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Great Beauty: Halloween Makeup

With Halloween right around the corner, we're sure you already have some fabulous costume all planned out! But as any fashionista knows, sometimes the most subtle touches make the outfit--a dramatic lash, a wildly painted eye, a touch of body shimmer. Whether you dress up as a sexy devil, sexy police officer, or sexy gypsy, don't leave home without these spook-tastic beauty essentials.
By · October 24, 2010October 29, 2020
01
The Lady is a Vamp

Inspired by the HBO hit, Tarte for True Blood Palette ($52, tartecosmetics.com) comes with seventeen eyeshadows, an Aqua-Gel Eyeliner, a Lights Camera Action Mascara and an Eye Primer.

02
Giving Lip

Violent Temporary Lip Tattoos ($9.99 for a set of 3, violentlips.com) come in a zillion eye-catching designs that are sure to add the perfect finishing touch your costume.

03
Glitter Glam

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue Bonding Eye Shadow Primer ($18, toofaced.com) holds glitter and shimmer shadows in place, ensuring that your look stays put till the party ends.

04
Eye Surprise

Inspired by the Chinese art of papercutting, Paperself Peacock Eyelashes ($19, sephora.com) will be a conversation-starter all night long.

05
Eau de Creepy

A blend of lilies, carnations and chrysanthemums, Demeter Fragrance in Funeral Home ($20, demeterfragrance.com) is a hilarious gift for your Halloween party hostess.

06
Nailing It

OPI’s new Muppets Nail Polish collection ($31.99 for a set of 6, amazon.com) comes with glittery, bold, super-fun hues perfect for Halloween mani/pedis.

07
Trick or Sweet

Philosophy Trick or Treat Set ($20, amazon.com) cones stocked with a duo of shower gels, one marshamallow-flavored, the other caramel apple-scented.

08
Night Moves

Make Up For Ever Fluo Night Black Light Pigment ($31, sephora.com) is a translucent powder that’s only visible under UV light. The coolest, creepiest effect, ever!

09
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O.P.I. Muppets Nail Polish Collection

10
Night Crawler Nails

Kiss Halloween Nails come in fabulous designs, like cobwebs, skull-and-crossbones, and a vampy reverse French mani (kissusa.com for stores).

11
Kiss My Lash

NYX Cosmetics Special Effects Theatrical Lashes in Midnight Waltz ($10, nyxcosmetics.com) are crazy exotic, midnight blue, and ultra glam.

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12
Vampire’s Kiss

Duwop ‘Twilight’ Lip Venom ($16, beauty.com) is a blood-red stain suspended in Duwop’s bestselling Lip Venom gloss. We’re loving anything inspired by this vamp-tastic film!

13
Sparkle City

The perfect finishing touch to any costume, Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Shimmer Dust ($39, sephora.com) adds a sexy shot of sparkle to shoulders, legs, hair and décolleté.

14
Heavy Metal

Illamasqua 4-Colour Liquid Metal Palette ($42.50, sephora.com) comes with four metallic cream shades. Use them on eyes, lips or cheeks to add a vibrant shock of color to your Halloween makeup look.

15
I Want Candy

Philosophy ‘I Love Candy Corn’ Shampoo/Shower Gel/Bubble Bath ($16, philosophy.com) is a sweet-scented, luxurious treat—perfect for getting in the mood on Halloween night.

16
Birds of a Feather

Oversized, fluttery, and seriously fierce, Shu Uemura Brown Feather Eyelashes ($18.50, beauty.com) are accented with a dramatic dot pattern that add major dazzle to any costume.

17
Line Up

Smashbox Masquerade Liquid Liner and Lash Overlay ($19, beauty.com) has a double-duty brush that creates a sexy line along lids, while also adding bold color accents to tips of lashes.

18
Nailing It

Wet ‘n’ Wild Fantasy Maker Halloween Nail Decals ($29, amazon.com) comes with seventy-two assorted nail and body decals—a super-cute, last-minute touch to your Halloween costume.

19
Stick It

Make sure your costume stays in place all night long with Hollywood Fashion Tape ($8.99, hollywoodfashiontape.com), a tin filled with thirty-six double-stick strips.

20
Queen of the Nile

Sephora Beauty in a Box Halloween Kit – Greek Goddess, Peacock, Cleopatra ($26, sephora.com) comes with all the makeup you need to create a super-dramatic masquerade look.

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