The Finishing Touch: Halloween Makeup Ideas

Easy and fun ways to enhance a simple Halloween costume with makeup!

With Halloween quickly approaching (T-minus 6 days) many people are scrambling to pull together a costume and not break the bank doing so. The solution? Creative makeup! All you have to do is grab a few basics from your closet and your best makeup brushes!

Scarecrow

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All you need: a comfy flannel, eyeliner, blush, & lipstick

Deer

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All you need: nude color shirt, eyeliner, white & black facepaint or makeup, blush, & animal ears

Alien

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All you need: purple/metallic outfit, purple lipstick, eyeshadow, colored hair spray, & glitter

1920's Flapper Girl

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All you need: LBD, strand of pearls, headband, bold red lip & dark smokey eyes

Mermaid

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All you need: off the shoulders top/bikini top, colored eyeshadows/face paint, gold leaf, & shells