Merry Grinchmas!
A classic throughout Christmas and a character favourite amongst people of all ages, the Grinch is iconic and appears on television screens in many family homes every year! His appearance is familiar to most people with his vibrant green skin and unique facial shape, making the Grinch a particularly popular character to recreate this 12 Days of Christmas.
Using green body paint and prosthetics, SFX artists create the unusual face shape and skin tone of the Grinch, adding fine details to create the wrinkles and creases that feature on his face. You could also add fake green hair or a wig as this character is particularly hairy too! Complete your look by adding a pair of Grinch contact lenses that complete his wild and mischievous personality.
In the famous Jim Carrey movie, The Grinch has green eyes with a slight yellow tint to his sclera. The Hulk Green Cosplay lenses feature a small yellow inner ring around the pupil hole which then fades into a vibrant green iris; this contact lens creates a striking effect that becomes a focal point of your costume due to their unusual appearance. Alternatively, yellow contact lenses are also a popular choice for this costume type! The Avatar Yellow Cosplay contact lenses are a plain white design with a vibrant yellow outer ring; this colour surrounding the iris allows the eye colour to pop and is a crucial attribute for bringing this costume to life!
Candy Cane
Nothing beats a candy cane at Christmas and nothing looks sweeter than a candy cane makeup look. The traditional candy cane features red and white in a winding pattern that wraps itself around the full length of the sweet. The simple detailing of the candy cane allows artists to experiment and create extremely unique designs using a red-and-white theme.
The perfect candy cane makeup will complement the red and white colours. A full face paint will require little else in terms of details and adding final touches, whereas if you choose to do something more simple, add small details such as candy cane imagery and red and white accents such as lipstick and eyeliner.
Whether you opt for a simple eye makeup look or you choose to become the candy cane itself, a pair of contact lenses to match your design is essential! The Mini Sclera Red Contact Lenses feature a vibrant red and extended iris for an impactful look. These contact lenses mimic the vivid red tone of a candy cane and their colorful hue and intense appearance ensures a dramatic finish!
Winter Seasonal
If you’re struggling to decide on your next Christmas look, why not become Christmas itself? Often during the Christmas period or the winter season, it is not unrealistic to see snow. Inspired by your outside environment, bring winter to life through your 12 Days of Christmas cosplay! Think snowfall, icy temperatures and the glistening of icicles; using cool colours such as white and light blue you can easily create something that perfectly represents the winter season. Don’t forget to add sparkles like glitter or face jewels to give this look something icy to show off!
Using cool tones will ensure it remains on the theme; the Selene Blue contact lenses feature an icy blue iris perfectly fitting for a cool-toned cosplay or SFX makeup look. Add an extra pop of colour to your wintery look with these vibrant light blue contact lenses! Alternatively, why not bring some drama to your makeup by adding the Blind White contact lenses? These white contact lenses do not feature a pupil hole so vision is significantly limited when wearing both lenses at once, however, their unusual appearance makes them a great accessory for photoshoots and can provide a unique twist to your Christmas look.
Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
In true Christmas fashion, our final 12 Days of Christmas idea has to be Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! This Christmas character is iconic during the season, famously known for leading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. There are many ways that you can create your take on this reindeer’s appearance; pair his vibrant red nose with a soft, earthy makeover using brown tones and accent the nose and eyes using a deeper black tone.
Complete your Rudolph cosplay by adding a pair of the Funky Lenses Blackout Black contact lenses. These contacts feature a pupil hole so that vision is not obscured, however, the deep black iris gives your eye a one-tone look. If you prefer to have some colour in your eye, why not try a deep brown contact lens? The Tri Tone Brown contact lenses provide a natural appearance that offers warmth in the eye as well as a deep and striking result.
Make the most of this opportunity to get creative and take part in this year’s 12 Days of Christmas. We would love to see what Christmas-themed looks you create using the Funky Lenses contact lenses, so don’t forget to tag us on social media @funky_lenses for your chance to be featured on our feed!
