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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 LEARN MORE Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder LEARN MORE Ben Nye Studio Sculpt & Contour Palette LEARN MORE Ben Nye Spirit Gum Adhesive LEARN MORE Ben Nye Crepe Wool Hair LEARN MORE Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color in Snow White LEARN MORE Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint LEARN MORE Ben Nye Final Seal Makeup Sealer LEARN MORE Kryolan Professional Make-Up Icicle Gel LEARN MORE Ben Nye Spirit Gum Remover LEARN MORE 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. Buy All 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! You're Camera Ready! 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! More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series 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.

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 Aid, 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 (I 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 Aid. Apply wax on top (I 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-Aid Cream Adhesive LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE SUVA Magic + Ecstasy Palette LEARN MORE SUVA Magic + Ecstasy 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.

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! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caytee | Makeup Artist | Content Creator (@caykeface) 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.

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 LEARN MORE Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette LEARN MORE ProAiir Hybrid Fluorescent UV Colors Kit LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 30-Well Palette LEARN MORE Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Buff LEARN MORE Inglot Makeup Fixer Spray LEARN MORE The List 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Graftobian Regular Bald Cap LEARN MORE Pros-Aid Cream Adhesive LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE PPI Blue Marble SELR Spray LEARN MORE The List 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup Neon UV Glow Palette LEARN MORE 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- White LEARN MORE Mehron Fantasy FX Makeup- Red LEARN MORE Mehron INtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigment - Hot Pink LEARN MORE The List 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick - Green LEARN MORE Mehron CreamBlend Stick - White LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - Black LEARN MORE Mehron 3D Gelatin Effects LEARN MORE The List 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ - White LEARN MORE Mehron E.Y.E Powder - Black Onyx LEARN MORE The List 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 Buy All 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.

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 LEARN MORE Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel LEARN MORE Mehron Extra Flesh with Fixative A LEARN MORE Mehron Colorset Powder LEARN MORE Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise LEARN MORE 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 Buy All 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