Reaper or Skeleton
updated: 2006-06-07 15:27:12
Skeleton Head/Grim Reaper Makeup Application
A. Cover face and tip of nose with white base makeup (we used CreamBlend Stick) and "pat gently" to remove creases. Using Powder Puff, apply Colorset Powder over white base makeup and brush off excess with Powder Brush. Leave room around the eyes for black makeup.
B. Using black makeup (we used CreamBlend Stick), fill in areas around eyes and sides of nose. In addition, apply black makeup to lips and draw vertical lines above and below black lips with a cosmetic brush.
C. Follow cheekbone line with black makeup from the front of the ear with a thin line, toward the edge of the mouth with a thick line. Also, create the triangle design at the tip of the chin.
D. Finish mouth by connecting and closing vertical lines with a horizontal line using black makeup. Define the hollowed out areas around forehead, eyes, chin, and cheeks using a color lighter than black makeup (we used CreamBlend Stick Monster Grey). "Set" entire makeup with Colorset Powder. Add black robe with hood.
Hints: Do not mix water soluble makeups with grease makeups. Start with a minimum of makeup. It's easier to add more color than to subtract.