As Halloween draws unexpectedly near, you might find yourself caught in the web of last-minute preparation. Unsure of what to wear? Fear not, these low-effort high-impact makeup looks are your ticket to a bewitching costume. All you need are some simple beauty tools and a dash of creativity
Tiffany Valentine a.k.a 'Bride of Chucky'
Sweeping the realm of TikTok with her wicked charm, the notoriously devious Tiffany Valentine emerges as a go-to inspiration for makeup this Halloween. Pull off this sinister yet alluring look with nothing more than a leather jacket, a spritz of dry shampoo, some crafty Elmer's glue (your secret weapon for 'disappearing' eyebrows), and quintessential dark liner, shadow, and lipstick to capture the sense of malevolent glamour. We're spellbound by Swedish influencer Felicia Aveklew, who masterfully demystifies every step of embodying this iconic female horror villain.
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Red Devil
With artful precision, makeup artist Danielle Marcan puts a spin on the classic devil look. Employing eyelash curlers and a red lipstick to craft arching horns above her brows, she completes the look with a crimson lip and a high-glam eyeliner proving that a little devilry can go a long way when you've got the right tools in your Halloween arsenal.
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Vampire
Hold onto your pom-poms, folks! Danish supermodel Josephine Skriver's undead cheerleader is a Halloween sight to behold, but forget the full costume fuss – her Vampiric makeup is the true star of the show. Those deep, sultry eyes paired with a dark, moody lip – not to mention the fangs – fits the bill for any spirited pep rally.
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The aurora borealis
One of the easiest looks for those scared of sharp liners or the potential mess of a red lipstick? Swedish makeup artist Linda Hallberg's cosmic take duo-chrome makeup may be just the Halloween look for you. Channeling the magic of the aurora borealis, the Northern Lights, she sports a shimmering face full of sparkling powders that shift in colour. The best part? All you need to complete this look a tight bun and an all black outfit.
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Carrie
Pay homage to classic Stephen King horror with this no-fuss recreation of Carrie's blood-curdling mishap at prom. This look takes that iconic movie moment and cranks it up a notch, as the hair line drips with bedazzled blood streaks. Topped off with details like a red lash line, a white dress, prom sash and a crown you're good to go.
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Beetlejuice's Lydia Deetz
You must've been stuck under a rock if you haven't heard that Beetlejuice is back and better than ever. One of the biggest movie releases for the 2024 spooky season, we're betting that a slew of us will be recreating Winona Ryder's iconic character Lydia Deetz. Especially considering all that you'll need is some spiked bangs and a gothic smokey eye.
Skeleton in seconds
As one of the classic fall-back costumes, the skeleton lends itself well to a last-minute Halloween make-up look. Especially is you follow this simple tutorial featuring an innovative use of toothpicks to create clear and precise lines.
Chapelle Roan
Chappel Roan is your favourite artist's favourite artist, and (unsurprisingly) her distance beauty beat has become emblematic of who she is. And, it lends itself perfectly to a colourful, makeup-led Halloween costume.
