Halloween this year is hitting a bit different. In a time of spooky creatures and characters galore, we dawn different masks than in hallow-times before.
Greetings, dah’lings! Today, I am bringing you a very mask-friendly makeup option for your Halloween celebrations, should you venture out. Now, we are still very much in the throws of a pandemic – at least here in the U.S. – and with severe risks to everyone’s health, please wear a [nose-mouth covering] mask when you venture out for the tricking and treating. I have been wearing face masks due to being immuno-compromised for years… and the science is there – masks work.
The look I came up with is a mashup between something ethereal, albeit a bit sad, and creepy with the lovely veining. You can sport the look with or without the veining, and thanks to a good primer and setting spray – this look is set to last you many spooktacular hours on Halloween.
There are sooooo many possibilities when it comes to pairing your facemasks with potential Halloween outfit ideas and makeup looks. If you are stuck on what to do, please leave a comment below. I will rummage through my brain for some ideas! I want you and everyone you encounter to have a safe and spooky Halloween celebration, so please pick my or the CHAOS COMMUNITY’S collective brain.
Makeup and Mask Tips & Tricks:
1 – You are under ZERO obligation to put makeup on in the area behind your face mask. Not only does it save on makeup, BUT it also helps to keep your mask a little cleaner too. When I’m out and about, I’ll do my eyes and a little concealer on the undereye area.
2 – Add a little eyeshadow primer to the contact points (aka where your facemask will continuously rub against your face) to help prolong your makeup’s staying power. Example: bridge of the nose, the highest point of the cheekbones, chin, etc… Follow up with a little extra loose setting powder for good measure. The same trick works well for those of you out there who wear glasses as well.
3 – WASH YOUR MASKS FREQUENTLY. Makeup can cling to fabric like crazy and does an excellent job of really getting lodged into the fibers. Over time, the buildup can encourage bacteria growth leading to breakouts on the skin. If your mask comes with washing instructions, I will follow those; but, if they didn’t, you can always handwash your masks with a mild soap (like baby soap or Dr. Bronner’s castile soap) and then hang to dry.
Other looks I could have tried with this particular mask: Honestly, I wanted to create a Silent Hill mashup character but to do so, I would have needed some more time to sew a proper costume. This mask would have paired epically well with a zombie or some demon too. What would you create to pair with this mask?
– Becca First Light Primer + MAC Hyper Real Foundation in Gold FX
– NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Light 2 – Mont Blanc
– Milk Makeup Flex Concealer in Creme
– Urban Decay Lo-Fi Lip Mousse in Fade
– Urban Decay Brow Blade in Dark Drapes + Milk Makeup KUSH Clear Brow Gel
– Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Free Burgundy
– Melt Cosmetics Eyeshadows (Boss Lady, Blurr, Dark Matter, Classic)
– Make Up For Ever Star Lit Powder in 05 + Inglot Duraline
– Sephora + House of Lashes Camillla False Eyelashes
– Haus Labs Liquid Eye Liner in Punk
– NYX Cosmetics Vivid Brights Creme Color in Bad Blood + Inglot Duraline
Accessories:
– Contacts: Sweety Sensation Galaxy Red Circle Lenses from Uniqso
– Necklace: Made by Me (glass, gold leaf, alcohol ink, chaos…)
– Dress: Burgendy Short Sleeve Linen Dress from Target Ava & Viv: https://bit.ly/34forBT
– Mask: Made by Me.
