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CORALINE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL | Clothes Painted On!

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Advanced
Length
5:34
Views
748,708
Published
Oct 2017

What this video covers

This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the eerily elegant Other Mother from Coraline using a combination of conventional cosmetics, professional body paints, and strategic layering to achieve a seamless character transformation. A standout element is the illusion of painted-on clothing applied directly to the body, elevating this beyond a standard face look. The creator walks through a multi-product base, detailed eye work, freckle placement, and lash layering to capture the character's signature uncanny aesthetic. It's a high-skill, product-intensive look suited for Halloween cosplay or a competition-level costume.

Key takeaways

  • Combines mainstream cosmetics with professional body paints (Mehron, Graftobian) for a high-fidelity character recreation
  • The 'painted-on clothing' body art effect is the visual centerpiece and most technically demanding element
  • Multiple false lash styles are layered and cut for customized lash drama matching the Other Mother character
  • A blue mixed wig is incorporated to complete the full Coraline Other Mother look
  • Extensive product list is provided with instructions to search by name to find local or online retailers

Who this is for

Halloween makeup enthusiasts and cosplayers with intermediate-to-advanced face and body painting experience who want a show-stopping, screen-accurate Other Mother costume look.

Tools mentioned

  • MadeULook Makeup Brushes
  • MadeULook Night Owl Precision Eyeliner Pen

Materials mentioned

  • Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
  • Tarte Maracujá Creaseless Concealer (Fair)
  • Stila Perfectly Powerless Putty Perfector
  • Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
  • RCMA Setting Powder
  • MAC Paint Pot (Painterly)
  • Smashbox Covershot Palette (Matte Eye)
  • Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Color Paint (M-20)
  • Lorac Eye Pencil (Nude)
  • NYX Cosmetics Eyebrow Marker
  • Mehron Paradise Paint (Yellow, Dijon)
  • Graftobian Pro Paint (Fuzzy Bear, White)
  • Ardell Lash Grip Adhesive
  • Rockstar Wigs Rock-a-lash (Born to Flirt)
  • Ardell End Lashes (315)
  • Laura Mercier Highlight 01
  • NudeStix Haven
  • Rockstar Wigs Hologram Royal Blue Mix

⚠ Safety notes

Body paints used on skin should be confirmed cosmetic-grade and patch-tested before full application. Creator links to a dedicated makeup and body paint removal guide on their channel — proper removal is recommended to avoid skin irritation.

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