Halloween Tip 14 – Tips for “Makeup”
Some cosmetics or other items applied to the face or body can cause allergic reactions. There are some precautions that can be taken to prevent this. Also, there are some “secrets” that can easily be prepared to make your child’s Halloween make up look more original.
Always read the instructions on any makeup or hairspray to see if the person may be allergic to any of the ingredients and also learn before applying, how to remove it. Do a dry run by applying the makeup on the inside of your child’s forearm. Use face cream under makeup. This allows for easier removal. Apply the makeup after your child puts on the costume. Try to keep the makeup away from your child’s eyes so, if they rub them, they won’t get the ingredients inside to cause irritation.
Basic face makeup can be made by using one teaspoon of cornstarch, one-half teaspoon of water, one-half teaspoon of cold cream, and the food coloring of your choice. The cornstarch and cold cream is mixed together. Then the water is stirred in followed by the food coloring. The final product can then be applied by using the fingertips or a paintbrush. The makeup can then be removed with soap and water.
Making “real” looking bruises can be made by using a deep blue eye shadow powder, charcoal gray eye shadow powder, green eye shadow powder and a makeup brush. When applying simply blot some of the blue with a wet brush. Use fingertips to add blots of charcoal gray and blue shadows. To complete the bruise, touch the edges with green and smudges it.
Children love the look of blood. Authentic looking blood can be prepared by using a half bottle of light corn syrup, hot water, a squirt of liquid soap, and red food coloring. First, pour syrup in a bowl and then sparingly add the hot water (just enough in order to get the consistency you want). Add a small amount of liquid soap. This makes it easier to remove later. Tint with red food coloring (to make it look darker you can add some blue or green). If this is made up hours before be sure to refrigerate it and then smear it when ready. If you are getting ready for Halloween, please visit our site at CarvingForKids. We have some great ideas to help make Halloween the special event it is.
