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Alice Madness Returns: Insane/Asylum Child Makeup Tutorial

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
6:17
Views
1,044,477
Published
Mar 2014

What this video covers

This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the haunting 'Insane Child' look inspired by the dark video game Alice: Madness Returns, blending twisted Alice in Wonderland aesthetics with asylum horror. The look features dramatic zipper-eye illusion work and distorted stretched makeup effects using a mix of professional face paints and cosmetic eyeshadow palettes. The creator walks viewers through achieving a pale, otherworldly base with bold dark accents to capture the game's eerie hysteria-mode aesthetic.

Key takeaways

  • Inspired by Alice: Madness Returns' dark, gory take on the classic Alice in Wonderland story
  • Features an advanced zipper-eye illusion and stretched/distorted face makeup technique
  • Uses a combination of professional face paints (Graftobian, Mehron) and standard cosmetic palettes
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion is used to improve longevity of the look
  • Suitable for Halloween costume or cosplay events

Who this is for

Fans of the Alice: Madness Returns video game and intermediate-level makeup enthusiasts looking to create a striking dark fantasy or cosplay Halloween look.

Tools mentioned

  • face painting brushes

Materials mentioned

  • Graftobian ProPaint (White, Silver, Black)
  • Mehron Paradise Paint (Dark Red)
  • BH Cosmetics Take me to Brazil Palette
  • BH Cosmetics 120 Palette
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion

⚠ Safety notes

All products used are cosmetic-grade face and body paints intended for skin application. Always patch-test new products and avoid applying near mucous membranes.

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