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Muscle MAKEUP Tutorial | Pt. 2

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
5:06
Views
264,523
Published
Jul 2014

What this video covers

This is Part 2 of a detailed muscle and exposed-anatomy body-paint tutorial inspired by the Colossal Titan from Attack on Titan. The creator layers multiple body paints and blushes to build realistic depth and shading across muscle groups, using an anatomical reference diagram as a guide. Ben Nye Glycerin is introduced in this segment to add a wet, glistening finish to the completed look.

Key takeaways

  • Multiple paint layers — base, mid-tone blush, and deep shadow — create convincing three-dimensional muscle definition
  • An anatomical muscle-diagram reference is used to ensure accurate placement of each muscle group
  • Glycerin is applied as a finishing step to simulate the wet sheen of exposed tissue
  • Specific products from FAB, Mehron, BH Cosmetics, Graftobian, and Ben Nye are called out by name

Who this is for

Cosplayers and Halloween makeup enthusiasts who want to recreate a realistic exposed-muscle body-paint look inspired by anime or creature characters.

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 paints and blushes formulated for skin contact; patch test recommended for full-body applications.

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