5 DIY Sugar Skull Makeup Tutorials For Halloween

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Halloween is coming, have you already decided on the costume and makeup? No? then I have a great idea for you! Go for a sugar skull makeup and find a proper costume to look amazing and Halloween-appropriate! Here are some DIY tutorials that will help you with that.

Here is a step by step tutorial on how to do a make up of a sugar skull. If you want to see the full process you can watch the video at the bottom of this post. Whether you’re going for cute or creepy, this makeup is right what you need, and it’s easy even for beginners!

DIY Day Of The Dead makeup (via www.twistmepretty.com)

DIY Day Of The Dead makeup (via www.twistmepretty.com)

The Mexicans say that The Dia De Los Muertos ‘is a time of joy because we know that we are surrounded by those that we love-both living and dead.’ And this is exactly where the tradition of sugar skulls comes from! Now ready to recreate such a makeup yourself? Let’s start!

DIY sugar skull makeup (via https:)

DIY sugar skull makeup (via https:)

Face painting for Dia de los Muertos is not only to remember the dead, but to overcome the fear of death and to celebrate life! Celebrate it this Halloween recreating this gorgeous makeup and enjoy your look.

DIY bold sugar skull makeup (via https:)

DIY bold sugar skull makeup (via https:)

Create your own sugar skull makeup, a mixture of sweet and spooky, it’s not as hard as it looks, so depending on your skill level and patience. Show your personal style with some additional decor like rhinestones and beads, have fun!

DIY blakc, white and fuchsia makeup (via https:)

DIY blakc, white and fuchsia makeup (via https:)

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout the world. Held on November 2nd, two days after All Hallow’s Eve, families visit the graves of their loved ones and build altars heaped with offerings to the dead. There is often a procession through the town to the cemetery of townspeople, musicians, and performers dressed as skeletons or sugar skulls prepare to honor the dead. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to apply a traditional sugar skull makeup.

DIY sugar skull makeup (via www.instructables.com)

DIY sugar skull makeup (via www.instructables.com)