While it’s awful to imagine that something intended to be so pure and happy has been perverted by a horde of freaky randoms, it’s also true that clowns do freak some people out, even when they ...

This vintage-inspired makeup incorporates the old-timey aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s circus clowns, with minimalistic red and blue face paint, small circular cheeks, and thinly drawn eyebrows.

Once happy with the red-blue transition, I did go over the whole thing with a light sweep of a blending brush, just to smudge out any edges. I used the Wet ‘n’ Wild Crease Brush , another $1 hero.

At first, it kind of seems like the makeup would never merge into anything and you look like a clown. This technique helps to highlight areas of the face we want to enhance, making it look ...