Halloween Universe

Nutcracker Makeup Tutorial

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Advanced
Length
6:13
Views
407,589
Published
Dec 2014

What this video covers

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming delivers a full nutcracker transformation that extends beyond the face to cover clothing areas entirely in makeup and body paint. The look recreates the iconic toy soldier aesthetic using a combination of eyeshadow palettes, face paint, and precise liner work. Notably, what appears to be clothing in the final look is entirely painted onto the body, showcasing an impressive illusionary technique.

Key takeaways

  • The entire costume — including apparent clothing — is created solely with makeup and body paint
  • Multiple BH Cosmetics palettes are layered together to build the nutcracker color scheme
  • Paradise Paint provides the bold red and yellow tones essential to the character
  • Precise liner work defines the mechanical, wooden doll-like facial features
  • The look bridges Halloween costume creativity with holiday character artistry

Who this is for

Makeup artists and enthusiastic beauty creators looking to attempt advanced full-body illusionary costume painting for Halloween or holiday events.

Tools mentioned

  • liquid eyeliner
  • eye primer
  • face paint
  • eyeshadow palettes
  • bright blue brushes

Materials mentioned

  • BH Cosmetics Wild Child Palette
  • BH Cosmetics Dark Rose Palette
  • BH Cosmetics Forever Nude Palette
  • BH Cosmetics Take Me to Brazil Palette
  • UD Brown Eyeliner
  • UD Eye Primer
  • MadeULook Liquid Eyeliner
  • Paradise Paint (red)
  • Paradise Paint (yellow)

⚠ Safety notes

Ensure all products used on skin are cosmetic-grade and patch-test before full application, especially for body paint covering large surface areas.

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