How to Do Good Girly Vampire Makeup for Teen Girls

Unleash your inner vampire.

Vampires are a popular costume for teenage girls. From the three vampiress sisters in "Dracula" to the beautiful villains in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the image of the seductive female vampire has a firm place in pop culture. Finding the perfect costume is not enough for this character, however. The makeup is what will take it from a generic costume to a full-blown character. Practice this makeup a few times before Halloween to make sure you have the hang of it.

Things You'll Need

• Witch hazel
• Foundation
• Makeup brushes or sponges
• Powder
• Powder puff or brush
• Black eyeliner
• Black and gray powdered shadow
• Black mascara
• Red lipstick

Instructions

1. Wash your face with soap and water. Then, wipe it down with an astringent such as witch hazel to remove any oils.

2. Apply a pale shade of foundation to your face, neck and ears. If you are making a major change to your skin tone, you should cover all exposed skin.

   The foundation can be applied with a makeup brush, sponge or with your fingers. There is no right or wrong, use the applicator that gives you the best results.

3. Powder the foundation with translucent makeup powder, using either a powder puff or a fluffy powder brush. This will help to keep it from smearing.

4. Apply black eyeliner to your upper and lower eyelids.

5. 

   A strong eye is essential for a girl's vampire makeup.

   Apply black or dark gray eyeshadow to the crease of your eyelids, sweeping it up into a dramatic cat's eye at the corners. If needed, accentuate this with white eyeshadow beneath the eyebrow.

6. Apply a light coat of black mascara to your upper and lower lashes.

7. Apply dark red lipstick.

8. Apply a medium-grey shadow under your cheekbones to emphasize them and make your face appear more dramatic.

References

• Eye Makeup Tips: How to Apply Vampire Makeup
• Kidz World: Halloween Make-Up Tips - Vampire Face