Ancient Egyptians were some of the first to wear make-up. Egyptian men and women used natural minerals and clays to darken the eyes and mixed fat with red ochre to make lipstick. The Egyptians saw make-up as a source of personal power and protection.

I started doing my makeup when I was 13 years old. I started off by watching tutorials on YouTube or TikTok. I would bye and use drugstore products from Walmart and Target to try to recreate what was in the tutorials. I began to combine these products with more natural and healthy products like Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty because they are light weight, have good coverage, and don't leave your skin patchy and flaky. I experimented with natural and matte looks and when Dia De Los Muertos came around, I practiced on all my friends.

Dia De Los Muertos isn't a Halloween tradition. Instead it is a time of celebration honoring loved ones who have passed through intricate alters of candles, flowers, and offerings of food and drink. One of the most recognizable aspects of Dia De Los Muertos, is the beautiful face painting and make-up designs, La Catrina.

La Catrina is the name given to the look of the skeleton woman wearing a dressy hat adorned with flowers. It is based on a painting by José Guadalupe Posada called La Calavera Catrina. The look includes an elaborate skull design featuring the flor de muertos, the marigold. When creating a La Catrina look it's important to remember its not about horror and gore. Dia De Los Muetros is a celebration of life, so the make-up should capture that beauty.