I love this time of year when fall is upon us. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and being a makeup artist I am well versed in creating looks. Makeup is not only for everyday use but its also to create characters we want to portray. Here is a quick look at how I created the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland.

 1. Start with a clean dry face..no moisturizers or oils of any kind .

2. Block out the eyebrows with clear non toxic school glue stick. ( there are many “how to” videos on this) Then set it with a white powder.

3. Paint face with a white cream based makeup. I like to start with a makeup brush and thinly paint it on then I go back in with a sponge and layer it on thicker so the makeup is opaque. don’t forget the lips and into the neckline.. I used Makeup forever Flash palette  {$99}

Let me just say that Yes this is an expensive palette for just a Halloween look, however I happen to have this is my kit since It can be used in a multitude of ways not just for Halloween. There are many cheap makeups you can use.. Check your local Halloween store.

4. Powder face with a super white powder so makeup stays on all day. I used Ben Nye Super White

5. Take  the  aqua blue color ( I used 3rd color in from the top) and draw it onto eyelid draw a line from each corner of your eye and go up , take it above the natural brow that you just blocked out, rounded at the top.  You can use a paint brush or makeup brush of your choice ( as long as its for cream makeup).

6. Line top and bottom with black pencil, add mascara.

7. Draw in a thin brow at the very top of your aqua blue.

8. Add in a fake beauty mark on left cheek ( you can use liquid liner)

9. Fill in Red Queen lips in the shape of a heart.

10. Purchase the Red queen wig.. I got mine from Costume Super Center.com ( $21.99) ( Actually this should be number 1 because you need the wig before you start the makeup..

enjoy!

*Photo and makeup by Danielle Minnella