This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Conn chapter.
- Eyeliner
- Liquid liner can be helpful to create sharp lines for a look such as POP art.
- Creamy eyeliners are great for smudging and creating a skull look.
- Colorful eyeshadow
- Eyeshadow can be used as accents for most Halloween looks, like mermaid makeup or even a unicorn.
- Light foundation
- It is a must when being a character such as Wednesday Adams or Beetlejuice. You can buy a cheap foundation from E.L.F. or Wet N Wild.
- Dark contour powder
- Contour powder can make or break a vampire costume. The drugstore has many options to choose from.
- Glitter, because WHY NOT?
- Hair ties & bobby pins
- A hairstyle plus makeup can be a costume of its own: two buns can turn into a panda, or a crown braid for a milkmaid.
- Makeup sponge & brushes
- It does not seem like a big deal, but when doing Halloween makeup your brushes and sponges may get stained. Buy a few cheaper items so it wouldn’t be such a waste if you had to throw them away.
- Headbands: floral or with animal ears
- Pair with some basic clothing items you most likely already own, and you have your costume. A dress, with a floral headband and colorful makeup will give you a fairy costume.
- Basic clothing items such as a white button-down, LBD, high-rise jeans etc. Here are some ideas, think outside the box and look inside of your closet. For example: for Velma, you’ll need some frames, an orange turtleneck and red skirt, and a short red bob wig and for Shaggy, wear a baggy green shirt, brown pants.
- A positive attitude; do not slut-shame, do not be racist, and do not harass anyone.
For Halloween makeup ideas, please check out my article: 7 Beautiful Makeup Looks to Recreate this Halloween