how to put on anime makeup

by Prof. Laverna Konopelski DDS 8 min read
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Anime-inspired makeup looks

  • Do your base how you usually do it. ...
  • Next, it's time to contour. ...
  • Next, head to nose contouring and apply the product on the bridge of your nose to make it seem thinner
  • Next, head to blusher to add a natural pink flush to your skin
  • Move on to your eyes next. ...
  • For your lips, opt for a gloss or a nude lip shade

Full Answer

How to make a successful anime?

So, these are five things every good anime should do well in terms of story writing:

  • Emotional Appeal
  • Logical Consistency
  • Originality and Uniqueness
  • Moving the Plot Forward
  • Thoroughness/Closure

How to get anime eyes without makeup?

| Step-by-Step Makeup Tutorial

  1. The very first step is to create a 'bigger shape' for our eyes. ...
  2. Set the eye pencil with black eye shadows using a small synthetic brush.
  3. Now we will create a fake crease above our natural crease. ...
  4. The next step is to blend everything with a light blue eye shadow and add some liquid black eyeliner.

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How to make an anime plushie?

Things You'll Need

  • Picture of anime character
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Flesh-toned flannel or canvas fabric
  • Pins
  • Fabric pencil
  • Thread
  • Home sewing machine

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How easy is it to make an anime costume?

  • Try to use bobby pins and wig caps that match your wig color. ...
  • If your character has floor-length hair, consider sacrificing a few inches and avoiding a tangled mess.
  • If your hair is the right color but the wrong length, consider cutting it or adding extensions to make it the correct length.

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Play with Pixels

Video game stan or not, I think we can all agree that @snitchery is not playing games with this pixelated makeup look. Use NYX Professional Makeup SFX Face & Body Paint to recreate it yourself.

Shockingly Bold

Influenced by Killua’s lightning capabilities in the anime series “Hunter x Hunter,” @venustraphobic created a blue bolt of electricity across her eyes. If you’re feeling inspired like we are, grab the NYX Professional Makeup Modern Dreamer Shadow Palette to recharge your look.

Serve Special Effects

We’re obsessed with @fryncesca ’s makeup look inspired by “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” To get the look, we recommend using a pigmented eyeshadow stick. We love the Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick for it’s creamy texture that glides on smoothly and doesn’t smudge.

Twice as Nice

Here, @miraesvante used contrasting shadows to represent anime characters Naruto and Sasukea. Copy this two-tone look if you’re into anime or if you just love pops of color and a glowing, matte finish (who doesn’t?).

Make a Striking Statement

We love a makeup look that works well with a face mask. This Naruto-inspired cut crease by @cakefacebellaa blew us away with its intricate cloud details and is the perfect way to show off your makeup skills and love for anime.

How to draw anime lips?

Here is a how-to-draw anime lips for all you queens and kings. Apply concealer on your lips to create a blank canvas. Grab a pink lipstick and take some of it on to your lip brush. Apply the lip shade on the inner parts of your lips. Make sure to keep the brush strokes focused on the inner circle only.

How to get the true sense of anime lips?

To get the true sense of anime beauty, there are a couple of points that you ought to remember for anime lips. Exfoliation will enhance your anime lips beyond your imagination, buy or make a simple exfoliator specifically for your lips. Always make sure that you use a foundation or concealer as a main step.

What color are the lips in Pop Art?

The main choice of lip color will be red. The lip will be outlined in black color. Dimensions will be created by tracing in black lines at the center of the lips. To get that gleam of pop art, the glossiness of the lips will be brought out by drawing white horizontal lines to highlight the lips.

What is the difference between cartoon lips and anime lips?

The difference between these cartoon anime lips drawing and the above one is the choice of color. Pop art lips use the classic red whilst cartoon lips are all about sporting the color pink. The key points of these lips are the same, except that you will be switching out the red lipstick with a rich pink one.

How to draw a shaded line?

On your bottom lip, draw a shaded line in the center, following your natural lip line. With your lips closed, start at the corners of your mouth and draw lines tracing them inwards, creating a shaded line. Take your liquid liner and draw a defined line in the center of the areas where you drew shaded lines.

How to make your lips pink?

Take your liquid liner and draw a defined line in the center of the areas where you drew shaded lines . To give color to your lips, apply the pink lipstick to the plump areas of your lips with the help of your lip brush. Concentrate on the areas around the shaded parts of your lips specifically.

How to draw a cupid bow?

To draw the lines, apply the gel liner with your lip brush. Concentrate on the natural lines of your lips. Along a diagonal line from the top points of your cupid bow, draw two shaded lines from the center of your upper lip down to the end of the lip. On your bottom lip, draw a shaded line in the center, following your natural lip line.

How to change your eyes in anime?

You can change the shape and expression of your eyes by using face tape. You can also conceal your eyebrows using the glue stick method or any other technique you’re comfortable with. Using eyeliner can help you copy the shape of your anime character’s eyes. It is recommended to use liquid eyeliner that’s waterproof and has a matte finish. You can also apply white eyeliner on your waterline and even use fake bottom eyelashes to create the illusion of having bigger eyes. For a more in depth guide, check out how to do anime eye makeup.

What can I use to highlight my body?

Just like on your face, you can use a type of body highlighter to accentuate your collarbones, shoulder blades, and other parts of your body. For male characters, you can use contouring makeup on the bare upper half of your body to sculpt your abs or chest. If you want to use body paint, make sure to set it with translucent powder to make it last longer.

What do you use to hide your eyebrows?

Concealers can be used to hide your real eyebrows along with the glue stick method. You can also use a concealer when brightening the area around your eyes and your eyelids. Some cosplayers use a white concealing stick to make an illusion that the eye is bigger.

Can you use fake eyelashes on top of normal eyelashes?

You can use fake eyelashes as they are and place them on top of your normal lashes, but you can also use individual lashes to add more volume to the outer side of the eyes and create a longer lash line. You can likewise use bottom lashes to make a new lower eyelid, thus creating an illusion of having bigger eyes.

Can you use waterproof mascara on cosplay?

If you plan to cosplay for the whole day, it is encouraged to use waterproof mascara to avoid smudging. You can also use a primer for your mascara to make your lashes appear thicker. When you use fake eyelashes, never forget to use mascara to blend your natural eyelashes with the faux.

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