'Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your ancestors and your deceased loved ones and to welcome them back with altars of their favorite things, pictures, candles, and marigolds,' says Bautista. If, however, you want to incorporate makeup into your Día de los Muertos celebration this year, read on to check out the 23 best Day of the Dead makeup looks and get advice from Judith Bautista, aka Kahlovera, a Mexican-American artist who specializes in Day of the Dead, and LA-based designer Lily Martinez, who creates Día de los Muertos-inspired looks year-round.īefore we dive into the makeup, it’s important to keep the spirit of the holiday front and center. You probably (ahem, absolutely should) already know this, but remember that Día de los Muertos is not synonymous with Halloween and should never be used in any costumes, so if you're here for that, please click away right now. In other words: you’ve gotta get planning if you want your Day of the Dead makeup to look perfect.

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