13. The Sunken Ghost Ship Pirate
Tell a story of high-seas tragedy with a ghostly, nautical-inspired pirate makeup look. This style is beautifully haunting, focusing on weathered textures, oceanic colors, and a pale, waterlogged appearance. Begin by applying a pale, matte foundation with a slight greenish or grayish undertone to mimic the look of a spirit from the deep.
Use dusty grays, muted blues, and sandy browns to contour your face, giving your cheeks and temples a sunken, hollowed-out appearance. For the eyes, create a messy, smudged smoky eye using charcoal and seafoam green. To add the “sunken ship” texture, use skin-safe adhesive to apply small patches of cosmetic sand, faux moss, or tiny barnacle-like textures along your cheekbones and jawline. A pale, cracked nude lip completes this eerie, atmospheric look.