Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin, ensure you have everything you need in one place. This includes white and black face paints, black eyeliner, black eye shadow, white eye shadow, red lipstick, false eyelashes, and makeup brushes.

Step 2: Prepare Your Face

Start with a clean, moisturized face. Apply a primer to create an even surface for the makeup.

Step 3: Create a White Base

Using a makeup sponge or brush, apply a layer of white face paint or foundation all over your face. Be sure to blend it well into your hairline and down your neck to create a seamless look.

Step 4: Define Your Eyebrows

Fill in your eyebrows with black eyeliner or brow pencil for added drama. Draw an exaggerated arch that extends slightly beyond the natural end of the eyebrow.

Step 5: Apply Black Eyeshadow

Apply black eyeshadow all over the eyelids up to the crease, creating an intense smokey eye look. Extended the shadow outwards in a winged shape towards the temples.

Step 6: Add White Highlight

Apply white eyeshadow on the brow bone and inner corner of your eyes for contrast and to make your eyes appear larger.

Step 7: Draw Feather Patterns

Using black eyeliner or face paint, draw feather-like patterns around your eyes. Start by drawing black lines extending from your lower lash line towards your cheekbones and temples. Then create small branching lines from these main lines to resemble feathers.

Step 8: Apply False Lashes

To create dramatic eye effects similar to Natalie Portman’s in “Black Swan,” apply false lashes to both your upper and lower lash lines.

Step 9: Add Extra Drama with Eyeliner

Using black liquid liner, draw a small wing at the outer corner of each eye to emphasize the feather pattern and make the eyes appear more dramatic.

Step 10: Apply Red Lipstick

Apply deep red lipstick to complete the dramatic makeup look. Be sure to define your lips precisely and neatly.

Step 11: Final Touches

Set the makeup with a generous layer of translucent powder. This will help it last longer and prevent smudging throughout the day or night.

With these 11 steps, you can recreate the iconic Black Swan makeup look and captivate any audience. Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween, attending a costume party, or just want a unique makeup style, this striking look is sure to turn heads.