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June 19, 2024

Fascinating Videos Reveal How Geishas Apply Their Makeup

Japan's geisha tradition has long captured the world's imagination. Many of us have read or watched Memoirs of a Geisha; some have even traveled to Japan to experience geisha culture. These consummate hosts and incredible artists are known for many things, but perhaps their striking makeup stands out the most. Thanks to the TikTok account Facts_About_Asia, we can see for ourselves the preparations that geisha undergo to transform themselves.

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October 16, 2022

62 Artistic Halloween Makeup Ideas to Inspire Your Next Spooky Look

Halloween is just around the corner and, for many, that means it’s time to get creative. If you haven’t already planned your costume, chances are you’re going to need to work some last-minute magic if you want to amaze and terrify fellow guests at the next spook-tastic party. Thankfully, Halloween makeup is the perfect way to show off your creativity, but still allows you to save time and money.

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January 24, 2019

Makeup Artist Uses Neon Colors to Create Dazzling Glow-in-the-Dark Looks

From optical illusions to spooky transformations, we’ve seen many artists use the human face as their canvas to create incredible works of art. While many of those works will make you do a double take, Norway-based artist Rita Synnøve Sharma’s eye-catching makeup art might just make you stop and stare in awe. She uses neon makeup to paint her own face with imaginative designs that highlight both her creativity and skill.

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August 6, 2018

Self-Taught Makeup Artist Transforms Her Face Into Striking Optical Illusions

Self-taught makeup artist, simply known as RJ (aka @cakefacerj), uses her face as her canvas to create striking optical illusions. With makeup brushes as her tools and brightly-colored eye shadows and pigments as her palette, RJ’s impressive portfolio of trompe-l'œil looks showcase her superb skills and boundless creativity. With a passion for both makeup and art, RJ learned how to combine the two by watching countless YouTube tutorials from other makeup artists.

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