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Halloween is just around the corner and, for many, that means it’s time to get creative. If you haven’t already planned your costume, chances are you’re going to need to work some last-minute magic if you want to amaze and terrify fellow guests at the next spook-tastic party. Thankfully, Halloween makeup is the perfect way to show off your creativity, but still allows you to save time and money. We’ve scoured the web to find the most frighteningly impressive looks to inspire you.
Whether you want to look cute or creepy, we’ve included looks for everyone’s style. From the fake blood and guts of the queen of gore, Julia S. Merino, to the head-turning optical illusion effects by Mimi Choi, these makeup artists have unlimited imagination when it comes to transforming the human face. And if you’re thinking there’s no way you could recreate these jaw-dropping looks, all you need is a little practice and the help of some handy tutorials.
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Halloween Makeup Ideas
Colorful Eye Makeup
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Skulls and Skeletons
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Optical Illusions
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Witchy Looks
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Bloody Vampires
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Black Cats
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Creepy Clowns
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Out of This World
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Gorey Bodies
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Halloween Makeup Tutorials
Skulls and Skeletons
Skull-Clown
Pumpkin
Phantom of Makeup
Optical Illusion
Gorey Face Muscles
Ekman-Inspired Look
Pink Alien
Halloween Makeup Supplies
Face Paint Palette
Mehron | $99.95
Liquid Face and Body Paint
Mehron | $13.11
Face and Body Paint
Mehron | $15.95
Brush Set
ZOREYA | $16.99
Face Jewels
COKOHAPPY | $8.99
Holographic Chunky Glitter
KARIZMA | $7.99
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