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My foundation gets cakey, what should I do?

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You can avoid cakey makeup by using a primer and a foundation that matches your skin type. Silica-based primers are great for oily skin. While a silicone-based primer with a hydrating foundation like hyaluronic acid is great for dry skin. Also, when applying your foundation, use gentle strokes and apply it with a wet sponge or brush. Doing this avoids further caking and will leave a more natural finish.

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How long does the skirt have to be?

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In the movie, it is a few inches above her ankle.

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Is it OK to use a dress instead?

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Yes. Try and make a small mark with a pen or something similar to make it look separate.

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Where I can get Bellatrix-looking fake teeth?

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If you have a party store in your town, look there, or go online. Get either vampire teeth, or slightly dirty teeth.

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What if I don't have all of these things?

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Improvise the best you can. Try to replicate the most important elements, like her hair and wand.

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What's a push-up bra?

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It's a bra with extra padding around the bottom and sides to give a lifted appearance.

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Does she wear any lipstick?

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She either wears concealer over her lips to almost block them out, a dead-looking gray-purple, or black. Look at pictures of her in different scenes of the movies.

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What do you mean by "dirty"?

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Dirty as in brownish, or decaying. If you don't want to buy teeth, eat a lot of brown things such as Oreos, and don't brush your teeth before you going trick-or-treating.

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Where do I get a curling iron?

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You can get a curling iron at beauty supply stores, drug stores, or even Target or Walmart. They're about $15-$20.

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Is there an easier way to make the wand?

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You can also use air dry clay to make it, but you still need a chopstick as support for the middle.

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How do I make the Bellatrix teeth if I have braces?

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The teeth aren't essential, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. If you really want to, simply rub an Oreo cookie or something similar on the teeth in back and as much as you can at the front.

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I not allowed to wear makeup and I have blonde hair that barely reaches my shoulders, could I still make it work?

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Yes, you could. But you could buy a cheap wig on Amazon, or get hair chalk or dye.

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Does Bellatrix Lestrange wear earrings?

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No. In watching the series, earrings cannot be seen.

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What if my hair is short?

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Just curl it in the same way and you should be fine.

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Since I don't have a black skirt, can I wear a gray dress ribs drawn on and what looks like a corset on the back?

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That sounds like something she would wear. Go for it!

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Can I use a crimping iron to do the hair?

Ellie

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Yes, that would make your hair look very Bellatrix-like.

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How do I make myself look like Bellatrix without makeup?

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Just do the rest of the tutorial without the makeup.

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is the white streak in her hair important?

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No, it isn’t all that noticeable in the movies, and I'm sure people will still recognize you as Bellatrix.

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