When makeup meets the blank canvas of skin, the result is often polished, clean, and maybe even a glamorous finish. But when limitless creativity and skill combine around spooky season, the result can get freaky enough to inspire the next John Carpenter horror film. That’s where Latina MUA’s come in.
Our list of Latina makeup artists and content creators are using their talent to create monsters, zombies, clowns and extra terrestrial beings through makeup and special effects.
Some of the creators even bring viewers into the creation, with step-by-step directions, storytimes and makeup removal videos that bring these otherworldly monsters back down to earth.
Johana Paz Espinosa is the Venezuelan makeup artist behind many terrifying and surreal monster inspired makeup looks. Through bold color, shading, and special effects, Johana introduces new monsters to the beat of viral trends, forcing us to sleep with one eye open at night.
When spooky season comes around, Anabel Mejia’s creative characters defrost and make a daily appearance during her “31 days of Halloween Makeup” challenge.” Mejia uses makeup to express herself, stating that Halloween makeup “is like a reset button for me. It’s a chance for me to focus on myself again by feeding my soul with creativity.”
@anabeldoesit #Anabelloween Day 1 of 31 days of #halloweenmakeup We are just getting started hit that follow button for 31 days of Halloween makeup and inspiration!! What are you going to be for Halloween?? #athenapaintingpalette #mehronmakeup
Mexican makeup artist Sarai Paniagua brings horror stories to life by recreating popular characters with a Paniagua twist of “killer” contour and dark glam. Paniagua also tells scary stories while applying the makeup, gripping viewers through scary storytelling.
@sarai.paniagua 🖤🙂↔️
The monsters that exist in our worst nightmares are brought to life by Mexican makeup artist, Marlenne Puga. Puga uses handmade props and three dimensional material to make her creations come alive. Her dynamic video editing also creates a cinematic viewing experience.
@marpu_mua 1/23 🎪 CREEPY CLOWN 🤡 #31daysofhalloween #clowncreepy #blood #makeupartist
Venezuelan makeup artist, Rare Yuyi creates bloodied zombies and clowns with an apparent kill quota. In a recent video, Rare Yuyi showcases a color-less clown with clawed eyes and a bloody mouth, showing that sometimes less can be just as frightening. If you’re a fan of tutorials and makeup removal videos, Rare Yuyi is a no brainer.
@rareyuyi Maquillaje de Halloween 🎃 Inspo: @Makeupfxleah #maquillaje#halloween
Puerto Rican artist, Gamalierys Rondón creates graphic looks with smooth color and bold and detailed lines that give the illusion of a living animated character.. from a horror film or comic book.
@gamysmakeup Cc la que me cae mal intenta hacerme un chiste. #yellameconocepatarelajandoconmigo😒 #zombie #contenido #paratii #fyp #gamysmakeup
La Llorona has embraced her true sad girl nature in Jennifer Hernandez’ rendition of the iconic Hispanic myth. The clean look relies on subtle details to bring the monster to life, a characteristic that is constant in all of Hernandez’ work.
@makeupandtatt2 La Llorona #fyp #foryou #fypシ #llorona #hispanictiktok #hispanicheritagemonth #makeuptutorial #halloweenlook
Uncanny, supernatural, and optically confusing are just a few of Venezuelan artist Nekita’s standard characteristics. Nekita creates looks that defy reality and make viewers wonder what magical potion lies in her brush.
