Halloween Makeup

How Fantastic is Your Halloween Makeup?

Halloween makeup is often overlooked as people search for a great Halloween costume. Instead of simply slapping on a store-bought mask, why not go for something a bit different this holiday season? Whether you use Halloween makeup from a kit or make your own, you’ll find there are some fantastic options that will make your Halloween costume truly unique.

Try it on First

Before you make your plans for your big night out, try on the makeup. Put a small amount on your inner arm for a while to be sure you aren’t allergic. Wear a small amount on your face for at least an hour or so when you are at home. Keep an eye on the area for redness and be alert for any tingling or burning sensations.

If you have these symptoms, wash it off and make a Plan B. It isn’t worth having a full-fledged rash or breakout.

After you’re sure the makeup isn’t going to be a problem, makeup the full face as you plan to wear it on Halloween. Whether you’ve made your own Halloween makeup or bought a kit, there’s no way to be sure you can get the effects you seek unless you try it out. A picture on a kit may look great and you may see no reason that it shouldn’t work – but it still might not work like you expect.

Especially if you have sensitive skin, you may want to wear a foundation under the makeup to help protect your skin. Some Halloween makeup kits will come with a foundation that will serve as a buffer. Remember that there’s no guarantee that you won’t also react to a foundation, so be sure to try it out well in advance of the big night just as you tried out the makeup.

Get Creative with Your Halloween Makeup

Even if you have the perfect face in mind, don’t be afraid to be a bit creative. Take time to do a bit of experimenting with different looks.

Remember that you don’t have to have a kit of Halloween makeup to make a great Halloween face. Look around your stash of makeup at home and see what you can come up with.

For example, if you’re looking to make a Frankenstein face you’ll probably need some stitches. One quick and easy way to make stitches (especially on the small face of a child) is to use your mascara brush. Just fill the brush as if you were about to apply the mascara to your lashes. Then hold it flat against the area to be “stitched” and give it a solid swipe. The result will look very much like stitches!

Need some warts? Use a bit of flour and water to make a thick paste. You can then shape warts of any size. Apply them while wet but remember that your subject has to be patient enough to let the warts dry. They peel off easily and can be colored with green or brown eye shadow.

Need More?

You’ll find lots of sources for additional Halloween makeup tips online. Try KinderArt for some great ghoulish makeup ideas that are ideal for youngsters, or go to http://homeparents.about.com/cs/recipescooking/a/makeup.htm for ideas about homemade costumes.

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Some Valuable Steps On Applying Clown Makeup! Seriously, We Are Not Clowning Around Here!

Who doesn’t love being a clown? It’s a great costume idea for both adults and children. It looks like a lot of work to do clown makeup, but it’s actually quite easy. Here are the steps to create that classic whiteface clown:

First of all, get an idea of what clown design you’d like, whether it be the traditional white face, auguste, or hobo. Smile so you can see the apples of your cheeks, where your red paint will go. Decide what type of nose and eyebrows would look good on you. If you’re already wearing your costume, cover it up with a towel so you don’t get any makeup on it.

Get your makeup accessories ready: a palette of colors with clown white face paint, black and red grease paint, eye pencil, powder and a puff, a dusting brush, a makeup brush, and some face wipes to clear off mistakes. It’s good to use cream based makeup so it doesn’t dry out. Consider using mehron brand makeup, a well-known company that specializes in Halloween makeup.

Be sure your hair is pulled back out of your face, and begin with painting your face and neck with the white clown paint. Once you’re done, use the face wipes to clear off the areas that you want painted red or black. Powder your face.

Next, do the facial details: use the black and red face paint for your cheeks, mouth, nose and eyebrows (of course, some clowns prefer plastic noses). Trace the design you want with your finger or the eye pencil.(vegetable oil comes in handy to soften the paint) Once finished, powder your face again.

There you have it! To remove the makeup, just use vegetable oil, soap and water. That wasn’t so hard, was it? To be the best clown you can be, make sure you complete your costume with a bright wig, a hat and a really big, oversized tacky suit. Include little accessories, such as the water-spurting flower, and the loud horn. Master walking around in the big red feet, because you’ve got a long, fun filled night ahead of you!

About the Author: Maria Parise is the the author of “1st In Halloween Costumes” available at www.1st-in-halloween-costumes.com A great source for Halloween Makeup online! You can easily find and compare halloween sites offering a wide variety of clown makeup, gothic makeup, geisha makeup, zombie makeup, and witch makeup.

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