Princesses, ghosts, witches, and superheroes are stereotypical Halloween costumes. This year, you can stand out, have fun trying your hand at special effects make up, and maybe even scare your friends with this horror make up look. 

Materials: liquid latex ($3), fake blood ($2), paper towels, black and red face paint ($2-4), face sponges ($1), regular make up 

Step 1: Clean your face 

Clean your face of make up by washing and drying it. Also make sure your hair is pushed back to prevent it from getting in the way of the liquid latex. 

Step 2: Tear paper towels  

Tear a paper towel into strips that are one half to three quarters of an inch wide and various lengths.  

Step 3: Apply liquid latex on your face 

Apply liquid latex around the area of your face that you want to be part of the look. Only apply one layer. 

Step 4: Place paper towels on your face 

Place paper towels on the liquid latex. Only place the edge of the paper towel on the latex, leaving a flap on the inner edge. This will become the fake skin. 

Step 5: Use foundation to make it look real 

Using a foundation that is your skin color, apply it to the outer and inner layer of paper towel and blend it into your skin to make it look as real as possible. 

Step 6: Apply creme face paint 

Paint the area of skin inside the paper towel a mixture of black and red. Start with black then add red. Mixing colors too much will make it look a darker color than what is needed 

Step 7: Apply fake blood 

Using a tube of fake blood, apply it inside the paper towels on the skin. Apply enough that you can see it but not too much that it covers the paint. Also apply it on the skin around the paper towels making it look like it’s dripping down your face. 

Step 8: Use regular make up (optional) 

Clean up any smudges and apply regular make up on the parts of your face that are not part of the tearing face. Make sure to go all out on your regular make up, making it stand out and look strong.