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Avatar Makeup/Body Paint Tutorial 2012

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
2:53
Views
125,967
Published
Aug 2012

What this video covers

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming demonstrates how to recreate an Avatar-inspired blue body paint and makeup look for Halloween. The tutorial combines water-activated face and body paints with eyeshadow for rich blue coverage, finished with rhinestone accents for an otherworldly effect. At just three minutes, it's a fast, focused walkthrough suited for those already familiar with basic face-painting techniques.

Key takeaways

  • Water-activated Chromacake forms the base of the blue skin effect
  • Eyeshadow from the BH Cosmetics palette layers over body paint for depth and dimension
  • Rhinestones are adhered with Duo lash glue for decorative alien detailing
  • Multiple brush types are used for different areas and dot-work details

Who this is for

Halloween costume enthusiasts and cosplayers who want to achieve a film-quality Avatar blue skin look using accessible cosmetic and craft-store products.

Tools mentioned

  • tweezers
  • Urban Decay brush
  • acrylic paint brush
  • Mehron body painting brush

Materials mentioned

  • Mac Chromacake (medium blue)
  • Mac Chromacake (white)
  • BH Cosmetics 1st Edition palette (blue)
  • water
  • Duo eyelash glue
  • rhinestones from Michaels

⚠ Safety notes

Ensure all products used are skin-safe and cosmetic-grade. Test body paint on a small area before full application. Use cosmetic-grade adhesive only for rhinestone placement.

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