Michelle Phan's Miku Hatsune Make Up Tutorial

Recently Michelle Phan, a you tube make up guru, did a tutorial on Miku Hatsune. From the responses it seems to be a bit like marmite - love it or hate it.



I like her make up tutorials, they're usually well thought out, interesting looks which she makes simple to understand and follow, and entertaining despite all the silly poses.

But this one just feels too halloweeny. Miku doesn't actually wear much make up, but the turquoise eye shadow remains in the spirit of her character. However that weird white eye make up, designed to make the eyes appear larger and more anime like, is silly and unnecessary. Along with the bottom false lashes it ruins the look.


Those nails are gorgeous - inaccurate though since Miku has her nails painted turquoise - but still gorgeous.


For cosplay purposes these videos will give a better look for your cosplay!

Very light and simple make up:
This tutorial is in Japanese, she speaks very slowly which if you're learning Japanese is useful.


Heavier make up:
This is a more dramatic look