14. The Glitched Glitch-in-the-Matrix
Create a stunning optical illusion that will make everyone double-take with the “glitch” makeup look. This design mimics a digital distortion or a double-vision effect. Start by doing your makeup exactly how you normally would for a glam night out. Once your makeup is complete, use fine detail brushes to replicate every single feature—your brows, eyes, nose contour, and lips—shifted slightly to the side or slightly upward.
Use soft, blurred lines of red and cyan blue paint directly next to the secondary features to mimic the chromatic aberration seen on malfunctioning digital screens. When done correctly, this makeup creates a dizzying, trippy effect that looks incredibly realistic in photographs and videos. Keep your hair sleek and your outfit simple to let the facial illusion do all the talking.