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Affordable Makeup Products for your Halloween Look

Camille Haines Student Contributor, Northwestern University
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Colorful Eyeshadow from nyx cosmetics

This palette offers an affordable way to add color to you Halloween look. It is a great alternative to more expensive palettes that give the same effect. If you rarely opt for colorful eyeshadow and only need it for your costume, this palette is perfect!

The Zulu eyeshadow palette from juvia’s Place

Another affordable option to add a pop of color to any Halloween makeup look is the Zulu palette. Unlike the NYX palette, this offers more shimmery options and the colors are more vibrant. It is a great option for colors year-round, but also great for those who rarely dabble in brightly-colored eyeshadow!

Colourpop matte creme gel eyeliner

The best part about this liner is that it not only works as a pop of color for any eye look, but it can also be used to draw on the face. The versatility of this liner, combined with its affordable price, should make it a staple for anyone’s Halloween makeup kit. It comes in plenty of colors, so anyone can find a color that fits their look!

ucanbe face and body paint

This face and body painting palette is the perfect alternative to more expensive palettes. It comes in an array of colors and is a great option for those who want to create fun looks for Halloween!

https://www.amazon.com/Charmcode-Professional-Palette-Hypoallergenic-Facepaints/dp/B07W1X7SS8/ref=asc_df_B07W1X7SS8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366410051255&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11042144549820028211&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021564&hvtargid=pla-816041224464&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=77370842158&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366410051255&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11042144549820028211&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021564&hvtargid=pla-816041224464
L’Oreal red lipstick

A classic red lip can go with so many Halloween looks! If you are looking for a last minute costume and can’t do anything too intricate, a red lip is a great way to elevate a simpler costume. As a bonus, it can be used year-round for any look.

fake blood

If you are opting for a spooky look this year, fake blood could be the exact thing that you need! Finding one that is affordable is super important, since this will (probably) be the only time you will use this makeup product all year. This one from Amazon is a perfect option for any college student on a budget.

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Ho-Washable-Realistic-Halloween/dp/B0B76ZGLT7/ref=sr_1_9?crid=7MZ7AXZAZRY8&keywords=fake+blood&qid=1666647618&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjExIiwicXNhIjoiNi4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjUuODEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=fake+b%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-9
nyx face and body glitter

Glitter is another great way to elevate any Halloween look. Whether you are going for a simple and easy Halloween look, or pulling out all the stops for the “best costume” award, glitter is a perfect way to tie together your look.

Camille Haines

Northwestern '26

Camille Haines is a national writer for Her Campus. She writes on lifestyle, ranging from anything about culture to career.

Outside of Her Campus, Camille is a senior at Northwestern University studying journalism, political science, and international studies. She is on the Northwestern Cheerleading Team and a QuestBridge Scholar.

In her free time, Camille loves to read anything nonfiction and is always looking for a great book recommendation. You can catch her on the lakefront in Evanston taking a stroll or trying out new restaurants with friends.