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How to Apply Pirate Makeup

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By Pam G.
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Apply pirate makeup to complete a pirate costume. A pirate spends hours at sea, in the sun and the cosmetics you choose should reflect that. A pirate spends time outside, developing a natural glow and bronzed cheeks. The pirate also likes to collect riches. Enhance the look by using the liquid adhesive called spirit gum to apply a fake mustache or a braid on the chin to look like Jack Sparrow.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Bronze make up
  • Metallic eye shadow
  • Shiny lipstick in any color
  • Brown eye liner
  • Spirit gum make up adhesive
  • Silver or gold make up sequins or rhinestones
  • A pair of tweezers
  • An eye patch
  1. Step 1

    Draw a light line in the shape of an eye patch around one eye, without getting too close to the eye itself. Continue the line from the eye to the temple. Draw a second line from the top of the eye patch shape across the forehead, angled up. Use a real eye patch as a guide and outline it.

  2. Step 2

    Apply adhesive gum to a few spots on the drawn eye patch. Pick up a rhinestone or sequin with the tweezers and place it on the spirit gum. Continue applying the spirit gum and the rhinestones until they form the complete outline of a pirate patch. Now you can be a sexy pirate with a patch and you will still be able to see where you are walking or driving.

  3. Step 3

    Smooth a metallic eye shadow of your choice to the eyelid. Blend it over the crease of the eye. This will create a dramatic, night time took for the pirate make up. Use a natural brown eyeliner to lightly line the upper eyelid.

  4. Step 4

    Apply a shiny lipstick to the lips. Or use a favorite lipstick color and add some lip gloss or lip shine.

  5. Step 5

    Brush the entire face with face bronzing powder. Pay special attention to adding extra brush strokes to the cheek bones and the jaw line. The bronze powder creates a sun-lit glow. Dust some bronze powder on the neck and the bosom as well.

Tips & Warnings
  • Add a pair of silver or gold hoop earrings.
  • Do not put on too much eye make up or liner.

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