how do you use make up to give yourself a pallor/make yourself look ill?

lachatnoire · #1 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 10:48 AM

I'd like to try this for special occasions like halloween. If I use pale powder it just makes me look white, so how do I make the make up look grey/ashen? and do my eyes so they look ill aswell? I DONT wanna look white-faced, just properly pale- grey based.thanks

Jupiter · #2 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 11:08 AM

try to find some black powder eyeshadow, and tap a little off of a brush to mix with the white....then you can also use the black powder to create shadows on your face, like around your eyes, the hollows of your cheeks to make yourself look gaunt, and create different looks....experiment, with other makeup products, and dont be afraid to use something other than what you normally would use it for, or other things like maybe ashes to try to create the look you want

Alex B · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 11:15 AM

You could try a yellow-based foundation with just a bit of purple eye shadow under your eyes.

dracula_rulz · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007, 12:01 PM

First of all choose a foundation which is darker than your skin colour. Apply it evenly be careful that you dont look too dark. Apply it on your neck too. There should not be any shade difference.Mix black, brown, yellow and white colour eyeshadow. Any two will also do the trick. Apply it lightly on your eyes. Your eyelids should look the same in colour and dont make it dark. Apply the same mixture under your eyes. Never keep your eyes wide open. Keep them half closed. Your eyes will make you look ill.For your lips not keep them moistened. Let them dry. They make you look dehydrated.You look like a sickly person now! The rest of the game depends on your acting skills!!!