Suzana's SFX makeup looks stun on social media

Free Malaysia Today

12-05-2025

Suzana Abdullah captivates her followers on social media by creating fantasy-, horror- or futuristic-themed looks. (Suzana Abdullah pics)
KUALA LUMPUR : The special-effects (SFX) makeup looks created by Suzana Abdullah are so impressive, one can be forgiven for assuming she's a professional makeup artist. In reality, she is a self-taught content creator from Segamat, Johor.
Driven by her interest in art and makeup, Suzana, who is in her 40s, shares videos of her work on social media.
The mother of one said has never had any formal training in SFX makeup, and relied on online platforms to teach herself the specialised art that uses cosmetics and prosthetics to create spooky and science-fiction-themed looks.
'I've loved drawing since I was little. Back then, I would draw on paper; now I draw on faces. I would watch the videos of SFX makeup posted by TikTokkers, then do my own,' she told Bernama recently.
Suzana uses materials such as special latex, clay, prosthetic glue and contact lenses to bring to life visuals that are fantasy-, horror- or futuristic-themed.
A recent project posted to her TikTok account caught the attention of social media users: she covered her entire face, including her nose, with fine thread to create a doll-like look – a process that took more than three hours to complete.
While the process of creating SFX looks can be complicated, Suzana considers it 'therapeutic'. (Suzana Abdullah pics)
'The biggest challenge was breathing, as my nose was completely covered and the thread had a strong smell. I had to breathe through my mouth throughout the entire makeup and recording session,' Suzana recalled.
Even though SFX makeup work requires time and precision, she said she enjoys the creative process and considers it 'therapeutic'.
She also once created a look with dramatic blood effects, but this could not be fully shared on social media due to platform guidelines that categorised it as sensitive.
'Even though I lack experience and have never been involved in a professional production, I'm open to any opportunity,' said Suzana, who creates social media content part-time while helping with her family's business.
Follow Suzana Abdullah on TikTok.