Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Makeup Tutorial
by Madeyewlook
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What this video covers
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook delivers a step-by-step tutorial recreating the ape character look inspired by Caesar from the 2014 film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The look is built using a combination of professional-grade body paints, eyeshadows, and eyeliner across multiple brands to achieve realistic primate facial features. The tutorial runs approximately seven minutes and focuses on blending layered tones to sculpt ape-like contours on a human face.
Key takeaways
- ◆Uses a multi-brand product lineup including Mehron, Graftobian, and FAB Body Paint to layer realistic ape tones
- ◆Graftobian black and white Pro Paints are mixed on the fly to create a custom grey shade
- ◆FAB Body Paint has a notably strong scent — worth knowing before purchase
- ◆Technique focuses on contouring and color layering to mimic primate facial structure
- ◆Suitable as both a Halloween costume look and a character cosplay recreation
Who this is for
Halloween enthusiasts, cosplayers, and makeup artists who want to recreate a movie-accurate ape character using accessible professional face and body paint products.
Tools mentioned
- • brushes
Materials mentioned
- • BH Cosmetics eyeshadow (dark brown, black, grey)
- • Mehron EYE Palette (light tan)
- • Urban Decay Eyeliner in Perversion
- • FAB Body Paint (016)
- • Mehron Paradise Paint (red, dark brown, light brown)
- • Graftobian Pro Paint (black, white)
⚠ Safety notes
FAB Body Paint shade 016 is noted to have a strong odor similar to baby powder — those sensitive to scent may want to use in a well-ventilated area or substitute an alternative body paint.
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