Halloween is probably every makeup lover’s favourite time of year. It’s the perfect time to experiment and step out of your comfort zone; the best time to get creative!
Here are some of the makeup looks that I’ve done throughout the years. If I can do these, anyone can!
Pop Art Look
This was the first time I tried to go ‘out of the box’ when it came to makeup. I was so used to doing simple looks; you know, the usual cat whiskers and all that. In 2016 I thought, ‘f*ck it, I’m going to try something different!
The main things I used for this look were NYX’s White Eyeliner, or any white eyeliner, and a black one! I used Rimmel’s Kohl, to be precise. On top of this, I used a collection of lipsticks and eyeliners.
Scarecrow
This one was a super last minute one to go under my dobby mask last year. In my opinion, it was the easiest out of the lot! All you need is a black liquid eyeliner, a black lipstick, and an orange eyeshadow, with bronzer and mascara to complete the look!
Fortune Teller
This is another one of my looks that I created ‘back in the day’, well, I don’t know if 2017 is that long ago! Regardless, I absolutely LOVED creating this.
I loved experimenting with NYX Glitters and I twinned that with a bunch of face gems from Lottie London. The face gems become discontinued all the time but they always bring out new ones. I got mine from ASOS! Check out the video here.
Ultra Violet Skull
This one I was obsessed with when it was dark. In the light, not so much. I don’t know why, I just didn’t vibe with it! Maybe it was the hair?
Regardless, it was my first try at skull makeup 🎥 , and the UV lipstick from INC.redible was just a ‘spur of the moment, kinda thing. The eyes were also edited for affect!
Clown-Inspired Half-Face
At the time, I did this around the same time as the previous one, but this was by far my favourite.
I used Snazaroo Face Paint to black out the neck, and mainly the Urban Decay Spectrum Palette for the face. I believe I used Snazaroo’s white face paint for the base. Oh, the SFX? Darling, that’s toilet roll! I’m a classy bird me 😉. Here’s the video for this!
Trick or Treat
Ok, I was SO proud of this one. This was the first time I’ve used entirely my brain to be creative – no inspirations, no reference photos, I was just scoffing on some sweets one day, and it came to my head!
I know I probably overuse this photo, but I don’t really care I was just so proud of myself! Oh, and yes, that’s glitter on my nose. It’s probably the only thing I’d change!
Which one is your favourite?!
Here are my Halloween Looks from over the years. Which one is your favourite? Don’t forget to let me know below, and if you try any of these out, hit me up at @ariverofroses on Instagram… until next time,
Stay Spooky x
Previously on the blog:
- Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
- 6 Most Haunted Dolls of All Time
- Top 10 Most Haunted Pubs in the UK
- 50 Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween
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