Pro tips on how to do your own Catrina makeup for Day of the Dead Products + tools to capture your most beautiful look available at H-E-B
SAN ANTONIO – Makeup artists give their pro tips for how to capture that perfect Catrina makeup look for Dia de los Muertos from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Tip #1: Eyeshadow and lipstick can be used on a lot more than just eyes and lips.
Tip #2: Use lots of color. It’s about celebrating loved ones while honoring their memory, so be creative!
Tip #3: You can find decals in the nail section, which double as decals for your face.
Tip #4: Go with disposable tools if you’re doing someone else’s makeup. Safety first!
Everything you need for your Catrina look can be found at your neighborhood H-E-B in the beauty department for all different ethnicities and skin tones.
The Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 each year. Celebrate and remember!
Related: - CDC: Dia de los Muertos celebrations should be small, outdoors amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Ancient origins of Day of the Dead
- Story behind Mexican artist who inspired “La Calavera Catrina”
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Diana Winters is a San Antonio-area native, Emmy award-winning and GLAAD-nominated journalist who loves the Alamo City. She is the executive producer of SA Live, creator of South Texas PRIDE and co-creator of Texas Eats.
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A graduate of Southwest High School and St. Mary’s University, Jen has deep roots in San Antonio.
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