Video Tag
Every video tagged “sugar skull” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
11 videos
Madeyewlook presents a rhinestone-heavy Sugar Skull face look inspired by Day of the Dead, using approximately 800 rhinestones applied with eyelash glue over a full face of theatrical paint. The tutorial blends Mexican cultural iconography with glamorous, gem-encrusted artistry for a result that is both festive and visually striking. The creator emphasizes this is an original design requiring significant time investment — roughly three hours — making it best suited for planned Halloween events or Día de los Muertos celebrations. Product sourcing details are included to help viewers replicate the look affordably.
Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming walks through a classic sugar skull makeup look inspired by Día de los Muertos in this compact tutorial originally filmed in 2012. The look relies on MAC Chromacakes in light blue, white, and black as the foundation of the face paint, with liquid liner adding fine detail work. Rhinestones applied with clear eyelash glue provide a decorative finishing touch. Despite its short runtime, the video delivers a complete overview of the iconic skull-and-floral aesthetic.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) demonstrates a sugar skull makeup look as a Halloween costume option. Using a combination of MAC Chromacake and a multi-color eyeshadow palette, the look features bold, colorful Día de los Muertos-inspired designs. A companion full-face version is also referenced for those wanting a more complete transformation.
This short video is a festive Halloween recap from beauty and special effects makeup creator Madeyewlook, showcasing a montage of character looks produced throughout the 2013 Halloween season. Featured characters span horror icons, pop-culture favourites, and classic Halloween archetypes, including Jack and Sally, creepy clown, sugar skull, spider queen, and more. The video serves primarily as a highlights reel and index, with links provided to each individual full tutorial. The creator also reminds viewers that Halloween-themed makeup content continues on the channel year-round.
This short showcase video from Composite Effects (CFX) highlights the Skull Hood, a silicone wearable mask with exaggerated skull-like features suitable for a range of character concepts — from a smiling sugar skull to a gaunt specter of death. The clip demonstrates how the mask moves and flexes on a live wearer, giving viewers a sense of its realistic articulation. A tip is offered to pair the mask with an Under Armour hood to conceal the mouth area and heighten the illusion. The mask is noted to accommodate a standard male head circumference range.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through transforming a plain skull prop into a vibrant Dia de los Muertos sugar skull decoration. The project is presented as an accessible DIY with a high visual payoff, making it suitable for Halloween haunters and Day of the Dead enthusiasts alike. A brief preview of an upcoming creepy hand tutorial is also included at the end.
This short-form video showcases a creative costume concept that merges the iconic Grim Reaper with Dia de los Muertos aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the vibrant imagery seen in the film Coco. The crossover blends the dark, cloaked silhouette of the Reaper with colorful sugar skull and Day of the Dead design elements. With minimal runtime, the video appears to be a quick visual showcase or reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
This short clip captures the 2021 San Antonio Zombie Walk and Day of the Dead River Parade, showcasing oversized sugar skull art installations on display downtown. The giant decorative skulls serve as striking examples of Día de los Muertos-inspired public art. The video acts as a teaser for longer upcoming footage from the event.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform a plain latex skull mask into a vibrant Day of the Dead sugar skull using Sharpie oil-based paint markers. The tutorial focuses on the freehand painting process, guiding viewers through the decorative patterns and color work that define the sugar skull aesthetic. It's a practical finishing technique applicable to any bare latex skull prop or costume piece.
CFX Masks showcases movement footage of 'The Dead,' a premium silicone skull mask inspired by 1930s rubber hose cartoon aesthetics. It is part of a three-piece series called the Rubber Hose Ruffians, depicting a playful skeletal character with a bulbous skull, oversized eye sockets, and a wide toothy grin. The Sugar Skull variant featured here is also UV-reactive, glowing under black light. The mask was sculpted with the aid of a 6-axis robot and finished by hand by the design team at Composite Effects.
A short clip capturing the atmosphere of the 2021 Day of the Dead River Parade in downtown San Antonio, filmed during the same weekend as the city's Zombie Walk. The video showcases elaborate giant sugar skull artwork and Day of the Dead displays found along the parade route. It serves as a teaser for fuller coverage the creator planned to release.
