If you've been invited to a Halloween party, it's time to think about your look. If you have already decided on a character, then you need to choose the appropriate costume, accessories and paraphernalia, and also take care of the hairstyle. But in order for the image to be complete and realistic, special attention should be paid to makeup or make-up. If you have no idea how to paint your face for Halloween, then a few valuable tips and ideas will help you make your choice.
Preparing the face
Makeup for a man, woman or child should always be applied only to a previously prepared face. Otherwise, you risk damaging your skin or even getting chemical burns. It is necessary to thoroughly degrease the upper layers of the skin; to do this, wash with regular soap, and then use any tonic containing alcohol. Then apply a thin layer of cream or makeup base, this will protect your face from the harmful and drying effects of cosmetics.
Makeup options for women
How to paint a woman's or girl's face for Halloween? Everything will depend on the image and complexity of the costume; we will consider the most popular options.
Gothic makeup
Classic gothic style makeup is suitable for the image of a witch, demoness, mistress of shadows or black widow. This Halloween face painting doesn't take much time and doesn't require any special skills.
- To begin with, the skin must be whitened using light powder, theatrical makeup or white shadows. You can use watercolors or gouache, but then the result will not be as realistic. You can make whitewash yourself; to do this, you need to mix a rich cream with white clay or loose dye and apply it to the skin with a wide brush.
Skeleton image
It is very difficult to make such an unusual face makeup for Halloween, but the result is worth the effort and time spent.
- First you need to draw the contours of the main bones of the skull. The places where the bones are supposed to be located are painted over with white, the voids are highlighted in black. The main elements of drawing are the eyes, nose, cheekbones and jaw. If your costume does not cover the neck and décolleté, you need to draw the cervical spine and upper chest.
- Start painting with the “voids”; for this use black and dark gray shadows. The intensity of the shade should decrease from the center to the edges.
- Paint the rest of the face white. Cover your lips completely. Using silver and light gray shadows, highlight the cheekbones and temporal lobes.
- The finishing touches. The lines of teeth and protruding bones need to be made very sharp and clear, for this you will need liquid eyeliner or a pencil.
Artistic images
It is not at all necessary to make a scary and frightening face with makeup for Halloween: the photos presented below are a clear confirmation of this. Your image can be mysterious, fatal and even romantic. With the help of theatrical makeup, you can turn your face into a real work of art.
When applying makeup, it is worth remembering that it must be in the same color scheme as the costume. Too rich a palette of colors can spoil the image and turn it into a carnival one.
Makeup options for men
If everything is clear with the fair sex, then how can the male half of the population paint their faces for Halloween? The stronger sex is much luckier in this regard, because their image can be truly terrifying, while girls still want to preserve a little femininity and beauty.
the walking Dead
Perhaps the most popular characters among guys are skeletons and zombies. However, the variations are very different; it could be a stylish skeleton guy or a real Horseman of Death. But the general essence of the makeup does not change, usually it is a white face and dark accents on some parts of the skull.
If you want to emphasize individuality and stand out from the gray mass, then for the makeup idea you can use the image of a character from your favorite movie or comic book. Particularly popular are heroes such as Edward Scissorhands or the Mad Hatter. Fans of the Batman films can use Joker or Harley-Joker makeup. But fans of Marvel comics are the luckiest, as they have hundreds of thousands of characters to choose from, from the Hulk to Spider-Man.
Don't forget about the youngest family members. Although children prefer to wear scary masks on their faces, you can choose a look for Halloween that doesn't require them at all. Therefore, interesting makeup will help complement the costume.
Makeup for girls
How to paint a girl's face for Halloween? This primarily depends on her age and costume. For a baby, for example, the image of Pumpkin will be very suitable.
- Take paint or theatrical makeup and draw the outline of a pumpkin on the child's face. It should cover the eyebrows, cheeks and top of the chin. Using different shades, create a smooth gradient from light yellow to bright orange. The color intensity intensifies from the center to the edges.
- Using brown paint, draw longitudinal curved lines. They will imitate pumpkin sectors.
- Using black eyeliner or gouache, apply triangular eyes and a carved mouth for the future holiday pumpkin.
- Complete the makeup with the stem and green leaves.
An older girl can dress up as a witch; for this she will need bright and beautiful makeup. Use different sparkles and rich colors. And to give the image a holiday spirit, draw a cobweb, bat wings or an imp’s tail. Well, if your daughter is not afraid to be funny, she will like the image of a real witch with a creepy green face.
Boys can choose many options for holiday makeup. Various animal characters are very popular. For example, a puppy, kitten or tiger cub. They are very easy to draw and look quite cute. For a more specific look, it is worth choosing individual makeup. If your son decided to be Count Dracula, then you should apply vampire makeup; if he chose a superhero costume, then the symbolism of Batman or Spider-Man will come in handy. And for the living dead, zombie or skeleton there are detailed photo instructions.
After the holiday, you need to properly remove makeup from your face. For this, it is better to use special milk, but if you don’t have it, you can get by with water and soap. To do this, wet your face with warm water and apply a little liquid soap to a cotton pad or sponge. Wait until the paint becomes soft and fluid, and remove it layer by layer with gentle movements. Do not rub your skin or smear makeup all over your face; harmful substances may get into your eyes. After washing, wipe your skin with an alcohol-containing toner and moisturize with a rich cream.
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Today, Halloween has become a holiday for which costumes are specially sewn, hairstyles and makeup are selected. Everyone wants to look unusual and terribly beautiful. Children especially love to try on the images of ghouls and other evil spirits. It is important to remember that the makeup you want to do for Halloween for your children is different from makeup for adults: all components must be hypoallergenic and not harm the baby’s delicate skin.
Types of makeup
First of all, it is important to determine for yourself what material you will use. There are several types of paint for creating Halloween makeup:
- Face painting.
- Theater makeup.
- Face chalks.
Face painting is good because it is easy to apply. Like watercolor paints, it is diluted with water, over time it does not crumble, does not flow, and does not stain clothes. The main advantages of this makeup are its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity, which is important when doing makeup for children.. It's not cheap, but one package is enough to celebrate Halloween several times.
Theater makeup is much heavier than the previous type of paint, and over time it can crack and stain the child’s clothes. In the light it shimmers with a greasy sheen.
One of the budget options for children's makeup is face crayons. These are non-toxic paints that are easy to apply with your fingers or a regular sponge. Disadvantage: They wear out quickly.
Materials
You will need pencils and eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, concealer, blush, and powder. Depending on the paint base used to apply makeup, you will need makeup removers.
Tools
Brushes of various thicknesses and textures, cotton sponges, napkins and discs.
Blending Basics
The first step is to check the skin's reaction to the paint. To do this, a small layer of paint is applied to the child's wrist. If within an hour there are no allergic reactions in the form of a rash, dryness or irritation, then you can safely get to work. Before directly applying makeup, it is recommended to lubricate the child’s skin with baby cream.
Types of makeup
As for any holiday, children's makeup that decorates a child's face on Halloween has its own characteristics and popular techniques. The most common images:
A vampire
The children's image of the main vampire on Halloween involves the use of three main color components: white, red and black. To begin, apply the white component to the face using a sponge. It can be made from a mixture of cornstarch, flour and 3 drops of glycerin.
To make the face more frighteningly pale, add a few drops of blue or purple food coloring to the composition.
Then, using liquid eyeliner or eyeliner, draw in the eyebrows, clearly defining two small arches. Dark gray or black eye shadow is used to cover the upper and lower eyelids. Makeup is applied to the cheekbones and chin using paint of the same color.
The lips are highlighted with bright red, and with a rich scarlet, using a thin brush, the fangs are drawn in the corners, depicting blood. If the streaks turn out to be uneven, you should shade them, imitating Dracula’s recent meal.
Cat
One of the popular images among little lovers of the mystical holiday is the image of a cat. The main features of the makeup are a mustache, a black nose and cat eyes. To make a cat baby make-up, you must first apply foundation to the face.
To do this, use standard products to even out complexion, for example, foundation or mousse.
To draw a cat's nose, paint over the tip of the child's nose with black, giving it a triangular shape. In the same tone, draw a thickened line downwards, ending it at the line of contact with the upper lip. Several lines are drawn from the nasolabial fold, imitating a mustache.
To give the eyes a cat-like almond-shaped cut, draw a clear line above the level of the eyelashes, bringing the tail up. Emphasizing the lips is optional. If you feel the look is not complete, apply a bright red, dark red or pink shade.
A pretty simple Halloween makeup look. Using a dark pencil or eyeliner, draw an arched line above the eyebrows. Golden shades are shaded under the eyebrows. Black eyeshadow is applied to the eyelids. Red horns are drawn on both sides of the forehead. The children's image of the devil is ready.
Mummy
An interesting option for children for Halloween is mummy makeup. The main thing here is to properly create the appearance of wrinkled skin.. To do this, prepare the preparation in the evening - dip a paper towel in the coffee and leave it to dry without squeezing. Using a wooden spatula, a mixture of corn starch and flour is applied to a small area of skin, and a piece of a previously prepared towel, slightly wrinkled by hand, is placed on top. The same principle applies to all remaining uncovered areas of the face. Next, the entire face and neck are wrapped in gauze, covering it with colorless powder on top.
Witch
In most cases, the witch has an unhealthy complexion with a brownish-green tint. Therefore, for this type of makeup, a green base is applied. The cheekbones, nose and chin stand out. Brown spots are shaded on top with light touches of a sponge. Black or brown wrinkles run down from the inner corners of the eyes. Apply eyeliner to the eyelids. The eyebrows are darkened, giving them a heavy and voluminous appearance. The lips are highlighted with dark red lipstick and the look of a witch for Halloween is ready.
Clown
Children's Halloween clown makeup varies by type:
- Classical.
- Clown with non-standard eyes and mouth, beige complexion.
- A dark-faced clown with a sad expression on his face.
Regardless of the clown image you choose for your child for Halloween, the application technique will be identical for everyone. First of all, apply the first layer of white or flesh-colored makeup. Then, using a brush, dark colors are drawn on the desired areas, highlighting arched eyebrows, enlarged lips and rosy cheeks. Very often, for children's Halloween makeup, they draw a kind clown, which is characterized by a big smile. Using a black pencil and white paint you can draw large teeth.
Doll
Another common Halloween makeup for girls is a doll. A foundation is applied to the face that matches the child’s skin tone. The lips are covered with a small layer of powder to give them a slight pallor. The cheekbones are highlighted with pink blush. The eyes are drawn using a black pencil (lines on the upper eyelid) and liquid eyeliner (large eyelashes are drawn on the top and bottom of the eye). The inner corners of the eyes are highlighted with a shimmering white shade. Lip makeup comes down to applying a dark red or pink shade with a brush in the center of a small circle.
Spider-Man
A common Halloween look for boys is Spider-Man. Without forgetting to first apply protective baby cream to the child’s skin, contours around the eyes are drawn with thick black paint.
Then we cover the entire face with red paint, avoiding only the outlined area around the eyes. You can apply the paint with a sponge, cotton pad or your hands.. Next, the “eye sockets” are shaded with gray or white paint. The final touch is to draw black lines representing a web.
Now all that’s left to do is choose the Halloween makeup you like together with your child and start making it. Good luck to you and have a happy holiday!