10 awesome Halloween makeup tutorials to scare your friends on the 31st

Updated article, originally published October 15, 2018.

That’s it, it’s almost the end of October and now it’s socially acceptable to get your noggin out and look for the costume which will potentially cause some nightmares to those around you. But what is a Halloween costume without trick ? In order to create the scariest / weird / funniest (depending on the mood of the moment) look there is, here is a selection of great halloween makeup that don’t require you to be a special effects doctor.

The most glamorous makeup: vampire skin

Beauty trend that took root on TikTok not long ago, the vampire skin surely it will already be familiar to you. If not, go back a few years to when the Twilight saga came out. From the very first episode, Robert Pattinson’s character reveals an amazing physical peculiarity: her skin glows in the sun. A few years later, this specificity re-emerged on the Chinese social network. And if you want to adopt it too, know that it’s not rocket science, you just have to do it to mix your usual foundation with a shimmer eyeshadow and apply the mixture on your previously moisturized face. Once applied, if you want your makeup to be even more sparkly, you can do it take a shimmery eyeshadow and apply it as if it were a highlighter. That’s all !

Abstract makeup – the most artistic

If it’s not really scary, abstract beauty is one of the most viewed Halloween tutorials on social networks. At the same time, the work to be done is quite impressive and the colors used are eye-catching. The upside: This look doesn’t require the use of silicone and other hard-to-work materials when you’re not a makeup artist. Brushes, a well-stocked palette of colors … And you have enough to reveal the picasso that sleeps deeply in you and aspires to only one thing: to be revealed in broad daylight.

Bloody makeup: the bloodiest

If you watch gory movies sometimes, then you know the slaughter and other bloody entertainment they are at the center of the most evocative scenes. Want to learn credible makeup using silicone relatively easily? Watch this !

Witch makeup: a great classic

Creating a witch look is definitely a classic, but what’s practical is that it always works ! To stay on topic and avoid falling into the easy, Youtuber Ash Levi has come up with a tutorial that is relatively easy to play at home and quite original.

Pumpkin makeup: the perfect look for Halloween

Pumpkin makeup on Halloween? Why not ! But even if it means doing it, you might as well try to give it your all without having to buy a lot of equipment. Just like abstract makeup, you only need brushes and a color palette (several oranges and some blacks) to achieve this look. Beware, this includes the use of blue lenses! Make sure you choose them well so they don’t harm your eyes.

Evil clown makeup: the worst nightmares of our childhood

If, like me, you’ve read many Stephen King books (including That), in this case proximity to a clown probably makes you suspicious also nervous. And you’re not necessarily wrong to be wary of seeing this absolutely terrifying trick.

Skeleton makeup: vintage but still fun

In this video, Youtuber Lufy explains how this iconic masquerade look from A to Z. And we won’t lie to each other, it still requires serious drawing skills.

Disney villain make-up: a classic

While we don’t usually talk much about Disney’s (cute) characters on Halloween, the bad guys pull out claws and sharp teeth for the occasion. Scar, Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Hades, Cruella d’Enfer, Captain Hook or even the Queen of Hearts … It’s up to you to find the villain you want to embody. But beware all the same: some are easier to reach than others and require serious makeup skills.

The Nun: aka the scariest trick

While this tutorial is a little dated, it has no equal to turn into Valak, the infernal nun from the second part of The Summoning and the climax of the film The nun. So watch it very carefully!

The devil’s trick: one of the most old school

What’s better than turning into a devil, to shine in society? Well, you will see this tutorial not one of the simplest. But it’s still doable if you have some time ahead of you, some makeup skills, and a certain makeup budget for Halloween.

And you, what will your Halloween costume be?

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