Proof that you don’t need a degree from the school of face paint artistry to rock it this spooky szn, our easy Halloween looks are fool-proof (and budget-friendly!) Whether you need a frightfully fierce couple’s idea or a speedy transformation for your mini-me to terrorise the neighbourhood (aka trick-or-treating), here are 3 ways you can play dress up. And the best part is? The makeup you need costs around tenner, and you can reuse it again and again.
Hubble Bubble, double trouble
Create Halloween’s unofficial mascot – the witch – using a makeup bag staple and a bit of creative magic.
Step 1: Create bushy brows
Using black eyeliner, create a bold eyebrow look – the bushier the better! Build it up using short strokes, overlining your natural shape.
MUA
MUA Intense Colour Eyeliner Lights Out
£2.25
Step 2: Spidey senses kick in
Starting from the corner of your eye, draw a spider’s web complete with a teeny tiny spider. It doesn’t have to be detailed, stick to the outline of the shape for the most impact.
Step 3: Go green with envy
Take a bold green eyeshadow and work it all over your eyelids and up to your brows. Add more drama with darker shades of green in the corners and creases.
I Heart Revolution
I Heart Heartbreakers Eyeshadow Palette Lucky
£5.00
Step 4: Final witchy vibes
Going back to your trusty black eyeliner, pencil in a black spot above the lip and colour in your lips.
For a dramatic finish, add a pair of falsies into the mix (or should that be cauldron?) and don’t forget your witches hat!
Afraid of the dark? Hop on board the cute train with this adorable bunny look that’s kid-approved.
Step 1: Create fluffy bunny brows & beard
Using a white liquid eyeliner (we love Collection’s Fast Stroke Eyeliner for ultra-precision, SO much easier than using white face paint!), draw short lines above your brows to create the look of brows Bugs bunny would be proud of. Next, draw a white fluffy beard.
Collection
Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner White
£2.99
Step 2: Add whiskers
Once your white eyeliner has set, go in with a black liquid eyeliner to add details like whiskers. You can also use it to colour in the end of your nose or you can opt for pink nose by using a pink or coral-toned lipstick.
Collection
Collection Fast Stroke Eye Liner 3.8g Black 1
£2.99
Wet N Wild
Wet N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Blushing Bali
£1.99
Been invited to a last-minute Halloween party? Dress in all-black and let this red-hot makeup look steal the show – perfect for a matchy-matchy couples Halloween idea.
Step 1: Create fiery eyes
Fire up your look and sweep red eyeshadow from the edge of your eyes towards the middle. Layer up the colour with tones of orange (cue this one-palette wonder from Revolution), using it to highlight the corners of the eyes. Use pops of gold under the arches of the brows and in the corners of the eyes for drama. Add depth with smudges of black eyeshadow.
Relove
Revolution Relove Colour Play Fearless Shadow Palette
£1.50
Step 2: Add more red
Use a red eyeliner along your waterline to make your eyes pop. Next, use the red eyeshadow over your cheekbones, sweeping it up towards the forehead (in the spots your contour would go).
Barry M
Barry M Hi Vis Bold Waterproof Eyeliner - False Alarm
£4.99
Step 3: Devil is in the detail
Finish with abold red lip,a few trickles of ‘blood’ (aka eyeliner and lippie), and a pair of devil horns. Repeat steps 1-3 on your costume partner for a perfectly coordinated look.
Wet N Wild
Wet N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Hot Red
£1.99
Elena is a creative copywriter who’s been around the beauty block for more than a decade, writing for brands and glossy magazines. A self-proclaimed fragrance addict (her ‘open’ collection is at 14 bottles, but who’s counting?) with a try-anything-once approach to skincare, it’s no wonder she loves penning pieces on our newest releases and must-try hacks.
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Easy Halloween Makeup on a Budget
Home » Easy Halloween Makeup on a Budget
Proof that you don’t need a degree from the school of face paint artistry to rock it this spooky szn, our easy Halloween looks are fool-proof (and budget-friendly!) Whether you need a frightfully fierce couple’s idea or a speedy transformation for your mini-me to terrorise the neighbourhood (aka trick-or-treating), here are 3 ways you can play dress up. And the best part is? The makeup you need costs around tenner, and you can reuse it again and again.
Hubble Bubble, double trouble
Create Halloween’s unofficial mascot – the witch – using a makeup bag staple and a bit of creative magic.
Step 1: Create bushy brows
Using black eyeliner, create a bold eyebrow look – the bushier the better! Build it up using short strokes, overlining your natural shape.
Step 2: Spidey senses kick in
Starting from the corner of your eye, draw a spider’s web complete with a teeny tiny spider. It doesn’t have to be detailed, stick to the outline of the shape for the most impact.
Step 3: Go green with envy
Take a bold green eyeshadow and work it all over your eyelids and up to your brows. Add more drama with darker shades of green in the corners and creases.
Step 4: Final witchy vibes
Going back to your trusty black eyeliner, pencil in a black spot above the lip and colour in your lips.
For a dramatic finish, add a pair of falsies into the mix (or should that be cauldron?) and don’t forget your witches hat!
Some-bunny loves Halloween
Afraid of the dark? Hop on board the cute train with this adorable bunny look that’s kid-approved.
Step 1: Create fluffy bunny brows & beard
Using a white liquid eyeliner (we love Collection’s Fast Stroke Eyeliner for ultra-precision, SO much easier than using white face paint!), draw short lines above your brows to create the look of brows Bugs bunny would be proud of. Next, draw a white fluffy beard.
Step 2: Add whiskers
Once your white eyeliner has set, go in with a black liquid eyeliner to add details like whiskers. You can also use it to colour in the end of your nose or you can opt for pink nose by using a pink or coral-toned lipstick.
Step 3: Rosy details
Use a pink-toned blush to create rosy cheeks. And finish the look with lipstick and bunny ears!
Devilish Duo
Been invited to a last-minute Halloween party? Dress in all-black and let this red-hot makeup look steal the show – perfect for a matchy-matchy couples Halloween idea.
Step 1: Create fiery eyes
Fire up your look and sweep red eyeshadow from the edge of your eyes towards the middle. Layer up the colour with tones of orange (cue this one-palette wonder from Revolution), using it to highlight the corners of the eyes. Use pops of gold under the arches of the brows and in the corners of the eyes for drama. Add depth with smudges of black eyeshadow.
Step 2: Add more red
Use a red eyeliner along your waterline to make your eyes pop. Next, use the red eyeshadow over your cheekbones, sweeping it up towards the forehead (in the spots your contour would go).
Step 3: Devil is in the detail
Finish with a bold red lip, a few trickles of ‘blood’ (aka eyeliner and lippie), and a pair of devil horns. Repeat steps 1-3 on your costume partner for a perfectly coordinated look.
About Elena Chow
Copywriter
Elena is a creative copywriter who’s been around the beauty block for more than a decade, writing for brands and glossy magazines. A self-proclaimed fragrance addict (her ‘open’ collection is at 14 bottles, but who’s counting?) with a try-anything-once approach to skincare, it’s no wonder she loves penning pieces on our newest releases and must-try hacks.
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