Skeletons & SkullsNo. 5841 · The 2026 edition
Skull
Transform into a spooky skull with this easy face painting tutorial using just a few makeup essentials.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at nyxcosmetics.com.
Create a striking skull look by outlining facial features with white and black eye pencils, then contouring the hairline and jaw for depth. Finish with sketched teeth for a classic Halloween face.
Directions
- Using the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, outline the eye sockets, nasal cavity, and jawbone, then fill in the rest of the skin area with the same pencil.
- Contour the hairline and jaw perimeter with shades 16 and 8 from the Ultimate Shadow Palette – Warm Neutrals.
- Apply the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean to the eye sockets, nose area, and jaw socket to darken them.
- Draw the teeth of the skull using the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk.
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