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Catrina Makeup AI example: a woman with long dark hair in a black T-shirt sits among candles and orange marigolds
The photo used for this example: a smiling woman with long dark hair in a black T-shirt in a grey studio

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Catrina Makeup AI: Day of the Dead Makeup on Your Photo

Upload one photo. Catrina face paint and a marigold crown appear on you in a 10-second candlelit video inspired by Día de Muertos.

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Catrina Makeup AI video examples

To make a Catrina Makeup AI video, upload the required photos: One adult, face visible: you or a friend who agreed. Confirm photo rights and adult age, and pay. In about 3–6 minutes you get an MP4, 10 s at 720p, 9:16. Model-generated sound. One video costs $4.99. Upload first, then sign in at Make. Your credits belong to your account email. A video that fails gives its credit back.

The example starts from one photo of an adult woman in a black T-shirt. She keeps her face, hair and clothes. The candles, the marigolds, the face paint and the flower crown come from the scene. Play it with sound on.

Catrina Makeup AI example: a woman with long dark hair in a black T-shirt sits among candles and orange marigolds
The photo used for this example: a smiling woman with long dark hair in a black T-shirt in a grey studio
Candlelit Catrina

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The original Catrina Makeup video

@yuan8897 · View on TikTok

What is the Catrina Makeup trend?

AI Catrina filters have run on TikTok since at least 2023. In late September 2026, a new wave of AI Catrina edits spread there before Día de Muertos on 1 and 2 November.

La Catrina is the elegant skeleton lady of Mexican art and a symbol of Día de Muertos, a celebration that remembers loved ones. People honour her with white face paint and flowers. Our version focuses on the face: you, then the makeup and a marigold crown, by candlelight. It is a new scene made from your photo. It does not use the original video or any person from it. It is a creative look inspired by the holiday, not a ritual.

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How to make a Catrina Makeup AI video in 3 steps

  1. 1. Add one photo

    Add one clear photo of yourself, or of a friend who agreed to be in the clip. The tool shows one photo slot. A bare face works best, because the scene paints the makeup for you.

    Photo needed: One adult, face visible: you or a friend who agreed.

  2. 2. Check the example and pay

    Play the example to see the face paint appear. Then confirm that you are 18 or older and that the person in the photo agreed. Check the cost in the tool, sign in at Make and pay for one video. Packs start at $4.99.

  3. 3. Wait and download

    Your 10-second clip takes 3–6 minutes. You can close the page and come back later. We email your private link when the clip is done. Open it, watch the makeup appear and download the video.

Read the full Catrina Makeup guide

What you upload and what you get

You upload

One adult, face visible: you or a friend who agreed.

Upload one photo of one adult. It can be you, or a friend who agreed to be in the clip. Show the whole face in good light, facing the camera. A head-and-shoulders photo works best. Photos of a celebrity, of a young person or of a person who did not agree are not allowed.

Use JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, up to 30 MB. Photos are resized before upload. You can swap the picture before you start. You must be 18 or older. Confirm photo rights and adult age. We delete uploads after 7 days and never use them to train models.

You get

MP4, 720p, 9:16, 10 s. Model-generated sound.

You get a 10-second vertical MP4 in 9:16 at 720p, with sound. You start with your own face in a warm room full of candles and orange marigolds. Catrina face paint spreads across your face: a white base, dark eye circles, a small petal design and fine swirls on the cheeks. A crown of marigolds and roses appears, and you smile into the camera.

This effect uses 30 credits for one video. Pack pricing starts from $2.40 per video. Pack credits never expire. Compare packs before buying more credits.

Photo tips for a better Catrina Makeup video

A good input makes the subject easier to read. Open the photo at its original size and check the important details before uploading. A bright, sharp photo is more useful than a heavily edited one. Match the crop to the effect: a face-focused scene and a routine with full-body steps need different framing.

  • Face the camera and keep your eyes open.
  • Use a bare face. Heavy makeup can clash with the face paint.
  • Take off glasses and hats, so the crown and the eye design fit.
  • Keep only one person in the photo, in soft, even light.

What can go wrong with a Catrina Makeup AI video

The face looks less like you

Face paint covers most of the skin, so the AI has less of your face to keep. The result can look close to you but not exact. Use a sharp, front-facing photo in even light, and check the clip before you share it.

The design or the sound differs

The model paints a new design for every video. The pattern, the colours and the crown can differ from the example. The AI model also makes new sound each time. Mute the clip if the sound does not fit your post.

A generation that fails returns its credits automatically. If a delivered video has distorted details, email support@effectfarm.com with its link for review.

Catrina Makeup AI video ideas

Use these as starting points for your photo and for the finished clip. They are ways to use the effect, not extra controls. The template sets the movement.

Your Día de Muertos post

Post the clip in late October. Start with a bright selfie. The change from a bare face to full face paint and a flower crown is the moment people replay.

Try a look before you paint

Planning real Catrina makeup for a party or a parade? Use the clip as a quick mood board. It shows how a white base, dark eye circles and a marigold crown frame your face. Then follow a makeup tutorial for the real thing.

Surprise a friend

Ask a friend first, then use a clear photo of their face. Your friend gets the face paint, the flower crown and the candlelight. Use photos of adults who said yes only.

A Halloween party post

Catrina makeup is festive and elegant, not scary. It also suits a Halloween party post on 31 October, the night before Día de Muertos. For a full costume, try the vampire scene.

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Catrina Makeup AI FAQ

Is there a Catrina Makeup tutorial for the AI video?
Yes, and it is short. Upload one clear photo of one adult, confirm your age and consent, and pay for one video. The tool paints the makeup for you. Follow the three steps below the tool, or the guide linked on this page.
Why is Catrina Makeup on TikTok every October?
Día de Muertos falls on 1 and 2 November. In the weeks before, people post Catrina face paint, flower crowns and AI Catrina filters. A new wave of AI Catrina edits spread on TikTok in late September 2026.
Where can I see the original Catrina Makeup video?
See the source section on this page for the clip and its creator. The first post is not verified. AI Catrina filters were already on TikTok in 2023.
What happens in the Catrina Makeup meme video?
You start with your own face in a warm room full of candles and marigolds. Catrina face paint spreads across your face, a marigold crown appears, and you smile into the camera.
Is this the same as day of the dead makeup or sugar skull makeup?
It is close. Day of the dead makeup and sugar skull makeup are broad names for this style. The Catrina look adds an elegant touch, such as a flower crown. Your video shows that look, inspired by Día de Muertos.
Can I use a photo of a friend or a famous person?
You can use a photo of a friend who is 18 or older and who agreed to be in the clip. Do not use photos of famous people, of people who did not agree, or photos of a person who has died. This scene takes one adult.
How long is the video, and does it have sound?
It is 10 seconds long, vertical 9:16, at 720p, as an MP4 file. Yes, it has sound. The AI model makes the sound for each video, so it can differ from the example.
How much does a Catrina makeup AI video cost?
30 credits ≈ 1 video. Packs start at $4.99, and pack credits never expire. Monthly plans are optional. You buy a pack after you sign in at Make with Google or an email code. If a video fails, its credits come back.
How long until my video is ready, and what happens to my photo?
Usually 3–6 minutes. You can close the page while it is made, and we email a private link when it is ready. We delete uploaded photos within 7 days.

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