Started Oct 25, 2026 · Peak day Nov 2 · Updated
When did Catrina makeup start going viral?
Social followed search this time: searches peaked on Oct 29, social views on Nov 2.Verified: the top posts on the social peak day were hand-checked and are about this moment.
What is a Catrina?
Catrina makeup is a decorative skull look associated with Día de Muertos in Mexico, where creators share tutorials and finished designs. Videos featuring rhinestone skulls, neon face paint and personal interpretations drew 29.3M views from 611 creators between Oct 25 and Nov 10, around the November 1–2, 2026 celebration.
Creators are turning Catrina makeup into personal artwork, from rhinestone skulls to neon face paint. Tutorials and finished looks give viewers designs to try for Día de Muertos. Comments praise the skill, ask about paints and celebrate the finished makeup.
The numbers
- Catrina makeup videos drew 29.3M views from 611 creators between Oct 25 and Nov 10, 2026.
- Google searches for “maquillaje de catrina” in Mexico rose 733% from Oct 25 to October 29, 2026.
- Creators in Mexico share Catrina designs featuring rhinestone skulls and neon face paint.
- Día de Muertos took place on November 1–2, 2026.
Why is Catrina makeup going viral?
Showing the work behind a beautiful look makes admiration feel like encouragement to try it yourself.
Which videos about Catrina makeup are going viral?
How to join the Catrina makeup moment
Format: make it, then reveal it. Paint your own Catrina look and show the finished skull details.
Hook (first 2 seconds)
Open on a front-facing close-up of your finished Catrina makeup, with the skull shading and rhinestones clearly visible.
Tone and voice
Keep it proud and artistic; introduce your colour simply, using “Catrina verde” for a green look.
If you make one video
If you make one video: show your finished Catrina in close-up, reveal the complete look and ask what viewers think.
What are the top hashtags for Catrina makeup?
The tags people used most on posts about this moment, ranked by number of posts. Generic tags like #fyp and #viral are left out.
How do people feel about Catrina makeup?
Automatic sentiment labels across 856 posts and 400 comments.
The other side · what’s negative
Barely any negativityViewers celebrate Catrina artistry and ask about makeup materials. Criticism is minor.
Celebrate creators' skill and the Día de Muertos tradition. Positive reactions make respectful showcases of the finished looks a safe choice.
What are people saying about Catrina makeup?
Espectacular maquillaje y vestuario
Arrasou no look! Amo o dia de Los muertos, a fantasia da Catrina maravilhosa. Super legal essa maquiagem.
Qu belleza ...me encantan como hacen culto de sus tradiciones...Felicitaciones desde Argentina!!!
Wow soy yo o esos colores se ven muy geniales sper llamativos y brillantes
Pero que bellos y brillantes colores!! Me encanto su pigmentacin
Ya quiero ver como te maquillas , y es que esos colores se ven perfectos para las catrinas !!
Dnde puedo conseguir esa pintura?
Woooow me encanta!!! El sombrero le dio todo el toque final.
Qu espectculo de Catrina! Una chulada de traje y maquillaje, puro arte mexicano!
Me encanta lo simple, sin pintarnos la cara completa de blanco jaja
Me encanta ya quera tutorial adems se ve sper fcil de recrear seguro lo har pronto
te qued increble! me encant el diseo de tu catrina am los brillitosssss
Justo estaba en busca de un tutorial para mi disfraz
Te qued genial, me encant muy atrevido el rojo pero se ve genial.
Necesito un tutorial de los brillos en los ojos
Padre el maquillaje horrible la msica
Questions people are asking
How do you do simple Catrina makeup?
Simple Catrina makeup uses a white base, black eye circles and a stitched mouth, with flowers completing the look. Step-by-step guides explain these features, while creators in Mexico share tutorials and finished designs for Día de Muertos. The skull details give a simple design its recognisable Catrina appearance.
What are some modern Catrina makeup ideas?
Modern Catrina makeup ideas include neon face paint and rhinestone skull designs, both appearing in creators’ looks for Día de Muertos in Mexico. Tutorials show the work behind the finished makeup, while close-ups highlight the details. These designs offer colour and sparkle as ways to personalise a skull look.
What does Catrina makeup with rhinestones look like?
Catrina makeup with rhinestones combines painted skull features with sparkling accents. Creators in Mexico share rhinestone skull looks for Día de Muertos, with tutorials and finished designs showing how the details come together. The sparkle is part of the decoration alongside the painted features of the skull.
What does black and white Catrina makeup look like?
Black and white Catrina makeup centres on a white base, black eye circles and a stitched mouth. Those are the features described in step-by-step Catrina guides. For Día de Muertos in Mexico, the painted skull provides a recognisable design that creators also reinterpret through colour and rhinestone details.
How can brands use Catrina makeup?
Show the detail you are proudest of
“Start with a close-up of one finished Catrina detail, then show how you painted it.”
- Format
- Detail reveal followed by a short tutorial
- Platform
- Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Who posts
- Mexican makeup artists and everyday beauty creators
- Caption
- The detail that made this Catrina mine. Which part would you try?
- When to post
- Share finished looks now; save tutorials for next Día de Muertos.
- Watch out
- Credit Mexican artistry; use face-safe products and obtain permission for creator clips.