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Spooktacular Halloween Makeup Ideas to Try This Year

Fantasy Creatures Unleashed
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Dramatic Devil Horns
To create dramatic devil horns, you can fashion large, twisted horn accessories, in shades of black or deep brown. Attach these horns securely to your head, usually using headbands or clips. Pair them with intense devil-themed makeup, including black face paint, dark, smokey eye makeup, and bold lips, for an eye-catching and sinister look that's sure to make you stand out at any Halloween gathering.

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Scarecrow
The whimsical effect of a charming scarecrow is achieved by incorporating classic elements such as clean face base, rosy cheeks, and a stitched mouth. Adding straw or raffia to clothing or creating a headband can further enhance the look, evoking a scary Halloween character.

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The Undead Couple Halloween Makeup
Creating "The Undead Couple" Halloween makeup involves both partners looking like they've risen from the grave. Both should have pale faces, sunken eyes using dark makeup, and a stitched mouth effect. Use white or gray face paint as a base, apply dark eyeshadow or face paint to give the eyes a hollow look, and use dark lipstick or face paint to draw stitches on both mouths for a spooky and coordinated undead appearance.

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Alien
To achieve an alien look for Halloween, start with a pale or silver face base. Use metallic and neon-colored makeup to create an otherworldly effect on your skin, as seen in the reference picture. Experiment with unusual patterns and shapes, like the unique designs on face. Draw large, captivating eyes using bright, bold eyeliner and eyeshadow, and consider using colored contact lenses for an intergalactic touch. This look is all about embracing the futuristic and alien-like features, so let your creativity soar as you prepare to make a cosmic entrance on Halloween night.

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Gorgon
To create Medusa with snake-themed makeup, start with a pale face base, add texture with gray, green, or brown, draw snake scales or patterns, use temporary tattoos, attach toy snakes to hair, and finish with contact lenses for a captivating look.

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BY URVASHI KAUSHAL | OCT 27, 2023 | SHARES
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