Halloween Universe

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Special Effects

Videos built around the special effects theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

59 videos

DIY Halloween Props - Realistic Fake Fire Special Effects
10:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

DIY Halloween Props - Realistic Fake Fire Special Effects

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a convincing fake fire effect inspired by the flaming windows in Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The technique relies on lightweight fabric strips billowing over a box fan, illuminated from below by red, orange, and yellow LED bulbs to mimic realistic flickering flames. No power tools are required, making this one of the most accessible Halloween prop builds available. The finished effect works beautifully in windows, doorways, or as a scene centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,792,386 views
Bruise Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series
6:52
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

Bruise Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming walks through a concise bruise effect tutorial using alcohol-activated makeup from the Skin Illustrator PPI FX Palette. The technique focuses on layering realistic bruise tones onto skin using cosmetic sponges and brushes. At under 10 minutes, it's a quick but practical guide to achieving convincing injury effects for Halloween costumes or SFX work.

Madeyewlook· 1,092,636 views
"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
Vein Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series
7:01
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Vein Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through creating realistic vein effects using alcohol-activated makeup from the PPI Skin Illustrator Necromania Palette. The look is well-suited for zombie or undead characters and sits within the creator's broader Special FX series. Techniques focus on brush control and color layering to achieve convincing, skin-crawling vascular detail. It is a concise, product-specific guide aimed at artists ready to move beyond basic Halloween makeup.

Madeyewlook· 665,540 views
Best Halloween Blood Types (FAKE BLOOD)
11:03
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Best Halloween Blood Types (FAKE BLOOD)

Experienced SFX artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) walks through a wide range of fake blood products, primarily from Graftobian, comparing their textures, finishes, and ideal use cases for Halloween makeup looks. She covers everything from thin flowing stage blood to thick gels, pastes, powders, and gelatin, showing how each behaves on skin. The video is presented as an honest personal review — one brand was gifted, but no paid sponsorship is involved. Together the products form a toolkit for building convincing, layered gore effects.

Madeyewlook· 641,364 views
Last Minute New Years Eve Makeup Tutorial
4:12
Makeup Tutorials

Last Minute New Years Eve Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook presents a short, last-minute New Year's Eve makeup tutorial aimed at viewers who want a festive look without a lot of prep time. The video is from a well-known special effects and body-painting creator, though the specific look itself leans toward a celebratory theme rather than horror. At just four minutes, it offers a quick, accessible walkthrough for pulling together a standout New Year's Eve aesthetic.

Madeyewlook· 621,090 views
Welcome to Madeyewlook! (CC)
0:49
Makeup Tutorials

Welcome to Madeyewlook! (CC)

This short video serves as a welcome introduction to the Madeyewlook channel by sfx and body paint artist Alexys Fleming. Running just one minute, it gives new viewers a taste of the channel's creative identity and links to social platforms, a merch store, and a secondary channel. No specific tutorial content is presented, making it primarily a channel trailer. It reflects the artist's signature blend of Halloween makeup, special effects, and body painting.

Madeyewlook· 432,859 views
WTF is going ON?
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Makeup Tutorials

WTF is going ON?

Madeyewlook, the creative makeup channel by Alexys Fleming, presents a Halloween-themed makeup or body painting look in this short-form video. The title suggests a dramatic or surprising transformation, consistent with the channel's signature high-impact style. At just two minutes, it appears to be a condensed showcase rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Specific products used were not listed in the available metadata.

Madeyewlook· 307,087 views
I REACT TO PEOPLE TRYING MY MAKEUP TUTORIALS
14:06
Makeup Tutorials

I REACT TO PEOPLE TRYING MY MAKEUP TUTORIALS

Madeyewlook, a well-known Halloween and SFX makeup creator, watches and reacts to four fan artists who attempted to recreate her makeup tutorials. The video blends entertainment with community appreciation, as the creator comments on each artist's interpretation of her signature looks. It serves as both a celebration of her audience's creativity and a lighthearted review of how her SFX and Halloween makeup techniques translate when others try them. No new tutorials or techniques are demonstrated by the creator herself in this video.

Madeyewlook· 295,884 views
WHO SENT ME THIS BRA??
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Makeup Tutorials

WHO SENT ME THIS BRA??

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· 232,363 views
WHY White Body Paint STREAK!?
15:20
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

WHY White Body Paint STREAK!?

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming dives into one of the most common body-paint frustrations: white paint that streaks instead of laying down smoothly. The video breaks down the likely causes — from product consistency and brush choice to application technique and layering order — and offers practical fixes for each. Real product examples are used throughout to demonstrate what works and what doesn't. It doubles as a troubleshooting guide and a general primer on getting opaque, even coverage with white body paint.

Madeyewlook· 219,812 views
🎃VFX creates compilation👻❗️ #howto #costumemakeup #halloween #diy #horror #makeup💀
1:00
Makeup Tutorials

🎃VFX creates compilation👻❗️ #howto #costumemakeup #halloween #diy #horror #makeup💀

A short-form compilation showcasing a variety of Halloween VFX and costume makeup looks with a horror theme. The video appears to highlight dramatic transformations achievable through special effects makeup techniques. At just one minute, it functions as a quick inspiration reel rather than a detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Horror 365· 178,155 views
RECREATING MY SUB'S ART and Turning it into Makeup! (CC)
9:32
Makeup Tutorials

RECREATING MY SUB'S ART and Turning it into Makeup! (CC)

Makeup artist Lex (Madeyewlook) recreates original artwork submitted by a subscriber and transforms it into a full body paint look. The video is part of her ongoing "Show Some Character" project, where followers submit their own original artwork for a chance to see it brought to life as wearable makeup. Using SFX and body paint products, she translates the two-dimensional fan design into a striking real-world look. The video is closed captioned for accessibility.

Madeyewlook· 163,909 views
Draw My Life: Baseball kid?!
2:09
Makeup Tutorials

Draw My Life: Baseball kid?!

From the Madeyewlook channel, this short video ties Halloween makeup artistry to a baseball theme, likely inspired by Chicago Cubs World Series excitement. The 'Draw My Life' framing suggests a fun, personality-driven piece rather than a strict step-by-step tutorial. At only two minutes, it appears to be a quick creative showcase or teaser rather than a comprehensive how-to. Product details were not disclosed in the source metadata.

Madeyewlook· 139,152 views
Follow me Around, you Say?!
1:38
Makeup Tutorials

Follow me Around, you Say?!

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.

Madeyewlook· 138,687 views
🎃MEAT👻❗️ #halloween #horror #diy #howto #transworld #makeup #spooky 💀
0:05
Makeup Tutorials

🎃MEAT👻❗️ #halloween #horror #diy #howto #transworld #makeup #spooky 💀

This short-form Horror 365 video appears to focus on a Halloween-themed meat or flesh effect, likely a special effects makeup or prop build. The Transworld hashtag suggests a connection to professional haunt industry techniques or products. Without a source description or viewable runtime, specific methods and materials cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 122,401 views
Silicone caulk mold prt 1
16:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Silicone caulk mold prt 1

This first part of a mold-making series from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through creating a one-piece mold using 100% silicone caulk. The process involves thinning the caulk with naphtha to achieve a workable consistency suitable for capturing fine detail. It is aimed at SPFX artists and haunt builders who want an affordable alternative to commercial silicone systems. Proper ventilation is emphasized throughout due to the solvents involved.

StiltbeastStudios· 96,440 views
HALLOWEEN SUBSCRIBER Recreations!
5:55
Makeup Tutorials

HALLOWEEN SUBSCRIBER Recreations!

Madeyewlook recreates Halloween makeup looks submitted by her subscribers, celebrating her fan community through a series of creative costume and special effects transformations. The video showcases a range of styles from glamorous to spooky, demonstrating the breadth of Halloween makeup possibilities. It serves as both a tutorial inspiration and a subscriber appreciation piece for her dedicated following.

Madeyewlook· 89,007 views
Corpsing with caulk.wmv
13:07
DIY PropsIntermediate

Corpsing with caulk.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to achieve convincing corpsing results using latex acrylic caulk as a cost-effective alternative to traditional latex. The video walks through the application technique step by step, showing how caulk can mimic the wrinkled, dried-skin texture associated with professional prop corpsing. Finished results are shown so viewers can judge the quality for themselves.

StiltbeastStudios· 75,652 views
Exploring The Hidden Secrets of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire: Detailed Breakdown NYC Behind-The-Scenes
8:42
Other

Exploring The Hidden Secrets of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire: Detailed Breakdown NYC Behind-The-Scenes

This video offers a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the NYC street filming for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, exploring production details observed directly on set. The creator compares trailer footage against on-set footage to reveal how visual effects and practical elements come together. Hidden details, stunts, and movie-magic moments are highlighted throughout the roughly nine-minute runtime.

Creative Geekery· 62,328 views
Removing Special Effects (SFX) Makeup | Makeup vs No Makeup
8:02
Makeup Tutorials

Removing Special Effects (SFX) Makeup | Makeup vs No Makeup

This video from Madeyewlook explores the process of removing special effects makeup, offering a compelling before-and-after look at the transformation. Creator Alexis Fleming showcases the contrast between full SFX looks and a bare face, giving viewers insight into just how dramatic the change can be. The channel also promotes its own line of body paints available through the Madeyewlook website.

Madeyewlook· 49,804 views
HOW TO MAKE FAKE BLOOD for DIY Halloween Props & SFX Makeup | Monster Lab
27:02
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

HOW TO MAKE FAKE BLOOD for DIY Halloween Props & SFX Makeup | Monster Lab

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through multiple fake blood formulas in this Monster Lab episode — one using kitchen staples like Karo syrup and red food coloring for SFX makeup (referencing the classic Dick Smith approach), and a separate prop-only formula built around Liquitex gel medium. Ed then demonstrates how the prop blood is applied and painted onto finished Halloween pieces. The episode reinforces a key creative philosophy: blood adds narrative and character to any monster or prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 39,052 views
2022 Transworld Halloween Show Extended Highlights | Props, Animatronics, SFX, Costumes
27:15
Professional Haunted Attractions

2022 Transworld Halloween Show Extended Highlights | Props, Animatronics, SFX, Costumes

This extended highlight reel takes viewers on a sweeping tour of the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show, one of the haunt industry's premier trade events. Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds leads the coverage, visiting booths across a wide range of vendors offering animatronics, props, masks, costumes, SFX makeup, lighting, and haunt technology. Vendor interviews are woven throughout, giving behind-the-scenes insight into the products and creators shaping professional haunted attractions. The video serves as both an industry showcase and a preview of what haunters and event producers can source for their builds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,445 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Easy DIY Nose and Scar Wax tutorial with bonus cut
10:14
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

www.monstertutorials.com - Easy DIY Nose and Scar Wax tutorial with bonus cut

This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through making their own nose and scar wax — also known as mortician's putty — from scratch. The material can be used to sculpt realistic-looking cuts and wounds for Halloween or SFX makeup looks. A bonus wound makeup application is demonstrated at the end to show the wax in action. The video is supported by additional materials and show notes on the creator's website.

Monster Tutorials· 23,581 views