In honor of the It sequel premiere on September 6, which takes place 27 years after the first, fans of the evil clown are making over their faces to resemble the horrifying character.
Clown makeup is trending on Instagram, and many makeup artists have come up with their own equally glamorous and creepy versions. While Pennywise cosplaying is nothing new, these artists have created their own stunning clown characters.
Halloween is coming up, which means it's time to think of how you'll dress up. If a costume isn't your thing, but you can beat your face to the gods, then maybe a Halloween makeup look is exactly how you'll celebrate the holiday. Or try to recreate these impressive clown faces.
This pastel pink clown is mesmerizing and slightly off-putting.
The bright pink hair, brows, eyes, and outfit are all disconcerting, but clearly this is a talented makeup artist. The glittery eyeshadow designs are intricate and cute, plus the tip of the nose and mouth are an adorable rosy shade. Many people supported this look and one fan wrote, "representing the best clown aesthetics."
The cut-crease in the eyeshadow of this clown makeup look is so sharp.
The reddish-orange tones for this clown look give off a bronzed glow. The bronze lip color is pulled into a far-reaching, stretched out smile. "There’s nothing better than a good old clown look," the artist wrote.
One person pulled off an accurate cosplay as Joaquin Phoenix's new Joker interpretation.
Premiering on October 4 is a new rendition of Batman's nemesis played by Joaquin Phoenix. This makeup artist took the clown trend in that direction, and recreated the look perfectly. They even included the statement red suit jacket and a loose-hanging cigarette.
This clown is for the gangster at heart, because all those faux tattoos are hardcore.
This blue clown looks less magical and more menacing with tons of faux tattoos on her neck. "Blue Clown [redacted] I'm street so look both ways, before you cross me," the artist captioned this look. Adding rhinestones and glitter makes it feel more feminine, though.
This abstract clown design looks like an actual piece of art.
This makeup design is less creepy and more cute. The artist made a snide joke in the caption about being a "clown." They wrote, "When you respond to his text right away, after he has been ignoring you all day."
This Pennywise-inspired makeup look is so glam, you could even try to wear it in an everyday setting.
This is the kind of Halloween makeup look you need for a sultry, glamorous party. This artist turned into the creepy clown, but gave it a gorgeous avant-garde twist. "A lil Pennywise inspired look, but like, if Pennywise was a glam [redacted] with fake freckles & a love of hoop earrings," the artist captioned the faux-freckled makeup post.
Sometimes you need a totally creepy clown makeup look, which is exactly what this is.
This illusion mask clown face is so frightening, and for the most talented makeup artists to recreate. This artist edited her eyes to look totally black, so she wouldn't have to use contact lenses to get the style. "Let me just attach my mask… the wires took me AGES… but I’m glad with the outcome.. *black eyes are edited*" they wrote in the caption.
The glittery gold eye makeup stands out against the contrast of the stark white face.
This clown started with a blank canvas, as in a literal white one. The classic clown has the all white face, so that the makeup stands out. In this case, the bronze mouth and eyes look mysterious and dark, while the glittery gold pops.
The pink wig makes this rainbow clown stand out even more.
The rainbow eye shadow and pink nose are actually some of the more subtle clown makeup looks seen in this lineup. But adding a pink wig and contacts makes it stand out in a crowd. "Don’t blame a clown for acting like a clown. Blame yourself for going to the circus," the artist captioned the photo.
This Pennywise-inspired look features a smudged spray paint vibe.
The pink blending into the black looks almost like those classic spray paint graphic T-shirts that were popular in the early '00s. This artist's fans definitely approved. One person wrote, "Lovvvve IT!!!"
These clown makeup looks prove how creative you can be, and that no one look has to be the same. There are so many different ways to look like a glam clown this Halloween.
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