If you want to play a joke, attend a show or prepare a costume for Halloween, in this article you will find some simple cosmetic techniques that allow you to deceive others and give the impression of being unwell. To start, apply a powder product over the entire face to make it visibly pale, then draw circles under the eyes with a dark brow pencil in order to make them sunken, as if you have not slept at all. Dabbing pink or red lipstick helps red cheeks and a feverish appearance. In addition, this product is effective in making the nose appear peeled and runny. Finally, clear glycerin is great for simulating sweat or mucus.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Prepare a Pale Base
Step 1. Before starting, make sure your face is completely clean
Avoid applying the usual makeup tricks you use to enhance your face, such as eyeliner, eyeshadows, lipsticks and mascara. By excluding them, you will be able to work on a blank canvas. At this point it is possible to start preparing each single part of the face individually.
- Wash and exfoliate your face before starting to optimize the application of cosmetics.
- Leaving the face removed is also more credible for the interpretation: when you feel unwell, make-up is the least of your thoughts.
Step 2. Apply foundation two to three tones lighter than your complexion
Pat it on your cheeks, chin and forehead, then blend it well to avoid ending up with an artificial result. At the end of the application it will seem that the complexion has gone away.
If you are not sure which foundation to choose to get a good result, start by using a tone closer to your complexion and gradually lighten it. Suddenly switching to an overly clear tone could be unconvincing
Step 3. Contour your cheeks to make them lean
Dip a contouring brush in purple or grenade eyeshadow and brush the bristles over the cheekbones from the earlobes to the corners of the mouth. Blend with another brush until you get a dull complexion. This will help make your face tight and sickly, giving the impression that you have lost weight.
- If doing this procedure only on the cheeks doesn't help you achieve the desired effect, try doing it on other targeted areas as well, such as temples and smile lines.
- Choose a darker shade of eyeshadow for an even more meager effect.
Step 4. Use blush to look feverish
For a noteworthy result, choose a pale pink or magenta. Tap it on the knobs and center of the forehead, then blend it in all directions. Apply only a thin layer at first, then add larger amounts a little at a time to give the impression that you are feverish.
Proceed with a light hand. Remember that your goal is to look feverish, not look like a porcelain doll
Part 2 of 4: Changing the Eyes
Step 1. Draw dark circles under the eyes
Pick up a small amount of reddish-brown or reddish-purplish cream blush with your finger and apply it under each eye from corner to corner. Blend the product down until it fades just above the cheekbone. This will make it appear that you have a tired and dull look.
- The application of the blush should be limited to the lower eyelid. If you fade it below, you risk finding yourself with an artificial result.
- You could also use an eyebrow or eye pencil, although it is more difficult to blend.
Step 2. Contour your eyes with cream blush or red lipstick
Apply a dot of product to the outer corner of both eyes. Blend it on the edges and on the lids using a fingertip or a cotton swab. Puffy and red eyes are clearly indicative of crying, uncontrollable sneezing, or sleepless nights.
Avoid blending blush or lipstick with the product you used to draw dark circles. Applying excessive amounts of color in the same area could result in a heavy and unnatural result
Step 3. Leave the lower lid exposed to give the impression of bags under the eyes
Instead of coloring the entire eyelid, leave about an inch and a half of skin exposed under the lower lashes. Uncovered skin will appear swollen this way.
Make sure you have carefully contoured your eyes with cream blush or eyebrow pencil, otherwise the bags will look unrealistic
Step 4. Use eye drops to make your eyes appear bloodshot
Squeeze a drop or two of eye drops into both eyes and blink them a few times. It is a harmless method of temporarily puffing up your eyes, as if they had been suffering from an allergy.
Try not to use enough of it to cause tearing. If the trick goes away, the work done will be lost
Part 3 of 4: Adding Realistic Details to the Nose and Lips
Step 1. Use a red lipstick to make your nose look peeled and runny
Apply the lipstick to the tip of the nose and around both nostrils, then spread it outward with your fingertip. Apply some in the outer folds of the nostrils as well. Blend it carefully and remove excess if it spreads over the rest of the nose or cheeks.
- Avoid overly dark or red tones, otherwise you risk looking more like a clown than anything else.
- Bring a packet of tissues to make your interpretation even more accurate.
Step 2. Apply glycerin to simulate mucus
Spread it under your nostrils with a cotton swab. Clear glycerin can also have another function: dab it around the eyebrow and hairline to reproduce sweat. If you want to look like you have the flu, don't forget areas like the neck and temples.
Glycerin is non-toxic and is perfectly safe for the epidermis. Since it helps moisturize the skin, you can use as much of it as you like for an even more realistic effect
Step 3. Use foundation to make lips pale and dry
Apply a thin layer of liquid foundation to both lips, then press and wrinkle them to create small splits and cracks. Make sure you do the procedure on the inside of each lip as well so that the foundation is visible when you open your mouth. When the lips have assumed the same color as the surrounding skin, they will appear dry and wrinkled.
- To accentuate dryness, cracks and crusts, trace the outline of the lips with a light pencil. This will suggest that you have an even more serious disorder.
- If you accidentally apply excessive amounts of foundation, blot (do not rub) your lips with a damp cloth to remove the crusted bits.
Part 4 of 4: Fix the Makeup
Step 1. Conclude the procedure with a dew-effect fixative spray
A generous splash of setting spray helps preserve makeup by preventing smudging and fading. Since the dew-effect products also create a slight shimmer, they enhance the effect created with the glycerin and allow you to obtain a totally soap and water result. You will kill two birds with one stone!
Keep the bottle about 30 cm away from your face before spraying the product to avoid damaging the foundation
Step 2. Avoid touching your face
Once you have managed to get a sickly and frail effect, try not to ruin it. Do not scratch, tease, or run your fingers over your face. A single smudge is enough to be discovered.
- Lie down with your face facing up to prevent makeup from coming off on contact with the pillow.
- If you really have to touch your face, do it very gently and be sure to make any necessary corrections afterwards.
Step 3. Reapply makeup as needed
If you have technical problems, just touch up the affected areas with a veil of blush, pencil or foundation. Glycerin also tends to go away, so it may be necessary to repeat the application from time to time.
Blend the new layer of makeup so that it blends perfectly with the previous one
Step 4. Try not to overdo it
Examine the makeup from time to time and determine if it is objectively authentic. Subtlety and nuances are the key to realistic makeup. Applying excessive amounts of the product will cause a fake effect, with the risk of ruining the show or disguise.
- Start by using small amounts of product and add more if you feel it is necessary. To get a feverish effect, you may need less makeup than you think.
- Gently blot the areas where you have applied too much of the product using a make-up remover wipe.
Advice
- Try coughing or sniffling from time to time to make the acting more truthful.
- Study photos or watch online tutorials to find specific tips for your features and get a realistic result.
- Complete the disguise by wearing a baggy sweater and leaving your hair unkempt. For example, you could do a disheveled bun or apply gel to make them visibly dirty.
Warnings
- Avoid using makeup to trick your parents into not letting you go to school.
- If you want to convince someone that you are sick, avoid getting too close. If he looks at you closely, he may notice that it's all a hoax.
