Face Paint BasicsNo. 7302 · The 2026 edition
Day of the Dead Face Paint Tutorial
Transform into a stunning sugar skull with this step-by-step Day of the Dead face paint tutorial.
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Learn to create an authentic Catrina makeup look using white base, black contours, and colorful floral details. This guide covers everything from opaque foundation to the final wild hair and flower crown.
Directions
- Start by layering white face paint until you get a solid, non-transparent base.
- Darken the area beneath your cheekbones with black, then use a thin brush to outline eye sockets, lips, and nose.
- Have the wearer pick additional colors; paint floral shapes on the chin, forehead, and encircling the eyes, separating black from color with a white stripe, and add small dots for decoration.
- Draw simple lines extending from the corners of the mouth to finish the skeleton effect.
- Complete the look with big, untamed hair and fresh flowers placed on the head.
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