Alex Tisdale 
Women in Halloween witch costume/Photo by T Leish
The spookiest day of the year is fast approaching. With Halloween over two weeks away, many people are pondering what costume they should wear for the event.
Should it be a famous character? Or should it come from one’s imagination? What if there was a way to prepare for Halloween without needing a costume at all? Below are the top makeup styles that are so good that you wouldn’t need a costume this year.
1. Spider Glam
Halloween is often synonymous with Pumpkins, Ghosts, and Spiders. One creative makeup idea could be sporting spider makeup glam. Inspired by Glamnetic’s Lush Lashes, this look is not only glamorous but also super sexy, making it a great alternative to basic eyeshadow.
2. Sugar Skull
Skulls are also often synonymous with Halloween. This Halloween glam can be made from products you already own. The sugar skull glam is usually considered couture, but with added steps. Recommended tips for creating this glam include using an HD skin cream, a couture foundation, and a highlight sculpting palette for the base, and a color pencil liner to create shadows for the skull.
3. Elphaba
Elphaba is a popular character from Wicked, who skyrocketed in popularity after Cynthia Erivo recently portrayed the character in the latest film. In a behind-the-scenes video of the film, Frances Hanson, the head of the hair and makeup department, revealed a mini makeup tutorial on how to achieve the Elphaba look.
4. Mrs. Kreguer
Freddy Krueger is an example of a popular Halloween villain. So popular that you don’t have to watch Nightmare on Elm Street to understand who he is. This Halloween, you can add a nice twist to Kruger Makeup.
5. Stephen King’s Carrie
Another example of a popular Halloween character is Stephen King’s Carrie. When you think of care, you think about the iconic prom scene where she was covered in blood. This is a perfect Halloween makeup combo to try, as it captures both the horror and beauty of the season. Recommendations for creating a look include using fake blood and applying rhinestones to your face.
6. Graphic Liner
Halloween makeup doesn’t always have to be spooky. It can also be creative yet funky. Another great idea for Halloween is to apply a graphic liner and create funky patterns with it. It doesn’t have to be black liner. It can be a different colored liner, or putting vivid colored makeup around the lines to create an effect.
7. Jack O-Lantern Chic
The list couldn’t be finished off without mentioning pumpkins at least once. Here we have a Jack-o’-Lantern-inspired makeup, which can be created in quick and easy steps. Apply a dark shade to the entire face, and then add a black design around the mouth and eyes to create a shimmery effect. You can also add body glitter.
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