Hints and Tips for Halloween Make-up Mastery!
You do not have to look like Hell to go to a Fancy Dress Party! Many people do not want to go to any party where they have to look like something the Devil has spat out just to get in! The news is that they don’t have to!
Firstly if you decide to go in costume make sure it’s a good one and that it fits well, otherwise you could wear your own clothing and dress it up with Make-up. But whether you are dressing a something from the Crypt or a car crash you can glam it up to look your best.
Don’t try to be too adventurous. You should make-up for a party not spend the whole party making yourself up. A few simple tips will ensure that by keeping it simple you can create a stunning effect.
Practice! If you are trying an effect for the first time or in some cases wearing make-up for the first time, then practice. A single pancake make-up will cover many faces so don’t leave things until half an hour before you leave to have a go.
Add eyelashes - using pale foundations and washing colour out of your face can produce quite a startling effect. So why not "go for it?" All you need to do is use a good eyeliner top and bottom and then add a big set of falsies - that’s eyelashes - steady boys!!! Finish with some dramatic shading and bingo a great result for next-to-no effort.
If you are intending to wear a dark lipstick make it very dark. Black is best, but even on deep red you can add a layer of glitter tip cream, either in solid colours or use one of our perlised shades. Take some of the cream on the tip of a finger and simply dab it on, don’t rub it along the lips as that will lessen the effect. Remember to take the tube with you to reapply and get kissing everyone!
A rice-crispy makes one of the best cold-sores around. Simply glue one to the top lip, use spirit gum or eyelash glue PLEASE (never use any other glues on the face). Let it dry completely. Press down hard with your thumb, the surface of the rice-crispy will cave-in leaving you a rather nasty crater which you can fill with a single drop of blood.
Try to steer clear of white foundation - please. At Halloween white is the most requested shade, but any Fancy Dress Shop with any style will encourage most revellers to steer clear of white, unless you’re going as a clown (personally they scare the pants off me!) 2 suggestions for a better effect, "Corpse" a sallow yellowish tone or better still use "Old Age". Either way they are both Pancake make-up, giving a great smooth effect and if used thinly they wash out some colour from your complexion but are translucent; this means that the tones and contours of your own complexion will still show through and you’ll avoid the stark, flat clown effect.
Use a brown or beige shade to emphasise the structure of the face. Rather than going for black use a more natural tone in the eye sockets and under the cheekbones. Don’t use it like blusher, you’re not meant to be trying to warm up the face, us it under the bone to make hollows.
- Slashed Wrist
- bullet-hole in the Forehead
- Pancake Hits and Tips
- Applying False Eyelashes
- How to use Temporary Tattoos
- Using Tie-On Horns
- How to fit your fangs
- Cut Off Finger
Horror Make-up Masterclass!
Make an impact with these shockingly good make-up effects!
Ooooooh, that cut looks nasty...
Get all you need to produce this effect, and others, from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. You can find the "cut kit" used in this how-to right here!
Step 1.
Peel some wax from the tub.
Do not dig a lump out as it will be hard to work with.
Think of it like spreading butter straight from the fridge...
Step 2.
Kneed the wax.
This is to warm it up and make it easier to work with. Push it into the heel of your hand and then scrape it off, do this twice. If it is lumpy do this once more, but do not overwork it or it will become too light and soft.
Step 3.
Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Apply the wax to the area that you want to have a wound using the wide flat end of the spatula.
This end of the spatula curves downward. With the product on this area simply press it onto the skin (you may need to press quite hard), as you drag the tool away the wax will spread onto the area of the wound.
Step 4.
Handy tip - if the wax looks too rough use a tiny bit of moisturiser on your fingertip (enough to stop the wax sticking to your finger and no more). Run the finger over the rough edges and they will become smooth. Don't be too precise and do not overwork the wax.
Make a cut in the wound using the narrow end of the spatula.
Step 5.
Add the blood!
Angels blood is very realistic and second to none. It will run slowly and eventually dry (drying time depends on how much blood you use!) so add only a small amount of blood - you can always add more once it has run its course.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Bullet in the Forehead!
Get all you need to produce this effect, and others, from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. You can find the "cut kit" used in this how-to right here!
Step 1.
Peel some wax from the tub.
Again, don't dig a lump out at once, as it will be hard to work with.
Start with a small scoop and build it up.
Step 2.
Roll the wax into a sausage and then join the ends to make a ring of wax. Press the ring of wax into position, making sure the skin is clean and dry.
Step 3.
Using a tiny bit of moisturiser on your fingertip (enough to stop the wax sticking to your finger and no more) blend the outside edges of the ring of wax, you should not be too precise as slightly rough edges look more realistic.
Step 4.
Hold your finger against the outside edge of the bullet hole and drag the tool from the inside towards the outside, the wax will work its way over the supporting finger, giving a ragged edge.
You must use a finger to support the wound otherwise you'll pull it away from its position.
Step 5.
Using a tiny bit of moisturiser on your fingertip (enough to stop the wax sticking to your finger and no more) blend the outside edges of the ring of wax, you should not be too precise as slightly rough edges look more realistic.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Pancake Hits and Tips!
Pancake is a wonderful make up, easily applied and removed, giving great coverage but also allowing some of the tones of the skin to show through. If you follow the hints and tips below you should have no trouble achieving a great effect. Depth of colour can be adjusted by applying a thinner layer, or for deeper colour it can be applied slightly thicker. If you require an opaque coverage try Angels' face paint.
Before you start make sure that the face is clean and dry, do not apply moisturiser. It is advisable to wash your face 20 or 30 minutes before you make up (your skin may produce oil just after washing and this allows the skin to calm down).
Get all you need to produce this effect, and others, from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. You can find the "pancake make-up" used in this how-to right here!
Step 1.
Cut the sponge into quarters, this will give you a nice sharp edge for details like under eyes. You will need an open foam sponge, not the white latex triangles used with fashion cosmetics, our make up sponges are usually round (although colour may vary) and are designed to pick up and hold the colour until you apply it to the face.
Rinse out the sponge, squeeze it until it is almost dry (known as a humid sponge) you do not want it wet, as the make up will simply run. Rub the sponge round the pancake until one side of the sponge has picked up colour.
Step 2.
Wipe and dab the sponge over the face recharging the sponge when the colour starts to get thin. Do not go over areas that are covered as you will wipe off the make up. Concentrate on areas like the under eye, you need to get as close as possible to the lashes. Try sitting down with a mirror on your lap, looking down into the mirror and pushing the sharp edge of the sponge up against the lashes.
Step 3.
Pushing your hair away from the face work into the hairline, we have chosen to stop the make up at the jaw line, this gives a mask like effect, if you were to paint your face green to look like a witch it would look better if the make up extended down to your costume. Pancake can also be used on your hands, but it will come off on items that you touch.
Step 4.
You're finished!
When you're ready to remove the make-up, simply wash your face as pancake is water-based!
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Applying False Eyelashes!
Eyelashes are one of those things that really makes a difference. We've used very big ones here as it makes it easier for you to see what we are doing. We stock more subtle versions that look more natural but really do add a special edge to any look. Firstly you need to start with clean dry skin, if you are applying a base make its best to leave a gap of clean skin. You can apply eyeliner first (but not where you want to stick the lashes).
Get all you need to produce this effect, and others, from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. You can find the false eyelashes used in this how-to, and many more right here!
Step 1.
Note that our model has a little mascara so you can see her real lashes,
Take the eyelashes out of the packet and gently flex them a few times, this makes them a little softer and easier to work with. Offer them up to your eye to see if they need trimming. When measuring take the measurement from where your natural lashes start, note that they do not grow from the tear duct, if you attach lashes there you will make your eyes water!
If the lashes are too wide for your eye, trim off the bit that is not required from the outside edge.
Step 2.
Open the tube of glue, put a spot of it on the back of your hand. Holding your lashes in the hand with the glue on it use the head end of a pin, or a cocktail stick to pick some glue up and run a tiny bit around the band of the lashes. Never apply glue directly to the eye, and never attempt to add glue to stuck on lashes with any sharp object. Give the glue a few moments to go tacky (dont worry about the colour of the glue it will dry clear). NEVER use anything other than eyelash adhesive to attach lashes.
Step 3.
Stick the lashes in position by lowering them gently onto your own lashes and then push them onto the skin near the base of your lashes, very gently dab them into place. You can either shut one eye, rest your elbow on the dressing table to steady it and then lower them into place or a great tip is to put a hand mirror in your lap and look down into the mirror.
Step 4.
Finished!
All you need to do is touch up your foundation, and you can flutter all night!
Step 5. Removal.
Hold down the skin next to the eye and with the other hand hold the lash, gently pull the lash away, remember you should have used a very small amount of glue so there should be very little to remove. Use any eye make up remover to clean away any traces of glue.
Put the lashes back in the box carefully and they can be used again and again.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Applying Temporary Tattoos!
This looks really simple, that's because it is! The tattoos come with instructions, they are the same for large designs like the one shown here or smaller ones like zits, scabs, cuts and many more.
Temporary tattoos are available from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. Check out the selection right here!
Step 1.
Ensure that the skin in clean and free of oils and make up
Remove the clear protective cover from the tattoo
Step 2.
Carefully cut around the design that you want to use.
Step 3.
Press the tattoo firmly onto clean dry skin facing down. Hold a wet cloth against the paper backing (we are using a make up sponge, but you can use any cloth or cotton wool). Press down to wet the paper thoroughly, but make sure you do not move the paper. Leave for 30 seconds, don't rush this bit, wait for the water to soak through the backing paper.
Step 4.
Slowly and gently lift off paper backing.
Gently rinse image with water for best effect.
Step 5.
Finished!
Removal: To remove saturate tattoo with rubbing alcohol or baby oil, wait 10 seconds and then rub away tattoo with cotton ball.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Using Tie-on Horns!
We have selected a model with long hair, just to show how easy it is to use these horns. If you are bald, the clear cord will show, but don't worry! Stick on horns are also available!
These horns are available from Angels Fancy Dress, the leading fancy dress shop in the UK. The horns shown in this demonstration can be found right here!
Step 1.
There are holes drilled at the base of each horn. Put the horns in front of you positioned as you will want them on your head. Loop the supplied clear elastic cord through as shown. Do not pull the loops too tight you may want to adjust them when they are on your head.
Step 2.
Place the horns in position on your head, adjust the spacing if required and tighten the loops. Holding the horns in place with one hand pull the cord down at the back (it needs to be at the nape of your neck). Making sure that the cord has been pulled tight pinch the cord at this point, this is where you will need to tie a knot.
Step 3.
Holding tightly at the mark slip the horns off your head and tie at the cords together at the mark. Tie a knot (just like the one you would make at the end of a piece of thread when sewing), do not tie the cord in a bow as it will slip.
Step 4.
Slip the horns and cord all the way over your head, let them dangle like a necklace. Then slide then up in to place, this will make sure you do not make a mess of your hair or wig. Once the horns are in place pull hair from under cord to cover it.
Step 5.
Finished!
Insert horn joke here...
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
Fitting your Fangs!
Fancydress.com's Custom Fang range is absolutely fang-tastic (sorry).
The kits contain fangs, moulding powder, hardener, stirring sticks and a handy carrying case that doubles up as a mixing pot; along with makers instructions.
For this 'How-to' we have used regular custom fangs. This is a guide only. You will need to refer to the details supplied with your teeth as they may differ.
Remember, there's enough mix to do each tooth twice, so should you get it wrong you can either try again or re-mould over the top of the first layer.
Step 1
Take the fangs out of the package, look in a mirror and slip them on and off your teeth. They are hollow so they will just fall off, so keep hold of them.
Check the front and back, in the best position, once you add the fitting paste you will only get a good fit if you slide them straight up onto the tooth, if you adjust the position whilst moulding them the fit will not be as tight. So practice at this stage!
Step 2
Gently twist the ends of ONE capsule and pour the powder from it into the deep side of the carrying case. Tilt the case slightly so that the powder is not spread out. Snap off the bottle top and add 5 drops to the powder, mix with the stick provided for 15-20 seconds, until the mixture is uniform and begins to get pasty. Whilst doing this keep the mix in one small area of the case rather than spreading it out and wasting it.
Step 3
Scoop all of the material into ONE fang, applying it to the front and back inside of the cap as evenly as possible rather than just filling up the cavity in the fang. we have used and illustration from the instructions for clarity. Gently push the fang all the way up onto your tooth attempting to locate the best position in one motion. DO NOT wiggle, adjust or reposition the fang after you push it all the way up. Leave it on for 5 minutes so that it can harden, but do not remove it yet, do not work on the next fang until 5 minutes have passed so that you do not loosen the first one before it hardens.
Step 4
With the first fang in place, position the next fang in a mirror. Orient this fang relative to the first so that it has a similar angle and looks natural. After you have practised putting it on accurately follow steps 2 and 3 again.
Removal
The interliner continues to harden even after you have finished fitting your fangs. To prevent them getting stuck to your teeth, remove your fangs to 'break the seal' right after you complete the customizing process on both fangs and then you can put them back on. Gently push your lower teeth forward against the backside of the fang tips until you hear a slight click, for clarity we have used an illustration from the makers instructions. Then wiggle and pull gently with your fingers until they loosen up. It may take a minute the first time you remove them.
If desired, trim off the excess material that shows on the front of the fangs with a nail clipper or nail scissors.
Finished
Your fangs will now clip on easily, yet fit snugly. They can be stored in the carrying case and used for years!
Clean out the carrying case thoroughly by cracking and scraping the customizing material out. It may take a few minutes to scrape it out completely.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
Realistic Cut Off Finger!
It is so easy to use the fancydress.com 'cut kit' to make realistic wounds, simply follow the 5 easy steps. There is enough product in the kit to make dozens of wounds, so practice before your event and you'll wow them all!
Step 1
Start off by making a ring of wax just below the knuckle on the bent middle finger. Blend the outside edge of the ring of wax into the finger.
Step 2
With the tool, hook out the inside of the ring, giving you a jagged edge to the wound.
Step 3
With blue and red make up use a finger and randomly dab on colours to create the 'bruising'.
Finished!
With the wounded finger bent hold a few sheets of tissue paper to cover the rest of the finger. We have added a bit of cotton wool to the center of the wound to hold the blood there, but allow plenty to drip onto the tissue.
Please Note
The above information is a guide only.
If in doubt always follow the specific instructions given on the individual packages. Fancydress.com is not responsible for inappropriate use of its products.
As with all products used on your skin it is advisable to test a small patch first.
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