Yes, i did just quote Phantom of the Opera. Anyways, this was one of two ideas for my final for my makeup class. I did the mask with beauty makeup, and used the sequins on the side of my face as the "beads". When getting my picture taken for the final i was told i was a piece of art, and that i should wear this every day, because it was so creative. So thats the story, and i'm stickin' to it!
This is actually a really simple thing to do, and it is a great alternative to holding the mask, or having to wear the mask that isn't big enough for your eyes to see through. We all know i get dizzy if i can't see. and some people like to have masquerade parties where there is a little too much to drink, and you lose your mask, so this fixes it all.
What you'll need:
- Face paint. (If you want this exact look, black. if you want something else you can use that color. I feel black just comes off more neutral to the outfit.)
- A black setting powder. (I used a black eye shadow with a red shimmer to tie in the red a little more.)
- Jewels for around the edge. (Optional, but recommended)
- Sequins, in many colors. (Optional, but recommended)
- Foundation, Powder, Eye shadows, Blush, Lipstick, Eye liner in white, Eye Lashes, Glue, and a cheap mask to trace (optional, if you can draw nice lines your fine), and Brushes.
First, i put my foundation on. Make sure it is smooth and you extend past your jaw, because you don't want those terrible lines. They look bad. You can put it on your whole face, except for where the mask is going to be, because you're going to paint over that any way.
Second, (i personally) put the powder on my face. If you'd like you can wait until after you paint and set your face, incase of fall out. I put the powder on next to make my face soft looking, and so that my skin is prepped, plus wit powder on, if you have fall out you can just use the powder brush to clean it off.
Third, i put the mask on and traced the shape i want on my face with the white eye liner, and then took it off and corrected it to be exactly what i want. you also need to draw out the shape around the eyes. this time i did the normal round, semi-almond shape, but another time i did a more cat eyed shape.
Fourth, I did the eye shadow. Because you have the eye shape drawn out, you know how far to go, or not go. For the black and red i did a semi natural eyelid. I used an eyeshadow primer first. I recommend Lime Crimes Candy Eyed Eyeshadow Helper Eyelid Primer. It worked really well with the second mask i did with light and dark purples. Either way, natural or colorful, You put the primer on, then put the lighter color on the whole eyelid. if it is a bring color, make sure you pat it on the eyelid instead of brushing it on, you'll get less fall out. Next you would put the darkest color in the crease of your eye and rock it back and fourth to blend it out. It looks best if you make a triangle or corner like here.
After doing the eyeshadow you should put a highlight color on the inner eye. make sure it isn't white because it makes you look washed out. Try to use light shimmery golds. Next use the color from the crease on a small "brow" brush to line under the bottom lash line. I like to wet it before lining it, but you can use it dry. Wet just make it last longer, and brighter. You may also use that same color, wet this time, as the eye liner for the top lashes. Don't wing it out too far because the mask will be painted on after. Lastly, take the white eyeliner and line the bottom waterline with it, and a black or dark color to line the top waterline. The top waterline is an optional look, just incase you miss a spot with mascara. Add a small amount of mascara.
Fifth, Take the black (or other color) face paint and paint around the eyes, on top of the brows and nose. Use a paint brush for this so you don't mess up your makeup brushes. Make sure the lines are nice and clean, and also make sure they are straight. A crooked mask looks really awkward. Keep the brush damp and with paint. Paint small areas with it, then dab the setting powder on top. if it is a translucent, do not use too much so the color doesn't turn lighter. I used a black MAC eyeshadow with a red shimmer in the red and black one and a Lime Crime black eyeshadow "Enchant" with a teal/green shimmer to set the green one. Make sure to dab and not brush because you will smear the paint, mess up your brushes and you will get fallout. Once set, let dry for a couple minutes.
Sixth, ADD JEWELS! in any pattern or style you'd like. You can use eyelash glue, i used tacky glue, for fabric. it is water based so it washes off well.
Seventh, Add blush, in your favorite shade for the look. make sure not to go too wild, since you have a giant block of paint already covering half you face :)
Eighth, Add the sequins if you wish with the same glue. I did the sequins to represent the Mardi Gras beads, to get the whole feel, and i felt the shape also helped to be more artistic and creative, not some itchy plastic beads around your neck.
Ninth, Your favorite shade of lipstick, again, not too wild. Maybe even toned down to a matte finish by adding a translucent powder to the lips.
Tenth, and last. Dust off any fall out. Add a bit of concealer around the lips to clean up the lipstick lines as much as possible and BAM! (oh, i'm not emeril)
So there you have it, a very long, drawn out, but super fun masquerade mask tutorial for whatever occasion you like.
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Be Love,
Lexxxi[[Belle]]MakeUp
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