Cosplay make-up: cost efficiency & a basic female look

Thrifty tips for good quality cosplay make-up (that won't rub off!) as well as a walkthrough on how to create a basic female face for cosplay, paying particular attention to defining the eyes as these are the most prominent in anime/comic/game characters. A lot more could have been said, but really the best way to learn is by doing! :)

See my cosplays at http://www.aurellion.com or http://aurellion.deviantart.com

More videos in series:
The anatomy of a Cosplay photoshoot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEz5T4YrgoU
How to put a wig on for Cosplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtzzURffGko

Products mentioned:
(If I've missed something let me know!)
How to Cosplay Volume One: Transformation & Special FX make-up
http://www.amazon.com/How-Cosplay-1-Graphic-Sha/dp/4766119606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U...

(Please note: the products below may not be suitable for your skin type, particularly the skincare products - these are for my incredibly dry skin. The eye cream however works miracles!)
Clinque Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser http://www.clinique.com
Clinique Clarifying Lotion (Toner) http://www.clinique.com
(No moisturiser mentioned - my skin is so dry I have to have that prescribed!)
Elizabeth Grant Dark Circles Treatment (Eye Cream) http://elizabethgrant.com/Home.php


Smashbox Photo Finish Primer http://http://www.smashbox.com/
Graftobian HD Foundation http://http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/
Graftobian Concealer Palette http://http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/
Duo Eyelash Adhesive http://http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/
False Lashes (Can be bought anywhere! Well, maybe not a gun shop.)
Eyelash Curler (Check your local pharmacy)
Shiseido Fine Eye Liner (refillable) http://www.shiseido.com/
Rimmel White Eyeliner http://rimmellondon.com/
Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara http://www.clinique.com
Blistex lipbalm (Check your local pharmacy)
Kryolan Lip Fix http://www.kryolan.com/index.php
I tend to ignore blush when it comes to doing my make-up - unless it's a particularly cutesy character or I want to define my cheekbones, I skip that step in order to have a flat face similar to the drawings I'm replicating.

Tips on choosing foundation:
When it comes to choosing foundation, consider how much coverage you'll need, what format you'd prefer it in -- it's easiest to apply liquid foundation, so if you're a beginner go for that -- and it's also really important to get the right colour. REALLY important. You obviously need to consider how light or dark or skin is, but you also need to consider whether or not you have warm or cool toned skin. I'd recommend going and seeing someone behind one of the make-up counters to help you with this. Don't rely on the adverts, after all they're photoshopped so much that you can't tell the difference between brands.

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[OneHellOfAFangirl]

You're a really great cosplayer!

Thank you for this tutorial.

And you're also one of the best Madam Reds!! ^.^

[aurellion]

@OneHellOfAFangirl Aww! >w< Thank you. And no worries - I hope what I'm waffling about is somewhat useful.

[aurellion]

@MaraFirebird You're welcome! :3 It changes all the time- I think here it was Schwartzkoph "Red Passion".

[HiroProtagnist]

I love how when I talk to you IRL I always pick up traces of your English accent, and in here I really pick up the Kiwi in you!

So informative, you have no idea. It's always great to have someone who can explain everything so clearly. Incredible!

[aurellion]

@HiroProtagnist It's a Selmonella! Glad exams haven't eaten you completely. :D

Thank you - I'm glad you've found it useful! :3

[plushieluff]

Nawww at the end with the cat waving, so cute! :)

Any tips on how to go about asking for samples? Personally feels weird/suspicious to me to ask straight up, or to ask at all (the make-up ladies I usually come across don't seem that friendly. :S). -unsure- ^^''

[aurellion]

@plushieluff Sorry I took so long to reply to this! I often get my samples online, rather than talking to the sometimes snooty make-up ladies: my advice though is to either take the cheeky approach and ask straight out for a sample with a grin, or take the "I'm-really-not-sure" approach, um and ahh a lot about buying a product once you've tested it out there: still say you're unsure and ask if getting a sample is possible so you could confirm your decision later on & pop back in to buy it.

[Narishia]

Like for the FANTASTIC wig hair

[KyonKun0993]

I love the way you explain things~ and youre very pretty too. I was wondering if you could do a cosplay make-up tutorial for guys, please, I'm a boy and I know nothing about make-up TTwTT and you seem to have a very whide knoledge about cosplay~~

[OneHellOfAFangirl]

@aurellion Oh yeah it was very helpful! =)

[LaDeathMachine]

youre such a pretty madame red ^___^ the best ive seen so far!

[Sakuranightcore]

I would like to do Sakura haruno as my character but idk how to apply the make up for it... Can u please help me?

[Purplerayne06231]

Awesome awesome awesome video!

I actually wanted to start cosplaying (Bayonetta if you were wondering), but the thought process or putting on the makeup and wig made me a bit nervous.

But you gave me some good tips! Thank you!

[Blueberrylover11]

Absolutely wonderful!!! Probably one of the best on youtube or let out at all!! :D

[kittie053194]

NEVER NEVER NEVER USE YOUR FINGERS TO APPLY MAKEUP!!!!!!!

[dreamnoobz]

i tot my speaker was spoilt when i watch this