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#special effects makeup

Every video tagged “special effects makeup” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

306 videos

"What Paint Do You Use?" | Differences in Bodypaint/Types
14:13
Makeup Tutorials

"What Paint Do You Use?" | Differences in Bodypaint/Types

Madeyewlook's Lex breaks down the key differences between the main categories of bodypaint and face paint used in Halloween and special effects makeup, including water-activated, alcohol-activated, creme, and grease formulas. She highlights well-known brands within each category to help viewers identify what to look for and where to source products. The video is framed as an informal mini art class — educational rather than a step-by-step look tutorial. It's a practical primer for anyone confused about which paint type to choose for their next project.

Madeyewlook· 1,042,526 views
Stitches Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series
6:42
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Stitches Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series

This step-by-step SFX makeup tutorial by Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a realistic stitched wound effect on skin using modeling wax, spirit gum, and actual thread. The look is built up through careful wax sculpting, adhesive work, and layered paint to achieve convincing depth, bruising, and blood. The finished result is a detailed, wearable effect suited for Halloween costumes or horror-themed looks. A content warning is included, as the technique is shown applied to the wrist area.

Madeyewlook· 1,030,571 views
P!@TD Emperors New Clothes Demon Makeup Tutorial
3:42
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

P!@TD Emperors New Clothes Demon Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming recreates the striking demon transformation from Panic at the Disco's 'Emperor's New Clothes' music video in this special effects makeup tutorial. The look combines prosthetic horns and ears, silicone applications, airbrushed body paint, and custom fangs to achieve a high-impact black-and-white demon aesthetic. Professional-grade products are used throughout, making this a technically demanding build suited to experienced makeup artists. It doubles effectively as a dramatic Halloween or concert costume look.

Madeyewlook· 1,001,017 views
Halloween Sock Monkey Makeup Tutorial (CC)
5:24
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Halloween Sock Monkey Makeup Tutorial (CC)

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.

Madeyewlook· 982,149 views
DIY Emoji Costume/Makeup Tutorial (CC)
5:05
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

DIY Emoji Costume/Makeup Tutorial (CC)

Madeyewlook delivers a short, accessible Halloween makeup tutorial showing viewers how to transform themselves into an emoji using face and body paint. The look relies on bold graphic color blocking and simple line work rather than complex prosthetics or blending, making it approachable for most skill levels. A handful of widely available drugstore and specialty cosmetics are used to achieve the vivid yellow base and expressive emoji features. The video includes closed captions for accessibility.

Madeyewlook· 956,429 views
What if Ariel were Evil and Ursula were a Princess?
13:24
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

What if Ariel were Evil and Ursula were a Princess?

In this imaginative Halloween makeup tutorial, creator Madeyewlook explores a Disney role-reversal concept — transforming herself into a sinister, green-toned evil Ariel and then into a regal, glamorous Princess Ursula. Both looks are achieved using professional-grade theatrical face paints and eyeshadows, showcasing the dramatic range possible with body-safe pigments. The tutorial demonstrates how swapping a character's color palette and styling cues can completely recontextualize an iconic character. It's a highly creative, skill-intensive look best suited for experienced makeup artists or dedicated Halloween enthusiasts.

Madeyewlook· 953,356 views
RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)
8:56
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)

Makeup artist Madeyewlook selects a piece of fan-submitted artwork and recreates the illustrated character directly on her face using professional-grade face paints and eyeshadows. The tutorial blends bold graphic shapes and vivid colors drawn from the original illustration, demonstrating how to translate a flat 2D design into a wearable makeup look. Viewer artwork is credited and celebrated as the creative foundation for the transformation.

Madeyewlook· 948,779 views
"IT" PENNYWISE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL
6:56
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

"IT" PENNYWISE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Madeyewlook delivers a step-by-step Halloween makeup tutorial recreating the iconic Pennywise clown from IT with a glamorous twist. The look relies on pro-grade face paints, brow blocking techniques, and dramatic eyeshadow to achieve a striking horror-glam effect. At just seven minutes, the tutorial moves quickly but covers the essential steps needed to replicate the character's signature white face, red details, and bold eye makeup.

Madeyewlook· 948,673 views
Edward Scissorhands Makeup Tutorial
5:45
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Edward Scissorhands Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a full character transformation into Edward Scissorhands, covering both the iconic pale scarred face and the ornate black collar. The tutorial combines prosthetic adhesion techniques with strategic foundation mixing and eyeshadow contouring to capture the film character's signature look. Metallic silver powder is used to bring the decorative collar detailing to life with a painted, costume-accurate finish.

Madeyewlook· 943,849 views
RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)
10:49
Makeup Tutorials

RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)

Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) brings a subscriber's original artwork to life by recreating it as a full face paint and makeup look. The transformation uses professional-grade water-activated paints and bold, saturated colors to faithfully interpret the fan-submitted design. The result bridges fan community engagement with high-skill theatrical makeup artistry.

Madeyewlook· 919,126 views
Ouija/Spirit Board Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016
4:29
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Ouija/Spirit Board Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) transforms her face and body into a living Ouija board using professional-grade body paints and eyeliner. The look combines graphic line work and color blocking to replicate the iconic board's lettering, symbols, and aged wood tones. At just four minutes, the tutorial moves quickly through product application while name-dropping each paint used so viewers can source them independently.

Madeyewlook· 906,641 views
Billy - Jigsaw Saw Makeup Tutorial | LATEX FREE (CC)
3:27
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Billy - Jigsaw Saw Makeup Tutorial | LATEX FREE (CC)

This short tutorial by Madeyewlook demonstrates how to recreate the iconic Billy the Puppet look from the Saw franchise using entirely latex-free products. The artist uses cream-based face paints and eyeshadows to build up the character's signature pale base, bold red cheek spirals, and dark accents. At just three minutes, the video delivers a fast, focused breakdown ideal for last-minute Halloween costume planning. The latex-free approach makes it accessible to a wider audience, including those with skin sensitivities.

Madeyewlook· 877,150 views
Until Dawn Clown Makeup Tutorial
3:19
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Until Dawn Clown Makeup Tutorial

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook recreates a creepy clown look inspired by a character from the horror video game Until Dawn. The look uses professional-grade face paints alongside accessible drugstore products to achieve a theatrical, scary clown aesthetic. At just three minutes, the video is a fast-paced tutorial that distills the character's iconic details into a wearable Halloween costume look.

Madeyewlook· 874,721 views
The Walking Dead Colorful Zombie Makeup Tutorial
6:16
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The Walking Dead Colorful Zombie Makeup Tutorial

Creator Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook delivers a vibrant, artistically stylized zombie makeup tutorial inspired by AMC's The Walking Dead. Rather than a traditional gory undead look, the tutorial embraces bold, colorful face and body painting techniques using Mehron products alongside mainstream cosmetics. The result is a striking, fashion-forward zombie aesthetic that blends special-effects sensibility with artistic flair. At just six minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through the full look.

Madeyewlook· 870,171 views
RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)
10:01
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (and turning it into makeup!)

Madeyewlook recreates a vibrant, colorful artwork submitted by a subscriber (original art by Danielle_Foye) and translates it into a full face and body paint look. The transformation leans heavily into bold pinks and blues using professional-grade face paints and eyeshadows rather than traditional SFX prosthetics. It doubles as a community-driven concept, spotlighting fan-submitted artwork as creative inspiration. The result is a fantastical, artistic aesthetic that sits at the intersection of body art and Halloween-style character makeup.

Madeyewlook· 867,098 views
Halloween Werewolf/Creature Nails | Special FX Series (CC)
4:26
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Halloween Werewolf/Creature Nails | Special FX Series (CC)

Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create werewolf or creature-style nails as part of her Special FX Series. The tutorial uses modeling wax, eyeshadow pigments, and a professional-grade adhesive to sculpt and color beastly, elongated nails. The short runtime makes this a focused, technique-driven segment rather than a full transformation look.

Madeyewlook· 846,201 views
Pumpkin/Halloween Queen Makeup Tutorial (CC)
6:21
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Pumpkin/Halloween Queen Makeup Tutorial (CC)

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a dramatic Pumpkin Queen character look as a wicked counterpart to the classic Pumpkin King. The transformation blends face and body painting, a silicone prosthetic, and a mix of professional-grade theatrical paints with mainstream cosmetics. Real pumpkin seeds are incorporated as a creative embellishment, pushing this look firmly into special-effects territory. It serves as the opening statement of the creator's Halloween season lineup.

Madeyewlook· 845,620 views
GET READY WITH ME! - ft. new friend
9:23
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

GET READY WITH ME! - ft. new friend

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a get-ready-with-me style Halloween makeup tutorial focused on a dramatic skeleton illusion featuring a ripped, peeling-skin effect. The look combines conventional cosmetics for a flawless base with Graftobian Pro Paints to sculpt the skull and torn-flesh details. The casual, personality-driven format makes the technical steps feel approachable while still achieving a striking sfx result.

Madeyewlook· 808,298 views
I TRIED FOLLOWING A DESI PERKINS MAKEUP TUTORIAL
8:06
Makeup Tutorials

I TRIED FOLLOWING A DESI PERKINS MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming takes on a challenge video where she attempts to recreate a glam beauty look from a Desi Perkins tutorial — a notable departure from her usual special effects and Halloween-centric content. The video plays on the contrast between her SFX artistry background and a more traditional glamour makeup style. At roughly eight minutes, it's a lighthearted, personality-driven watch rather than a deep technical tutorial. Specific products used are not detailed in the available metadata.

Madeyewlook· 796,947 views
A Full Face of Googley Eyes
5:25
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

A Full Face of Googley Eyes

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) creates a wild, surreal full-face look by adhering real googly eyes across her face using Pros-Aid prosthetic adhesive. The look is finished with detailed eyeliner work and dramatic lashes to blend the googly eyes seamlessly into the overall illusion. It sits at the intersection of SFX makeup, body art, and internet-trend creativity, making it both a tutorial and a viral art piece.

Madeyewlook· 785,719 views
Muscle MAKEUP tutorial | Part 1
8:04
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Muscle MAKEUP tutorial | Part 1

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.

Madeyewlook· 783,493 views
Storybook Alice in Wonderland Makeup Tutorial
3:56
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Storybook Alice in Wonderland Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook delivers a storybook-style Alice in Wonderland character makeup look using body paint, specialty eyeliner, and a white wig. The transformation leans into a fantastical, illustrated aesthetic rather than a realistic or horror approach. At just four minutes, the video is a fast-paced showcase of the finished techniques rather than a deeply detailed step-by-step breakdown. It's a strong source of inspiration for anyone chasing a whimsical Disney-character look for Halloween.

Madeyewlook· 782,504 views
BECOMING AN ANDROID (Nightmare video, read comments)
10:10
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

BECOMING AN ANDROID (Nightmare video, read comments)

This tutorial walks through a full android character transformation inspired by the video game Detroit: Become Human, using a bald cap, cream makeups, and body paint to achieve a pale, mechanical aesthetic. The creator applies and blends multiple cream and paint products to build up a convincing synthetic-skin look. A wig is incorporated to complete the character likeness. The video is described as a nightmare shoot, so viewers are directed to the comments for additional context.

Madeyewlook· 781,109 views
The Lazarus Effect Inspired Makeup Tutorial
6:04
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The Lazarus Effect Inspired Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates a severe burn makeup look inspired by the 2015 horror film The Lazarus Effect, produced as a paid promotion for the movie. The creator walks through applying special effects burn and injury makeup using body painting techniques. At just six minutes, it is a compact but visually striking look suitable for Halloween or cosplay. Viewers squeamish about realistic fake injury depictions are advised to skip.

Madeyewlook· 769,090 views