10 Halloween Makeup Must Haves, From Sparkly

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With Halloween just around the corner, it is officially time to lock in your costume ideas. It’s a holiday that gives us all the perfect excuse to dress up as iconic characters or channel a spooky, haunted aesthetic. Even our favorite celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Alix Earle, and Cardi B historically go all out for the night. My friends have even already started taking bets on what Heidi Klum will morph herself into for her iconic party.

But if there’s one thing we can learn from the stars, it’s that it’s all in the makeup. You can have the perfect Halloween costume in your closet, but to create a next-level look, your makeup has to live up to the same standards. After all, the glam is half the fun! To set you up for success, we found the top 10 makeup products that can be used to transform your look. From the perfect bold red lipstick to holographic highlighter that feels otherworldly, any of these makeup products will get you in the running for the best look of the night.

The Best Makeup Products For Halloween

Need to draw on your skin

Need to draw on your skin? Whether you are creating something as complicated as a skeleton face or as simple as a stroke of bold color, these multiuse sticks will be your best asset. Choose one (or many) of the 13 matte and metallic highly-pigmented shades and get creative!

As a makeup minimalist by day, there are very few occasions where I reach for a fake lash to elevate my look. But Halloween is definitely at the top of that list. You can add maximum volume, wispy layering, or shimmery streaks to your lash line with complete ease.

This gorgeous blue mascara makes me want to channel my inner Smurf. The volumizing formula will draw attention to your eyes. Just pair it with a bright blue shadow and a swipe of glitter and you’ll be party ready.

Jessie from Toy Story, Velma from Scooby-Doo,

Jessie from “Toy Story,” Velma from “Scooby-Doo,” and Chucky are just a few of the dozens of costumes that require freckles. Thanks to this handy pen from Sancheu, you can create pigment easily by simply tapping the applicator on any area and then lightly blending it in. You have full control over placement and level of pigment for a truly customizable finish.

I love face gems so much that I almost always just throw them on the corner of my eyes or along my brow line for a dramatic pop of sparkle (no matter the costume). These self-adhesive rhinestones were created by the makeup artist from “Euphoria,” so you know they will last through any party on your schedule.

All gothic, scary, and witchy costumes go hand in hand with a heavy dose of black eyeliner. Whether you’re drawing a sharp wing or fake stitches on your cheeks, the precision point of this pen will give you the confidence to pull off any creation.

What do Mia from Pulp Fiction, Holly Golightly

What do Mia from “Pulp Fiction,” Holly Golightly from “Breakfast At Tiffany’s,” and Jessica Rabbit all have in common? A bold red lipstick. Plus, if you get creative, you can even use the color as fake blood in a pinch.

Recreating a silver space alien? Channeling your inner Tinker Bell? This setting spray is loaded with a heavy silver sparkle. Use it as a final step to lock in your face makeup or all over your body for a head-to-toe effect.

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From the gorgeous heavy pigment to the next-level shine, this highlighter will give you a glow that looks almost otherworldly. There are several shades to choose from so you can easily tailor the holographic tint to your specific costume needs.

If you find yourself looking for a hyper-specific

If you find yourself looking for a hyper-specific color or end up searching for last-minute inspiration, reach for this palette. It has all the colors of the rainbow in both matte and shimmery finishes, offering endless combinations.

Adelaide Giesey (she/her) is a shopping writer at Popsugar. With over seven years of industry experience, she is an expert in all things beauty and enjoys writing across fashion and lifestyle categories. Prior to PS, she helped shape the beauty verticals at Byrdie, Coveteur, and InStyle.