[Vivian cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero's Cool-toned Red-eyed Makeup & Styling Breakdown

This time doing Vivian's makeup and styling, the focus was placed on the eye makeup and wig handling. To recreate that cold feel, the base makeup was applied very cleanly, almost with a matte texture, so it wouldn't reflect light and affect the texture of the red eyes. The contact lenses chosen were a deep blood red, with a diameter that shouldn't be too large, otherwise it would look dull. The eyeliner at the outer corners of the eyes was slightly elongated, and the lower eyelashes were applied strand by strand to enhance the depth of the eye area. The elf ear props were attached using skin wax and special effects glue; the edge blending must be natural, otherwise it would give away flaws under strong light, and after wearing them for a long time, the edges of the ears would feel a bit tight, so they had to be quickly removed for a breather during shooting breaks. The wig is silver-purple, and quite a lot of time was spent trimming and styling the straight bangs on the forehead and sideburns on both sides. Wigs are prone to frizzing, especially bright-colored ones like this; before the shoot, I lightly went over it with a straightener, and the hair ends were given a slight curl to look more layered, which also fits the character's temperament. The oversized dark blue bow on top of the head is actually quite substantial; wire was stuffed inside for easy shaping, and it was firmly secured with bobby pins. During the shoot, attention had to be paid to adjusting the angle so it wouldn't block the face or make the head look top-heavy. In terms of clothing, the collar design of the white shirt is quite complex, featuring a layer of pleated lace, and the fabric is slightly sheer, so an inner base layer was added underneath. Over that, a black leather vest was worn, and the stand-up collar design makes the overall look sleeker. A dark blue striped bowtie was tied at the collar, echoing the large bow on the head. The nails were painted silver to add a bit of metallic feel, pairing quite well with the leather vest, which can also be considered a nice small highlight in the details. During the shoot, deep blue velvet and floral decorations were chosen for the background, with a white bird prop on the right side. To highlight the red eyes and the overall cold tone, a cooler color temperature was used for lighting, with facial fill light applied very evenly and a slight touch of side lighting to increase three-dimensionality. Since it's a half-body close-up, expression management was mainly about maintaining a cold vibe, with the gaze staring straight into the lens. Hand poses were slightly adjusted, placed near the collar area, which makes the composition tighter. The blue hydrangeas and Roman column props in the studio also set the atmosphere very well. The entire shooting process actually tested patience quite a bit, constantly adjusting the positions of the wig and headwear to ensure they were in the center of the frame and didn't look messy. Such close-up shots really test the delicacy of the makeup, especially the eyeshadow blending and wig edge treatment, so the preparatory phase took longer than the shoot itself. During post-processing, the skin's texture was mainly preserved without excessive skin smoothing, slightly emphasizing the structure of highlights and shadows to make the face look more three-dimensional, and the red eyes in the eye area were brightened just a tiny bit to make them more captivating in the frame. Personally, I am quite satisfied with this makeup and styling. Although wearing a leather vest for indoor shooting in high temperatures was a bit stuffy, seeing the texture of the final photos made it feel totally worth it.