Carnival make-up: ideas for a simple but effective make-up
The most colorful party of the year is approaching, loved by children but also by adults. If Halloween is synonymous with "trick or treat", ghosts and witches, Carnival, on the other hand, means joy, fun and frappe. between confetti and streamers, all you need is the right makeup for your face. However, what is not lacking are the ideas to make it happen. So, we have collected for you our favorite Carnival make-ups: from the classics to the most original, they will transform you into the "undisputed queen of these" craziest "days of the year.
In fact, more and more people prefer only makeup around the eyes, on the eyelashes and on the skin of the face rather than a one-piece swimsuit on the whole body or a mask to completely cover the face. This is both for a matter of convenience and because, in the end, we want to transform ourselves into someone else or something different from us, but we always want to be recognized. In this article you will find many examples of make-up, some even simple to obtain with a few products, to show off at Carnival, either alone or as a couple or in the company of your children.
Before starting to spread the foundation and make up on the face, however, it is good to follow these tips, whatever the products we want to apply. By doing this, not only will the skin be more hydrated, but the makeup will last even longer!
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Cat makeup for Carnival
Of all the Carnival tricks - and, actually, even Halloween -, the cat one is the ideal choice if you are not very skilled with brushes and eye shadows. Simple to make, it ensures a sensual look and, when applied correctly, can also be very original, without the need for elaborate masks or bulky costumes.
All you need is a base made with foundation and blush, to then highlight the cheekbones and the contour of the face, perhaps with a good shine. Complete your make-up with black pencil, mascara and eyeshadow, black or gray that can be blended with white to obtain a smokey eyes effect. Focus mainly on the details, such as the mustache, eyelashes and eyebrows. The last touch will be that of dark lipstick.
You can also opt for the red color and give a captivating and sensual twist to your makeup. In the photos you can see some examples.
Red lipstick available on Amazon
Otherwise, you can choose the black lipstick: this is our favorite variant and, if applied only on the upper lip, it makes even more impact the Carnival cat makeup.
Black lipstick available on Amazon
Rainbow make up for Carnival
In recent years, the passion for everything related to the fairy world of unicorns and rainbows has erupted. So why not make a trendy makeup on this theme? For a perfect costume, in this case, the hair must also be involved. In fact, it is necessary to dye them - even with short-lasting products such as shampoo or spray, easily washable with water - one or more pastel colors, such as pink, blue, lilac or green. They can be left natural, perhaps soft dried beach waves, or collect a part of it in a half bun, leaving the others loose.
For the actual make-up, on the other hand, make a natural foundation base, play with pastel-colored eye shadows for the eyes and apply glitter on the eyelashes. As a final touch, add some accessories, for example, a flower crown.
Carnival makeup from Indian
A quick warning: to make your Indian make-up you will not only need your make-up kit, but also some scotch tape and accessories. The reason is simple: the scotch tape (especially the paper one) allows you to draw precise details and not smudge with the colors. In the case of the Indian, you can, for example, cover a part of the face with a red or blue eyeshadow and leave the rest uncovered. Otherwise, if you prefer a shaded effect, use the smokey eyes technique, also using the black and white color. . The Pocahontas costume will only be perfect if you tie your hair in two long braids or if you add a real Native American headdress to your look, also available on Amazon.
This trick can be a great idea, obviously with the appropriate adaptations, even for a man or children, who will enjoy being made up and disguised as a red Indian.
A different variant consists in taking white, red and black colored pencils and making a Carnival make-up for the face enriched with some geometric element. Add some hippie style accessories and you will be a perfect Pocahontas!
Vintage carnival makeup
If you are a "lover of past eras, then vintage make-up is the one for you. Just choose your favorite historical period and look for all the accessories suitable to represent it. To do this, you don't need masks, but clothes and bijoux. . For example, if you like the 1920s and the Belle Epoque, wear a tight black sheath dress, a feather in your hair and do a makeup that focuses on light colors. Try to lighten your complexion with a light pink foundation and play a lot. on the shades around the eyes, with the black and gray eyeshadow and the pencil. The lipstick must be strictly dark.
Otherwise, if you love the fifties, less white and more eyeliner with the legendary inverted quotes, highlighting the lips with a red gloss. Finally, for a "fan of the" legendary eighties ", indulge yourself with colors ! Bright red for the lips, accessories and eyeshadows ranging from green to blue and backcombed hair: everything will make your costume perfect.
Choosing a vintage disguise is a great idea if you are a couple: in fact, it is possible to create costumes for different eras even for men. Surely, you will need much less make-up!
If in this article you have not yet found the right idea for your next carnival make-up, perhaps to show off with your him or your children, browse this Gallery, where you can discover photos with many other make-up examples to copy.
