If you're trying to prank someone, put on a show, or try on a Halloween costume, there are a number of makeup techniques you can use to trick people into thinking you're sick. Start by powdering your entire face to make it look pale, then circle your eyes with a glass-colored eyebrow pencil to make you look lethargic and sleep deprived. Red or pink lipstick can also create the effect of fever on the cheeks or a stuffy nose. You can even use clear glycerol instead of sweat or snot!
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Method 1 of 4: Bleaching Face for Makeup Base
Step 1. Start with a clean face
Don't wear makeup, such as eye pencil, eyeshadow, lipstick, and mascara. Without wearing makeup, the face will resemble a blank canvas. From there, you can make up each piece separately.
- Wash and exfoliate your face before applying makeup so that your cosmetics can be used better.
- A bare face without makeup also seems more believable because most people don't wear makeup when they're sick.
Step 2. Apply a colored foundation 2-3 times lighter than your natural skin tone
Pat the foundation onto your cheeks, chin, and forehead. After that, spread it evenly so it doesn't look too conspicuous. When you're done, your face will look pale and colorless.
If you're not sure which foundation is right for you, start with the color that most closely matches your natural skin tone and work your way up the brightness a little at a time. Wearing a foundation that is too bright may not look convincing
Step 3. Contour the cheeks to make them appear thinner
Pat the contour brush against the purple or maroon tint, then sweep the bristles along your cheekbones, from the area near your ear to the corners of your mouth. Blend with another brush until the color seems to fade. This typical sick person effect will make you appear to be losing weight.
- If the blemish on the cheeks seems less gloomy, try applying it to other areas of the face where the color can stand out, such as the jawline and laugh line.
- Use darker tint to indicate that you are dying.
Step 4. Use blush to mimic the typical face of a cold person
For best results, choose a subtle pink or magenta. Tap the blush on the cheeks and the center of the forehead, then sweep in all directions. Use a light blush and add a little at a time to mimic the face of a cold person.
Don't wear too much blush. You want to look like a sick person, not a porcelain doll
Method 2 of 4: Eye Makeup
Step 1. Create dark circles under the eyes
Apply a small amount of brownish or purplish-red cream with your finger and draw a line under your eyes, from one corner to the other. Smooth the color down until it blends in with the skin above the cheekbones. Your eyes will look tired instantly!
- Keep the blush on the lower eyelid area. If it is leveled lower, it will look suspicious.
- You can also use an eyebrow pencil or an eye shadow pencil, but the results may be more difficult to blend.
Step 2. Circle your eyes with cream blush or red lipstick
Make a small dot on the outer corner of the eye. Use your fingertips or a cotton ball to spread the makeup on the tips and under the eyelids. Swollen, red eyes are a sign that you've been crying, sneezing uncontrollably, or not getting enough sleep.
Don't mix blush or lipstick with the products you use to create eye circles. Colors that are too “crowded” in one area can make you look like a raccoon and unnatural
Step 3. Leave the lower eyelid exposed to create a baggy eye effect
Instead of coloring the entire eyelid, leave the area about 2.5 cm below it exposed. As a result, uncolored skin will appear bloated and swollen.
Make sure you carefully contour your eyes with a blush cream or eyebrow pencil. Otherwise, your eye bags will not look natural
Step 4. Use eye drops to create a “bloody stare”
Use 1-2 drops of your regular eye drops and blink your eyes a few times. This is a safe way to make your eyes look puffy as if you have a severe allergy.
Do not use too many eye drops until your tears come out. All your hard work will be in vain if your makeup wears off
Method 3 of 4: Adding a Realistic Touch on the Nose and Lips
Step 1. Make your nose look stuffy with red lipstick
Apply lipstick to the tip of your nose and into the area around both nostrils, then spread it outwards with the surface of your fingers. Point your finger at the gap at the edge of your nose. Blend until smooth and wipe off any excess color from the starting point towards the top of your nose or onto your cheeks.
- Don't wear colors that are too dark or red. These colors will make you look like a circus clown, not a sick person.
- Bring a box of tissues to complete your illusion.
Step 2. Apply glycerol several times to make it look like snot
Use a cotton swab to sweep the glycerol down the nostrils. The clear liquid can do double duty when applied to the eyebrows and hairline because it looks like beads of sweat. Don't forget the neck and jaw areas if you want to pretend you're seriously ill, such as a severe cold.
Glycerol is a non-toxic substance that is safe and can be used to moisturize the skin. This means, you are free to wear it as much as possible to look like a sick person
Step 3. Use foundation to make lips look pale and dry
Apply a thin layer of liquid foundation on your lips, then press and rub as you would a lip balm to create small cracks and creases. Be sure to apply it on the inner and front lips so that the foundation remains visible when you open your mouth. If your lips are the same color as the skin around them, they will appear to be shrinking on your face.
- Outlining your lips with a brightly colored shadow pencil will make them look dry and cracked so people will think you're seriously ill.
- If you accidentally apply too much foundation, pat (don't wipe!) a damp cloth against your lips to remove any clumps.
Method 4 of 4: Preserving the Make Up
Step 1. Complete the makeup by spraying a dewy setting spray
This spray will help keep your makeup in shape and prevent it from fading or fading. The dewy spray also creates a sheer sheen so that it can perfect the fake sweat from the glycerol that was used while making you look like you're not wearing any makeup at all. This product is very useful!
Hold the spray bottle about half a meter from your face before spraying so you don't accidentally damage the foundation
Step 2. Don't touch your face
After the makeup on the face looks perfect, avoid the urge to touch it. Do not scratch, poke, or move your fingers to the part of the face that has been made up. Even a little bit of makeup can get you caught.
- Lie down with your face up so the makeup doesn't stick to the pillow.
- If you must touch your face, do so gently and be sure to repair the damaged area afterwards.
Step 3. Repeat the application of makeup as necessary
If you're having technical difficulties, simply make up the damaged area with blush, pencil, or foundation. The luster of the glycerol will also wear off over time, so you'll need to repeat it every now and then.
Smooth the newly created makeup to mix perfectly with the previous makeup
Step 4. Don't overdo it
Stop for a moment to check your work every now and then and judge for yourself if it looks natural. The key to make-up that resembles a sick person is its subtle look. Using too much of one product can make your appearance look fake, making it easy for others to spot.
- Start with a small amount of makeup and add makeup if you feel it is necessary. You usually don't need heavy makeup to look like someone who has the flu.
- Use makeup remover wipes to smooth out areas that seem too conspicuous.
Tips
- Make sure you pretend to cough or sneeze every now and then to be more reassuring.
- Study photos or watch online tutorials for specific tips for making makeup look more realistic.
- Complete your look by wearing a plain sweater and styling your hair to make it look messy, for example by putting it in a ponytail or removing an untidy bun.
Warning
- Don't let anyone approach you when you're trying to convince them that you're sick. A person can be aware of the deception if he pays close attention to your appearance.
- It's best not to use makeup to trick your parents into getting you out of school.
