How to Apply Corpsepaint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Apply a thin layer of white base on your face.

   Make sure you use enough to make your face at least several shades lighter, but not enough so that you look like a geisha or a clown.
   
   Generally, it's a good idea to include your jaw line and neck unless you want a "mask" or "floating face" effect.
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   Step 2: Apply white or translucent powder over the white base (optional).

   Though this step can be skipped, it will help keep the white base from smudging/melting off your face or into the rest of the color. /images/thumb/4/4e/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-2-Version-3.jpg /images/thumb/4/4e/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-2-Version-3.jpg For extra hold, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until a mask-like effect is achieved. , There should be enough to cover the entire space between your eyebrow and eyelash.
   
   Apply a reasonable amount beneath your eye. /images/thumb/e/e4/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-3-Version-3.jpg /images/thumb/e/e4/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-3-Version-3.jpg Instead of simply applying it so that it contours to your eye socket, try going for a spider-webbed, stitched, shattered, dripping, or vine-y effect. , This helps to bring out the eye shadow and your natural eyebrows. /images/thumb/c/c5/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-4-Version-3.jpg /images/thumb/c/c5/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-4-Version-3.jpg , Match the colour to what’s around your eyes for a more cohesive effect.
   
   Again, consider creating a secondary effect such as stitching or dripping instead of simply drawing perfect lines. /images/thumb/f/f2/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-550px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-5-Version-3.jpg /images/thumb/f/f2/Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-300px-Apply-Corpsepaint-Step-5-Version-3.jpg
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   Step 3: Liberally apply either dark blue/purple/black eyeshadow around your eyes.

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   Step 4: Apply a wide layer of black eyeliner around your eyes.

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   Step 5: Apply dark lipstick if desired.

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