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July Makeup Challenge:

Alice in the Upside-Down

 Runs until July 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 ).



Summer is here and this challenge is heating up!!

Grab your bikes, your walkman and your favorite D&D character because we are heading to Hawkins by way of the rabbit hole!

We're officially kicking off #MDMC26JULY and looking for your best "Alice in the Upside-Down" mashups. Whether it's a Corrupted Cheshire Cat lurking in the shadows of the void or a tea party gone wrong in the Upside Down, we want to see your most twisted creations. 


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Don’t forget to include a brief story about your character's journey into the void— we love hearing about the "why" and "how" behind your transformation. 


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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. 

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  • 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




 How it works:

  • Create an SFX look inspired by the "Alice in the Upside-Down" theme. Only one character per entry, only one entry per artist. 

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

  • Snap a clear photo or photos. NO more than 3, please - This is so you can show all sides. Please don't send me a bunch of photos that look almost identical. Take them from different angles so we can see your whole makeup. Otherwise only send one. Only one photo will be posted for the Poll, so if you choose to just send one, send your best one. (before/during shots are optional but we love to see them!).

  • Post on your own page, tag us, and use #mdmc26july

  • 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.

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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.