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May Makeup Challenge

 Runs until May 31, 2026




Hello! Thank you for visiting the MostlyDead challenge page.

PLEASE READ EVERYTHING THAT FOLLOWS!

Each month the challenge entries will be posted on Mostlydead.com’s social media pages, along with the Artists’ names and social media info. The winners will be decided via drawing, and poll each month and posted on our website.

 

For this month’s challenge, the “winner” of the drawing receives a $100 gift card and if there are 10 or more entries into the contest, we will also give out 2nd and 3rd place prizes as well. In addition, we are holding a poll, via Facebook group, “MD Makeup Challenge Voting" (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ajxiPUgzG/). We may also have some extra fun goodies to give away to contestants in addition to the regular prizes.(TBD for each contest), so if you have friends that you think would enjoy this contest, please tag them in our social media announcements about it, share the posts or send them a link to this page (https://www.mostlydead.com/pages/monthly-challenge ).



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It’s Cosplay May at Mostlydead! This month, we’re celebrating the incredible craft of character recreation. Whether you’re a wizard with a sewing machine or a pro with the prosthetic glue, we want to see you transform into an existing character from any fandom. From screen-accurate horror legends to your favorite cereal box characters, show us how you use MostlyDead/SFX gear to become an icon! (you are NOT required to use Mostlydead.com products for this contest)

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Leave your originals in the sketchbook this month— and have a little fun becoming a legend!

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As always, our community is a supportive, judgment-free zone for artists of all levels to practice their craft. Everyone has a chance to win. Don't forget that you're required to include a brief artist story or explanation with your entry—we love hearing about the "why" and "how" behind your transformation. This month, make sure you tell us who your character is and where they came from. Let’s see those fandoms represent!

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  • Requirement: Entries must be a recreation of an existing character from any fandom (Film, TV, Comics, Games, Anime, etc.).

  • Exclusion: Original Characters (OCs) are not eligible for this month's challenge.

  • Submission:  

    • Prosthetics are not required, but are allowed. 

    • You are NOT required to make a full body costume, but including as much of your character's look as you can, or want to, will increase your chances of winning the poll
    • Must include character’s name and what media it is from. Also, a brief description of your process or a story behind why you chose this character. 
    • Must include photo of the character you recreated, for our reference. This image will be posted next to your makeup image. 



How it works:

  • Create an SFX look inspired by the "Cosplay May" theme.

  • Follow us on Instagram @mostlydeaddotcom. and/or Facebook @mostlydead.com

  • Snap a clear photo or photos. NO more than 3, please (before/during shots are optional but we love to see them!).

  • Post on your own page, tag us, and use #mdmc26may

  • Email your photo to social@mostlydead.com with your name,  social media handle, and a brief description of your work, and how it relates to the prompt. Type (or copy/paste) in the email “I agree to the terms”. (See terms below)

  • Submit entries by midnight on the last day of the month. (Or at least before the sun comes up the next day)

  •  Winner of drawing will receive a $100 Gift certificate for Mostlydead.com, chosen via live drawing on Instagram

  • Popular vote will be chosen via Poll on facebook, and announced same day as drawing. Winner of popular vote will receive a mystery prize,including at least one prosthetic from our store, announced day of.

  • Only one entry per contestant.

  •  If 10 or more qualified entries are received 2nd and 3rd place prizes will also be awarded. Additional prizes TBA.

 

Winners will be chosen via drawing on Instagram Live (need not be present to win). as well as posted publicly on our social media pages

 

NOTE: Some of you have been submitting the names and social media ID’s of your models and photographers. It’s great that you are crediting everyone involved, and we encourage you to do so on your social media pages, when you post the photos to social media. We always post the social media ID’s of the MUA so people can visit their page and see other credits there, but since this is a makeup contest for makeup artists, we will only be announcing and tagging the names of the makeup artists. There should only be one MUA working on each piece, so there will be one name mentioned for each entry. Your models and photographers absolutely deserve credit for their work, but this is up to you to put on your page. Our announcements will only mention the makeup artist.
Winners will be announced through social media so make sure you are following us on Facebook(@mostlydead.com) or Instagram (@mostlydeaddotcom)

 

TERMS:Contestants and all involved in the finished photos including but not limited to the makeup artist, model and photographer agree to grant Mostlydead.com, a Halloween Direct LLC company, its affiliates and assigns the right to use submitted media as deemed fit. This includes distribution digitally, printed media, video and any other media not listed. Contestants warrant that all media submitted is original. Contestants shall assume all liability in regards to and claims of privacy, copyright or intellectual property infringement. Mostlydead.com, a Halloween Direct LLC company, its affiliates and assigns shall not be liable for any claims of damages.