Mexican Skull Makeup: 32 Amazing Inspirations and Tutorials

Creative make-ups have become a sensation in recent times. Especially for the ease of finding good tutorials, it is possible for anyone to make a beautiful make for a themed party without much difficulty. A very cool idea is the Mexican skull makeup, also known as Catrina.

One of the main symbols of Dia de los Muertos, Mexico's traditional holiday, the Mexican skull honors the dead and also symbolizes life. Plus, they look great to make a beautiful costume and are not hard to make. With a good step by step and patience you will achieve a beautiful result! So enjoy these 32 inspirations and play!

1. A first step for beginners is to make it all in shades of black

2. Working warm tones with a well-marked eye, perfect for evening parties

3. For a more elaborate make, bet on the details

4. Video: Simple make with products you already have at home (step by step)

5. Makeup with red-marked eyes and a lighter foundation

6. If you are already an expert, you can try this wonderful 3D effect!

7. Black eye, red accents and wonderful accessories

8. One option is to leave only one eye loaded

9. You can enhance the effect of make by sticking pebbles around your eyes

10. Artistic makeup need not be limited to face only

11. For those who like red lipstick and don't want to lose it in costume, this is the ideal make

12. Purple also looks good to make up the Mexican skull

13. Video: Innovate by Making a Golden Mexican Skull with Realistic Effect (Step by Step)

14. How about making a version? Half alive, half dead ?? It is amazing!

15. Another half-and-half inspiration made with water paste and make neon

16. Speaking of neon tones, you can use a purple to mark your eyes well.

17. Video: How about a very simple skull make-up with an amazing end result? (step by step)

18. Get inspired by this rounded, arabesque-style composition

19. Video: This is a perfect tutorial for those who want to spend little to make their Catrina (step by step)

20. How about just the bottom of the face?

21. If you have more ability, you can make a rose on your forehead instead of the hair arrangement

22. Video: Shine in the black light with this awesome tutorial! (step by step)

23. Another idea is to draw scary spiders on your Mexican skull.

24. Video: Leave just one eye without makeup with this very easy and economical tutorial (step by step)

25. For those who like simple options without losing the power of fantasy, this inspiration is perfect.

26. Pink and neon lovers will love this make

27. Video: A delicate, romantic yet dramatic option (step by step)

28. The highlight of this makeup is the highlight below the cheekbones

29. Video: Do ​​you like brightness? Too bright? So this video tutorial is yours! (step by step)

30. Still on shine, you can apply a little shadow, giving a beautiful dramatic effect

31. And if you want drama, you can complement the look with a widow's veil

32. Video: Finally, a tutorial that will make you dream of a purple and pink skull (step by step)

Awesome, isn't it? The good thing is that there are several options, for all tastes: for those who want something simpler, for those who want to cause, for those seeking a more dramatic make and also for those who are just starting out and prefer something more clean and quiet to do. What did you think of our examples? It will be difficult to choose which one to test first!

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