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Muscle MAKEUP tutorial | Part 1

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
8:04
Views
783,493
Published
Jul 2014

What this video covers

This tutorial (Part 1 of a series) walks viewers through creating a realistic exposed-muscle illusion using layered body paint and shading techniques. The creator uses an anatomical reference diagram to guide accurate muscle placement and builds depth through progressive layers of tan, mocha, and deep red tones. The look is inspired by the Colossal Titan from Attack on Titan and is well-suited for full Halloween costume transformations. Part two continues the technique with a glycerin shine finish.

Key takeaways

  • An anatomical reference diagram is used to map muscle groups accurately before painting
  • Multiple shading layers — from base tan through mocha and deep red — build realistic depth
  • Specific body-safe cosmetic paints from FAB, Mehron, BH Cosmetics, and Graftobian are used
  • A glycerin finish for wet/fleshy shine is demonstrated in Part 2
  • The technique is inspired by the Colossal Titan from Attack on Titan

Who this is for

Halloween makeup enthusiasts and cosplayers who want to create a dramatic exposed-muscle body paint effect, particularly fans of Attack on Titan.

Tools mentioned

  • brushes

Materials mentioned

  • FAB Tan Body Paint
  • Red Paradise Paint
  • Mehron Mocha Blush
  • Mehron Red Blush
  • BH Cosmetics Dark Red Shadow
  • Graftobian Pro Paint White
  • Ben Nye Glycerin

⚠ Safety notes

Use only cosmetic-grade body-safe paints on skin; patch test recommended for sensitive skin types.

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