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Request: Half Skull 2012 Makeup Tutorial

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
5:08
Views
76,125
Published
Jun 2012

What this video covers

Madeyewlook's Lex demonstrates a striking half-skull Halloween makeup look that splits the face between a realistic skull illusion and natural skin. The tutorial relies on a small palette of professional and drugstore-accessible products, including MAC Chromacake activated with Fix Plus and Urban Decay eyeshadows for depth and dimension. Affordable craft-store brushes are highlighted as effective alternatives to specialty makeup tools, making the look more accessible than it appears.

Key takeaways

  • Half-face skull illusion is achieved using black body paint and white acrylic paint as the primary base
  • MAC Fix Plus is used to wet-activate the Chromacake for more intense pigment payoff
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette shades add realistic shadow and depth to the skull bone structure
  • Budget craft-store brushes work well for both eyeshadow blending and body paint application

Who this is for

Halloween makeup enthusiasts with some face-painting or cosmetics experience who want a dramatic, editorial skull look using accessible products.

Tools mentioned

  • fluffy blending brush
  • craft/acrylic paint brushes
  • BH Cosmetics blending brush

Materials mentioned

  • MAC Chromacake in black
  • MAC Fix Plus
  • MAC Acrylic Body Paint in white
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette 1 (shades Creep and Gunmetal)
  • Urban Decay Waterproof Liner in Perversion

⚠ Safety notes

Ensure all products used are cosmetic-grade and skin-safe; avoid applying acrylic body paint near eyes or broken skin without confirming suitability for facial use.

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