You’ve got the costume, you’ve got the nails. Now it's time to nail the makeup!
Take a trip to your nearest makeup supplier and grab some fun colors and gems, because we're getting dolled up for spooky season soirees.
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TikTok and Instragram are incredible resources when it's time to get ghoulishly gussied up. Below, we’ve gathered an array of Halloween makeup tutorials, from some of the most intricate to the most simple but scary looks. Add some spice to your Halloween costume this year, and don't forget to have fun!
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Starting off with a bang, this look is colorful, complex and feautres gemstones for added bling. It's definitley a look you can wear on its own, or add a costume to fully immerse yourself in the look. All you need is some quality face paint and some of your most pigmented shades of purple and blue.
@youngcouture Violet, your turning VIOLET!!! #halloween #halloweenmakeup #makeup #fyp original sound - Julian Burzynski
This look is one for movie lovers. If you were, or still are, a big fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this look is perfect for you. It incorporates a simple, blue, metallic shade on the nose to simulate the character Violet Bureguard when she turns into a blueberry. You can add some colors to the look by adding a pink shimmer on the eye. To top it off, chewing gum is a must to complete the look.
@dmarinabeauty Replying to @hidingfrom_danna Easy pirate makeup for Halloween!! lmk what you’d like to see next #piratemakeup #easyhalloweenmakeup #halloweenmakeup #makeuptutorial #easypiratemakeup Somebodys Watching Me x She Knows - ALTÉGO
You may not be the best at makeup, and that’s perfectly okay. This look is minimal effort and perfect for those trying to pull something together last minute. This pirate look is great if you can master the art of a flawless base foundation and dark red lip. The look is simple with a fluttery false lash and a sultry red lip. If you try it out, be sure to complete the look with your favorite pirate boots.
@oliviashadders always the bridesmaid, never the bride #corpsebride #makeup #halloweenmakeup #mua #timburton #cosplay #greenscreen #makeuptutorial #halloween #timburtoncharacter #emily Tears to Shed - Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Soundtrack-Helena Bonham Carter, Jane Horrocks And Enn Reitel
This is another one for the movie fanatics. Corpse Bride is another iconic Halloween staple. There’s no better way to incorporate the spirit of Halloween than with this recognizable character. All you need is slight knowledge of shadows on the face and the perfect shades of blue. Finish off the look with a blue wig, some black details on the eyes and nose, and you can't forget a crown!
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This look focuses more on the eyes. You may need a super steady hand for this one, but if you attempt it, it's a great way to incorporate the Halloween season both in and out of costume. All you’ll need is a vibrant orange shade and a teeny-tiny brush for the ghost and bats design. The benefit of this look is its subtlety. You can dress it up or dress it down and still show your Halloween spirit.
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We just had to add another simple look for those who are artistically challenged or in a rush. A sugar skull look is perfect for anyone in a hurry. You just need a brush to draw on the details and some vibrant colors for the sugar skull aesthetic. You can jazz up the look with a flower crown or big pieces of jewelry
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Sticking with simplicity, this glitter web is simple yet sophisticated. It starts off with a flawless base foundation with subtle contours and highlights. Once you add the blush and a dusting of shadow, you can start adding the black base for the web. To finish it off, the glitter adds an element of glitz and glamour.
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Rounding out this list of looks is one of the more complex ideas. You’re going to need white contacts, a headpiece and lots of white facepaint. The look is similar to the other sugar skull idea, but this one involves a full-face skull with glitter, gems and a feathery headpiece. You might want to set some time aside for this one, from the full face of white and blue to the crips lines needed on the eyes and nose, this may take you a bit.
Now that you're looking absolutely fabulous in the face, try your hand at one of our favorite Halloween nail art designs from TikTok, or cheers to your handywork with one of these spooky cocktail recipes. Still need costume ideas? How about one of these top pop culture costumes featuring our favorite characters from TV and movies?
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