Halloween is the perfect occasion to let your imagination run wild and experiment with creative make-up that scares, surprises and fascinates.
From classic monster costumes to characters from your favourite films, the possibilities are endless. Here are 10 make-up ideas to inspire you to dazzle on Halloween night..
1. Catrina
The Mexican calavera, or "Catrina", is one of the most iconic Halloween make-up looks. It is inspired by the Day of the Dead tradition and combines skull elements with bright colours and floral details.
To create this look, follow these steps:
- Start by applying a white foundation all over the face.
- Use black eyeliner to draw the contours of the eyes, nose and mouth.
- Filled with EYE SHADOWS vibrant colours and add floral details around the face.
- It ends with black lips and lace details for a spectacular finish.
2. Vampire glam
Vampire make-up is a Halloween classic, but you can give it a glamorous twist with a few special touches:
- It starts with a make-up base pale and contour your face to highlight your cheekbones.
- Use dark shades of eyeshadow, such as purple and black, and add heavy eyeliner.
- Apply a deep red lipstick and some fake blood at the corners of the lips for a realistic effect.
- Don't forget fake fangs and a bit of glitter for added glamour.
3. Siren
Transforming into a mermaid with glitter and aquatic make-up is a magical option for Halloween:
- Apply a light base and use eyeshadows in blue, green and purple tones.
- Use a metallic eyeliner to brighten the eyes and add scales to the face and neck with the help of a net and shimmery shadows.
- Finish the look with an iridescent lipstick and some glitter details for a mystical touch.
4. Terrifying clown
Clown make-up is another favourite for Halloween, especially if you want to get a scary look or are a big fan of IT:
- Start with a white base and draw a big, sinister smile with black or red eyeliner.
- Exaggerate eyebrows and eyes with dark shadows and add details such as black tears or blood stains.
- A clown hat and colourful wig will complete this spooky look.
5. Zombie
If you want to be really scary, zombie make-up is ideal:
- Use a pale base and add shades of grey and green to give a cadaverous appearance.
- Create wounds and scars with liquid latex or special effects wax, and add fake blood around the wounds.
- Sunken eyes and chapped lips will give the final touch to this terrifying look.
- And if you want an added bonus, buy some red or white contact lenses, then you'll be creepy already!
6. Witch
The witch is a Halloween classic that never goes out of style. You can opt for a glamorous witch make-up or a more sinister one, depending on your taste:
- For a glamorous witch, use dark shades of eyeshadow with a touch of glitter and red or purple lips.
- For a more terrifying witch, use a pale base and add details like fake wartsdark eyes and black lips.
- A witch's hat and cape will complete your transformation.
7. Skeleton
Skeleton make-up can be both scary and fascinating, especially if you add a touch of glitter:
- Apply a white base and use black eyeliner to draw the contours of the bones on your face.
- Fill in some areas with black eyeshadow. to give depth.
- Then add glitter details or fluorescent colours for a glow-in-the-dark effect.
8. Characters from horror films
Taking inspiration from iconic horror movie characters is a great way to stand out on Halloween.
We've mentioned the IT clown before, but you also have other popular options such as Freddy Krueger or Annabelle. Do some research on the character of your choice, and have fun recreating their aesthetics!
How should you prepare your skin before dressing up?
Whatever the costume, it is important that before applying any elements (glitter, acrylics, fake blood, etc.), you prepare your skin properly to avoid reactions and that the following day
- Before applying any make-up, make sure you cleanse and moisturise your skin well. This will help make make-up adhere better and last longer.
- If you are experimenting with new make-up, it is advisable to do a pre-test a few days beforehand to make sure everything goes as planned. Consider your skin type to choose the base that best suits it.
- Use good quality make-up productsespecially if you are going to apply a lot of paint on your face. This will prevent irritation and give you a better finish.
- Don't forget to remove your make-up completely at the end of the night to keep your skin healthy.
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