# Grotesquely Gory Flesh Masks Sandra Holmbom Makes a Masquerade Mask Out of Her Own Face By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandra-holmbom References: [crackajack.de](http://www.crackajack.de/2014/02/18/own-skinned-face-mask/) & [psychosandra.blogg.se](http://psychosandra.blogg.se/2013/november/halloween-2013.html) Ensure that all eyes are always on you at your next masquerade ball with this horrifying mask of your own face by Sandra Holmbom (also known as PyschoSandra). Hailing from Pitea, Sweden, Sandra Holmbom is a lover of [special effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics) and is a self-taught makeup artist. The 27-year-old makeup artist made this nauseating mask that is meant to resemble her own face. Not content with just that however, Holmbom went the extra mile and added makeup to her face so that it looks as if she cut off her own flesh to make her [masquerade mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). The end result, while incredible, is also really gross, so much so that I have a hard time looking at it. If your stomach was strong enough to flip through the gallery, Sandra Holmbom offers a lot more [makeup tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan) on her blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Special Effects Makeup:** Opportunity for innovative products and techniques to create realistic and immersive special effects makeup. - **Personalization in Masquerade:** Disruptive opportunity to offer customized masquerade masks that resemble the wearer's own face for a unique and attention-grabbing look. - **Niche Horror-themed Accessories:** Emerging market for grotesque and gory accessories catering to horror enthusiasts and alternative fashion communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosmetics:** Innovative cosmetic products and techniques can tap into the growing demand for special effects makeup and personalized masquerade looks. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the niche market of horror-themed accessories to cater to the growing subcultures and alternative fashion trends. - **Art & Entertainment:** Artists and entertainers can leverage special effects makeup and personalized masquerade masks for unique and captivating performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)