I have been anxious to continue my make up series based on my favorite video games and what better way to kick things off then with the visually lush, Alice: Madness Returns? I was first introduced to the original PC game by my older brother and was intrigued when I heard that the game would portray a much darker Wonderland. I instantly fell in love with the twisted tale, decadent aesthetics and the ghostly atmospheric soundtrack composed by Chris Vrenna, the former drummer for Nine Inch Nails.
Instead of sticking to one of Alice’s signature looks, I decided to also incorporate the slightly degraded look shown in the asylum cut scene. This portion of the game shows the deterioration of Alice’s mind and her struggle to separate herself from her mental trauma, so I thought it would be pertinent to showcase her duality through the two looks. This tutorial also gives you another option if you want to wear this look for Halloween or for cosplay purposes. If you prefer, you could continue to layer the black tears with more water, black shadow as well as fake blood to mimic Alice in hysteria mode.
If you want to see more video game inspired looks, check out my Arkham Asylum Harley Quinn and my Velvet Velour from VtM:Bloodlines make up tutorials!
Products Used:
Face
Neostrata Hydra Infusion Moisture Cream
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Lancome Renergie Lift Foundation in Porcelaine 10 (NC)
Cover FX Cream Foundation in E0
Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer in Pink Porcelain 1
Cover FX Setting FX Translucent Powder
Smashbox Contour Palette - Taupe
Eyes
Annabelle Eyebrow Pencil in Auburn
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original
L’Oreal Infallible Gel Liner
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion (Lower lash line)
Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Blackout
Illamasqua Eye Shadow in Daemon (Red crease color)
Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow in
Lancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Foundation in Matte Porcelaine 1 (c) (Highlight)
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eye Liner in Perversion
Lancome Virtuose Mascara in Black Carat
Duo Lash Adhesive
Quo Lashes in #803
Lips
Urban Decay Lipstick in Gash
at 5:03 pm
love, love, love, LOOOOOOOOVE it !!! I am a big Alice fan, and specifically this game too. I really enjoy your tutorials, they are awesome and I also wanted to say, you have stunning lips, I’m soooo jealous ! Anyway, thanks for your gothic/dark looks, they’re my favs !
at 8:43 pm
Hi Jess,
Thank you so much for the lovely words, my dear! You sure know how to make a gal blush. It warms my heart to know that you guys enjoy my videos so much. American Mcgee’s Alice and Alice Madness Returns are two of my favorite games. They’re so breathtakingly beautiful. You’re welcome! Thanks for supporting what I do