The Gist
Halloween costumes that rely more heavily on the makeup to carry the look can help save time and money.
Some makeup looks appear more complicated than they are.
Here, makeup artists share how to achieve a simple yet impactful look.
Halloween has a way of creeping up on us every time. Like clockwork, we spend November 1st saving all of our favorite looks that we’ll totally do next year, when we have more time and things are less busy. Call it Murphy’s Law, or call it procrastination, but life tends to get the busiest right before your favorite holiday. Never fear—a makeup-forward costume can save you from last-minute shopping trips and online orders to gather the perfect dress or pair of elf ears.
“I see too many people stress out about makeup for their Halloween costumes,” says Shannon Rasheed, professional hair and makeup artist. “A simple makeup can go a long way, and look more complicated to apply than they really are. My advice? If you’re leaning heavily on makeup for your costume, gather everything you need ahead of time, and allow yourself double the time you think it will take, so that you don’t have to rush the process.”
Below, we’ve gathered up our favorite Halloween looks where the makeup carries the load. Using things you already have in your makeup bag, paint these looks on and pair with a simple outfit, preferably one that you can shop from your own closet.
Meet Our Expert
Shannon Rasheed is a professional hair and makeup artist.
Priscilla Grihim is a professional makeup and SFX artist.
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Shego
Kim Possible’s iconic polar twin and anti-hero, Shego, is a costume that is relatively easy to create using a black and green palette. You can play around a bit with an electric green shadow, but the most important piece of her look cannot be forgotten: a sweep of black lipstick on the upper lip.
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Taxi Driver
Costumeception—Euphoria‘s Maddie Perez neither Taxi Driver‘s Iris Steensma has become an iconic look in itself. or glittery pink cat-eyea dirty blonde wig, and you’re good to go.
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Euphoric Eyes
Another Maddy Perez-inspired Halloween look, this look is all about the eyes. “My advice for this look would definitely be to work smarter, not harder,” says Rasheed, who created this look. “Buy gem strips from the craft store so you don’t have to place each gem individually.”
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Mia Wallace
Uma Thurman’s cult classic Pulp Fiction character is a simple costume to pull together. The makeup centers around eyeliner to mimic Thurman’s large eye shape and a small “nose bleed,” which can be replicated with red lipstick. To create this look, “I added fake blood on the nose and bold eyeliner to reflect her dramatic and edgy vibe,” says Priscilla Grihim, professional makeup and SFX artist. “It’s a striking and recognizable Halloween look that’s easy to recreate with a few key pieces and makeup details.”
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Other Mother
Since Coraline premiered in 2009, Other Mother has become an iconic and instantly recognizable villain with her asymmetrical bob and uncanny valley button eyes. You can always go the route of button glasses, but for a more makeup-forward approach to this costume, using a little black eyeliner or face paint to draw the buttons high on your cheeks will do the trick while adding a bonus doll-like effect. Don’t forget to add a splash of red lipstick and her signature beauty mark!
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Nephew Tuck
When you have a party at 8 and a facelift at 9. This tongue-in-cheek costume is both clever and easy to replicate. After applying your go-to makeup routine, use a black gel liner as a skin-safe pen to outline pre-op surgery markings. This creator paired the look with a white gauzy headband and dress combo.
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Queen of Hearts
“You can be creative with a Queen of Hearts costume,” says Rasheed. “The basis of the look usually includes a white face paint base, blue eyeshadow, a drawn-on heart, and a crown. From there, you can fill it in by adding glitter, charms, you name it!”
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Mod
“The classic mod look relies on four essentials: contrasting shadow colors, liquid black linera white waterline, and exaggerated lashes,” says Rasheed. “The use of a light shadow base beside a darker crease color creates the rounded shape of the eye that was everywhere in the ’60s. The liner typically wings down, as opposed to the upturned cat-eye that is popular now. Together with the large lashes, especially on the bottom, this creates that big, wide, open eye shape synonymous with ’60s it-girls like Twiggy.”
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Jennifer’s Body
While Megan Fox’s penultimate look from Jennifer’s Body is easy to replicate, it can be one of the most fun to allow for a little creativity. In the scene, Jennifer emerges from an abandoned pool in her prom dress. “To create a ‘wet’ effect on the face, I applied gloss strategically on the skin, giving it a cinematic and sexy finish,” says Grihim. Once you’ve sourced a white dress, added some gel to your hair for a wet look, running mascara, and some smudged lipstick, all you need is a little spray of fake blood to tie it all together.
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Respect the Balance
Margaret Qualley’s character from The Substance is instantly recognizable in a simple pink leotard and leg warmers. The hair and makeup—a high, curled pony and bright pink eyeshadow with a double eyeliner wing—really pull the costume together.
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Carrie
or Carrie costume is a surefire way to impress at any Halloween party, but incredibly easy to pull together. A prom dress, a prom queen crown, and you’re free to place your fake blood and do your makeup however you’d like. “I created the dress using red acrylic paint and applied red SFX paint on the face and body for a dramatic ‘blood-soaked’ effect,” says Grihim. “Red lipstick can also be used for an extra glam touch. I added a crown to give the look an elegant twist, turning a terrifying moment into a striking, creative, and unforgettable Halloween costume.”
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Spooky Clown
Clown makeup is an easy way to nail a spooky yet cute look. “Use a sharp lip liner or paint with a flat brush to create your triangle under and above the eye, and then shade them in with red,” says Rasheed. “You can always use scotch tape to create a stencil for your lines.” Worried about leaning more towards Giggles the Clown than Pennywise? It all lies in the color palette, according to Rasheed. “The black and deep maroons are essential to make the look more gothic, rather than ‘happy clown,’” she says. “Exaggerating the darkness under the eye will make the look creepier, so blending some black eyeliner into the red will bring the drama.”
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Lydia Deetz
While a Lydia Deetz costume may seem complicated, relying on the reds in your makeup palette for your eyes and lips will seal the deal. “I used a pale base to create a ghostly effect, lined the eyes heavily, and added dark eyeshadow for a dramatic gaze. I painted the lips bright red for a bold contrast,” says Grihim. “It’s a fun and striking Halloween look that, while detailed, is relatively easy to recreate with a bit of creativity.”
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Primary Colors
This look features a fun mix of primary colors. “I used paint pots for the eye base, and then layered on a shadow to create a more velvety look,” recalls Rasheed. “Combining the two formulas increases the intensity and makes the look pop.”
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
Recreate Sally’s stitches with this look. “This look is so easy and fast,” says Rasheed. “Even those new to makeup can create the most believable stitches. Pro tip: Make sure your pencils are nice and sharp before you begin. Sharp tips will create clean, crisp lines.”
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