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Creating fake cuts using makeup is easier than it looks. You can achieve many looks, from simple cuts, grazes, or even decapitation! It won't take very long, cost much, or require much strife. However, you will need some creativity.

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  1. 1

    Cleanse the skin where the cut will appear.

  2. 2

    Trace the wound with black or brown eyeliner. [1]

  3. 3

    Add blood using bright red lipstick or fake blood. Trace the wound, covering and overlapping the traced area. Be sure to apply thickly. You could also use nail polish for this step.[2]

  4. 4

    Apply a layer of clear, shiny lip gloss to make the bleeding appear fresh. [3]

  5. 5

    Apply a little blush around the wound to make it appear sore. [4]

  6. 6

    Finished.

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  • Question

    How do I create a fake wound on my lip?

    Community Answer

    Do the same thing. Do not use nail polish on your mouth, as it's toxic if ingested. Do not use fake blood -- instead, use lip gloss or lipstick for mouth wounds.

  • Question

    How do I make fake cuts if I don't have eyeliner?

    Community Answer

    You can use eyeshadow. Wet the brush beforehand though.

  • Question

    What happens if I don't have lipstick?

    Community Answer

    You can use red eye shadow, red nail polish, or even red lip liner.

  • Question

    Can I replace red lipstick with red paints?

    Community Answer

    Yes, but not if you're doing the cut on your face, as the paint may be toxic.

  • Question

    How do I make my cut look raised?

    Community Answer

    Use a lot of lipstick, and wait for it to dry fully before using the lipgloss.

  • Question

    What can I use if I don't have blush?

    Community Answer

    You can use some eyeshadow, but make sure you use colors that would be believable. Use light reds and colors that look like a wound.

  • Question

    How can I make a fake cut around my eye?

    Community Answer

    Do the same thing, but don't use nail polish as it can be toxic for your eye. Be careful when using it. If you get it in your eye, immediately rinse it out with cold water.

  • Question

    Where can I get the supplies?

    Community Answer

    You can get them cheap from a dollar store, or you can get the stuff off Amazon, if you want expensive makeup.

  • Question

    How do I create a graze on my lower back?

    Community Answer

    Get some red acrylic paint. Put it on a stippling sponge, and brush lightly where you want it to be.

  • Question

    Is there a substitute for clear lip gloss?

    Community Answer

    You can use petroleum jely as a substitute. If you want it colored, you could add eye shadow.

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  • If you're going for a nasty, infected, gangrene-type wound, use colors like blue, purple, brown, and green eyeshadow, to add shading, streaking, and blotching around the wound. This achieves an infected, dirty, bruised look.

  • Use matte makeup; shimmery or metallic makeup won't look realistic!

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Things You'll Need

  • brown or black eyeliner
  • red lipstick
  • clear lip gloss
  • blush
  • eyeshadow (optional)

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Reader Success Stories

  • Davd Eli

    "This was amazing all my friends thought it was a real wound! My girlfriend almost fainted!"

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