The Beautiful Death

Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead sugar skulls... this is, La Bella Muerte...The Beautiful Death.
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[@lovehistorygone]

I am a MEXICAN living in México.. and NO I am NOT ofended at all by this.. actually is nice to see people from other countries feel so fascinated with this mexican celebration.. AND YES it's all about remembering the ones who had pass on but I don't understand why people is soooo sensitive.. great vid michelle! loved it!

[@courtneygross3631]

I live in America and I was wondering what exactly is the day of the dead?

[@marylucero1634]

+Courtney Gross the day of the dead is a Mexican celebration to honor those who have died and remember them, not so much as a mourning but as a celebration for the good times they had on earth. And I'm Mexican, and proud to celebrate the day of the dead

[@courtneygross3631]

+mary lucero it sounds cool I wish we did that. I mean yeah it's okay to be sad but in America I wish we had the day of the dead! Sounds like a great concept and celebration

[@giovannal3666]

Do you celebrate Dia De Los Muertos? If not, then you have no say in saying "I'm not offended" or whatever.

[@lovehistorygone]

I am mexican.. living in MEXICO my grandfather is a YOREME google it if you don't know what that is... and yes I do celebrate it is part of who I am and NO I am not offended.. greets!

[@BeztiizluvKim12345]

So many people are hurt by this "cultural appropriation" but most of the people who are hurt aren't even Mexican -_- ya need to chill. Michelle clearly knows her history on what she's doing, she's not trying to steal anything and she gave credit where credit is due. Everybody is always trying to find fault in everything.

[@junthepun7393]

Exactly!!

[@Taemintism]

Suga ;)

[@streamnctdreamwegoup2631]

taegi

[@junthepun7393]

So many ARMYs

[@kornilious]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 YES

[@ddlrm1]

I'm Mexican, born in Mexico and I do NOT find this disrespectful. Idk why people make such a big deal about it, if she's creating something beautiful and she is in no way making fun of it. Some people are just overly sensitive.

[@Fainora]

+Deirdre de la Rosa Because in america anything dio de los muertos has become a chance for white hipsters to have a party 15 days before the holiday where they dress up as sugar skulls get drunk and have coffin races. Its become second Halloween to them. And everyone I've talked to about it who, "has a deep spiritual connection to it," is also severely anti-religion and in particular any catholic. Which shows just how deeply connected to it, and how much research they've done on it.

[@catharinalobo284]

+Fainora you

[@mionysus5374]

Check out the adult coloring called Famous Skulls. You will love it!!

[@LegendarySpaceRipper]

@@Fainora They do the same with Hallowen yet nobody cries about that.

[@singleeyedcat3608]

Why is everyone angry about this? She's well educated on the culture behind the look so what's the big deal?

[@klikogarb5080]

Certain people have nothing better to do, so they became full time offended.

[@singleeyedcat3608]

+Kliko Garb apparently

[@sia7001]

+Kliko Garb ikr

[@sofienilsson1300]

Exactly.

[@singleeyedcat3608]

+Lizbeth Diaz they obviously just want something to be angry about😒

[@nyahs6197]

The reason why this is not appropriation is because, cultural appropriation occurs when you borrow something from another culture *and* you are ignorant on the subject. It's not like is she said "try this new trendy cool pretty skull" then that's cultural appropriation. But Michelle shows that she is quite knowledgeable on the Day of the Dead and uses information and educates the viewers about its significance. Therefore shes not appropriating

[@yasminemarie6304]

Yes I agree with this. She knows that it's not supposed to be scary or anything and she has great knowledge about what it's really for.

[@girlishgamer1]

+Nyah Alexis Exactly, I mean this tutorial will be great for Book of Life cosplayers. The character, La Muerte is designed after sugar skulls and the whole movie revolves around the Day of the Dead. So in a nutshell, a majority of cosplayers who try to do La Muerte's look for their costumes are not appropriating Mexican culture, because the movie fully informed them about the holiday so they know about the holiday.

[@Fainora]

+Nyah Alexis riiigghhht I am fully informed about dreadlocks the history of them and the issues surrounding black hair, its still not appropriate for me to have them. But omg they're prettyy!!!!!! So that makes it okay.

[@nyahs6197]

Fainora nope go do you. Just know how take care of them. It's a protective style for black hair. Like if you wear box braids just because they're pretty and not know what you're doing you're gonna take them out to find that your edges have fallen out. Also don't try to call it something different. They're dread locks and the come from Africa and the Middle East. Not "hair knot twists" that Miley Cyrus created at the VMAs. If you respect my culture then we're all good :)

[@aliyahjones2567]

This is the whitest thing I've ever read

[@typicalday-hw7un]

Did anyone else think it was satisfying when she was applying the white face paint?No?Just me?

[@gabrielacontreras2893]

yesss,😂😂

[@kimmby4754]

yesss me too

[@sharono.2382]

yess I thought I was the only one lmao 😂

[@catebenedict123]

the whole video was tbh

[@ashlynkate8998]

+typical.day YES

[@ashtondesjarlais9992]

Idk about you guys but the music is so calming

[@MsEvianna]

she's calming as well

[@venus8568]

Ikr so is her voice

[@katbedolla9633]

I'm a Mexican and I think this is absolutely Gorgeous ❤️✨

[@bgonza2]

Is that really you on your profile picture, if so then you are an absolute Goddess!!!! I'm simply impressed!!!

[@taniamejia5359]

I agree. As long she is respectful with our culture I don't see a problem.

[@parthimangnani3134]

i6y

[@twentyoneflightattendants2752]

same

[@roseymartinez8324]

same!

[@karoline2980]

her: "you wan't to have this dead pale skin" me: Looks in the mirror "done"

[@xx1xx162]

lol same

[@flaviaa55]

Karoline Dahl Rasmussen 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nishasameer5560]

Karoline dr I'm Indian.. so.....

[@aspenrobicheau5621]

Omg yes me everyday

[@anthonyfox585]

Karoline dr lol yup I'm pretty pale

[@onlyteaandme8461]

I am part Mexican. My great grandfather was born and raised in Mexico. Sugar skulls are meant to be shared and celebrated. That's the whole point of Dia de Muertos is to celebrate together in memory of our deceased loved ones.

[@bgonza2]

You are part Mexican, what is your other part then? Just curious. Thank you.

[@onlyteaandme8461]

+Benito Gonzalez Jr. My great grandmother was Puerto Rican and Brazilian. And my paternal grandfather was Haitian and Puerto Rican. On my mom side I'm Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Jamaican.

[@sanjuanagasca7476]

Half Mexican then you should know the name is a Catrina not Sugar skull.

[@sanjuanagasca7476]

@Dani Slaughter check out Chicano Lowrider Art on google images.

[@sanjuanagasca7476]

@Dani Slaughter Yes they Are very talented artist. There (Chicano) Los Angeles Artist.

[@A7XGirl1211]

For the ignorant people who think this is disrespectful or racist, you should just stop the hate already. As a Hispanic myself, I'm proud that this culture is "out there" and that people are appreciating the beauty of it. It doesn't matter what race you are. I think it's more disrespectful for Mexicans and other Hispanics to say that you can't be a sugar skull if you aren't one of them.

[@DanieIsStrong]

THANK YOU. I'm not Hispanic but I celebrate Día de los Muertos. How is that racist? And even when people use sugar skulls as Halloween costumes, they're doing it out of appreciation, not mockery. I just don't understand why people consider that cultural appropriation, you know?

[@tehreem739]

Michelle was really AHEAD of her time. It’s still baffling how this is nearly 10 years old and gurus are still using the tricks she used now 👏🏽

[@MichellePhan]

NEW VIDEO! The Beautiful Death

[@HASAN-sg9be]

كل عام وانتو بخير

[@carolinecrusco387]

this is my fav

[@amreenhayer91]

loved this

[@PhuongThanh0990]

There is a lotus under your check. It's Vietnam

[@erinjojenskie5453]

are you a christan cause you said you were gonna draw a cross cause your religion

[@superholly]

This is actually gorgeous.

[@belshields3130]

This is appreciating a beautiful culture respectfully. It would have been offensive if she had put on a sombrero and a poncho and called herself a Mexican.

[@maddyx3161]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched, and I must say, the way you speak is simply intoxicating. So poetic. I will definitely be watching more.

[@maddyx3161]

Olivia Grummish ikr ;)

[@hannahcarmelarojo6013]

She's back!!!

[@popularship1636]

this is why I love the Mexican culture so full of mysterious and beautiful things

[@carneyshackleton4005]

The amount of times I've watched this is unreal it's just such a beautiful piece and visually very satisfying also I find the music really peaceful even though it's not my usual genre I'd listen to

[@itzyom8164]

Carney Shackleton : _yeah_.

[@marykings5825]

Para todos los mexicanos que de alguna manera se ofenden de esto, o que piensan que no es apropiado, ¿no creen que deberían de sentirse orgullosos de que personas de otros países se interesen en nuestra cultura? Tenemos cosas horribles en este momento en México y nuestras tradiciones son las cosas que nos hacen sentirnos orgullosos pase lo que pase. A mi me parece que este maquillaje se ve hermoso y es increíble que alguien no mexicano haya querido hacer esto, en vez de verle lo "malo", porque no mejor disfrutas del vídeo y te sientes orgulloso de ser lo que eres.

[@margortsantiago]

No es que se esté apropiando, sino que puede ser ofensivo en el sentido de que los mexicanos (ancestros) no tenían el cabello rubio y los ojos claros, no creo que ella lo haya hecho con otra intención.

[@ILoveLyricsGirl22]

as a Mexican, I don't mind people painting themselves as Sugar Skulls, I think it's awesome that people acknowledge them. I don't like that people wear them as "costumes" for Halloween, because that's not what they are. They're for celebrating The Day of the Dead and honoring those who have passed.

[@aliyahefotte776]

Dear Michelle, You truly are my role model. I read your new article on Teen Vouge. I own almost all of your EM series. You have inspired me to go out and continue my dreams of fashion and costume makeup. I am only 11 but I know someday I could meet you, but until then, YOU are inspiring. Thank You for giving me hope. Glimmer

[@aliyahefotte776]

Well sorry. I own some of your EM series, not all LoL

[@MichellePhan]

Love ya :) Keep on dreaming girly!

[@aliyahefotte776]

You replied... YOU REPLIED!!!!! 😭😭😂😊😊😊 thank you. I'm literally crying right now!!!!! LOL. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@freedomheartsplayzmc9082]

I would be a white rose because it represents (to me..) mystery and creating a blank slate for everyone to start fresh and new. also cause its really beautiful

[@vliciouss]

That's a beautiful description: )

[@haifaaalkazemi725]

And I thought ed sheeran was deep

[@Slaterbb]

I would also be a white rose,wonderful description

[@alyssagray5220]

i never watch her videos to actually do i just watch to feel calm

[@MsEvianna]

same

[@emmadavis333]

she is so talented if i tried id probably look like a 5 year old scribbled on my face ;D

[@arenseaures675]

I Think we all Can agree on this one.😐

[@apriloneil1692]

The songs she used are "Beautiful" and "Rainy Days" by Late Night Alumni

[@lanadelriley]

also “sunrise comes to soon”!

[@pamelars7497]

Gracias!

[@lowlifeseviperss9901]

As a mexican, I don’t mind this video. Her intro was very informative and somewhat accurate (DDLM has nothing to do with the Spanish. It’s derived 100% from the Aztecs) Overall, I love how she was respectful enough to title this beautiful look in Spanish. Just please be respectful to our people and culture if you are going to recreate a calavera look. 😊

[@taompons]

people are so butthurt over something that involves on a celebration the day of your loved one that has passed away or whatever. "if you're not mexican, don't wear this!" eyeliner was created by the egyptians and was used to keep away evil with the eye.. so..

[@ryecustard7687]

αrl ɢrмeѕ what

[@nurin6737]

roasted!

[@nonamesia2702]

Honestly the first thing I noticed was your profile picture

[@sanjuanagasca7476]

Native people of the Americas also wore paint and I heard that the Mayas invented Blue eyeshaow.so what is your point exactly?

[@mistim2794]

@@sanjuanagasca7476 ...

[@retrotreeyo910]

This reminds me of The Book Of Life. Like if you agree.

[@egulansko]

Tottaly agree ;-)

[@retrotreeyo910]

I guess its just the look and flowers, the patterns that stood out for Me :3

[@egulansko]

YES :) tottaly

[@pok3.m0n_54]

So true

[@kristel7981]

RetroTreeyo same here but this was the first one, the book of life was like 2014 but this video was created on 2013

[@raytatouille3896]

I’ve really missed Michelle. I didn’t realize she left KZbin until today. I used to watch her videos more than anything else. She was an inspiration to me...And she still is!

[@021.karenrodriguezvalencia6]

Soy mexicana y opino que, LE QUEDÓ MUY BONITO!

[@shianneolivia2575]

when i saw her with her shoulders , neck and chest covered in white i thought of the yogurt commercial ...

[@ivettetesfaye]

shianne ramey oh my god

[@shianneolivia2575]

Troye GrassiHoying : )

[@gelly2984]

gorgeous dun Little Baby's Ice Cream?

[@shianneolivia2575]

BlackVelvet Swift on VIP yES

[@anthonyfox585]

dang !! oh no that commercial was so horrifying 😥

[@aaqilvlogs1506]

2021 anyone? this video makes me feel so at peace. i just cannot explain it.

[@dauwmz]

here. she's the only beauty guru i stan

[@lucyevans1165]

sugar skulls are one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen😍😍😍😍

[@juliem.4400]

Why do I keep seeing so many comments about cultural appropriation? I hope you guys at least stopped eating pasta and pizza because that's appropriating Italian culture

[@mirandajones7816]

Right? Stop wearing plaid skirts. Lmao.

[@priscillachan1438]

Did anyone notice like gold little sprinkles while she's doing the look?

[@yeahidid8262]

Obviously that's just effects.

[@samairas.5392]

My favorite flower is also lotus!!

[@josieelin6342]

Mines a lillie☺️

[@mhoeriarty]

Lily Potter

[@moshcunana7752]

Sunflower

[@mni6716]

Moshcu Nana hobiflower

[@angelespadilla6497]

I love Dahlia

[@lesliemariehernandez350]

Why are people offended if they aren't even Mexican??? I'm fully Mexican and I don't see what's offensive

[@usomexmartin220]

No such thing as Fully Mexican Lol 🤦‍♀️😕🤣😕 🤦‍♀️

[@shnbyuwu6710]

Usomex Martin dumbass

[@thegoblinunderyourbed2737]

I'm only part Mexican and I don't see what's to be offended about honestly

[@matthewmunoz1840]

Wowwwww this is so amazing . She is god when she does makeup and she's so gorgeous 😍😍😍😫

[@ottermoles1475]

she's a goddess becuase males are gods :/

[@amaurion1981]

I think she men't "she is good"

[@gabbiebravo6723]

My mom has a tattoo of this on her thigh. Even though she is not Mexican. Neither am I. I am Puerto Rican and my mom is not. I guess she got it because it is so beautiful. It truly is. :)

[@gabbiebravo6723]

Also my mom has the lotus flower on her wrist

[@sarazainat8853]

Wow that's so awesome C: it really is beautiful, i wanted to do this for Halloween or april fools day but my mom finds it creepy lol

[@Coquiro1927]

WEEEE BORICUA

[@momohinamori8075]

KZbin makeup GODDESS.

[@erna3547]

I really agree !!!

[@piguladoll]

To everyone getting mad at Michelle for appropriating the Mexican culture: Halloween is the end of the Celtic year and marks the beginning of a triduum by the name of Allhallowtide. It is the Christian equivalent of Day Of the Dead, essentially, where they remember the dead of all departed Christians, including saints and martyrs and such. So to everyone getting butthurt over this video: grasp your ears and firmly pull your head out of your ass. If you're gonna complain about this then maybe you should educate yourselves complain about all those who aren't of said pagan or Gaelic or Celtic roots who celebrate Halloween. Celebrating Halloween as an American holiday is cultural appropriation in itself.

[@girlishgamer1]

This will be great for Book of Life cosplayers.

[@christopherrada]

HOW COULD ANYONE DISLIKE THIS

[@eleanoreking3385]

the ppl who disliked this vid, r haters. HATERS GONNA HATE!!!

[@sandiflahn9937]

Right😤

[@angelinag.3766]

Now this is cultural APPRECIATION! Thank you for sharing our culture yet not misusing it for a Halloween costume/ not knowing anything about it

[@QuietlyCurious]

This isn't the most intricate, perfected sugar skull on YT but it's my favorite, hands down. Maybe it's the production value of the video itself, but it's just captivating nonetheless. Love the yin/yang combo of the cross above and the lotus below. Very deep meaning from 2 different spiritual traditions. Beautiful.

[@mskittylulu]

Michelle Phan: KZbin OG lol watching her videos takes me back

[@laiah.chinelle]

I was a sugar skull for Halloween last year loved it ♥️

[@VioletVonTesla]

Okay, if white people cant do sugar skulls, I dont want to see non scots wearing plaid, or non irish celebrating st patricks day. Fair is fair.

[@PulseOfTheMaggie]

THANK YOU

[@kornilious]

YES

[@Angie-et5gq]

Violet von Tesla I don’t celebrate holidays with green elves or wear plaid so it’s a win win

[@mehmeh3382]

Violet von Tesla lol she’s Vietnamese but, excellent point

[@esmeraldaorozco1969]

i've never celebrated it anyway. Keep your drunken holiday lol

[@breeishly]

This is such a beautiful look! And for people who are offended - Michelle never said that this was for Halloween, and that it was for a Halloween costume. She simply was showing a tutorial on how to do a sugar skull look. She even mentioned the Day of the Dead, so she obviously understands and has respect for the celebration. :) Other tutorials might be more clueless and be using it for a Halloween costume, but this one isn't. I think it captures the beauty of the holiday and it makes me proud, not offended.

[@adri4bu]

Still the best halloween make up tutorial

[@elizamaldonado8883]

I personally don't care if people that aren't of Mexican descent do makeup like this. It's just when they use it for Halloween that makes me upset because Dia De Los Muertos is not supposed to be a Scary thing. It's mostly for celebrating the life of a loved one that has passed.😕

[@devanjones6179]

Eliza Maldonado Not all of Halloween costumes have to be scary. If you make it look beautiful and a part of a beautiful costume, then it's not at all scary. :^)

[@danielagzz1037]

+Devan Jones The thing is that my culture is not just "a beautiful Halloween costume" that you can wear one day and wash it away the next one. That's what I find offensive. I don't mind non mexican people celebrating Día de Los Muertos and painting their faces as the girl in the video, but when you just do it because "it looks pretty" it's just not right, it's offensive. You are not respecting my culture. Cheers.

[@devanjones6179]

Daniela Gzz I was just saying that it's not scary. I never said that it was only pretty and that's all that it signifies. I was just saying that Dia de Los Muertos isn't scary at all, and in fact it's a beautiful celebration. You shouldn't act as if you are quoting me, because you aren't. If I offended you, it was never my intention. I truly respect your culture, and all cultures, and nothing I said was stating otherwise. Please stop assuming that I don't because that isn't and will never be true.

[@danielagzz1037]

***** Thanks, at least someone gets it.

[@devanjones6179]

***** I would never wear this as a costume, myself. I, as I said earlier, was just telling the original commenter that this isn't scary. Again, if you're offended, I didn't mean to offend you. I, myself, didn't take this makeup as a costume, I know about Dia le Los Muertos and if I wanted to do this makeup look, I would do it then instead of halloween. You didn't have to call me an asshole because I never insulted you, or any other commenters. I never said "this costume is so pretty!! im soooo going to wear this for halloween." Goodness. Anyways, have a nice day. ;w;

[@klikogarb5080]

I feel so sad reading all these comments here. Do most people actually know what racism is? You are bashing a girl on the Internet for appreciating and sharing a look that came from another culture, and you guys are shouting RACISM! I believe that racism is still an issue nowadays but if you shout racism everywhere people won't be able to distinguish between what real racism is and not. And thus people won't care anymore about the real issues.

[@klikogarb5080]

I'm also sure that if we wouldn't have shared our cultures/arts/knowledge with other people from around the world, the world wouldn't be as developed as it is now. Sure, we still have a long way to go, but hating someone on the Internet is not gonna solve it either.

[@WeddingxPeach97]

The sharpness of the white the beautiful gradients it's so captivating! My gosh it's relaxing!

[@jesspessiepess]

every beauty guru: It's okay if its not perfect, it's meant to be messy *draws perfectly*

[@jazminortiz105]

I'd be a dragonfruit flower. Although my name is after the Jasmine flower. I just love how complex the dragonfruit flower is. Complex yet beautiful.

[@illuminahearts3113]

I think this is my most favorite makeup tutorial from you!

[@Twilinden]

Thank you Michelle Phan for keeping our tradition alive! This is a beautiful look! Beautiful colors and flowers!! Saludos de México!!

[@prettyyoongi7968]

If you are *NOT MEXICAN* then you have no damn right to say that this is cultural appropriation. She knows it well enough to explain the importance of it and isn't wearing because it's a "trend"

[@Haruhikawachan]

Why is everyone getting so angry? The argument I keep seeing is "this is disrespectful because it is a Halloween costume". She never said shit about Halloween; it was the people in the comments who said they were using it for a Halloween costume. So please stop getting mad at Michelle.

[@kayrelmagsayo8933]

They weren't actually getting ma at her for "saying" she hates holloween...... it was the fact that she's doing a makeup tutorial on a culture and people think its racist a disrespecting the culture

[@sashaking8901]

Kayrel Magsayo loads of people do sugar skulls...and she is showing others how to create this amazing look step by step..?what is racist or offensive about that?

[@hippiegolucky8257]

I miss Michelle's makeup tutorials 😭

[@emiliarendrag105]

it's amazing how much of a difference those light blue lines made. As soon as she started adding them they made the eye sockets looks so much more hollow as if she were really a skeleton. :)

[@carlosmaganamagana6471]

I'm Mexican and I'm proud of it

[@macncheese2737]

When she was explaining color combinations on the eyes it reminded me of coraline when the mom was like "Or purple... Or blue... Or tangerine... Or oh stop it you're going to make me jealous!" xD

[@sarahandceciliabohman8655]

2017: CuLtUrAl ApRoPrIaTiOn 2018: My CuLtUrE Is NoT A CoStUmE Edit: I apologize for this comment. You're right, your culture is not a costume. (this video isn't offensive to all Hispanics, though, as evident by the comment section.) I am so sorry for disrespecting your points, feelings, & opinions. I really do apologize.

[@itsholiana3957]

even if this was years ago i still come back to her videos ,her voice and techniques are so aesthetic and soothing. i love her so much she inspires me in life and makeup

[@littleprincessmermai]

Does the part where she paints her whole body remind of little baby's icecream commercial..? Or am I just demented

[@ebonymcadam7316]

Ramona Williams I just searched up the commercial. I am horrified.

[@littleprincessmermai]

haha...Your welcome

[@4EverCanela]

YOUR COMMENT LEFT ME DYING FROM LAUGHTER

[@maddyx3161]

MENTAL IMAGES ARE RETURNING XD

[@teapopovic8631]

+Derp U le phan

[@mustachesandpickles]

Oh my gosh. These suger skull tutorials are not racist or offensive in any way snap or form

[@unusual2821]

i'm guessing you're not mexican and have no clue of cultural appropriation

[@mustachesandpickles]

exactly! i woukd think that if shes doing it that she likes it so they should be happy that she likes it enough to recreate it

[@isabellafire8686]

Caroline Kitten "and have no clue of cultural appropriation" Yeah, Mexicans are the only people that have a culture.

[@unusual2821]

"You're not Mexican" - I guessed she probably has no Mexican heritage, therefore having no real fondness of Dia De Los Muertos. "No clue of cultural appropriation" - Please point to where I said that exclusively Mexicans are the only ones who have a culture. Admit it, Mexico is probably the most unimportant country in the world. It's nice to see her own people standing up for themselves when they have the opportunity instead of being shot to death. Just as trying to look like a Geisha is cultural appropriation, why isn't this cultural appropriation? There isn't much of a difference.

[@mustachesandpickles]

+Caroline Kitten Its not "racist" or "offensive" when shes doing it because she thinks its beautiful. i personally love suger skulls and i jave studied the culture and i think its fascinating and im 100% American. it should not be offensive

[@amethystcahill]

Could you do a Geisha Makeup turorial

[@phersephonia3706]

If I were a flower, I'd be a dandelion: stubborn af, destroys concrete, and everyone wants to get rid of me.

[@alexandraa837]

The Moon Herself I think dandelions are pretty tho

[@madhurajoshi6963]

Aww no. You are worth it. Every part of you is. You are beautiful internally and externally just the way you are. Ps. Dandelions are kinda pretty ✨

[@yodoquynh5597]

I believe that she had explained clearly in one of her old video from 2011, where she did the makeup inspired by the Day of Dead, that this day supposed to a day to remember your loved ones and not supposed to be scary. That means she understands the meaning of the day. I mean, she's done this makeup before, and she's just doing it again with a different design. stop judging her butthurt people ._. i'm from Asia, i don't really understand the meaning of the day, but Michelle had explained it before. So what's more to complain? and sorry for my freaking bad English. I'm from Vietnam and English is not my first language.

[@zoecamila2215]

your amazing and my inspiration

[@Melly241000]

people who are offended by this.. there are BIGGER problems in the world to worry about..move on

[@amandataylor9051]

+Melly241000 100% agree

[@v4ni11aciti3s]

Like Trump being president

[@LegendarySpaceRipper]

@@v4ni11aciti3s You sound like bitch. Get ready for 2020, bitch.

[@LegendarySpaceRipper]

@@fluteseok Trump is going to win. I have seen the democrats that are trying for Presidency and they are below average. They will never, ever get in.

[@TheNuvia1210]

Tacitus Kilgore ok

[@amirhasrath2265]

How on earth, could I have overlook such mesmerizing art like this for so long.......

[@ThatOneScienceGuy]

I wish I was a girl. Being a dude is boring. You have many more options when you're a girl.

[@peapodbrianna]

I'm not trying to be rude in any way possible. But for everyone who is saying "this is disrespectful towards the the Mexican culture" or "my culture" is being disrespectful and selfish because you guys are acting like your culture is the only one that gets used as a "Halloween costume". And it's not, people dress up as traditional Native Americans, Germans, Dutch, and Japanese girls. Even some people dress up as Mexicans, such as wearing a sombrero. Don't say that I must have "no idea" what the day of the dead is about because I do.

[@Fainora]

+brianna hasinski There is an entire movement called my culture is not a costume that deals with that, but its so much easier to rationalize away that pesky thinking when its so pretty!

[@iluvme23412]

HOLY SHIT. you have no idea how insensitive you sound right now. saying "i'm offended" DOES NOT MEAN that they dont care for other cultures!! they arent acting that it's their own culture that's only being appropriated, LET THEM STAND UP FOR THEIR CULTURE.

[@peapodbrianna]

+addy you obviously are offended right now..

[@iluvme23412]

yeah, i am. and?

[@bgonza2]

Beautiful from what ethnic background are you from? Just curious. Thank you.

[@janet0613.]

Thinking about doing this for Halloween, idk if my mom will approve but its part of our culture so i hope she is okay with me doing this

[@saturniidz]

Same--I have German heritage though, and like--I wanna do something based off of the Black Forest in Germany.

[@lillyimaginator]

You inspired me so much. After this video, I started doing face painting at birthday parties. I got better in drawing skulls. I started drawing flowers at the top and bottom of my drawing. Every video of yours is so inspiring, and taught me something new. Thank you ❤️

[@BreedofDMC6669]

How the hell did that costume face paint go on smooth? I added water to the same paint and it still cracked and dried up cakey.

[@enaivanovic7170]

Me too

[@bbzzznn]

Me too! Mish,please make a tips for this problem:\

[@sb0722]

She used a primer

[@jessieerebecca327]

Get a powder puff and buff it out in light circular motions ^.^ it also depends if it's a dry or moist base in the pancake makeup!-buy from Mehron, Ben Nye, and Makeup Forever if you want nice quality body paint :)

[@itsbella7254]

Do a x shape when you paint it that will help

[@sarahandceciliabohman8655]

2016: DaB iS dEaD 2017: cUlTuRaL aPprOprIaTiOn Edit: I apologize for this comment. I will try not to disrespect your opinions & feelings anymore. I can't speak for this video deciding what is racist or not, but I respect your opinions, as well as opinions on other things like this, too. I apologize.

[@mannyj9829]

Im a dude and ima follow this technique for day of the dead. Thanks Michelle

[@vingionis]

There are people like Michelle, who create art on their own faces. And then there is me, who cannot even put on an even eyeliner.

[@reemawby9362]

So, I tried to do this and failed miserably. Sigh :/

[@nonorania]

👋🏻👋🏻*patpat. It's ok

[@bumworms1078]

im going to us white face paint, black eyeliner and eyeshadows rather than face paint cause its probably a bit easier to blend

[@reemawby9362]

chi chi I wish you luck lol.

[@Stupidtacocatstuffgrr]

I would recommend doing white first then the color that's actually how you're supposed to do it

[@Stupidtacocatstuffgrr]

But don't fill in places with white that you'll have color

[@PixieSpellsLove]

Almost three years later and people are still giving her a hard time? Guys it's done! Move on.

[@Farfalla17]

Michelle is so adorable and so sweet!

[@joselynsantillanes9552]

As a mexican I want to thank you for capturing the beauty in my culture ♡

[@lovecedarpoint70]

Madison Ziegler (from dance moms) saw this! Congrats

[@UnlockYourSoul]

That's not really a huge accomplishment, not really one at all

[@lovecedarpoint70]

Chantel Spriggs If I was here I would be jumping up and down...

[@UnlockYourSoul]

Yeah but I'm guessing since you have Paige( I watch Dance moms too) as your profile pic that you like dance moms. A big star like Michelle phan probably wouldn't think much of it.

[@lovecedarpoint70]

Chantel Spriggs I do it's just i haven't chaned it in a while

[@10tetherball]

So many butthurt Mexicans. It's just a costume,and honestly i don't care that shes not Mexican , i actually really like that someone from another ethnic background is seeing the beauty in our culture. Also she isn't some dumb white girl that just does this cause its "cute" she knows what it identifies, she obviously respects our culture. k bye

[@kimmedel4693]

No but the reason we're "butthurt" is because it's not supposed to be scary or used for Halloween. El dia de los muertos is a day to remember your loved ones. But you're right at least it isn't some white girl using it cuz she doesn't have any time to make a costume and she does it cuz it's "cute"

[@yasminemarie6304]

+I like Giraffes I don't think she meant for this version of it to be scary at all. :)

[@kimmedel4693]

+xxbeautyby yasxx I know, mish actually did research on el dia de Los muertos but I'm talking about those girls who use it because they think it's cute and because that's what everyone does for Halloween. It's quite disrespectful to some. But mish did research and she meant it look like a beautiful face painting :)

[@yasminemarie6304]

+I like Giraffes Oh I see now. Thanks. :)

[@lead.m4579]

+I like Giraffes Well, in my opinion you can still make it a costume, just have respect for the culture that lays behind it.

[@mehmeh3382]

In 2013 no one was offended by this....

[@briannahamilton2125]

This is very gorgeous, Michelle is a inspiration to all of us fans

[@itisjudgment874]

i love that youre a Christian

[@magsg3302]

because...?

[@itisjudgment874]

because she talks about her religion in such a loving matter so its beautiful to know she is a Christian. Michelle is usually a person to channel love and respect to people so thats why i like the fact that she is a Christian because it shows shes a good one

[@subatomicsoma]

Omg she is??? 0^0

[@dendelionnum1]

Is she Christian or Catholic? Hopefully a christian

[@itisjudgment874]

Teng Wei Wen Catholic is a type of Christianity

[@evelynfelix3714]

its satisfying when she paints with white the egde of the eye

[@berahaeden]

OMG It's so beautiful 😍

[@Ricosmomsince2017]

her painting her face with the white was soooo satisfying

[@missymoo09876]

I wonder how long that took to wipe all that make up off lol.

[@missymoo09876]

LOL! *****

[@ShynightfoxDJs]

I think maybe around 2 years exact lol

[@patriciasoto217]

I did this once and it actualy took about 30min-1:00 hour

[@missymoo09876]

Really O.O patricia soto

[@danascharrer3689]

patricia soto if you ever do crazy makeup like this again, smear petroleum jelly/vaseline all over your face. Let it sit for about 3 minutes then wipe it off. If it is really hardcore go back in with make up remover or baby oil. The baby oil should work better than the makeup remover, but it is an oil so it will clog up your pores. If you are unlucky you might get a breakout from the baby oil. Only use the baby oil if nothing will come off, or around the eye area where tricky mascaras and eyeliners may be!

[@alyssaparsons8364]

Okay, I'm probably the only one not commenting about cultural appropriation, but I think this is beautiful and I wish I had as much talent as you, Mish xoxo

[@arimoonlight717]

Omg I can't find Maddie Ziegler's comment can someone plz tell me what it said or where it is?

[@bunnybound]

i love this out of all sugar skull videos. it is so beautiful and the gradiant makes it pop

[@thanhvynguyen7791]

It is like in "the book of life" flim

[@Kashaf_asim]

OMG!!! how difficult will it be to remove...😂😲

[@melytam3117]

Me encantó el maquillaje pero aquí en. México no se se le llama."la bella muerte" si no la "catrina" pero igual me encantó

[@zalmallama]

im not mexican but im filipino and i still celebrate this. however, i live in singapore and my grandparents are buried in philippines, instead i dress as a sugar skull, put their pictures on my table, place candle and dance as if they were really watching. i miss dancing for them. i look like an idiot doing it, but i love it. :)