As a makeup enthusiast, I can safely say I do not possess the skills to do masterpieces with makeup. I am not a makeup artist. This is important because when it comes to holidays like Halloween, it can be intimidating. It’s far easier to buy a costume and call it good, but it’s not necessary. Here are a few quick ideas and the products that you need (and probably have) in your collection.
Spider Eyes:
Products used: black eyeliner, fake lashes and lash glue. Steps: apply black eyeliner in a winged liner fashion. Extend the liner to make a long, thin wing, then draw two more lines (one straight out of the eye and one angled down). Connect two lines at a time with “u” shaped lines. Once a web is formed, draw a small line down the side of your face for the string to spider and add a black dot (kind of large dot). Lastly, cut up the fake lash, apply glue and place on the dot. This will form the spider on the face.
Stitched Mouth: This costume idea is best for someone staying in and celebrating with their loved ones.
Products used: black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow, white or light foundation or concealer. Steps: cover face with foundation or concealer. Set the liquid. Using the black eyeliner, draw circles around the eyes and fill with black shadow. Then draw “x”s over the mouth. Using a little of the black shadow, shade over the “x”s to give some dimension.
Simple Skull:
Products used: black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow, white or light foundation or concealer. Steps: cover face with foundation or concealer. Set the liquid. Using the black liner, map out the temples with sideways “u” shapes. Fill with eyeshadow. Map the eye socket (draw a circle around the eye) and fill with eyeshadow. Draw a triangle on the nose and fill with black shadow. Lastly for the teeth, draw a line from each side of your mouth. Then make a grid. If you want to shade them, you can add black shadow in a “v” shape on the line closest to the mouth. Or another option is to wear a mask and skip the teeth all together (this is what I recommend!).
All in all, Halloween doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can be a fun and creative way to express yourself and give a quick scare. My recommended products include: black liquid liner, fake eyelashes, eyelash glue, black coal eyeliner, black eyeshadow and a white or lighter then your skin tone foundation. All of these can be found at the drug store for a pretty affordable price. My preferred brand is Wet’n Wild. I hope this is helpful and that you all stay safe! Make sure to wear your masks if you are going out!
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