Draculaura Cosplay Makeup: My Complete Guide to Nailing That Monster High Look
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Okay so I’m gonna be real with you – Draculaura cosplay makeup is one of those looks that seems super intimidating at first but once you break it down, it’s actually kinda fun to put together.
I’ve tried this look myself a few times and let me tell you, the first time was… rough.
But after some practice and figuring out what actually works, I got it down to a process that makes sense.
The thing about Draculaura is she’s got that super specific vampire-doll vibe going on. Pink everywhere, those huge cartoon eyes, and that adorable little heart on her cheek.
It’s bold, it’s dramatic, and honestly? It’s way more forgiving than you’d think once you stop worrying about making it “perfect.”
Because here’s the secret – it’s supposed to look a little cartoonish. That’s literally the whole point.
So if you’re stressing about whether your eyeliner is too thick or your blush is too bright, just remember: you’re channeling a literal animated character. Go bigger than you think you should.
Let me walk you through exactly how I do this makeup, step by step, with all the little tricks I’ve picked up along the way.
Getting That Pale Vampire Base Right
First things first – we need to create Draculaura’s signature pale pink skin. This is the foundation (pun intended) of the whole look.
I start by prepping my skin like normal – moisturizer, primer, all that stuff. But then instead of my regular foundation, I grab something way lighter.
If you’ve got pale foundation already, great. If not, you can mix white face paint with your regular foundation to lighten it up. I’ve also used pale theater makeup when I really want that super pale effect.
Apply it all over your face and neck with a damp beauty sponge. Blend it down past your jawline so you don’t get that weird mask line situation going on. Trust me, I learned that one the hard way at my first convention.
Set it with some translucent powder so it doesn’t move around or get shiny under lights.
The Pink Contouring Trick Nobody Tells You
Here’s where it gets interesting and honestly kinda different from regular makeup. Instead of using brown or tan contour like we usually do, Draculaura needs pink.
I use a bright pink blush or pink powder pigment and apply it like I would regular contour. Under my cheekbones. Along my jawline. Down the sides of my nose. Even around the edges of my forehead.
It sounds wild but it creates that doll-like dimension that makes the whole look come together. The key is blending it out really well so there’s no harsh lines.
I also sweep some across my eyelids as a base before I do the actual eyeshadow. And don’t forget to add extra pink blush on the apples of your cheeks for that cute vampire flush.
Creating Those Iconic Monster High Eyes
Okay this is the part that makes or breaks the whole look. Draculaura’s eyes are HUGE and dramatic and super exaggerated. We’re going full cartoon here people.
Eyeshadow
Start with a light pink eyeshadow all over your lid, going all the way up to your eyebrow. Then take a deeper pink or magenta shade and pack it on your lid.
Blend a red or burgundy shade into your crease and outer corner, making it smokier than you’d normally do. Seriously, go heavier than feels natural.
Bring that same pink and red combo under your lower lash line too. I usually use my finger to pat on the color first, then blend it out with a fluffy brush. The goal is that gradient from light pink to deep red that gives it depth.
The Eyeliner Situation
This is where things get fun. Take black liquid or gel eyeliner and create a winged liner, but make the wing WAY bigger than normal. Like, extend it out pretty far from the corner of your eye. I’m talking dramatic.
Then on your inner corner, draw a little triangle pointing down toward your nose. On your lower lash line, draw small triangular shapes pointing down to mimic cartoon lashes. It looks weird up close but from a normal distance it reads as those exaggerated doll lashes.
Now grab white eyeliner and line your waterline – both top and bottom. This makes your eyes look bigger and more doll-like. It’s honestly one of the biggest difference-makers in the whole look.
Lashes for Days
Apply like three coats of black mascara. Really wiggle it at the base of your lashes and build it up. You want that thick, clumpy, doll-lash look.
If you want to go the extra mile (which I usually do), add false eyelashes on top. I also sometimes cut false lashes into smaller pieces and apply them to the outer corners of my lower lash line. It sounds extra but it really sells the cartoon eye effect.
The Lips and That Adorable Heart
For lips, I line them with red lip liner, going slightly outside my natural lip line. Then I fill them in with a bright red lipstick or red cream makeup. Add some pink gloss on top if you want more dimension.
Here’s a trick I learned – while the lipstick is still slightly tacky, take black eyeliner or face paint and carefully outline your lips. It creates that cartoon outline effect that looks so good in photos. You can also add little white highlights on the center of your bottom lip for extra dimension.
That Signature Heart
The heart beauty mark is literally Draculaura’s most recognizable feature. I draw mine on my right cheek with pink or red makeup. Some people use stencils which is totally valid if you want it perfect every time.
I just freehand a small heart shape with red lip liner, then fill it in with pink eyeshadow. You could also use a pink or red eyeliner pencil for the whole thing. Just make sure it’s small and placed on your cheek below your eye.
What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
After doing this look multiple times, here’s what I’ve figured out.
Things that make it better:
- Using eyeshadow primer before all
