Video Tag
Every video tagged “SPFX” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
86 videos
Makeup artist Madeyewlook transforms herself into Winnie Sanderson from Hocus Pocus using an advanced combination of face painting and body painting that creates the illusion of painted-on clothing. The look relies heavily on Graftobian Pro Paints across a wide color range to replicate Winnie's iconic costume directly on skin. Eyebrow blocking and detailed color work bring the character's theatrical features to life. The result is a striking, fully painted Halloween character recreation without a traditional costume.
Madeyewlook delivers a character makeup tutorial recreating Valak, the demonic nun from the 2018 horror film 'The Nun,' in a video sponsored by Warner Brothers and Party City. The look centers on face and body paint work using Graftobian pro paints to achieve the character's pale, haunting appearance. The tutorial pairs the makeup with a licensed costume available at Party City, offering viewers a complete head-to-toe Halloween look. At just over seven minutes, it's a focused, accessible transformation for fans of the franchise.
This tutorial demonstrates how to recreate the stone-like greyscale skin condition from Game of Thrones using paint and skin-safe silicone rather than traditional prosthetics, making the look more accessible to everyday Halloween enthusiasts. The artist builds up convincing rocky texture directly on the skin and unifies it with a desaturated, color-graded makeup finish. A conventional beauty makeup is applied to the unaffected areas to contrast the diseased effect. The result is a screen-accurate character look achievable without a full prosthetics kit.
Madeyewlook transforms into Astro Boy, the iconic Tezuka Osamu manga character, in this Google Arts & Culture partnership video timed for San Diego Comic-Con. The look combines a Graftobian bald cap, lightweight air-dry clay for Astro Boy's signature hair spikes, and graphic black-and-white body paint to achieve the classic animated aesthetic. The tutorial walks through adhesion, sculpting, and paint application in roughly nine minutes of finished content.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a fantasy Cupid makeup transformation timed for Valentine's Day, blending glam techniques with light special-effects elements. The look incorporates a white-toned base, bold pink eye work, and character-driven color choices to evoke the mythological love deity. Though tagged with Halloween keywords, the tutorial is holiday-specific and aimed at couples or anyone wanting a themed Valentine's look. Product choices range from optional drugstore picks to mid-range cosmetics, keeping the build flexible.
Madeyewlook delivers a full character makeup transformation inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, blending special effects techniques with glamour beauty elements. The look incorporates theatrical face paints, layered eyeshadows, and bold liner work to evoke the film's iconic gothic aesthetic. A wig completes the costume-ready transformation in roughly ten minutes of content.
This speed-paint video by Madeyewlook showcases the creation of a striking melted skull design using acrylic paint and watercolor pencils. The time-lapse format condenses the full artistic process into a fast-paced, visually engaging watch. The piece was also released as a limited-edition print, highlighting the crossover between Halloween makeup artistry and fine art.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming shares a lighthearted haul and unboxing video featuring a mix of beauty and special effects makeup products. She showcases items from Tarte, Benefit, Make Up For Ever, and Graftobian, giving viewers a look at her current product picks. While Halloween and SPFX makeup are central to her channel identity, this particular video leans more toward a casual beauty haul format than a step-by-step tutorial.
Madeyewlook delivers a full character transformation into the Grinch using a combination of professional-grade body paints and theatrical eye makeup. The look blends multiple green tones — from Graftobian and Mehron — to build depth and dimension across the face. Individually cut false lashes and bold liner work complete the sinister, holiday-villain aesthetic. The tutorial is compact at five minutes, making it a fast-paced watch best suited to viewers already familiar with face and body paint application.
Makeup artist Madeyewlook transforms herself into Vraska, a gorgon planeswalker from Magic the Gathering's Guilds of Ravnica card set, using special effects and prosthetic makeup techniques. The video was created in partnership with Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the set's October 2018 release. The full character look incorporates creature-focused SPFX makeup, a wig, and detailed body paint work to faithfully recreate the card art character.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook transforms the artist into a human pin cushion doll using body paint and special effects makeup. The look combines creepy ragdoll aesthetics with theatrical face and body painting techniques to create a striking Halloween character. The video runs just five minutes, making it a concise, focused guide to achieving the finished look.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming teams up with a returning collaborator for a lighthearted Halloween 'get ready with me' video centered on a green creature-style makeup look. The tutorial blends professional-grade body paints and eyeshadows to build a bold, multi-toned green transformation. The casual, comedic format keeps the mood fun while still showcasing a range of SFX-adjacent painting techniques. Product callouts are specific, making it easy for viewers to source the exact materials used.
Makeup artist Madeyewlook reimagines Disney's Ariel through a Tim Burton-inspired lens, creating a dark, stylized character transformation using special effects and prosthetic makeup techniques. The video marks the creator's return to YouTube after a two-month hiatus during which she focused on improving her lighting, filming, and camera skills. The result is an editorial fantasy look that blends gothic whimsy with mermaid iconography. Closed captions are included for accessibility.
Makeup artist Madeyewlook takes the viral Bratz doll challenge in a twisted direction, recreating the iconic oversized-eye doll look with a horror-themed 'melting' SPFX twist. The tutorial blends conventional glam cosmetics with theatrical face paints to achieve a surreal, unsettling doll-gone-wrong illusion. It demonstrates how everyday and pro-grade products can be layered together to produce a high-impact Halloween transformation. The result sits at the crossroads of beauty makeup and special effects artistry.
This video is an event recap of Lex's Boo Bash 2015, a Halloween party hosted by Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) at YouTube Space New York. It celebrates the attendees and highlights the brands that sponsored the event's gift bags, including Graftobian, NYX Cosmetics, Urban Decay, and others. Rather than a step-by-step tutorial, it serves as a festive highlight reel of Halloween makeup artistry and community gathering. The description is largely a sponsor and social media index with minimal instructional content.
Creator Madeyewlook transforms herself into Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild using body paint and special effects makeup to create the illusion that the character's iconic outfit is painted directly onto her skin. The look is a trompe l'oeil-style illusion where clothing, armor details, and accessories appear to be worn but are entirely painted on. The tutorial showcases high-level character accuracy and artistic body painting skill. A wig styled to resemble Zelda's hair completes the overall cosplay transformation.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming creates a Halloween character makeup look inspired by a video game character, challenging viewers to guess who she's portraying. The tutorial blends bold face-painting techniques with eyeshadow work using a focused palette of white, purple, red, and black tones. The result sits at the intersection of spooky and glam, showcasing how theatrical paint products can achieve striking character transformations.
Madeyewlook transforms herself into Nemesis from Resident Evil 3 using a combination of prosthetic bald cap application, alcohol-based makeup, and detailed face and body paint. The look was inspired by the release of the Resident Evil 3 Remake and showcases the creator's signature character-transformation style. At roughly 11 minutes, the video focuses on the finished artistry and painting process rather than a step-by-step beginner breakdown.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates Daenerys Targaryen's 'Mother of Dragons' look using a blend of editorial eyeshadow, face paint, and prosthetic horn transfers. The creator uses the officially licensed Urban Decay Game of Thrones collection as a centerpiece, complemented by Graftobian Pro Paints for dragon-scale color work. The finished look combines glamorous fantasy aesthetics with light special-effects elements, making it accessible to intermediate makeup enthusiasts. It doubles as a strong Halloween costume or cosplay option for Game of Thrones fans.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming transforms herself into a creepy Mrs. Claus using only face and body paint — no prosthetics required. The look combines old-age skin aging techniques with a trompe l'oeil illusion of a painted-on costume, making it a striking Halloween-meets-Christmas character. A focused product list and the creator's signature bold style keep the tutorial approachable for intermediate makeup artists.
Creator Alexys Fleming uses body paint to recreate the appearance of Link's iconic outfit from Zelda: Breath of the Wild directly on her skin, producing a striking trompe l'oeil illusion that makes painted-on clothes look real. The look is completed with prosthetic elf ears and a styled wig to capture the full character. The short runtime suggests a highlight or sped-up showcase rather than a deeply detailed step-by-step tutorial. It sits at the intersection of cosplay, special effects makeup, and gaming fandom.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook shows viewers how to recreate the iconic Michael Myers look inspired by the 2018 Halloween film using special effects and character makeup techniques. The creator walks through a full face transformation designed to mimic the pallid, weathered appearance of Myers' mask. At just six minutes, the video is concise while still covering the key steps of the transformation. No specific products are listed in the available metadata, so individual supply details are not confirmed.
Madeyewlook delivers a striking Babadook-inspired Halloween makeup transformation using a stark black-and-white comic book illustration style. The look leans into the graphic, hand-drawn aesthetic of the Babadook storybook, translating the iconic horror character into a wearable face makeup design. The tutorial showcases bold linework and high-contrast monochromatic techniques achievable with face paint and brushes. It runs a compact six minutes, making it accessible without sacrificing the dramatic result.
This short video from popular Halloween makeup artist Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) appears to be a follow-along or vlog-style companion piece to her special effects and body painting content. The description is light on technical detail, functioning primarily as a social and channel hub rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Viewers are directed to her website, social media profiles, and secondary channel for additional content including beauty vlogs and product reviews.
