First, pat your face dry. No grease! Use a thick white cream paint as a base. It’s like frosting a cake—but for your face.
Then, outline your eyes with black. Make them big and round. Think “owl eyes,” not “zombie eyes.” Add a swirl on your forehead for flair.
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Now, the color bombs. Use pink, orange, and purple. Paint dots, teardrops, or tiny flowers. Go wild—it’s a celebration, not a test.
Pro tip: put a mirror in front of you. Laugh while you paint. The worse you think it looks, the more authentic it probably is. Imperfect is perfect!
The weirdest detail: glitter is mandatory
Yes, glitter. It’s not for kids. It’s for the spirits. Glitter catches light and helps souls find you. So if you’re sparkly, you’re basically a beacon for the dead.
Also, cobwebs on the cheeks? Totally a thing. They represent the fragility of life. But seriously, they just look cool and creepy at the same time.
