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American Horror Story Freak Show Makeup Tutorial (Twisty)

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
6:45
Views
1,449,900
Published
Oct 2014

What this video covers

This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the iconic Twisty the Clown look from American Horror Story: Freak Show using professional-grade face paints and cosmetics. The creator walks viewers through building the pale, distorted clown face with black, white, and red theatrical paints layered over a light foundation base. The result is a screen-accurate, prosthetic-free interpretation of one of horror television's most recognizable villains.

Key takeaways

  • Achieves the Twisty the Clown look using only face paints and eyeshadow — no prosthetics required
  • Key products include Graftobian Pro Paint in white and black, plus Mehron Paradise Paint in red
  • A light foundation base is used to prep and unify the skin before paint application
  • Grey eyeshadow adds depth and shadow detail to enhance the unsettling clown character
  • All products are standard theatrical/cosmetic brands available online or in stores

Who this is for

Halloween enthusiasts and makeup lovers who want a creepy, recognizable clown costume look inspired by American Horror Story without needing prosthetics.

Tools mentioned

  • face paint brushes

Materials mentioned

  • Graftobian Pro Paint (white)
  • Graftobian Pro Paint (black)
  • Mehron Paradise Paint (red)
  • light foundation
  • BH Cosmetics 120 1st Edition palette
  • NYX Cosmetics Grey single eyeshadow

⚠ Safety notes

Use only cosmetic-grade face paints intended for skin application. Patch-test new products before full-face use, especially around eyes and mouth.

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