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Fun, fancy makeup art inspiration from beyond the grave!
Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos/All Souls Day is celebrated not only in Mexico, but also in Italy, Spain, South America, and the Philippines as well!
Face:
- Wear white face paint over your entire face
- Paint hearts, flowers, or other decorative designs across your forehead
- Use sequins, rhinestones, and glitter for a touch of glam
- Shade in your cheeks to give your face a skull shape
Nose:
- Paint the tip of your nose black to make a “skull nose”
Eyes:
- Feel for your orbital bone to trace the hollows of your eyes
- Add flower petals around the outline
Lips:
- Use black eye liner to draw lines from the corners of your mouth toward your ears
- Paint your lips white and draw vertical lines over them to look like teeth
Hair:
- Wear a flower crown
- Wear a single rose behind your ear
Remember, work it!