $253.45
Buy All The Tutorial Step 1: Apply the eyeshadow Using the Mehron Paradise AQ Palette, lay down your eyeshadow base. Paige Marie used the light purple shade before layering on some of the Ben Nye Pearl Sheen shadows to add a pearly glow. Step 2: Apply foundation, powder, and contour Does this sound like your normal makeup routine? These first few steps will be very similar to your normal glam routine. For this look, Paige Marie uses her favorite illuminating foundation in two different shades (for foundation and to contour) and RCMA No Color Pressed Powder. Step 3: Add highlighter Keeping with the glam theme, add a beaming highlight. Paige Marie used the lightest shade from the Ben Nye Pearl Sheen palette on the high points of her cheeks, brown bone, and upper lip. Step 4: Brows and lashes For this look, only half of your face will be a skull, so using the NYX Thick It Stick It Brow Gel, fill in one brow, and add lashes. For liner, you can use either a liquid liner, or in this case, a sticker. Step 5: Block out your other brow For this step, Paige Marie used a glue stick to cover her brow with plenty of RCMA No Color Powder. To further disguise this area, she took the Graftobian Corrector/Neutralizer Wheel in Light to create a skin-tone finish and powdered some more. Step 6: Paint on the jaw and face details Using the Mehron Paradise Makeup, paint on the jawline and other details. Feel free to add more or less based on your comfort level and how detailed you want your skull to be. You can use stickers and gems to create more details, too. Step 7: Use a white liner for added details and as a guide for your gem application To help guide where you're going to add more gems, draw lines using the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Detailz (Paige Marie uses white) to both add more detailing and to make application a breeze! Step 8: Time for lips Apply your favorite liquid lipstick, and use the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Detailz and Ben Nye Pearl Sheen to add depth and create "teeth". Adding pear shaped gems is a fun way to add "teeth" to your skull, too. Step 9: Paint your neckline Using the same colors you used for your eyeshadow, cover your neck and décolletage. Throw on a wig, a flower crown, and whatever accessories you want to complete the look. You're Camera Ready! A special thank you to Paige Marie for creating this look and for the detailed tutorial. You may find her and view more of her work on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Easy Phantom Makeup by Nsomniaksdream Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Rainbow Skull: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 10
We're continuing our SFX Tutorial Series with an easy special effects makeup look using just a handful of products. If you have the proper brushes and tools already, you can create this look for under $40! Shop the Look
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To re-create fancyflutie's look, these are the products you need:
Gavissi Neon Rainbow 6 Color Split Liner, $18
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Single Refill (Black), $5.95
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Single Refill (White), $5.95
Ben Nye Glitz It, $10 Total Cost: $39.90
The Tutorial Step 1: Paint the teeth, jawline, and basic outline of the skull Using the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, first paint the teeth. This will help guide the rest of your outline. Next, move on to the jaw outline. Using the same tools, outline the eye sockets and nose. Don't forget to add a white line down the center of the nose to represent the septum. This will make the skull more realistic. Step 2: Time to add a bit of color! Using a sponge and the Gavissi UV Neon Rainbow 6 Color Split Liner, swipe your sponge across several of the shades in the cake and apply to your face in sweeping motions. This will create streaks of color. Customize the look by using more of your favorite shades or even selecting a different palette. Continue this step until you fill in ever area except the eye sockets, nose, and the inner portion of the jaw. These areas will be painted black. Step 3: It's all in the details Using a fine detail brush (the Sigma Chrome E11 Eye Liner Brush works perfectly for this step), outline the teeth and jawline first using Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in black. Adding thinner lines within each tooth and where the teeth meet the cheek area will give a more realistic look. Leave a small section between the outer jaw and mouth. It will be filled in completely with black in the next step. Step 4: Move on to the nose Using the same detail brush, outline the nose cavity and be sure to leave the thin white strip along the middle. Fill in the nose with black and move on to the eye sockets. Same thing, outline them first. They will be filled in soon. Continue to outline the skull and add a few details above the brows and on the cheek bones for depth and dimension. Step 5: All about the eyes Fill in the eye sockets with black. Once it has dried, take a fine detail brush and add a few colorful details (fancyflutie used blue from the palette) along the outer rim of the eye socket. These additional steps make a big impact! Step 6: Add more details around the skull Once you're happy with the eyes, clean your brush and use white to add small details above the teeth to represent the roots of each tooth, and add a few fine details above the brow bone and on the cheeks near where you added the black fine details before. This will help make those details pop. Step 6: Add a second layer of black A nice, rich, deep black eye socket and in between the teeth and jaw bone will help create depth. You're almost done! Step 7: Everything's better with a little glitter Apply Ben Nye's Glitz It onto any area that has white. and also on to the eyelids. Allow to dry, and that's it! You're Camera Ready! Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this makeup look. A special thank you to Mehron and fancyflutie for creating this look and for the detailed tutorial. You may find her and view more of her work on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. More Tutorials
Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series Easy Phantom Makeup by Nsomniaksdream Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Meet Our Halloween 2020 Featured Artists
This year, we're proud to be working with four talented artists for our SFX Tutorial Series. Let's get to know them a little more in depth!
Paige Marie Stallard
Paige Marie Stallard is a freelance makeup artist, body painter, hair stylist and beauty therapist based in North London, Enfield. She graduated with honors and holds a Bachelors degree in Media Performance for Film, TV, and Theater First Class including a Foundation Degree with distinction in Media Makeup and Character Design. Her work includes more than seven years experience in body painting, SFX makeup, editorial, and bridal makeup. Her client list has included BBC, Professor Green, Trinny London, Toni & Guy, TOWIE and various UK fashion shoots.
View more of Paige Marie's work on Instagram.
Kelly Tull
Kelly Tull is a 27 year old makeup artist based in Las Vegas, NV. She has been makeup artist for six years working in the beauty, fashion, red carpet, and costume makeup industry. While you'll find an assortment of brands in her kit, you'll often find Mehron and Ben Nye in her kit for Halloween requests. According to Kelly, the colors are easy to use, vibrant, bendable, long wearing, and it does not budge! If she looks familiar, it's because she was one of our featured artists from 2019! We're thrilled to be working with Kelly & Lei V. Agency, again!
View more of Kelly's work on Instagram.
The Official Lola Rose
Southern California pro makeup artist and Drag Artist Lola Rose has been in love with makeup and beauty since childhood. With more than sixteen years of professional experience in beauty, Lola Rose has worked on everything from film to Fashion week and with major hitters the likes of M.A.C. Cosmetics, Make Up Forever, and Lit Cosmetics. His attention to detail, shading work, use of color and complete transformations have taken the phrase #beautyboy to the next level.
View more of Lola Rose's work on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
NsomniaksDream
NsomniaksDream, aka Megan, is a Canadian based artist and creates ethereal and fantasy artwork often inspired by pop culture and anime.
As well as traditional art, Megan creates elaborate face and body paints using her knowledge as an SFX artist. Through this she has found online success with international brand competitions, worked with high profile celebrities and created online advertisements and campaigns for companies such as Sanrio, Moda Brushes, Firefox and more.
View more of Megan's work on Instagram and YouTube.
Feeling Inspired? Just wait. The fun is just about to begin. Stay tuned for SFX Tutorials, blog posts, and more makeup fun!
Click below to view our first SFX Tutorial of the year featuring The Official Lola Rose.
Halloween Queen: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 7
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials every week through Halloween. In our seventh and final release of the series, PRO artist Samantha Jaymes creates a Glam Gore Halloween Queen makeup look featuring a collection of Ben Nye products from Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Follow along as Samantha walks you through each step of creating this look!
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Ben NyeEssential Eye Palette$58
Ben NyeCake Eye Liner$12
Ben NyeStage BloodStarting at $3.50
These are the products she used:
Ben Nye Olive-Brown Matte HD Foundation Palette – $64
Ben Nye 8-Color Essential Eye Shadow Palette – $58
Ben Nye Cake Eye Liner in Black EL1 – $12
Ben Nye Stage Blood, 1oz – $5
Total Cost: $139
Get the look for less! Opt for smaller palette options or individual shades, and use a black gel or cake eyeliner that you already have on hand:
RCMA Makeup 4-Color Foundation Palette – $27
Make-Up Atelier 5 Color Eyeshadow Palette in T20 Smoke Variation – $36
Ben Nye Stage Blood, 1oz – $3.50
Total Cost: $66.50
Step 1: Highlight your brows.
Using the lightest shade from the Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Palette, highlight above and below your brow and blend out.
Step 2: Create a dark lid and smokey eye.
Using the darkest shade from the Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Palette, create a dark eyelid base and smudge out with a shadow blending brush. Next, dip into the eyeshadow palette and create a deep, chocolate brown smokey eye. Use the excess shadow from your brush to extend the smokey effect across the lower lash line.
Finish your eye look with the Ben Nye Cake Liner and a thin liner brush. Create a thin line along the upper lash line, extending out beyond the corners of each eye. For an even more dramatic effect, draw a thick triangular outline from each corner of the eye and fill in with the black liner.
Apply long, voluminous false lashes for extra glam.
Step 3: Contour and shape your face.
Using a bronze shade from the Ben Nye 8-Color Essential Eye Shadow Palette, or any other eye palette with bronzy and gold shades, start creating depth around the face. Contour below the cheekbones, around the temples, across the forehead and along the jawline and neck.
Step 4: Create "stitched-up" details lines across the face.
Using a light foundation shade, trace the outline of your face stitches. Samantha starts in the top middle of her forehead, traces down the bridge of her nose, and starts from the middle bridge of her nose across the tops of her cheeks and down to the her jawline and neck.
Once you've finished the outline, dip into a slightly darker foundation shade to trace an outline around your faintly traced lines.
Dip back into the Ben Nye Cake Liner or another black eyeliner you have on hand, and create thin lines down the middle of your traced lines. Then create "stitches" across all of the lines, as well as on the ends of your brow.
Step 5: Create a glossy nude lip.
Using a nude lipliner, trace the outline of your lips. Fill in with a matte lipstick in a similar nude shade, and top with a nude or clear lip gloss for a bold, glam lip look.
Step 6: Create the look of dripping blood from some of your stitches.
Add a small amount of Ben Nye Stage Blood to the end of a thin makeup brush and apply thin, dripping strokes from various places on the face - from stitches, the top of the forehead, and the corners of your mouth. Anywhere you think needs a touch of Halloween gore!
Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Samantha Jaymes (@samanthajaymes_) for bringing this Glam Gore Halloween Queen to life.
Check out CRC's other SFX Tutorials:
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull
Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum
Need something specific to create your SFX looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Also, explore our limited edition, exclusive collaboration with SFX artist Freakmo, a.k.a. Kiana Jones.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Mallory Hatten Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
makeup BUTTERFLY FACE PAINTing: SFX TUTORIAL SERIES, PART 6
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented special effects makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our sixth release of the series, PRO artist Angie Lum creates a vibrant, luminescent butterfly face painting look featuring a collection of cult-favorite SFX makeup products from Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Follow along as Angie walks you through the step-by-step butterfly face paint tutorial for this popular Halloween butterfly makeup look!
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Make Up For Ever12 Flash Color Palette$99
Cozzette BeautyInfinite Matte Shadow$12
Cozzette BeautyStylist Creme Liner$18
These are the products she used:
Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer – Starting at $10
Ben Nye Lip Colour Pencil – Nude (LP127), $12
Ben Nye Lipstick – Cotton Candy (LS41), $16
Cozzette Stylist Creme Eyeliner – Jet Black, $18
Cozzette Infinite Matte Eyeshadow – In shades Gratitude, Jack, and Jet, $13 each
Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate – Starting at $16
Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles – Marshmallow, $7.50
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum – Starting at $6.90
Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case Palette – Flash (MO5210), $99
NYX Epic Ink Liner – Black, $9
Mehron Pencil Liner – Dark Brown, $3.95
Lashes in a Box – N°23, $8
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk, $4.50
Total Cost: $249.85
Get the makeup butterfly look for less! Use a moisturizer, setting spray, nude lipstick, lipliner, and black eyeliner that you already have on hand for your butterfly face painting. Or opt for individual cream paints instead of the full Make Up For Ever Palette:
La Femme Eye Shadow Pans Refills – In shades Icy Blue, Navy Blue, and Black, $4.50 each
Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles – Marshmallow, $7.50
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum – Starting at $6.90
Lashes in a Box – N°23, $8
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk, $4.50
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ, Singles – In shades Sky, Dark Blue, and White, $5.95 each
Total Cost: $58.25
Butterfly Tutorial: How to Create Your Makeup Butterfly Face Paint Design in 10 Easy Steps
Step 1: Prep
Step 2: Map out and fill in
Step 3: Shade wings
Step 4: Set and define
Step 5: Outline and set
Step 6: Line the eyes
Step 7: Add detail to the wings
Step 8: Outline in white
Step 9: Get out the glitter
Step 10: Lashes and lips
Step 1: Prep skin for butterfly face painting and cover up your brows.
Angie preps her skin with the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate and follows up with a full-coverage foundation base. Then she applies water-based the Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum over her eyebrows to hold them down before applying white creme makeup to conceal them.
Step 2: Map out and fill in your butterfly makeup design.
Using a dark brown artist pencil, outline the shape of butterfly wings on both sides of the face. Create faint lines so you can easily cover up your tracing in the following steps.
Fill in your outline with a light blue creme makeup.
Step 3: Apply shading to the tops and bottoms of your butterfly face paint wing outline.
Using a dark blue creme makeup, apply shading to the tops and bottoms of the makeup butterfly wings. Slowly fade the color in towards the inner parts of the face, almost like an ombre effect.
Step 4: Set creme makeup in place with matte eyeshadows. Define shading.
Lock the creme makeup in place using matte eyeshadows of the same color for easy butterfly eye makeup. You’ll be using two different shades to cover the different blue colors. As you’re setting the butterfly makeup, accentuate the shading inside the wing design by applying more of the eyeshadow color to the tops and bottoms.
Step 5: Outline your butterfly makeup design & set in place.
Apply a black creme or gel eyeliner to the outer border of the butterfly face paint design, creating thicker lines towards the top and bottom rounded edges of the wings. Once you’ve outlined the full design, go back over the outline with a matte black eyeshadow to set the lines in place.
Step 6: Line your eyes!
Using a black liquid eyeliner, line the upper and lower lash lines of your eyes. Create a winged outer corner for a dramatic butterfly makeup effect.
Step 7: Create delicate detailing inside the makeup butterfly wings.
Dip back into the creme eyeliner from the previous steps and create thin, delicate lines inside the wings. These are the veins of the butterfly wings. There is no right or wrong way to draw these lines but follows Angie’s butterfly face painting tutorial video above to see how she completed this step.
Step 8: Outline the butterfly wings again, this time in white.
Using a white creme pencil, outline the wings again for more definition. Do not go over the black outline; simply trace the outside edges of the black.
Step 9: Apply glitter inside the butterfly wings.
Time to get that iridescent, ethereal sparkle! Angie uses Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in shade Marshmallow to create this effect. Apply all over the inside of the butterfly wings.
Step 10: Complete the butterfly makeup look with false lashes and a nude lip!
Finish your butterfly face painting with voluminous false lashes and a pretty, nude lip. Angie uses Ben Nye lip liner and lipstick for her classic lip look shown below. Her lashes of choice were Lashes in a Box style #23.
Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Angie Lum (@angielum) and Lei V Artist Agency for bringing this Butterfly Face Painting vision to life.
For More Like Our Butterfly Face Painting Guide, Check Out Our Other SFX Tutorials:
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Scary Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
Glam Halloween Clown Makeup by Kelly Tull
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands. Also, check out these Top 10 SFX products loved by PROs.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Halloween Clown Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 5
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials every week through Halloween. In our fifth release of the series, PRO artist Kelly Tull re-creates a Creepy Glam Halloween Clown featuring a collection of products from Camera Ready Cosmetics that makes for the perfect clown makeup look for girls (or guys!).
Follow along as Kelly walks you through each step of creating this clown makeup look with her makeup painting tutorial!
SFX Clown Makeup Look Must-Haves
Mehron30-Well Paradise Palette$129.95
RCMA MakeupNo Color Powder$14
These are the special effects makeup products she used to create her clown makeup look:
Mehron Paradise Palette – $129.95
Ben Nye Studio Color Eye & Cheek Rainbow Palette – $58
RCMA No Color Powder – $14
NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator– $7.50
Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick – Berry Me, $19
NYX Slim Lipliner Pencil – Currant, $5
Total Cost: $233.45
You can also get this clown makeup look for less! Use individual refill shades versus the full size palettes and choose a lip color you already have on hand:
Camera Ready Gel Eye Liner - Black Out, $10.99
La Femme Blush Rouge REFILL - Flamingo Pink, $7.90
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup REFILLS - Various Colors, $7.95
NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator - Various Colors, $7.50
Total Cost: $34+
How to Apply This Clown Makeup Look in 8 Easy Steps - A Clown Makeup Tutorial
Our eight-step glam-scary clown makeup tutorial will walk you through this perfect clown makeup look for girls or guys from foundation to the final shimmer so you can learn how to apply scary clown makeup for Halloween like a pro. Get ready; get set; SCARE! (But make it glam.)
Step 1: Foundation
Step 2: Eyes and brows
Step 3: Lips
Step 4: Cheeks
Step 5: Mouth
Step 6: Finishing eye touches
Step 7: Neck ruffle
Step 8: Glow, baby!
Step 1: Set foundation in place.
Kelly uses the RCMA No Color Powder to lock her foundation in place. This sets a flawless, full-coverage base for the rest of your clown makeup for Halloween application.
Step 2: Create exaggerated brows and detailing around the eyes.
Using a fine detail brush, dip into a black gel liner or aqua-paint to fill in your eyebrows. For the inward portion of your brows (facing the nose) extend lines outward and up towards the forehead. Using the same black makeup, create clown-like detailing above the brows and around the eye area. Follow the video above to watch how Kelly accomplishes this, or follow your own style to create your perfect clown makeup look for Halloween!
While you're waiting for this clown makeup to dry, continue with steps 3 thru 5.
Step 3: Line and fill-in your lips.
Choose a dark purple or mauve color to line the full perimeter of your lips. When lining the lips, extend the corners of your mouth slightly outward for a wider, more exaggerated clown makeup lip effect.
Find a similar liquid lipstick color in a matte finish to fill in your clown lips since clown makeup often features overdrawn lips.
Step 4: Create bright pink clown cheeks.
Choose a rosy or light pink powder blush color and apply in a circular motion to the apples of your cheeks. You'll be left with round, cartoonish, clown-like cheeks - which is essential for any great clown makeup look. Go back over the blush with a bright pink aqua-paint to really make your cheeks pop.
Step 5: Create a cartoon clown makeup mouth.
Dip into a brown face paint to draw a large, cartoonish outline of a mouth around your lips. Start just between the bottom of your nose and upper lip, drawing the line out towards the bottom of your cheeks and down towards your chin. Follow the video above to watch how Kelly completes this portion of her clown makeup look.
Once you have your outline, fill-in the lines with a white face paint. Do not paint over your lipstick from the previous step.
Step 6: Complete your clown makeup eye design.
Now that your eyes have had time to dry, fill in the shapes you created earlier with the same black gel liner and finish off the look by gluing sequins or gems in certain parts of the eye design for a dramatic, glam effect. Go ahead and be creative! No two clown makeup looks are alike, so express yourself with unique shapes!
Step 7: Paint a colorful neck ruffle to bring your clown makeup look to life.
The iconic clown ruffle is a must to complete this clown makeup look! But no worries, you don't need to go buy one; just paint one!
Choosing bright, vibrant cake makeup colors, created thing blocks of color from the top of the neck to the top of your chest, finishing them off in a pointed fashion. Alternate colors as you go until the full neck is filled in.
Add white circles to the end of each pointed color line, and then outline everything in black (the circles and the individual color strips). You now have a bright collar that’s an excellent addition to your clown makeup for Halloween without any extra accessories.
Step 8: Add some serious glow!
Apply a shimmering body illuminator, like NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, to the shoulders and chest (just below your painted neck ruffle). Also, add it to the forehead and T-zone. This adds an extra element of glam!
If you want to transform this clown makeup look into a scary clown makeup look, simply add some special effects blood.
Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Kelly Tull (@kellytull_) for bringing this Creepy-Glam Halloween Clown to life.
Check out CRC's other SFX Tutorials:
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks or want to find other unique makeup products to embellish your clown makeup look? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need to create your perfect clown makeup for Halloween.
Halloween SFX Makeup: Top 10 Products Loved By PROs
Special effects makeup isn’t reserved only for the Halloween lovers. Although, it’s this time of year that really gets us excited about the creative, endless possibilities in the world of SFX makeup.
Whether you’re curious to know what the professionals are using, building your own SFX makeup kit, or simply have no idea what any of the special effects talk is all about, take a peek at our best SFX makeup products for Halloween.
10 Best SFX Makeup Products for Halloween:
These bestsellers consistently make the list year after year, and for good reason – they’re best in class for their respective product categories. Add a few (or all) to your SFX makeup kit or at-home makeup collection, and be sure to tag us in your Halloween makeup creations on Instagram and Facebook!
Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette
Graftobian Stipple Sponge
Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Paint
Pros-Aide “Original” Adhesive
Mehron Rigid Collodion
Kryolan Professional Make-Up Eye Blood
Ben Nye Clown White
Ben Nye Fresh Scab
Bdellium Tools SFX Brushes
1. Read all the way through to see our #1 bestselling SFX Halloween makeup product!
10: Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette, $60.50
This compact, pocket-sized palette contains 10 of the most popular Halloween SFX makeup colors from Skin Illustrator’s line of pigments. Designed to mimic just about any injury or illness imaginable, this palette simulates burns, cuts, scrapes, scabs, bruises, and more. Each color must be activated with 99% alcohol or activator. Spray or dab the solvent onto the desired color, swirl for 30 seconds, and apply with a brush, sponge, or mascara wand.
Purchase Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette
9: Graftobian Stipple Sponge, starting at $1
Meet one of the best SFX makeup tools there ever was! Graftobian’s classic stipple sponge is used for a variety of SFX makeup looks, like the five o’clock shadow and broken blood vessels. The charcoal-colored web matrix sponge allows for uneven, splotchy makeup application that’s so common in Halloween makeup creations, like demons, old-age, monsters, and more. Also available in a pack of 12 for cost savings.
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8: Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Paint, $8
These water-activated pigments by Ben Nye are smudge-proof and transfer-resistant once dry. Incredible for face or body art of any kind, especially Halloween SFX makeup looks, Magicake delivers intense color that will not fade. The opaque formula is not waterproof, so you must use a water-resistant setting spray to ensure long-lasting wear in conditions near water, humidity, or moisture.
Purchase Ben Nye Magicake
7: Pros-Aide "Original" Adhesive, $18.20
If you’re looking for a non-irritating, heavy-duty adhesive for prosthetic application or other Halloween makeup needs, Pros-Aide stands out as one of our best SFX makeup staples. This water-based formula is often used for medical prosthetic applications, as well as by makeup artists for adhering appliances and other makeup components to the skin. It is safe to use on sensitive areas and boasts water-resistant, non-toxic properties.
Purchase Pros-Aide “Original” Adhesive
6: Mehron Rigid Collodion (Scarring Liquid), $7.95
Develop realistic scar makeup effects with ease. Mehron’s clear solution wrinkles the skin as it dries to quickly develop a scarred look. Build dimension and deepen scars by building thin layers until you’ve reached the desired scar makeup effect. Because this product is so easy to use, it’s recommended for both seasoned artists and those new to SFX makeup. To remove the scar makeup, simply peel off.
Purchase Mehron Rigid Collodion
Shop SFX Makeup Bestsellers
Pros-Aide"Original" Adhesive$18.20
MehronRigid Collodion$7.95
KryolanEye Blood$26.50
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5: Kryolan Eye Blood, $26.50
Cry tears of *fake* blood! This gel-like formula delivers life-like bloody eyes and tears without impairing vision or irritating the eye. This Halloween SFX makeup is safe for use on sensitive eyes and for those who wear contact lenses. Discard product one month after first opening.
Purchase Kryolan Professional Make-Up Eye Blood
4: Ben Nye Clown White, starting at $6
The preferred choice by artists worldwide, Clown White boasts an ultra-creamy texture and brilliant white finish for any drag, cosplay, or Halloween SFX makeup needs. The formula goes on smooth and opaque, so you don’t need a ton of product to achieve the desired look. For best results, apply a setting powder on top of the product to eliminate transfer and lock makeup in place.
Purchase Ben Nye Clown White Makeup
3: Ben Nye Fresh Scab, starting at $10
Create natural-looking scabbed over wounds with ease! Fresh Scab by Ben Nye maintains a jelly-like consistency for realistic blood clotting effects. The naturally tinted, corn-syrup-based formula is peppermint flavored and safe to use in and around the mouth. This fake blood easily washes out of most fabrics and surfaces.
Purchase Ben Nye Fresh Scab
2: Bdellium Tools SFX Brushes, starting at $10
These high-quality, eco-friendly SFX makeup brushes by Bdellium Tools were specifically manufactured to withstand strong dyes, solvents, and brush-cleaning solutions. Each brush is fabricated with sustainable bamboo handles and vegan synthetic bristles shaped in a variety of styles for flawless, reality-defying Halloween makeup looks.
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1: Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax, starting at $7
Coming in at #1, our best SFX makeup can help you manipulate the appearance of real skin distortions – broken nose, witch’s chin, bullet holes, and more. The moldable yet firm scar makeup wax comes in three flesh-tone shades with a translucent finish. For best SFX makeup results, apply on top of a thin film of spirit gum adhesive and seal in place with a durable liquid latex.
Purchase Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax
Which of these best SFX makeup products are you loving for Halloween makeup looks? Comment below with your favorites.
Need something specific to create your Halloween makeup looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of the best SFX makeup brands.
Don’t see the SFX makeup you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional-grade products without the typical makeup store attitude.
Today, our team of beauty industry veterans works together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
Glam vs Gore Scary Witch: SFX Tutorial, Part 4
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists across the United States to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our fourth release of the series, PRO artist Rachel Quattlebaum re-creates a Glam vs Gore Scary Witch featuring a collection of products from Camera Ready Cosmetics.
Follow along as Rachel walks you through each step of creating the look!
Shop The Look
MehronStage Blood$7.95
InglotAMC Eyeliner Gel #77$16
Mehron3-D Gel Effects$8.95
These are the products she used:
Dose of Colors Blushing Berries Eyeshadow Palette – $34
Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles – Jawbreaker, $8.50
Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 – $24
Ardell Double Up Demi Wispies – $6.50
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ – Amazon Green, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ – Dark Green, $11.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ – White, $11.95
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick – Beso, $24
Mehron 3-D Gelatin Effects – 2oz Clear, $8.95
Mehron Stage Blood – 1oz Bright Arterial, $5.95
Total Cost: $147.75
Get the look for less! Use eye palettes, liners and a red lipstick you already have on hand, and purchase individual refill shades versus the full sizes:
Mehron Paradise Glitter – Silver, $5.95
Ardell Double Up Demi Wispies – $6.50
Mehron Paradise Makeup REFILL – Amazon Green, $7.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup REFILL – Dark Green, $7.95
Mehron Paradise Makeup REFILL – White, $7.95
Mehron 3-D Gelatin Effects – 2oz Clear, $8.95
Mehron Stage Blood – 0.5oz Bright Arterial, $4.95
Total Cost: $50.20
Step 1: Start with an extravagant, shimmering smokey eye.
Rachel creates a deep purple smokey eye using the Dose of Colors Blushing Berries palette. If you’re not a fan of purple, get creative with any palette you have on hand. Choose a bold color theme that will complement the green paint you’ll apply all over the face in future steps.
Apply a silver eye glitter like, Jawbreaker from Eye Kandy, across the lid for an extra element of glam.
Step 2: Add dramatic eyeliner and voluminous false lashes.
Using a thin eyeliner brush, apply a thick black line of gel liner across the upper and lower lash lines. Wing it out past the corner of the eye. Finish your eye look with long faux lashes from any brand. You can use Ardell's Double Up Demi Wispies.
Step 3: Begin creating the base of your green witch face.
Before you apply green makeup all over your face, start creating a highlighted base. Using a Beautyblender or makeup sponge, apply Mehron Paradise White Makeup under the eyes, across the upper cheeks, down the sides of the nose, and on the chin.
Step 4: Apply green makeup all over the face and neck.
Starting with the Mehron Paradise Makeup in shade Amazon Green, use a brush to apply the green face paint over the areas under the eye painted in white. Cover the rest of your face in the same green shade using a wet makeup sponge. Extend the color down your neck.
Step 5: Highlight and contour.
For Highlighting: Go back over the undereye areas with white face paint and blend into the green. Do the same just above your lip (cupids bow) and on top of the chin. Your goal is to create highlighted areas to soften the harshness of the all-over green.
For Contouring: Dip into the Mehron Dark Green shade and apply just under the cheekbones to create shaded definition.
Step 6: Add bold color to your lips.
Nothing says glam quite like a bold, red lip. Rachel uses Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in shade Beso to fill in her lips.
Step 7: Begin the gorey detailing.
Now the fun starts! Using a black gel liner and detail brush, create a curvy, jagged line down your face. Start at the top of your forehead and draw a line down your nose, off to the side and down along the bottom side of your face. This forms the foundation of your bloody gash.
Once you’ve finished the outline, take a flat shadow brush and smudge the lines along the bottom of your face, as if you’re almost filling them in.
Step 8: Create the appearance of dripping blood down your face.
Using Mehron 3-D Gel, start at the top of the face and apply the gel formula along the outline you previously created. It’s okay if this is messy and not perfect; that’s the point. Add thicker chunks of gel in some spots, allowing the product to coagulate and clump together. Use your finger to move the gel around if it starts to run off your face.
Before the product dries, but while it’s still wet and tacky, apply Mehron Stage Blood with a brush to the bottom part of your face where you smudged out the outline. Start by filling in the outlines and creating a dark red base.
Take a small shadow brush and apply a liberal amount of Stage Blood (enough to wear it drips) and start applying on top of the red base you’ve just created. Allow the blood to drip and run down the face in parts. Continue this process everywhere you applied the 3-D Gel until the bloody gash is completed.
Step 9: Add detail to your hair.
For hair that’s parted towards the side of your face without the gash, make sure it’s curled and voluminous (the glam side) Apply baby powder or some other white loose powder and rub it in to create a gray, witch-like cast. For the other side of your hair (the gory side of your face), spritz water into your hair to create a wet, greasy look.
Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Rachel Quattlebaum (@rachel_suzanne_) for bringing this Glam Gore Witch vision to life.
Check out CRC's other SFX Tutorials:
Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull
CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza
The Nun by Janet Cake
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Mallory Hatten Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
The Nun Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 3
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists across the United States to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our third release of the series, PRO artist Janet Cake creates the haunting face of The Nun from the horrifying feature film of the same name.
Follow along as Janet walks you through each step of creating the look!
Shop The Look
Ben NyeClown White MakeupStarting at $6
KryolanTooth Enamel$12.40
Wolfe FXHydrocolor MakeupStarting at $11
These are the products she used:
Ben Nye Clown White Makeup – 0.65oz, $6
Ben Nye Pressed Eye Shadow – Greystone, $12
Camera Ready Cosmetics Velour Powder Puff – Single, $3.50
Graftobian Stipple Sponge – Single, $1
Kryolan Tooth Enamel – Black, $12.40
Camera Ready Gel Eye Liner – Black Out, $10.99
Mehron E.Y.E. Powder – Black Onyx, $8.95
NYX Slim Eye Pencil – Black, $5
RCMA No Color Powder – 3oz, $14
Wolfe FX Hydrocolor Cake Makeup – Black, $11
Wolfe FX Hydrocolor Cake Makeup – White, $11
Total Cost: $95.84
Get the look for less! Purchase refill shades versus full-size product:
Ben Nye Clown White Makeup – 0.65oz, $6
Ben Nye Pressed Eye Shadow REFILL – Greystone, $9
Ben Nye Tooth Color – Black, $9
Camera Ready Gel Eye Liner – Black Out, $10.99
La Femme Eye Shadow Pans Refill – Black , $7.90
L.A. Girl Eyeliner Pencil – Black, $3
RCMA No Color Powder – 3oz, $14
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup REFILL – Black, $7.95
Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup REFILL – White, $7.95
Total Cost: $75.79
Step 1: Cover eyebrows and face with white makeup paint.
Dip a foundation brush into Ben Nye’s Clown White Makeup and apply liberally over eyebrows until completely covered. Using a clean makeup sponge, dip back into the Clown White and apply a thick, even layer all over the face.
Step 2: Set makeup in place with setting powder.
Using a large powder puff, apply transparent setting powder all over your face to lock makeup in place. Gently press the powder into your face, as opposed to lightly tapping with the puff. Janet uses RCMA No Color Powder.
Step 3: Fill-in waterline with black eyeliner.
Use a black eyeliner pencil, fill-in the bottom lash line and inner corner of the eyes. There is no such thing as applying too much here. Go heavy and thick to start the foundation of a “sunken eye” look that you’ll finish creating in next steps.
Step 4: Cover full eyelid in black liner and smudge out.
Using a flat concealer brush, apply black gel eyeliner all over the lid and underneath the eye to enhance the lined under eye. Diffuse to the corner of the brow bone and under eye area with a fluffier brush. Both eyes don’t need to be the same; asymmetry is perfect for this look.
Step 5: Set black gel liner with black eyeshadow, and create shading.
Set the gel liner all over your eyes with a black eyeshadow, like Mehron E.Y.E. Powder, and use a small smudge brush to create shadow-like details around eye area and brow bone.
Step 6: Contour nose with black eyeshadow.
Using that same smudge brush and black eyeshadow, begin to contour the nose to create a slimmer, bonier appearance. Shade in the nostril area create the look of a pointed, narrow tip.
Step 7: Apply black gel liner all over lips.
Apply black gel liner all over the lip, pressing them together to evenly distribute. Use that same concealer brush from earlier to create smudges and fine lines around the perimeter of the mouth. The messier the better, so don’t hold back!
Step 8: Create shade around cheekbones, jawline, temple and forehead.
Using a dark grey, matte eyeshadow, create shading along the cheekbones, under the jawline, around the temples and across the forehead. Once you’ve outlined your shading, go back over it with the black eyeshadow to deepen the color and create significant creases around the face. Again, the goal is to create an eerie, sunken appearance.
Step 9: Darken shaded areas even more.
Take your shading a step further! Lightly apply the black gel liner across those areas that were just shaded. You don’t need to fill in all the way, just lightly swipe the dark gel liner across, almost as if creating accent lines. Set the gel liner in place with black eyeshadow.
Step 10: Stipple black paint on top of dark areas; do the same with white paint on white areas.
Using Wolfe FX Hydrocolors in black and white, add more texture and depth to the face. Take a wet stippling sponge and dip into the black paint, applying lightly over the dark areas of the face. Repeat this process with white paint, creating highlight around the lighter areas of the face.
Step 11: Create veins!
Apply thin black lines around the face, smudging out with your finger. Start with the grey eyeshadow, creating small, thin lines all around the face. Go back over all lines with black eyeshadow for added definition.
Use your own discretion as to where you place these. This doesn’t have to be perfect! Small details make all the difference, and being messy with this techniques makes the final look even better.
Step 12: Create pointed teeth!
Create the appearance of sharp, pointed teeth using black Kryolan Tooth Enamel. Create a V-shape at the bottom of each tooth and fill in the bottom portion below the V. This looks like you’re teeth are thin daggers – creepy!!
Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of The Nun makeup look. A special thank you to Lei V Artist Agency and artist Janet Cake (@janetcakemua) for making this video possible.
Catch Part 1 & 2 of our Halloween video tutorials series here, featuring artist Kelly Tull creating a pop art comic book character and artist Andie Piazza creating a Bombalurina inspired look from CATS: The Musical.
We’re accepting your videos as part of CRC’s SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Mallory Hatten
Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
CATS Musical Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 2
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists across the United States to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our second release of the series, PRO artist Andie Piazza re-creates the sassy, fan-favorite Bombalurina from CATS: The Musical.
Follow our step-by-step tutorial of this look down below, or watch Andie's video tutorial on our YouTube channel!
Shop The Look
Danessa MyricksVision Cream Cover$28
Danessa MyricksPrimary Cream Palette$36
RCMA MakeupNo Color Powder$11.15
These are the products she used:
Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover – Shade N05, $28
Danessa Myricks Waterproof Cream Palette – Primary, $36
Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Palette – STP-80, $48
L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencil – Very Black, $5
RCMA No Color Powder – 3 oz, $11.16
CRC Makeup Velour Powder Puff – Single, $1.99
Total Cost: $130.15
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Get the look for less! Purchase individual shades versus the full palettes:
Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Green Leaf – Individual, $9
Ben Nye MagiCake in Fire Red – Individual, $5
Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Lemon – Individual, $9
Yaby Eyeshadow in Orange Matte – Individual, $4
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in Black – Individual, $5.95
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in White – Individual, $5.95
L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencil – Very Black, $5
RCMA No Color Powder – 3 oz, $11.16
CRC Makeup Velour Powder Puff – Single, $1.99
Total Cost: $66.05
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Step 1: Apply a full coverage foundation all over the face and set in place.
Andie uses Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover to create a flawless, full coverage base. Your goal is to create the appearance of pore-less skin, which you’ll later bring to life with vibrant color and cat-like detailing. Set foundation in place with RCMA No Color Powder and a CRC Powder Puff.
Step 2: Create a bold, colorful smoky eye. Adjust colors to match the personality of whichever CATS character you’re re-creating.
For Andie’s Bombalurina eye look, she uses the Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Palette. Start with the bright yellow shade. Apply inside the crease of your eye and extend just above the brow bone. Next, apply the light green all over your lid.
Step 3: Create a red-to-orange ombre underneath your eyebrows.
Take a flat liner brush and dip into a pigmented red cream paint, like the one included in Danessa Myricks’ Waterproof Cream Palette. Create a line underneath your eyebrow, from the inner bottom corner all the way to the outer bottom corner.
Re-visit the Ben Nye Rainbow Palette, this time dipping a fluffy eyeshadow brush into the vibrant red color. Apply that on top of the red cream paint and just below, creating a faded appearance – from deep pigmented red to more sheer.
Below the red ombre, apply the orange shade from that same Ben Nye palette to fill in the gap between the red and yellow shades on your eye. The final look should be an ombre rainbow – red at top that fades into the bright green on your lids.
Step 4: Fill-in brows, creating the appearance of wispy fly-aways as you go.
Using the black Danessa cream paint, trace your eyebrows and define the shape. Fill in with the cream paint and draw staggered fly away, whisker-like hairs coming out off the brows. Set with black eyeshadow to lock in place.
Step 5: Line your eyes - heavily!
Using the same black cream paint, dramatically line the upper lash line, creating a winged cat eye look. The heavier the line, the better. Bomblaurina is all about sass, so add any additional eyeliner details you see fit. The more dramatic, the better! Set your liner with black shadow to lock in place.
Step 6: Create lighter white patches around your face.
Apply white cream paint to the bottom portion of your face, from the bottom of your nose out to the laugh lines and to the bottom of your chin. Also paint your nose white and bring it up in between the eyebrows and across the middle of your forehead. Apply bronzer around the rest of your face, the parts without white cream paint, to accentuate the lighter sections you’ve created.
Step 7: Define your lips.
Using the Danessa Myricks cream red paint from your palette, apply a dramatic red lip.
Step 8: Create a cat-like nose and mouth.
Using a black gel liner, Andie uses the L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liner, fill in the bottom portion of your nose in all black. Draw a line from the bottom of your nose down to the top center of your upper lip. Fully outline the perimeter of your lips.
Dip a fluffy shadow brush into a black eyeshadow and lightly buff out the line connecting your nose and lips.
Using the L.A. Girl Gel Liner, apply dots above your upper lip on both sides. Extend a smile line from the corners of your mouth outward.
Step 9: Add more color to the face.
Mix the red and orange eyeshadows from the Ben Nye Rainbow Palette and apply to the cheeks for an added pop of color that ties the look together.
Step 10: Create whiskers.
This is the most time-consuming part of the whole look. Using a very thin detail dish, dip into the black cream paint again and create thin line strokes along your cheeks. Fill in gaps with white cream paint strokes to add dimension. Once you’ve finished your cheeks, do the same on each corner of the forehead.
Finish the look with any last-minute detailing, like lining below the eye, apply false lashes – anything that adds extra drama!
Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this CATS makeup look. A special thank you to Lei V Artist Agency and artist Andie Piazza (@andiepiazza) for making this video possible.
Catch Part 1 of our Halloween video tutorials series here, featuring artist Kelly Tull creating a pop art comic book character.
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Mallory Hatten
Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
Comic Book Pop Art Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 1
This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists across the United States to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. Twice a month thru October, we’ll release step-by-step video tutorials based on the top requested looks for Halloween.
To kick off our series, artist Kelly Tull creates her version of the classic comic book pop art character.
Before getting started: apply a full-coverage foundation and set in place!
Apply a full coverage foundation to your face before you get started, and make sure to set it in place with a high-performance setting powder. Kelly used Ben Nye Pretty Pink Translucent Face Powder.
For all subsequent steps, Kelly primarily uses one Mehron palette to complete the look, along with a Ben Nye eyeshadow palette to create color on the eye.
Shop The Look
Ben NyeRainbow Palette$58
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Pretty Pink Powder1.5oz, $12
Mehron30-Well Palette$129.95
To re-create Kelly’s look, these are the products she used:
Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette – 30-well, $129.95
Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Palette – STP-80, $58
Ben Nye Pretty Pink Translucent Face Powder – 1.5oz, $12
Total Cost: $199.95
Get the look for less! Limit the amount of color and focus on essential detailing only. Purchase individual shades versus the full palettes:
Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Green Leaf – Individual, $9
Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Carribean– Individual, $9
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in Black – Single, $7.95
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in White – Single, $7.95
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in Red – Single, $7.95
Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in Mango – Single, $7.95
Total Cost: $49.80
Step 1: Outline the top of forehead, cover brows & define bridge of nose.
Using a black face paint, create an outline across the top of your forehead. Next, cover & shape your eyebrows with that same black paint. Then create a defining line down the bridge of your nose.
Step 2: Add color to eye lids.
Kelly applies Ben Nye Eye Shadow in shade Green Leaf to the lid, then goes on top of that color with Ben Nye Eye Shadow in shade Caribbean. Use any color combination you prefer to make the look your own. Vibrant greens or blues are a nice contrast to the reds, blacks and yellows you’ll be using in the next steps.
Step 3: Apply winged liner & create definition on the eye and nose.
Using the same black face paint from Step 1, create a long, winged eyeliner for dramatic effect. Take what’s left on your brush to apply a black line in the crease of your eye. Shade in your nostrils with that same black paint and create outlines around the corners of your nose. These are the first of many comic-style details you’ll apply to the face.
Step 4: Fill-in water line and define underneath.
Using a white eye pencil, fill-in your waterline. The NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in shade Milk is a great option. Using white paint, extend the waterline just below the eye & create a line underneath with black paint. Finish your eyes with false lashes.
Step 5: Fill-in lips and line for definition.
Kelly uses a combination of pink colors in the Mehron Paradise Palette to fill in her lips. If you don’t have the palette on hand, any pink or red lipstick you have will work. Once you’ve applied a thick coat of color to your lips, take the black paint again and line the outside of your mouth.
Take what’s left on your brush and fill in the inner portion of your lips. When closed, each lip should look completely outlined from inside out.
To complete your lips, apply highlighting to the upper and bottom lip using white paint.
Step 6: Add black lines on collar bones, down neck and from bottom of ear down shoulders and arms.
If you’re planning to extend this look beyond your face, apply the black paint you’ve been using throughout this tutorial and create thick lines across your collar bone, down the neck, and from the bottom of your ear all the way down your shoulders and arms.
It’s your unique look! Get creative.
Step 7: Define ears and add exaggerated lash lines around eye.
Using a thin brush, create exaggerated on the high points and creases of your ear. Add extended lash marks around the eye.
Step 8: Paint hair.
Painting your hair really helps take this look to the next level. Kelly used the Mehron Paradise Paint in shade Mango to add color to her hair.
Step 9: Add iconic pop art dots all over face and body.
This is the fun part! Using any paint colors you like, apply those classic comic book dots around your face and body. Kelly chose to create patterns down her cheekbones and around her forehead using different color combinations.
Step 10: Add any additional detailing to complete the look.
Once you’ve completed all previous steps, take a thin detailing brush and add thin black lines anywhere you need some extra, over-exaggerated definition. You could define laugh lines or dimples, for example. Play around with color and apply more dots or color definition around the face.
You can even take it a step further, like Kelly does, and line the sides of your arm and in between each of your fingers with black paint.
There is no right or wrong way to apply additional detailing and will depend on the final look you want to achieve.
Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this comic book makeup look. A special thank you to Lei V Artist Agency and Kelly Tull (@kellytull_) for creating this look and capturing it on film.
We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration.
Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
Mallory Hatten Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
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Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts.
If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
8 Bodypainting Artists You Should Be Following On Instagram
Bodypaint is having a big moment in the world of makeup artistry. A craft that once saw short-lived moments of fame during Halloween and festival season has now transitioned into a globally renowned art form. We’re not talking simple face paint techniques. We’re talking over-the-top, insanely brilliant art.
From optical illusionists to UV masterminds, we admire these bodypaint artists for the creativity they inspire. Follow their Instagram accounts for daily inspiration, amazement, and totally mind-blowing body art.
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Mimi Choi
Instagram: @mimles
Followers: 916,000
A quick scroll through Mimi Choi’s Instagram will leave you in a state of wonder and confusion. Born in China, the talented makeup artist made her way to Canada where she now shares her unique artistic style with students of Blanche Macdonald, in addition to leading masterclasses around the world. Mimi draws inspiration from the patterns, shapes and textures around her, surrealist paintings, and hallucinations she sees during bouts of sleep paralysis. Mimi prefers not to view the work of modern-day makeup artists in an effort to protect her creativity. Instead, she references past works to track her growth as an artist.
Learn more about Mimi’s work here.
Alexa Meade
Instagram: @alexameadeart
Followers: 191,000
At first glance, Alexa Meade’s work looks like a beautiful, museum-worthy painting. Look a little closer, and you’ll notice she’s created something even more impressive. The visionary artist brings 2D and 3D together to create living, breathing portraits.
Alexa has made a name for herself through art, completing hundreds of unbelievable projects around the globe. More recently, you may have noticed her work in the “God Is A Woman” music video. Alexa painted Ariana Grande’s body for the project. Learn more about Alexa’s work here.
Natalie Fletcher
Instagram: @nataliefletcherart
Followers: 73,800
Artist Natalie Fletcher discovered a passion for bodypainting at just 15 years old – the early beginnings of a successful career ahead. Fast forward years later, Natalie is the winner of GSN’s reality television series Skin Wars and author of Oh Beautiful, a bodypainting project that resulted in 102 body art paintings in locations across the United States.
Natalie’s work incorporates patterns, landscapes and optical illusions that truly amaze. Learn more about Natalie’s work here.
Trina Merry
Instagram: @trinamerry
Followers: 9,500
Bodypainter Trina Merry takes her unique, artistic interests (human form, architecture, landscapes) and fuses them together as inspiration for her work. Her work has been featured in locations all around the world, as well as notable publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME and more.
Learn more about Trina’s work here.
Johannes Stötter
Instagram: @johannesstoetter
Followers: 3,500
Italian artist Johannes Stötter leaped into fame in 2013 with his viral bodypaint creation of tropical frogs, featuring five models. His Italian roots have instilled a deep appreciation for nature, landscape and culture, which noticeably influences his work.
Johannes’ work has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS and numerous other television programs and media publications. Learn more about Johannes’ work here.
John Allen Poppleton
Instagram: @underblacklight
Followers: 2,500
Professional artist John Allen Poppleton calls himself a Fine Art UV Body Paint and Photography Artist. But a simpler way to classify this world-renowned mastermind is: Brilliant Visionary. John mixes a passion for black lit photography with his talent for UV bodypainting to create unique pieces of art, painted directly on the human body.
Learn more about John’s work here.
Andy Golub
Instagram: @andygolub
Followers: 2,200
World-renowned body paint artist Andy Golub not only changed New York City nudity laws through his work but also paved the way for artistic free expression. As founder of Human Connection Arts - an international non-profit - and supporter of public art, Andy’s work is frequently showcased around the world.
Learn more about Andy’s work here.
Emma Fay
Instagram: @emmafayofficial
Followers: 1,800
Accomplished bodypainting artist Emma Fay focuses on artworks that challenge visual perception. Her manipulation of the human form is heavily inspired by evolution, surrealism and symbolic expressionism. Her viral series Marvels of Nature featured painted images of animal forms that were heavily distorted through contortionism. Her work has been featured worldwide in top publications that include The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Huffington Post.
Learn more about Emma’s work here.
Where To Buy Body Paint Makeup
Camera Ready Cosmetics offers a variety of body paint makeup, including UV formulas. Get creative and share your body paint creations with us on Instagram using the hashtag #CRCbodypaint. For more articles like this one, visit our blog.
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Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set.
10 LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP LOOKS UNDER $25
If you’ve fallen victim to procrastination and have no idea what character you’ll be for Halloween, Camera Ready is here to save the day with some great Halloween SFX makeup ideas! We’ve compiled 10 of the easiest, most affordable (all below $25) Halloween makeup looks you can pull off in a pinch.
Shop these Halloween makeup looks below, and be sure to place orders before the shipping deadlines for guaranteed delivery.
Happy Halloween!
Top 10 Easy and Affordable Makeup Looks for Halloween:
“Walking Dead” Zombie
Wicked Witch of the West
Glam Skeleton
Pop Art Character
Cruella De Vil
Wednesday Addams
Creepy Doll
Old Lady
Bloody Tears
Queen Maleficent
Makeup & Photo: @hellojuliagraf
1) “WALKING DEAD” ZOMBIE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP Look
Cost: $23.49
You only need two products to create this popular zombie Halloween makeup look – a cream makeup color wheel and fake blood. We suggest the Narrative Cosmetics 6 Color Bruise Wheel and Ben Nye Dark Blood. The only other items you’ll need to complete this women’s or men’s Halloween makeup look are eyeliner and mascara, which you probably already have in your makeup bag.
Using a makeup sponge, Beautyblender, or your fingers, follow this zombie Halloween makeup look video tutorial for detailed instructions on creating a convincing zombie.
Makeup & Photo: @namglam
2) EASY WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST MAKEUP LOOK FOR HALLOWEEN
Cost: $24
Three products, plus a few staples already in your makeup bag, are all you need to create this iconic movie villain.
Start with Ben Nye Creme Color in Green and apply all over the face and neck. Use the same product in White to highlight the under eyes, forehead, and cheekbones, and use Black to contour and define the cheekbones.
To finish the look, pull out your favorite smoky eye palette, eyeliner and mascara to define your eyes. Use eyeliner to create small black dots all over the face, and a highlight to accentuate the cheekbones if desired.
Makeup & Photo: @briannafoxmakeup
3) GLAM SKELETON HALLOWEEN MAKEUP LOOK
Cost: $23.90
Skeletons are a go-to Halloween costume every year, but what about turning up the glam with this Halloween makeup look? Transform this classic, haunting look with voluminous hair and sultry smoky eye makeup for Halloween. With just three products for under $25 total, this easy makeup for Halloween will help you turn the expected into a head-turning creation. As a bonus, this SFX makeup idea is great as both a women’s or men’s Halloween makeup look.
To start, you’ll need Ben Nye's Creme Colors in Black and White as well as La Femme Blush Rouge in shade Magenta.
The first step in this look is to apply the base of your Halloween makeup as you normally would – moisturizer, concealer, foundation. Use the Ben Nye Creme Color in Black to draw your toothy grin and to outline sunken cheekbones. Mix with some of the Ben Nye Creme Color in White to fill and shade the sunken cheeks and to fill in the teeth you’ve outlined. Apply La Femme Magenta around the outer lines of the teeth and use a shadow brush to smudge and blend the color.
Once you’ve completed those steps, use an eyeshadow palette you already own to create an overly dramatic smoky eye makeup for Halloween and finish with heavy black eyeliner and mascara (which you are sure to already own!).
Get inspired with this step-by-step video tutorial, and create a Halloween makeup look that’s all your own.
Makeup & Photo: @trulymakeup_23
4) POP ART CHARACTER HALLOWEEN MAKEUP LOOK
Cost: $23.50
As one of the most Googled Halloween makeup tutorials, this is the perfect last-minute, easy face makeup for Halloween that requires very minimal products.
Use a black Halloween eyeliner you already have to line the lips, cupid’s bow, bridge of the nose, and cheekbones. You can even draw tears or other design elements that you’ll later fill in.
Apply the Ben Nye Creme Color in Yellow across the eyelid before emphasizing the lash lines with your favorite black liner – a go-to eye makeup for Halloween. Go across the lower lash line with the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk for a more dramatic eye makeup Halloween look, and then apply several coats of any black mascara.
Use the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk to apply small dots all over the face. Finish this amazing makeup for Halloween with a bright red lipstick, like Ben Nye's Classic Lip Color in True Red.
Pop art Halloween makeup is all about creativity, so ditch the tutorial this time around and express yourself however you choose!
Makeup & Photo: @nicoleguerriero
5) CRUELLA DE VIL MAKEUP LOOK FOR HALLOWEEN
Cost: $25
She’s over the top. She’s evil. She’s Cruella De Vil – the woman all Disney fans love to hate. The beauty of this Halloween makeup look is that you only need a few additional products than you already have to create this character: Ben Nye Sparklers Loose Glitter in Opal Ice and Ben Nye Character Wheel in Red White & Black.
We love this Halloween makeup for Cruella De Vil tutorial because it shows two different options: glam Cruella and zombie Cruella. Take away a few SFX makeup ideas and pointers and put your own twist on this iconic Disney villain.
Note: You can rock this makeup for Cruella De Vil without a costume, but you’ll probably want a wig to finish off the final Halloween makeup look. You can find one at most Halloween costume stores.
Makeup & Photo: @makeupbymaritsa
6) WEDNESDAY ADDAMS MAKEUP LOOK FOR HALLOWEEN
Cost: $23.85
“The Addams Family” captivated TV audiences in the 1960s before making its feature film debut in 1991. And even after all this time, the family’s fan base hasn’t wavered. Known for her signature pigtail braids and ghostly pale face, Wednesday Addams is a popular Halloween costume every year.
All you really need to recreate this Halloween makeup look is a contour palette, a great pinky-nude lip color, like NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in shade Stockholm, and, for a perfect Wednesday Addams Halloween eyeshadow look, La Femme Pressed Eyeshadow in White. You’ll also want black hair paint if you don’t already have dark hair. We recommend Mehron Liquid Makeup for Face, Body, and Hair.
There are tons of online Wednesday Addams Halloween makeup look tutorials you can watch, but the goal here is to create a very pale face with defined cheekbones and intense smoky eye makeup for Halloween. The black braided pigtails really make the look, so don’t forget that key element!
Makeup & Photo: @madokeki
7) CREEPY DOLL HALLOWEEN MAKEUP LOOK
Cost: $22.76
Nothing is more terrifying than the haunting face of a possessed doll in a horror film. Turn yourself into the object of nightmares in just a few quick steps with this easy face makeup for Halloween idea.
For this creepy doll Halloween makeup look, apply your base makeup as you normally would, then use an eyeshadow palette of your choice to create an overly exaggerated, smoky eye makeup for Halloween. Apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk along the lower lash line, making sure to draw the Halloween eyeliner out below the lash line to make the eyes appear larger. Use any black eyeliner to draw a fake lash line below the white you just applied. Finish the Halloween eye makeup with falsies - we love Ardell Studio Effects Wispies.
Draw vertical Halloween eyeliner lines in black from the corners of the mouth to the bottom of the chin, and then apply fake freckles around the nose and inner cheek area. Finish the lips with Jason Wu Beauty Honey Fluff Lip Cream in Perfect Bloom or another hot pink lip color.
The final step in this creepy doll Halloween makeup look is to create the appearance of really rosy, circular cheeks. Jason Wu Beauty's Honey Fluff Lip Cream is perfect because double as blush for the perfect doll look.
And there you go! Creepy doll makeup for Halloween that’s sure to spook. You could even use this SFX makeup idea to create your own matching men’s Halloween makeup look for a creepy couple costume.
Makeup & Photo: @elojodelasgrayas
8) OLD LADY MAKEUP LOOK FOR HALLOWEEN
Cost: $22
With this easy makeup look for Halloween, you can create the older version of yourself with just three products: Ben Nye Liquid Latex, Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Silver Grey, and Ben Nye Creme Character Base in Old Character.
To get started on this Halloween makeup, apply your foundation and concealer normally. Use a light brown eyeshadow to line the lower lash line and inner corner of the eye. Then apply liquid latex in places where you want the skin to have a wrinkly, sagging texture. You may have to use a popsicle stick or SFX spatula to move the latex around as it dries to create the exact old lady Halloween makeup look you want.
Create age spots around the face with Ben Nye's Character Base in Old Character. Then finish the makeup with a bright red lipstick. To complete your Halloween makeup look, apply Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Silver Grey.
Create a funny couples costume when you apply these SFX makeup ideas to your partner for a geriatric men’s Halloween makeup style he’ll be dying to try.
Makeup & Photo: @hailiebarber
9) BLOODY TEARS HALLOWEEN EYE MAKEUP
Cost: $26.50
This is probably the easiest Halloween makeup look to create. You only need one product: Kryolan Professional Make-Up Eye Blood in Red. Apply a full face of makeup however you desire. For a killer Halloween eyeshadow look, we love a sultry smoky eye. Complement the eyes with a dark lip color to turn up the drama. Finish the Halloween eye makeup with the Kryolan Eye Blood. You’ll want to apply it around the lower lash line and allow it to drip down your face while drying.
For a men’s Halloween makeup look with bloody tears, you can turn up the glam or skip the full face and opt for just the Eye Blood.
This easy makeup look for Halloween is so simple that no tutorials are needed!
Makeup & Photo: @promisetamang
10) QUEEN MALEFICENT HALLOWEEN MAKEUP LOOK
Cost: $18.50
This infamous Disney villain is one of the most Googled Halloween makeup tutorial. We did a step-by-step makeup tutorial for this simple Halloween makeup look. Check it out!
We used more than $25 worth of products for that specific tutorial, but you can achieve similar makeup for Halloween with just a great red lipstick like Ben Nye's Classic Lip Color in True Red and a sultry green eyeshadow like Ben Nye Eyeshadow Refill in Shamrock.
Don’t forget to tag us in your Halloween makeup creations on Instagram using the hashtag #CRCsfxmakeup. For more Halloween makeup looks or SFX makeup ideas like these, visit our blog!
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Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs.
The Best FX Teeth Products, Used By Pro Makeup Artists
Rot and decay, bleeding gums, a toothless grin. Transform your mouth into a foul, repulsive creation this Halloween with these go-to products loved by SFX artists everywhere.
We surveyed our community of pro makeup artists to discover which FX teeth products they can’t (and won’t) live without. Keep reading to see which five products topped our list, learn how to use them and click the links below to easily add one (or all) to your kit.
Photo: Tiffany Kyees / Makeup: Mike Mekash and Eryn Krueger Mekash / Inspired By: Rick Baker
PPI Necessary Evil Mouth FX
These temporary tooth colors were designed to safely and effectively transform the inside of your mouth. Available in eight colors, Mouth FX contains a sweet vanilla-mint flavor that is made entirely of FDA food grade ingredients that are vegan, gluten-free, peanut-free, sugar-free and cruelty-free. Added bonus: it removes easily by simply brushing your teeth. Don’t use if you plan on eating or drinking immediately after application, as the product will wear off.
CRC customer Christina B. rated the product five stars, saying, “This product is easy to use and fantastic!”
Photo: Ben Nye Makeup / Makeup: Thomas Surprenant
Ben Nye Tooth Color
Create a grotesque, long-lasting smile without staining or damaging your teeth. Apply Ben Nye Tooth Color in Black for instantly chipped teeth, or brush on Nicotine, Decay or Zombie Rot for a repulsive, realistic look. Temporarily brighten your smile with the color White. Apply to dry teeth and allow to dry; lasts for hours! May be reapplied as needed. To remove, simply use a cotton swab soaked in alcohol or brush off with toothpaste. This product is safe to use on denture material.
CRC customer Nina A. rated the product five stars, saying, “From complete blackouts to decay, whatever I need to create on set, this stuff is the best.”
Photo & Makeup: Kristan Osoria
Mehron Tooth FX
Add the finishing touches to your grotesque look with Mehron’s Tooth FX , available in six colors. In just a few minutes, create a smoker's mouth, a gangster's gold tooth, a bloody grin, spinach in your teeth, or a chipped smile.
A little bit goes a long way with this product, and each shade comes with instructions for easy application and removal.
CRC customer Pablo D. rated the product five stars, saying, “Amazing product. If you dry your teeth and then apply the product, it lasts a long time. I even ate after applying, LOL!”
Photo & Makeup: Craig Lindberg
EBA Venom Tooth Palette
Available in two color collections (SFX and Decay), create temporary, waterproof mouth creations that are sure to scare. The special bonding agent used in the Venom Tooth Palettes is similar to the resin used in temporary dental adhesives, providing temporary adhesion of color to the teeth that dries instantly. All Venom tooth colors have been stain tested on regular teeth, as well as different veneers and crown materials. Color removes easily with toothpaste and a toothbrush.
CRC customer Christophe G. rated the product five stars, saying, “Very satisfied! I own several of the EBA palettes and have been a big fan of them.”
Photo & Makeup: Kryolan Professional Makeup
Kryolan Tooth Enamel
Ideal for theatrical and SFX makeup, Kryolan Tooth Enamel is a go-to when creating rotten teeth, a toothless smile, a zombie-esque grin and many other looks. Available in four colors, each bottle comes with a brush for easy application.
Thoroughly dry the tooth before application, and let it dry before closing your mouth. This product is easily removed with toothpaste or alcohol.
CRC customer Sandra A. rated the product five stars, saying, “Just what I needed. Easy to apply and lasts a very long time!”
Shop The Products
All the products mentioned in this article are conveniently linked down below!
PPI Mouth FX
Ben Nye Tooth Color
Mehron Tooth FX
European Body Art Venom Tooth Palette
Kryolan Tooth Enamel
Stock Up On SFX Makeup
A curated selection of the best special effects makeup, all in one place? That’s the beauty of shopping with Camera Ready Cosmetics!
Whether you’re new to SFX makeup or an experienced guru, our customer service team is prepared to help stock your kit with the products you want and need. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we have a fabulous alternative – just ask us!
Don’t forget to tag us in your SFX makeup creations on Instagram using the hashtag #CRCsfxmakeup. For more articles like this one, visit our blog .
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set.
The Most Googled Halloween Makeup & How To Create It
With Halloween around the corner, the question on everyone’s mind is which costumes and characters will reign most popular. Our team turned to Google Trends for a quick preview of the most-searched makeup tutorials in these early weeks leading up to October 31st. The results may surprise you! A cult classic icon. An artsy comic book character. An infamous Disney villain. Three very different, but very recognizable, faces. Keep reading to see which trending Halloween costumes made our list, and follow the step-by-step guides (suggested makeup products included) to create these iconic faces.
Beetlejuice
It’s been 30 years since the 1988 release of Tim Burton’s cult-classic Beetlejuice. (Crazy, right?!) Fans are feeling nostalgic. “Beetlejuice makeup tutorial” ranked as Google’s third most-searched phrase for Halloween 2018.
To accompany your makeup look, we recommend purchasing a Beetlejuice wig.
To create the look:
Step 1: Apply Ben Nye Clown White Makeup all over the face, neck and forehead. Leave the area around your eyes uncovered.
Step 2: Apply Mehron Celebré Pro HD Cream Foundation in “Black” to the chin and upper lip using a Graftobian Stipple Sponge to create the appearance of stubble.
Step 3: Fill in the eye socket with Kryolan Aquacolor #276. Then apply Kryolan Aquacolor #416 to the eyelids and underneath the lower lash line.
Step 4: Blend out the outer edges of the purple makeup around the eyes using the Bdellium Tools Face Blending Brush #940.
Step 5: Create a dark, arched eyebrow using Graftobian HD Brow Powder in “Charcoal Smoke”.
Step 6: Tear small bits off a Ben Nye Foam Sponge to create texture. Use the torn sponge to apply light and dark green blotches on the corner of your mouth, temples, sideburns, and anywhere else you want to create patchiness. We prefer Graftobian ProPaints in “Mint Green” and “Mantis Green”.
Step 7: Use the Bdellium Tools Maestro Series Eyeliner Brush #710 and Sugarpill’s Pressed Eyeshadow in “The Inventor” to fill-in and define your forehead creases. Use that same eyeshadow
Step 8: Apply the same Sugarpill eyeshadow to the eyelids and lower lash line to create a bit more grunge.
Step 9: Apply PPI Mouth FX in “Down Brown” to your teeth for a rotted look.
And that’s it! Short, sweet and simple.
Shop the products you’ll need:
- Ben Nye Clown White Makeup - Mehron Celebré Pro HD Cream Foundation in “Black” - Graftobian Stipple Sponge - Kryolan Aquacolor #276 - Kryolan Aquacolor #416 - Bdellium Tools Face Blending Brush #940 - Graftobian HD Brow Powder in “Charcoal Smoke” - Ben Nye Foam Sponges - Graftobian ProPaint in “Mint Green” - Graftobian ProPaint in “Mantis Green” - Bdellium Tools Maestro Series Eyeliner Brush #710 - Sugarpill Pressed Eyeshadow in “The Inventor” - PPI Mouth FX in “Down Brown”
Follow this video tutorial for a visual step-by-step guide, if needed.
Pop Art Character
T he second most-searched phrase for Halloween 2018 was “pop art makeup”. There are kits you can buy that include the basic products you’ll need to create this colorful look. But for those who prefer a more DIY, creative approach, we’ll walk you through a few easy steps to be pop-art ready on October 31 st.
If you’re just looking for an all-in-one kit, Kryolan’s Pop Art Gal comes with the basic products you’ll need. You can purchase the kit here.
For a DIY pop art look, follow these steps:
Step 1: Apply a heavy layer of blush to the cheeks. We love La Femme Blush Rouge in “Flamingo Pink”.
Step 2: Apply the Mehron Color Cup in “Yellow” to the eyelid, brow bone and inner corners of the eye.
Step 3: Create an exaggerated wing-tip look using Ben Nye’s Crème Color in “Black”, then brighten the eyes by applying La Femme Eye Shadow in “White” to the brow bones.
Step 4: Apply Ben Nye Liquid Eye Liner in “White” to the lower lash line, then create a fake lower lash line below your natural lash line using Inglot Liquid Eyeliner in #25. Use the Sigma Chrome Brush #E05 to create the illusion of lashes extending from the fake lash line you just created.
Step 5: Create an exaggerated, defined eyebrow using a L.A. Girl Brow Pomade in “Soft Black”. Then apply NYX Worth the Hype Mascara. We recommend applying several layers to create a more dramatic look.
Step 6: Line your lips with Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil #100, and fill in the lips with 1920 Besame Red Lipstick.
Step 7: Use Ben Nye Crème Color in “White” and the Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle Brush #937GT to apply small dots all over the face.
Step 8: Use Inglot Liquid Eyeliner in #25 to draw defining lines on the cheekbones and nose.
Voila! You’ll look like you’ve stepped from the pages of a comic book.
Shop the products you’ll need:
- La Femme Blush Rouge in “Flamingo Pink” - Mehron Color Cups in “Yellow (CCC-Y)” - Ben Nye Crème Color in “Black” - La Femme Eye Shadow in “White” - Ben Nye Liquid Eye Liner in “White” - Inglot Liquid Eyeliner in #25 - Sigma Chrome Brush #E05 - L.A. Girl Brow Pomade in “Soft Black” - NYX Worth the Hype Mascara - Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil #100 - 1920 Besame Red Lipstick - Ben Nye Crème Color in “White” - Bdellium Tools Golden Triangle #937GT
Here is a great video tutorial for visual guidance.
Maleficent
Disney’s most memorable villain, Maleficent - most recently portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the 2014 feature film of the same name - is making her comeback. In a few simple steps, you can easily transform yourself into Google’s No. 1 most-searched makeup tutorial for Halloween 2018.
Here’s how to create this eerie, porcelain-skinned character:
Step 1: Apply Kevyn Aucoin’s Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting to the entire face using a Cozzette Rounded Foundation Brush #P340.
Step 2: Apply Kevyn Aucoin’s Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation with the same brush as before, using a stippling motion to create an ethereal look.
Step 3: Use a Ben Nye Eyebrow Pencil to create a high-arching, rounded brow shape. Extend the length past your natural brow for a more dramatic finish. Fill in with the same eyebrow pencil and coat with NYX Eyebrow Gel.
Step 4: It’s all about the eyes! Cover the eyelid in La Femme Eye Shadow in “Frostee Beige” using the Sigma Chrome Brush #E35. Next, layer the Ben Nye Shimmer Crayon in “Gold Shimmer” across the lids. Finish with La Femme Eye Shadow in “Dark Brown” in the outer corners. Smudge the taupe and chocolate brown shadows across the lower lash line using a Ben Nye Fine Detail Brush #FDB-85. This adds depth and definition to your final look.
Step 5: Apply a thin layer of Inglot Liquid Eyeliner in #25 across the top lash line and to the center of the lower lash line. Slightly wing out the liner on each end.
Step 6: Apply NYX Worth the Hype Mascara to the top and bottom lashes, before applying falsies to the upper lash line. We prefer Ardell Mega Flare Individuals (Knot-Free, Long Black).
Step 7: Carve out your jawline and add shading to your hairline using the Smashbox Contour Kit for an exaggerated chiseled bone structure.
Step 8: Illuminate your face by applying SUVA Beauty Liquid Chrome Drops in “Imperial” to the outer corners of the eyes, tops of the cheek bones, middle of the chin, cupid’s bow, and bridge of the nose.
Step 9: Line your lips with Ben Nye Lip Colour Pencil in “Cherry Pop” just slightly outside of your natural lip line to create a widened pout appearance. Fill in the lines with a vibrant red, matte liquid lipstick, like Ben Nye’s Cherryberry. Top with Mehron Glosstone PRO in “Clear” for sheen.
Step 10: Finish your look with green contact lenses. We recommend these Nemesis Contacts from Demon SFX.
Shop the products you’ll need:
- Kevyn Aucoin – The Celestial Skin Liquid Lighting - Cozzette Rounded Foundation Brush #P340 - Kevyn Aucoin – The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation - Ben Nye Eyebrow Pencil - NYX Eyebrow Gel - La Femme Eye Shadow in “Frostee Beige” - Sigma Chrome Brush #E35 - Ben Nye Shimmer Crayon in “Gold Shimmer” - La Femme Eye Shadow in “Dark Brown” - Ben Nye Fine Detail Brush #FDB-85 - Inglot Liquid Eyeliner in #25 - NYX Worth the Hype Mascara - Ardell Mega Flare Individuals (Knot-Free, Long Black) - Smashbox Contour Kit - SUVA Beauty Liquid Chrome Illuminating Drops in “Imperial” - Ben Nye Lip Colour Pencil in “Cherry Pop” - Ben Nye Lipstick in “Cherryberry”
- Mehron Glosstone PRO in “Clear”
For a visual guide, we recommend this great video tutorial.
Show Off Your Halloween Style
Purchase everything you need from one place! CRC’s customer service team is standing by to help you find the products and tools needed to transform into your favorite characters. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we have a fabulous alternative – just ask! Don’t forget to tag us in your creative Halloween looks on Instagram using the hashtag #CRChalloween. For more articles like this one, visit our blog .
About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set. If you don’t find the product you’re looking for on our site, that’s because we have something better. Just ask us!
Top Special Effects Makeup Schools and Pro Artists Who Attended
Getting an accredited education in makeup artistry is both expensive and time-consuming. So choosing the right school or training program is a top priority if you’re ready to commit.
For aspiring artists who want a comprehensive learning experience in special effects makeup, it can be difficult to know which schools take it seriously. While compiling research for this article, we came across a number of schools and training centers boasting SFX makeup courses that were sadly overshadowed by other course offerings under the film and television umbrella.
Best SFX Beginner Makeup Kits
MehronSpecial FX Makeup Kit$129.95
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We made it our mission to find the very best special effects makeup schools with a history of successful SFX alumni. If you’re ready to advance or kickstart your career in special effects makeup, these are the top schools to consider in the United States.
(Please note: this article is not sponsored and Camera Ready Cosmetics does not have any affiliation with the schools or program listed below.)
MUD (Make-up Designory)
Tuition (812-hour program): $25,488
The Make-Up Designory has two special effects makeup courses within their Make-up Artistry Program: Character Make-up Artistry and Lab Techniques. The school has two locations for this program - Los Angeles and New York City.
The Character Make-up Artistry course focuses on character development, with an emphasis on the fundamental elements of prosthetic application and special make-up effects. The Lab Techniques course is designed to provide instruction in the lab and formulation techniques that are required to create contemporary film and television make-up effects.
Famous alumni include pro makeup artists Angel Radefeld-Wright (Ray Donovan and La La Land) and Paul Thompson, among others, and many of the school’s graduates have competed on Syfy’s Face Off.
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Cinema Makeup School
Tuition (4-week program): $5,410
This four-week class teaches the creation and application of multi-piece prosthetics, blood tubing, life-casting, teeth application, and airbrush techniques. All students have the opportunity to design and build a full face and neck application, complete with a set of teeth. Students also learn to create multi-piece molds and learn about advanced special effects lab techniques, materials, and processes.
Cinema Makeup School also offers a 28-week Complete Track degree program for those interested in broadening their skills more. The cost for the full degree program is $31,020.
Famous makeup artist Ve Neill was appointed Director of Education at the school in 2016. Neill has won three Oscars and two Emmy awards (not counting countless nominations) and has won a list of other awards for her creative work on set.
As a tireless advocate for the art of makeup, Ve incorporates a broad range of knowledge into the curriculum of the school’s makeup programs.
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Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program
Tuition (2-year program): $40,465
Thousands of students from all over the world have enrolled in Tom Savini’s SFX makeup program and the Douglas Education Center located in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Created by legendary film makeup artist, Tom Savini, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of special effects makeup artistry in this two-year program.
Savini’s work has helped raise the bar for modern-day horror films. His contributions on Dawn of the Dead, Friday the 13th, Monkey Shines and Creepshow have left a lasting impact on the industry.
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as Saturday Night Live and Universal Studios and many former students have competed (and won) on Syfy’s Face Off.
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Vancouver Film School
Tuition (12-month program): $34,609
Learn the fundamentals of beauty and special effects makeup, as well as color theory and facial anatomy in this 12-month program. Vancouver Film School teaches how to create molds and three-dimensional prosthetics, apply and paint foam latex appliances and masks, master ventilated hairpieces and human hair lace-front wigs, and so much more.
In just one year, you’ll graduate with a diploma in Makeup Design for Film and Television, a comprehensive portfolio, access to the VFS alumni directory and job board, and industry connections that will help guide your career.
VFS Alumni have worked on sets such as Deadpool, Transformers, The Walking Dead, Jumanji, Star Wars and the list goes on. Pro makeup artists who attended this world-renowned school include Jenni Macdonald (The Revenant, Fargo) and Tory Reed (True Blood, The Human Centipede 3).
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set.
If you don’t find the product you’re looking for on our site, that’s because we have something better. Just ask us!
10 Halloween Makeup Kits Actually Worth Buying
Halloween is almost here. Can you believe it?!
We know having a stand-out makeup look on this most ghoulish of days is a top priority. Halloween makeup kits are a great, cost-effective way to transform your face into the scary or sultry makeup looks of your dreams.
We’ve narrowed down our ten best-selling makeup kits below so you can get a head start on the perfect Halloween look.
Ben Nye Old Age Kit
Grandma, is that you?! Transform into an elderly version of yourself this Halloween with Ben Nye’s Old Age Kit. For just $25, the kit comes with full coverage foundation, a black pencil, cream makeup to create skin spots and wrinkles, silver grey hair color and tools to create classic aging techniques (wedges, a stippling sponge, and a makeup brush). It also comes with detailed instructions for both males and females to create a successful disguise.
Shop the Ben Nye Old Age Kit
Graftobian Severe Trauma Kit
What do back alley brawls, a car crash and a nasty tumble down the stairs have in common? Broken noses, black eyes, cuts,
and bruises. The Severe Trauma Kit comes with all the makeup you need to create realistic FX-simulated looks.
The $27 kit comes with six creme color wheels, one foundation, five contouring and accent shades, face powder, modeling wax, spirit gum, stage blood, a makeup brush, stipple sponge, foam wedges, and step-by-step instructions.
Shop the Graftobian Severe Trauma Kit
Mehron Zombie Professional Character Kit
Channel all the Walking Dead vibes this Halloween with Mehron’s Zombie Professional Character Makeup Kit. At just under $20, you’ll get a collection of professional-grade performance makeup similar to what is used on set of the cult favorite TV show.
The kit includes step-by-step instructions, Mehron’s 5-Color Zombie Makeup Palette, Zombie Flesh Liquid Latex, Colorset Powder, Extra Flesh Wax, Stage Blood, Fixiative "A", Stageline makeup brush, and non-latex foam wedge.
Shop the Mehron Zombie Professional Character Kit
Ben Nye Cat/Lion Kit
An easy Halloween go-to look, transform into the purr-fect feline this October with Ben Nye’s Cat/Lion Kit. The affordable kit (just $25) comes with cat-colored foundation, a four-color cat palette, a black pencil, a flat brush, sponge applicators, quick cleanse remover and directions.
The kit is good for up to six applications.
Shop the Ben Nye Cat/Lion Kit
Kryolan The Sugar Skull Kit
This amazing Halloween look is as beautiful as it is haunting. Follow the included instructions to quickly and easily create an elaborate Sugar Skull that looks as if you spent hours in front of the mirror.
For under $70 you’ll get three Aquacolors, Supracolor Clown White, Body Jewels, 2 Multi Gel Glitters, Translucent Powder, one powder puff, one round makeup sponge, and two makeup brushes.
Shop the Kryolan Sugar Skull Kit
Ben Nye Vampire Kit
The simplicity of transforming into a ghastly vampire has never been easier than with Ben Nye’s Vampire/Vampiress Kit. In fact, this $25 kit has been the brand’s bestselling Halloween makeup kit for nearly two decades.
Included in the kit are one vampire foundation, a four-color vampire palette, black pencil, Stage Blood, fangs, a flat brush, sponge applicators, and directions. You’ll get four to six applications out of this one kit, so team up with friends to create a gang of terrifying characters.
Shop the Ben Nye Vampire Kit
Kryolan Ice Effects Kit
Whether you’re creating a Game of Thrones character or a frozen nomad, the Kryolan Ice Effects Kit gives you all the tools you need to create snow and frost effects of any kind. For pro artists, this kit holds up for stage, show and 4K/8K technology.
Components of this $56.50 kit include small and large ice crystals, snow, GF-QAT- N Soft Gel. Use the gel to fix the ice crystals in place.
Shop the Kryolan Ice Effects Kit
Ben Nye Witch Makeup Kit
Cast a spell on your face with Ben Nye’s popular Witch Makeup Kit. The creme-based makeup provided in this $25 kit allows you to easily create the appearance of textured, wrinkly skin that will haunt passerby throughout Halloween night.
Included in the kit are one witch foundation, a four-color witch palette, a black pencil, a flat brush, sponge applicators, quick cleanse remover, and step-by-step instructions. Use this kit up to six times.
Shop the Ben Nye Witch Makeup Kit
Mehron Skeleton Character Kit
Transform into the ultimate skeleton with Mehron's Skeleton Character Kit. For under $20 you’ll get every product needed to create this amazing Halloween look. It also comes with a visual step-by-step guide explaining the techniques and products in details.
The kit includes a Highly pigmented Tri-Color Makeup Palette, a Full Size Pencil Liner, Colorset Powder, a Powder Puff, a Non-Latex Foam Wedge, Makeup Remover Wipe and a Black Hood.
Shop the Mehron Skeleton Character Kit
Kryolan Fairy Girl Kit
Create a fantastical fairy makeup look for $75 using Kryolan’s Fairy Girl Kit. The shimmery, effervescent products will have heads turning all night long. The kit includes one Spirit Gum, a pair of small latex Sprite ears, one multi-gel, one pack of Stargirl eyelashes, one lash adhesive, and two Aquacolors.
Shop the Kryolan Fairy Girl Kit
Shop The Makeup Kits
We conveniently linked all of the makeup kits mentioned in this article down below. Get a head start on Halloween!
1) Shop the Ben Nye Old Age Kit
2) Shop the Graftobian Severe Trauma Kit
3) Shop the Mehron Zombie Premium Character Kit
4) Shop the Ben Nye Cat/Lion Kit
5) Shop the Kryolan Sugar Skull Kit
6) Shop the Ben Nye Vampire Kit
7) Shop the Kryolan Ice Effects Kit
8) Shop the Ben Nye Witch Makeup Kit
9) Shop the Mehron Skeleton Character Kit
10) Shop the Kryolan Fairy Girl Kit
Tag us in your Halloween makeup creations on Instagram for a chance to be reposted, and visit our blog for more articles like this one!
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About Camera Ready Cosmetics
Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set.
If you don’t find the product you’re looking for on our site, that’s because we have something better. Just ask us!
How To Create A Comic Book Look This Halloween
Text and Makeup by Jamie Fawn
How To Create A Comic Book Look This Halloween
STEP 1:
Prep, Prime and Apply Foundation
Proper prepping and priming of the face is essential no matter what makeup application you do. Here, I used Bioderma Hydrabio H2O to cleanse dirt, oil residue and any makeup from the face. Soak a cotton round and wipe the face clean.
BIODERMA
Next, I applied a thin layer of Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentre applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line C200
EMBRYOLISSE
After the Crème has absorbed into the skin I applied a primer. I used Senna Moisture Drop Gel Primer and applied to the T-zone area and eyelids also using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line C200.
SENNA MOISTURIZER
After prepping and priming the skin, I applied a foundation two shades lighter than the model's natural skin coloring, to give her more of a comic character look. I used the medium shades in the RCMA 5 Part Foundation Palette KA Series. Scoop a small amount of the preferred foundation colors from the palette using a Graftobian Spatula and mix it on the Graftobian Stainless Steel Mixing Palette. Then buff foundation on to the face, over the brows, ears, neck, décolleté and feather out onto shoulders using the Morphe- Gun Metal Brush G6 Flat Buffer.
RCMA 5 PART SERIES
GRAFTOBIAN SPATULA
MIXING PALETTE
MORPHE METAL BRUSHES
STEP 2:
BROWS
To really get a vibrant pink brow, I used the Morphie M158 Liner/Spoolie, filling the spoolie end of the brush with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #72 Pink, and brushed the gel through her brows covering all the hairs completely.
MORPHE M158
EYELINER
Then before the gel is able to dry quickly, set it with Morphe 12P Picasso Palette using the Hot Pink shade with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470.
PICASSO PALETTE
EYELINER BRUSH
Next, I outlined the brows and detailed the frown lines between the brows with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using the Morphe M158 Liner/Spoolie, filling the angled liner end of the brush.
Then I sprayed the brows with Ben Nye Final Seal to set everything for long wear and keep it from smearing.
FINAL SEAL
STEP 3:
Comic Lips
For the lips I began by lining with the Graftobian Eyeliner Pro Pencil in Black Velvet.
EYELINER PENCILS
Next I filled the lips in with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Anime using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Lip Brush C600.
LIPTAR
I then added shadows to the inner lip and lines to define creases in the lips. I did this using Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Traffic as well as the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Lip Brush C600.
I took the shine off and set the lips so nothing would smear or move by taking a tissue and separating the 2 layers. Lay the single layer of tissue over the lips and dust Kett Sett Powder over the lips through the tissue. I brushed the powder using the Morphe M530 Contour Blender. Add a final seal to secure the lips with Ben Nye Final Seal Matte.
KETT SETT POWDER
MORPHE M530 BRUSH
STEP 4:
Add Highlight to the Lips and a Pop of Color to the Eyes
After the Ben Nye Final Seal has dried (approximately 2 minutes), add the highlight to upper and lower lip using Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #76 White with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480.
EYELINER GEL WHITE
For the Lower Eyes I applied Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #102 Light Blue using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480. The design I went for was a downward spike angled outward, almost like a lightning bolt.
EYELINER GEL BLUE
Then before the gel can dry I set it using Morphe 12P Picasso Palette Light Blue Color applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470. This also gives it a more vibrant coloring using this process.
PICASSO PALETTE
Next I outlined my design with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Eyebrow Brush C490.
EYELINER GEL BLACK
For the upper eyelid I applied Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #84 Bright Yellow using the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Detail Liner Brush C480. The design I went for, was a winged upward spike to compliment the lower eye design.
EYELINER GEL YELLOW
Then before the gel can dry, I set it using Morphe 12P Picasso Palette Bright Yellow Color applied with the Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Line Eye Detailer Brush C470. Again this will set the color and give it a more vibrant look using this process.
PICASSO PALETTE
Next I outlined my design with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #77 Black using Graftobian Pro Royal Silk Eyebrow Brush C490.
EYELINER GEL BLACK
Finally I had the model close her eyes and lightly sprayed the face with Ben Nye Final Seal to set everything making it long lasting and smear proof.
FINAL SEAL
STEP 5:
Add Line Detailing, Contouring and Shape the Hair
Using the Graftobian Eyeliner Pro Pencil in Black Velvet I drew a line down the nose and defined the nostrils.
EYELINER PENCIL
Next I contoured the hollows of the cheek and sides of forehead and jaw line using Morphe 9C 9-Color Highlight/Contour Palette applied with the Morphe M530 Contour Blender Brush.
CONTOURING PALETTE
BRUSH M530
For the final touch, I teased the hair to create a crazier comic book look, sprayed with a little freezing hair spray.
Try this look at home!
Makeup for Zombie: BECOME A ZOMBIE IN 5 EASY STEPS
Makeup & text by Jamie Fawn
Whether you’re creating a makeup zombie face for a Halloween costume, SFX character look, or just for fun, this helpful guide is sure to come in handy as you work on all the details. From bruise makeup and knife wounds to fake blood and more, your realistic zombie makeup look is sure to spook! Read on to learn the five steps for how to do your own makeup for zombie look like a pro.
5 Steps for Creating a Zombie Face with Makeup:
Step 1: Clean, prep, and prime
Step 2: Apply base color, bruises, and sunken eyes
Step 3: Add wounds and blood
Step 4: Contour and add details
Step 5: Create dry, cracked lips
STEP 1
Makeup For Zombie Step 1: Clean, Prep, and Prime the Face
A fresh, clean, primed face is essential to creating a long-lasting zombie face makeup look. For cleansing, we like to use Bioderma Sensibio H2O, especially on set. Since it's rinse free, there's no need for water. This will clean and remove any makeup from the face and eyes. Simply soak a cotton round and wipe away makeup.
Next, apply a thin layer of Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat moisturizer and give it a few minutes to soak in completely. Then, using the Bdellium Tools’ Maestro 947 Small Foundation Brush, apply Mehron Skin Prep Pro to the face. Skin Prep Pro will help your zombie face last longer as it protects your work from heat and moisture, like sweat and humidity. Wait 5 minutes for this to dry before you apply your makeup for zombie.
Makeup for Zombie Step 2: Apply Base Color and Add Bruise Makeup and Sunken Eyes Effect
Some bruise makeup and sunken eyes on a pale base are just what you need to create that gruesome zombie face.
For foundation, use RCMA KJB Complexion Palette and mix a small amount of white with the lighter colors to make your zombie face look very pale. Apply it with the Bdellium Tools 948 Foundation Brush.
Add bruise makeup to the neck, collarbone, and eye areas to simulate the effects of having been attacked. To complete the look, add bruise makeup to the parts of the skin that are peeking out of the T-shirt. To create this bruise effect, use the Mehron Pro Color Ring - Bruise, focusing on the colors: Maize Yellow, Spanish Olive, Burnt Maroon, and Bloody Rose. You’ll also want to include the brightest purple from the Ben Nye FX Color Wheel.
Apply the bruise makeup with a Graftobian Stipple Sponge for a more natural look, and blend out the edges with the Sigma E28 Detail Buffer Brush. When making makeup bruises, you'll want to determine the stage of injury your character is in and match the age of the bruise to it. In this makeup for zombie look, you will see the stages of bruise makeup coloring, beginning with a bright red fresh bruise to an older bruise with a more faded yellow.
To create the sunken eyes, use the Ben Nye Professional FX Wheel in Death Pro Effects, specifically using the grey, brown, muted yellow, and green colors. Add the brown into the crease of the eye for a sunken look. Then, add greys for an aged, dehydrated look. Add greys, greens, and yellows underneath the eyes in a random pattern. Apply with the MYKITCO Shade and Shadow Brush.
Makeup for Zombie Step 3: Add Knife Wounds and Blood
Fake knife wounds and fake blood really up the terror ante and drive the SFX zombie makeup look home. To create knife wounds for your zombie face look, use 3rd Degree Silicone Modeling Compound in Light flesh tone.
It is extremely important not to cross-contaminate any modeling compound from jar A with jar B. This will cause the product to set and be unusable. Mix products on a separate surface. Try using the Graftobian metal palette and metal spatula.
Mix the two components with a 1:1 ratio creating enough product to make a small slash wound. You will have about 10 minutes to play with the product. After mixing, transfer the product directly onto the skin and create the desired shape of your fake cut for your zombie face. Use a cotton swab dipped into TEMPTU Pro Alcohol 99 to smooth out the edges so that it is seamless.
Once the product has set, use Skin Illustrator’s Zombie Palette and PPI’s Skin Illustrator Slow Activator. In the deepest parts of the fake wound, you will apply the Black from the Zombie Palette to add depth. Because this makeup for zombie look is slightly aged, we added the color Aged Blood along the rest of the inside of the wound and then around the edges with the Ben Nye FDB-6 Petite Filbert Brush.
Next, add Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel with a brush to the fake slash, allowing it to drip down for an oozing effect. We also used the Coagulated Blood Gel to smear on our zombie's shirt.
To give the larger or deeper wounds a more agitated look, add Ben Nye Thick Blood into the deepest areas of the neck, chest, and cheek wounds using a metal spatula to scoop out and place in wounds.
Makeup for Zombie Step 4: Add Details Around Knife Wounds and Add Contouring
Add contouring to the zombie face to give a more sunken appearance. To achieve this, use the grey and taupe-toned eye shadows from the Ben Nye Glam Palette at the hollow of the cheeks, the temples, the bridge of the nose, sockets of the eyes, and jaw line. Use the Bdellium Tools’ 556GT Slanted Precision Kabuki brush and 940GT Face Blending brush to contour the large and small areas of the face.
Add some purple under the eye from the Ben Nye Professional FX Wheel to create more makeup bruises. Next, add details around the fake wounds to give the effects of infection, puss, or bruising using the same color wheels to make the bruising. Apply the details using the Mehron Color Wheel with the Ben Nye Petite Filbert brush.
Makeup for Zombie Step 5: Add Drying Cracked Effects to the Lips
To finish the zombie face, add Ben Nye’s Grime FX Powder in Ash to the lips for a dehydrated cracked look, using the Cozzette Infinite Power Blending Brush.
Complete your makeup for zombie look by applying a fake scab to the lips with a small piece of the Ben Nye Thick Blood paste using a metal spatula.
With these simple steps, you can apply your makeup for zombie look like a pro. When you’ve finished your SFX makeup work, don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to show off your frightening character creation!
The Products We Used to Create This Makeup for Zombie Look:
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat
Bdellium Tools’ Maestro 947 Small Foundation Brush
Mehron Skin Prep Pro
RCMA KJB Complexion Palette
Bdellium Tools 948 Foundation Brush
Mehron Pro Color Ring - Bruise
Step by Step Guide - Creating the Perfect Mermaid Look
CREATING THE PERFECT MERMAID LOOKMakeup & text by Jamie Fawn
In this tutorial we will show you how to easily create a mermaid look in a few easy steps.
STEP 1: PREP FACE AND APPLY FOUNDATION
This is step is truly important in getting that high quality look.
1. Apply the moisturizer to the face and let it soak in
2. Apply a thin layer of primer
3. Custom mix foundation to match skin
STEP 2: CONTOUR HOLLOW OF CHEEKS, JAWLINE, NECK AND FOREHEAD
Add depth to the face by correctly applying the following contouring techniques.
1. Before you choose your color do a swatch checking if the highlight color will stand out enough from the base color. Do this until you are happy with the result. 2. Contour the sides of the nose with your base color starting with the inner brow area down the sides of the nose to slim and sculpt the width of the bridge. 3. Next contour the jawline; start just under the ear lobe, then follow the jawline half way to the chin. This will create a slimming shadow. 4. Next contour the upper 1/3 of the forehead area at the hair line fading it out at the lower edges. 5. Using an angled blusher brush, blend contour into the hollow of your cheekbones.
STEP 3: ADDING SCALES
1. To add scales first pull fishnet pantyhose over face, this will act as your stencil for the scales. Use the same highlighter color used to highlight the rest of the face but this time mix with Inglot Duraline to create a paste.
2. Stipple the highlighter onto face over the pantyhose.
STEP 4: ADDING HIGHLIGHTS & SHADOWS
Next, highlight & add eye shadow.
1. Highlight the bridge of the nose, upper cheekbones and cupids bow using a small fan brush.2. Add eye-shadow to the crease of the eye and smoke out the lower lash line using the same base color.
STEP 5: DEFINE BROWS AND ADD LASHES
Define brows, add lashes, highlight eyelids and inner tear duct area
1. Line the bottom curve of the brow softly filling in the brow with light strokes. 2. Adding lashes: A. Measure the lashes to your eye. B. Cut the lashes just a little longer than the lash line. C. Line your lash with Duo lash glue. D. Let the glue dry for about 4 seconds before you attach them. E. Attach them using tweezers grabbing the lashes in the middle. 3. To brighten the eyes highlight the eyelids and tear duct area using the same color used to highlight the cheeks.
STEP 6
FILL IN LIPS AND ADD EYELINER
Add finishing touches to the lips and the eyes.
1. Apply Face Atelier lip glaze in Primrose on the lips. 2. For the final step line both upper and lower waterline and tightline top lashline with Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel #87.
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