25 Deathly Stunning Day Of The Dead Makeup Ideas
Are you looking for Day of The Dead makeup ideas? We got you! We compiled our top picks of absolutely stunning makeup looks you can recreate.
Halloween is technically a few months away, but before you know it, it’ll be here quickly. You have a few months left to plan and prepare your Halloween costume, so allow us to inspire you with this amazing makeup idea that will just blow your mind.
If you enjoy spending time working on extremely detailed makeup looks, then we suggest that you try out a Day of The Dead makeup look! In more common terms, this makeup look is called the “sugar skull”, and this is what is usually worn on Dia de Los Muertos (which literally translates to Day Of The Dead) typically held on November 1.
Before we dive into the gorgeous makeup looks, it pays to learn the history so we can properly respect and emulate it.
Dia de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in line with celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, held on November 1 & 2, respectively. It has religious roots and it involves family and friends gathering together to pray, remember, and talk about late friends and family members who have passed on.
Families also gather and eat their late members’ favorite foods while telling stories and memories of that person. Simply put, it’s a celebration of a loved one’s life.
This is a hauntingly beautiful makeup look that is tied with a rich history.
Excited to go through this list? We are too! Let’s get started.
Amazing Day Of The Dead Makeup Ideas
1. Renaissance Palette by Lily Martinez
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2. Green Skull by Ember Grim
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3. Golden Flowers
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4. Queen of Hearts by Lily Martinez
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5. Peonies by Kahlovera
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6. Black & Gold
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7. Remember Me by Mariel Romero
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8. Drenched in Gold by Kahlovera
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9. Milk Bath by Lily Martinez
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10. Mexican Pride
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11. Orange Glow by Kahlovera
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12. Summer Sirena by Lily Martinez
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13. Neon Sugar Skull by Astrid Reijners
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14. Amazonia by Lily Martinez
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15. Prickly
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16. Sultry Red by Sarah New
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17. Red Sugar Skull
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18. Floral Skull by Vanessa Davis
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19. Grunge Corpse by Beserk
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20. Deadly Beauty by Lora Arellano
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21. Pastel by Aurora
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22. Bejeweled Skull
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23. Ghastly Barbie by Katie Marble
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24. Glitter And Gold By Diana Vitikačová
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25. White Queen by Lily Martinez
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We hope you got inspired by this list of Day of The Dead makeup looks! If you’re still looking for more makeup ideas, check the posts down below.
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