Halloween is approaching and the children are already looking forward to it. On October 31st the time has finally come: As soon as the sun sets on October 31st, little monsters, witches, ghosts and pirates will roam the streets hunting for sweets. With a cute and cool costume and the right face paint, fun this evening is guaranteed. The preparations may bring joy to the little ones, but the parents face a major challenge. Even if the costume is bought or rented, only the right children's make-up completes the outfit and the parents have to do that alone. No problem, because the next make-up idea will work even for complete beginners. How about putting makeup on a skull?
But not an ordinary scary skull face, but the so-called oneSugar Skull. The Sugar Skull is colorful, striking and charming. We have put together numerous ideas and several make-up instructions for you with which you will succeed in applying make-up for children. Get inspired!
Skull make-up: Where does “sugar skull” make-up actually come from?
skulls andlittle girlsdon't match? Actually, if you choose the sweet and charming alternative “Sugar Skull”. Inspired by the Mexican festival “Dia de Muertos”, or “Day of the Dead” in German, the make-up is presented in cheerful colors and is by no means scary. Every year between October 31st and November 2nd, skeletons wander the streets of Mexico. What looks frightening at first turns out to be a celebration of love upon closer inspection. Mexicans believe that on this day the dead can return to their families and loved ones to celebrate their lives together again.
The Sugar Skull was inspired by Mexican artist José Posada and his painting “La Catrina”. With his caricature, Posada wanted to make fun of the nobility and the wealthy in his home country. After the revolution, Catrina became one of Mexico's most popular symbols. She lets herself ontheir clothingeasy to recognize. The skeleton is wearing his nicest clothes, has makeup on and has his hair styled in an updo.
That's why every year the women and girls in Mexico make themselves up like skulls and then decorate their faces with flowers, stars and hearts. The Mexicans believe that the yellow flowers show the dead the way to this world. The hearts represent themLove of familyand the stars symbolize the hope that everyone will meet again next year. The beautiful festival ends at sunset on October 1st, when Mexicans go to the cemeteries. There they sing songs, tell funny stories and remember deceased relatives, friends and family members.
So if you are looking for a non-scary yet creative makeup idea for Halloween, then you can go for the Sugar Skull. Even if you're a complete beginner, with a little patience and skill you'll be able to enjoy HalloweenMake-up gels. We offer you two simple instructions that are suitable even for complete beginners. For the first make-up idea you need the following materials: white theater make-up, transparent powder, black eyeliner pencil, pink lipstick, wet make-up in blue, powder brush and eye brush, make-up sponge. And this is how you can make up the skull:
1. First apply the white theater make-up with the make-up sponge. After priming the child's face, powder it with the translucent powder to set the color.
2. Using the wet make-up in blue and a fine brush, draw two circles around the eyes and then color them in.
3. Paint a heart in pink andmake up your lipswith the pink lipstick.
4. Using a fine brush, outline the circles around the eyes and add lots of petals to them. Start at the top and work your way down to prevent the color from smudging.
5. Paint the nose with the black eyeliner pencil.
6. Using the black eyeliner pencil, draw a spider web on the forehead.
Another instruction for “Sugar Skull” children’s make-up for Halloween
With a little skill and practice you will succeed in your next make-up. Since you have to work precisely in this case, you should choose theatrical make-up in white, wet paint in black, pink and purple. You will also need several different sized brushes and a makeup sponge.
Step 1:First apply the white theater color and fix it with translucent powder. In order for makeup to last long, you should apply it to a clean and dry face.
Step 2:Contour the cheeks with purple paint and paint a purple heart in the center of the forehead.
Step 3:Gently blur the lines using the pink wet paint and a large flat brush.
Step 4:Draw alongblack colorand a fine brush the circles around the eyes and paint them pink.
Step 5:Add purple petals to the black circles.
Step 6: Using a flat brush, draw a spider web on the forehead. Let it dry. To work quickly, you can tie or braid the children's hair into a ponytail.
Step 7:Using a fine brush, draw two fine strokes from the corner of your mouth to your ears. Draw vertical lines on the mouth.
Step 8:At the end you can paint a water lily on the chin. The Halloween make-up in soft purple and pink shades is ready.
Our tips: Practice makes perfect! You can practice as early as a week before Halloween. Paint small hearts, stars and rainbows to get used to working with the fine brushes. You can also use these motifs later in Februaryto carnivalpaint on children's cheeks.
Don't be put off by designs that look complicated at first glance. For example, you can create a template for the flowers and butterflies. Experiment with shapes and colors. You can set accents with self-adhesive rhinestones. Optionally you can also apply glitter. In the photo gallery below you will find further suggestions forcreative facial makeupfor children. Let this inspire you and choose the right motif with your child.
Save time and only apply make-up to half your face
Pink, pink, orange, violet and blue: children's faces can shine in happy colors on Halloween
Sugar Skull make-up: The lips are traditionally emphasized with red lipstick
Skull make-up: Sugar skull make-up alone is not enough, the matching headdress effectively completes the costume
Face painting for Halloween: Paint flowers on the child's face
Face make-up for children: The Sugar Skull is a non-scary alternative for Halloween
Sugar skull make-up for children: It is hardly noticeable that this is a skull
Skull make-up: Children love bright colors like yellow and pink
Face make-up for children for Halloween: A nice idea for children in kindergarten
Sugar Skull make-up: Young people can put on make-up
Skull with a difference: spice up children's make-up with self-adhesive rhinestones
Skull make-up: make-up for children for half the face
Halloween face paint for children: Mexican skull
Halloween makeup ideas for little girls: Colored skull makeup
Sugar skull with rhinestones: organize a children's party for Halloween and put make-up on all the girls
Skull make-up: Children love face make-up
Sugar Skull make-up: In Mexico, carnival make-up also adorns the faces of adults
Boys and men can also wear skull make-up for Halloween
Pirates and skulls: A cool idea for face painting for boys
Make up half your face like a skull: Simple make-up idea for boys
Girl with cute Halloween makeup in blue and red
The flower in the hair adds the finishing touch to the costume
Face makeup like a mask
A popular festival in Mexico
