Skeletons & SkullsNo. 7165 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Skull
Transform into a spooky skull with this easy step-by-step Halloween makeup tutorial!
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Create a classic skull look using white face paint, black details, and gray shading. Apply white all over, then paint hollow eyes, a triangular nose, and vertical teeth lines. Finish by outlining the teeth and adding depth around the eyes and nose.
Directions
- Cover your entire face and neck with white face paint using a makeup sponge for an even base.
- With a small brush dipped in black paint, create large, empty eye sockets that look deep and hollow.
- Paint an upside-down black triangle over your nose area to mimic the skull's nose cavity.
- Add vertical black lines across your lips and chin to represent the teeth.
- Outline these teeth shapes with black paint to make them distinct and crisp.
- Use gray paint to add shading around your eye sockets and nose, giving the skull more depth.