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Halloween makeup for creating your scariest (or prettiest!) look yet

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With Halloween coming up fast, it's time to hone in on which costume you'll don to impress your friends on Oct. 31.

One way to transform yourself, with or without an elaborate costume, is with makeup! A quick face-painting job can pair great with an all-black outfit to look extra creepy while trick-or-treating, or you can go full-on and become a whole new creature with a little extra effort.

Whatever look you choose to wear, we've got the best makeup products to help you start your journey. Keep scrolling to see our top picks!

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Halloween makeup

NYX Professional Makeup Limited Edition Halloween SFX Glitter Face & Body Paint

Price: $10 · From Ulta

This SFX Glitter Face & Body Paint from NYX Professional Makeup is available in "Graveyard Glam" or "Broomstick Baddie."

Anastasia Beverly Hills NORVINA Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 6 for Face & Body

Price: $60 · From Sephora

This Anastasia Beverly Hills palette "features 25 buttery, ultra-pigmented, light-filled colors from vibrant mattes to multi-dimensional shimmers for all shades of your personality," Sephora's website reads. 

Harley Quinn Makeup Kit - Birds of Prey

Price: $5 · 66% Savings
From Spirit Halloween

Original: $14.99

Pull together a Harley Quinn costume with this makeup kit from Spirit Halloween.

Mehron, Paradise AQ Pro Face Paint 30 Color Palette Holiday Gift Set

Price: $99.95 · From Amazon

One of the most comprehensive face paint palettes you'll find is this 30-color Mehron AQ Pro Face Paint kit that provides endless options when it comes to creating your look. Three each of the white and black pots provide ample base shades on which to build, and the varying bright and earthy tones throughout allow for maximum creativity that -- when used and stored properly -- will last years. Also worth noting is Mehron is water-activated, glides on smoothly and opaquely, is resistant to smearing, and washes off easily with soap and water!

Kangaroo's Halloween Makeup Monster Liquid Latex

Price: $12.95 · 35% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $19.99

Great for expert or beginner special effects makeup artists, this generously sized and easy-to-use liquid latex will help you achieve all of your gnarly, zombie-fied looks this Halloween and beyond. Make sure to grab some tissue paper or cottons balls to help you craft false wounds! 

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Mehron Makeup Clown White Professional Makeup (2.25 oz)

Price: $9.95 · From Amazon

The shade Clown White goes much further than simply painting faces for clowns! You can use the white to blend into and pastelize other shades, create mime or ghost looks with it, or simply lay down the base for a masterful look to come. Nearly 12,500 ratings average out to 4.5 stars, making this a top-selling and best-loved Mehron product.

Corpse Bride Makeup Kit

Price: $16.99 · From Spirit Halloween

Transform yourself into Emily with this convenient, all-in-one kit available from Spirit Halloween.

Limited Edition SFX Face & Body Paint

Price: $10 · From Ulta

With fantastic, pigmented, and stay-put coverage, this budget-friendly face and body paint from NYX comes in a variety of colors to help you achieve your perfect devil, zombie or any number of creature-of-the-night looks this Halloween. 

Flash Color Palette Multi-use Cream Color Palette

Price: $99 · From Sephora

If you want a truly artist-friendly, blendable, fully customizable palette for painting your face, try this pro-level option from Make Up For Ever. Of course, it's great for Halloween, but more advanced masters of makeup will appreciate that you can use the different shades to subtly alter foundations and other liquid products in your everyday arsenal to more perfectly match your own undertones. 

Spooktacular Creations 18 oz Fake Halloween Vampire Blood

Price: $13.99 · From Amazon

It's never a bad idea to keep a bit of fake blood on hand if you're planning on doing an extra-scary vampire or "Carrie" look this season!

UCANBE Face & Body Paint, Water Activated

Price: $12.99 · 50% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $25.99

For another water-activated option that's smaller and at a lower price point, try this palette that comes with all the essentials plus a few fun metallics! 

JOYIN Halloween Makeup Set Ultimate Family Party Pack All-in-one Easy On & Easy Off set

Price: $17.99 · From Amazon

There's something deeply nostalgic and satisfying about the smell, feel and look of a classic Halloween makeup kit. Grab one of these popular sellers from Amazon to feel the rush of trick-or-treat night all over. 

Accessories & more to complete your look

SMOKE SHOW Reusable Pop-On Manicures

Price: $18 · From Static Nails

Rock your Halloween manicure all season long with this reusable set from Static Nails.

Maleficent Press On Nails - Disney Villains

Price: $7.99 · From Spirit Halloween

These Maleficent press-on nails are the last-minute touch you'll need to complete your Halloween look.

Adult Wednesday Addams Wig - The Addams Family

Price: $24.99 · From Spirit Halloween

Coming off the success of hit Netflix show "Wednesday," the infamous Addams daughter is projected to be one of the most popular costumes for 2023 by a landslide. While you can play around with which outfit to wear, one thing's for sure: You need the hair to pull it off. Try this popular wig from Spirit Halloween. 

Halloween False Eyelashes - Pinkfectious

Price: $4.99 · From Ulta

The perfect combination of flirty and dramatic, these pink lashes can go with any number of costumes or makeup looks. And if you're brave enough, they can work for any bold going-out look!

Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Evil Goddess Gem Face Mask

Price: $5.29 · From Ulta

These gems are the perfect way to easily throw on a seemingly intricate work of art with almost zero effort -- and look at that price point! 

Kids Vampire Face Tattoo Decal

Price: $5.99 · From Spirit Halloween

Throw on an all-black outfit -- cape optional -- and slap on these cute decals to create a fantastic, super-last-minute bat costume. 

White Curls Wig

Price: $21.99 · From Spirit Halloween

A long, white wig can work for everything from an icy princess look to a creepy Victorian ghost. Grab one now to keep on hand and use your creativity to craft a shockingly good look this Halloween. 

Costume Bat Wings

Price: $14.99 · From Forever 21

Looking for another easy-as-pie way to dress up any look in your closet for Oct. 31? Try bat wings, of course. 

NULOOQ Trendy Rimless Halloween Sunglasses

Price: $9.99 · From Amazon

For a no-fuss way to get in the spirit for passing out candy, toss on this adorable pair of pumpkin glasses and watch the little ghouls and goblins prance about on Halloween night.