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Halloween Sock Monkey Makeup Tutorial (CC)

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
5:24
Views
982,149
Published
Sep 2015

What this video covers

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming demonstrates how to transform a face into a colorful sock monkey character using face paint, body paint, and a light prosthetic element. The tutorial is geared toward kids' Halloween looks and runs a brisk five minutes, making it accessible for parents recreating the look at home. A cheerful, whimsical palette of greens, purples, oranges, and classic black-and-white brings the beloved toy to life.

Key takeaways

  • Uses Paradise face/body paints as the primary color medium for the sock monkey design
  • NYX liquid liner and eyeliner pencils add fine detail work
  • Cotton and a skin-safe adhesive (Prosaid or spirit gum) create a simple prosthetic texture element
  • Short runtime makes it practical for parents or beginners to follow along
  • Designed with kids' Halloween costumes in mind

Who this is for

Parents, caregivers, or beginner makeup artists looking for a fun, kid-friendly Halloween face-paint costume idea.

Tools mentioned

  • makeup brushes

Materials mentioned

  • Paradise Paint (lime green, white, black, orange, purple, orchid)
  • NYX Cosmetics white liquid liner
  • NYX Cosmetics eyeliner pencil
  • Prosaid
  • spirit gum
  • cotton
  • Sugarpill Eyeshadows
  • BH Cosmetics 120 Palette

⚠ Safety notes

Prosaid and spirit gum are adhesives that may cause skin irritation; patch test recommended, especially for children. Refer to creator's linked guide for safe makeup and body paint removal.

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