Halloween is coming up and you want to make a really big impression with your costume? Then the small details are exactly what play the biggest role. For example, if you have decided on an Egyptian costume for the upcoming costume party, we will show you how you can complement the look with the right make-up. A popular role model for Egyptian women is Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile. Below we reveal how you can do your make-up as Cleopatra and create a complete look for Halloween or Carnival.
Dressing up as Cleopatra: The right makeup
Cleopatra was considered the most beautiful woman in ancient Egypt. That's why many women want to slip into the role of the famous Egyptian woman at Carnival or Halloween. If the costume is already finished and in the wardrobe, you can now think about the appropriate make-up. To ensure that the make-up is perfect on the day of the celebration, it is recommended that you do a test the day before at the latest. With a little practice, you can ensure that nothing goes wrong right before the costume party. To make the task easier for you, we will take a closer look at the most important steps.
Eyes
Eye makeup is the most important part of dressing up as Cleopatra. Her eyes are very pronounced and the generous eyeliner is one of her most famous features. Many women put on make-up with “Cleopatra eyeliner” even for a party evening, as the look appears mysterious and expressive. However, this eye make-up is not suitable for women with small eyes. When it comes to eyeshadow, strong colors like blue are recommended either on the entire lid or up to the crease.
Eyebrows
If you want to do your makeup as Cleopatra, you should definitely emphasize the eyebrows too. Otherwise the look seems somehow unfinished. You can also use make-up to make the shape of your eyebrows more angular to imitate the famous look.
Lips
The right color for the lips completes the entire look. You can have your lips in a brownish or golden toneMake up red, pink or even purple. The main thing is that the make-up stands out.
Instructions and inspiring make-up ideas
You may have already noticed that you can dress up as Cleopatra in different ways. No matter which variant you choose, you should always include the most important features of the look. Below is a step-by-step guide that can serve as a guide for your Halloween makeup.
1. Add drama with a flat eyeliner brushCat eye outlineApply with a deep, teal eyeshadow.
2. Take one nowflat brush for eyeshadowand fill your eyelid with the shimmery teal eyeshadow. Blend it to the edge of the line you made for the cat eye.
3. Then go over the original cat eye line with a light shade of blue, but this time draw the line along the crease. Try to create a gradual line that fades almost completely into the inner corner of the eye.
4. Now trace the cat's eye line with black gel eyeliner to emphasize its outline.
5. Using the same eyeliner and a fine brush, line the entire upper lash line and the inner lower lash line. Both lines should fade into a fine line towards your outer lash line. Lightly draw the line where both lines come together onto the bridge of the nose.
6. Apply more of the light blue eyeshadow under the cat eye stripe using a flat shadow brush to highlight the lines.
7. Extend the lower lash line to meet the cat eye line with a shimmery gold eyeshadow.
8. Use a smaller flat brush to apply the same gold eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eye. Blend it with the teal for a perfect finish.
9. Blend the makeup onto the lid with a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
10. Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler.
11. Apply a few coats of your favorite mascara.
12. Fill and shape eyebrows with a brow pencil or powder to make them fuller.
13. Now apply some concealer under the eyes to cover up small blemishes so that you have a good base for the intricate oriental shapes. The curved lines under the eyes are exactly what Cleopatra makeup is all about.
14. First, use a fine brush to draw a slightly rolled line of black gel eyeliner on the left eye about 1 cm below the point on the inner eye.
15. Draw the same thing on your right eye, but this time add a second dot or line that appears directly in the center of your eye.
16. Now add a third upward curving stroke that approaches the eye. With these small elements the entire look appears more mysterious.
17. Apply bronzer under the cheekbones.
18. Use a highlighter on your cheekbones with a flat foundation brush.
Katy Perry inspired the trend
If you want an even more eye-catching look for Halloween, you can get inspiration for the Cleopatra costume from Katy Perry's Dark Horse music video. There the singer is dressed like a modern version of the mighty Queen of the Nile and fascinates with her magnificent costumes. Katy Perry's makeup can also serve as inspiration for you. Check out the other ideas we've collected to find the right look for yourself.
