Halloween Make-up: Corpse Bride

Begin with a clean, toned and moisturized face. To prep the face for a makeup application, apply and even coat of the Face Primer.  

Face, neck, chest, arms and hands: Use MUD’s White Character/FX Color on any exposed surface area with a MUD Professional Make-up Sponge. Dilute the Blue Character/FX Color with 99% alcohol to create a translucent wash. With #330s Shadow Fluff Brush, use random strokes and twirls of the brush from the hairline down the forehead for a mottled look that resembles creepy veins and broken capillaries. Use the same techniques to contour the temples, cheekbones and jaw line. For the rest of the exposed area, like the neck, chest, arms and hands, apply the blue wash to define the collarbone and the muscle structure of the neck and chest. Use the same brush with just the Blue Character/FX Color to deepen the eye sockets and to contour the nose. DO NOT dilute the color with alcohol when working around the eye area. Play up the shadows in the contours with the same twirling technique to achieve a layered mottled appearance with a wash of the Black Character/FX Color and #330s Brush. Next, apply the Black Character/FX Color in the inner corner of the eyes to create an illusion of deep sunken eyes. Set the makeup with the Ice Eye Color for a ghoulish shimmer.

Eyebrows and Eyes: Use the Black Eye Pencil to draw on the eyebrows. Slightly arch the inner brow up to give the appearance of a worrisome bride. Reshape the eyebrow to create a beautiful arch. Next, taper the outer brow to a fine point. Begin the eye treatment with the Ice Eye Color on the entire lid with #300s Shadow Blender Brush. Use the Tinsel Eye Color in the crease of the top lid with #800s Crease Brush. Next, apply the Tinsel with #800s Brush on the lower lash line. Blend down until you meet the natural shape of the eye socket. For more drama, use the Onyx Eye Color with #810 Smudger Brush on the lower lash line for a smoky eye. For added definition, use the Black Cake Eyeliner with #210s Angle Liner Brush on the upper and lower lash line. Be sure to connect the outer corner. Next, draw lashes on the outer corner of the top and lower lid with the Black Cake Eyeliner and the #210s Angle Liner Brush. To deepen in the inner corner of the eye, stipple a light wash of the Black Cake Eyeliner with the #800s Brush. Apply a generous coat of Cream Mascara on the upper and lower lashes. Use a fun set of false strip lashes for this weeping corpse bride. Tip: Apply the Duo Adhesive to the plastic strip and wait 20 seconds to allow the glue to become tacky. To give the idea that the bride has been crying, apply a generous amount of the Cream Mascara on the skin beneath the lower lash line. Saturate a pointed Q-tip with water. Place the Q-tip on the mascara and press. The water will thin out the mascara, allowing it to run down the cheek. Repeat in a couple of areas if necessary.

Lips: Define and color in the lips with the Mauve Lip Pencil. Shade in the outer corners with the Blue Character/FX Color with #310s Lip Brush for dimension. Top it off with a coat of the Bare Lip Glaze with #310s Brush.

Final Touches: For added depth in the fine lines, try a light sweeping of the White Character/FX Color with #210s Brush. Make sure to follow the natural facial structure. Reinforce the fine lines with a shadow. Use the Black Character/FX Color with #210s Brush. Tip: Spray or sponge a fixer spray for a longer lasting wear.