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Last Minute Easy Special Effects Make Up (Mermaid Scales).

Friday, 28 October 2016


I know that this is really last minute and I am disappointed in myself but I thought I'd share anyway... this is a super easy mermaid, dragon, scaly look I created. Using only fake blood, latex (both from Wilko's), cotton wool and a few eye shadows this looks is surprising easy to create. 

I first started off with mixing cotton wool and latex together to create the scales individually. Once I had around 6 scales I started to bond them to my skin using more latex. I made sure the scales curled up slightly to give it more dimension. Once the scales were attached I let them dry then covered them in foundation to match my skin tone. If you are going to use this for a mermaid look you could always paint the scales blue, or green if you are going for the dragon look.



Once the scales matched my skin tone I simply shaded in with black eye shadow and added a ton of fake blood on top of the black, to make it look like the scales were lifted from my skin and all bloody. Its hard to explain but I am sure you can get the gist from the photos. I also added some faint veins and bruising around the scales.

Believe it or not this only took me around 1 hour to create. The longest part was waiting for the latex to dry! It is really easy and super handy if you are in need of a last min halloween costume, but still want to look like you put in loads of effort.

Are you doing anything for halloween this year?



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46 comments on "Last Minute Easy Special Effects Make Up (Mermaid Scales)."
  1. LucyAndTheSky29 October 2016 at 02:35

    These look absolutely terrifying! You're so clever to be able to make this :) xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Life, Travel, Italy

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  2. Anonymous29 October 2016 at 12:17

    You are very good at makeup effects it looks so real

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  3. Laura29 October 2016 at 14:04

    Wow this looks so cool! I love special effects makeup x

    Laura
    Pink Frenzy

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    1. Poppy29 October 2016 at 14:36

      Me too, I am really getting into it at the moment!x

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  4. Harija29 October 2016 at 15:11

    WOW, looks awesome, great content.
    Thanks for the support and thoughtful words on my recent post, I deeply appreciate it!!
    MyLyfeMyStory

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    1. Poppy30 October 2016 at 03:44

      Thanks! And know problem, your blog is lovely!

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  5. Unknown29 October 2016 at 16:22

    Love this so much, need all the halloween inspiration I can get!
    Chloe xx
    thechloebarnes.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. G Tauberge29 October 2016 at 20:26

    Those look SO COOL! Great idea.

    xx
    Gem
    www.milkwhitemoon.com

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  7. Yiota29 October 2016 at 22:54

    Wow this is amazing! It looks so real! Good job :)

    Yiota
    PinkDaisyLoves

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    1. Poppy30 October 2016 at 03:42

      Thank you, it was surprisingly easy to do!

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  8. Unknown30 October 2016 at 01:29

    OMG ur sickkk at this how the F#ckkk did u do this lol looks aaaa m aaa zing !! Wow respect. Don't think I be making this with my shit skills :D Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. :-) Have a lovely day! Visit me whenever you have time www.its-dominica.blogspot.co.uk kisses Dominica! xXx

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  9. Poppy30 October 2016 at 03:42

    Thank you!:)

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  10. Alice Red30 October 2016 at 09:59

    This is so cool! I can't believe how easy it is to make, it looks so complicated. Love it!

    alicered.co.uk

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  11. Anonymous30 October 2016 at 10:41

    This looks so impressive and real! Well done.

    LUXESSED

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  12. Mia30 October 2016 at 13:46

    this is insane! your last minute is amazing! i love it :)

    mia // https://okaaythen.com

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  13. Anonymous30 October 2016 at 15:40

    So talented, this is so cool!

    ZEKALIN

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  14. Jojo Genevive30 October 2016 at 19:37

    Wow this is pretty good! Really nice job, it looks so realistic.

    Joyce | Joycentricity

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  15. cielofronteras30 October 2016 at 23:21

    How cool! You did an awesome job! =)


    - Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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    1. Poppy31 October 2016 at 14:22

      Thanks, I am loving special effects make up at the mo!

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  16. Shelleen31 October 2016 at 02:13

    Wow that looks really good! x
    A Blushing Beauty Blog x

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  17. What Would V Wear31 October 2016 at 09:12

    WOW! Great job! Make up looks so real!
    Happy Monday, love!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.WhatWouldVWear.com

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  18. Shireen L. Platt31 October 2016 at 18:49

    Oh wow, you did a brilliant job with this! It really looks very realistic, wished you did a video tutorial on it.

    Reflection of Sanity | b·liv Skincare Set Giveaway

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    1. Poppy1 November 2016 at 13:24

      I'd love to do videos on stuff like this! I just need to pluck up the courage haha!

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  19. Unknown31 October 2016 at 20:37

    This looks so real! Love this!

    www.moorehisstyle.com

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  20. Unknown1 November 2016 at 06:42

    This is SO creepy and well done - incredible work!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

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    1. Poppy1 November 2016 at 13:26

      I creeped myself out creating this haha!!x

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  21. Anna and Klaudia1 November 2016 at 08:01

    OMG!! Really looks cool <33
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  22. ann-marie1 November 2016 at 18:35

    Wow, so cool! Your makeup effects looks so real. Very talented.

    Face to Curls | http://facetocurls.com

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  23. The Makeup Aficionado3 November 2016 at 14:50

    This looks so freaking awesome.

    www.themakeupaficionado.com

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