From Glam to Gore: Best Makeup Finds for a Spooky-Chic Halloween

From Glam to Gore:
Best Makeup Finds for a Spooky-Chic Halloween

Halloween is the one day of the year when makeup becomes true art. It’s the perfect opportunity to step outside your usual looks and play with textures, colors, and effects. The key is choosing products that bring your vision to life, whether that’s an elegant “vampy glam” or full-on horror-inspired special effects.

Perfect Base

To make your makeup last all night, start with a primer:

  • Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer — locks makeup in place while keeping skin fresh.

MILK MAKEUP
Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with
Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide

  • NYX Pore Filler — smooths the skin for a flawless, clean canvas.

 NYX
Pore Filler Primer

Bold Shadows & Pigments

For Halloween, vibrant shades are a must:

  • BY BEAUTY BAY Bright Matte 42 Colour Palette — an explosion of color from brights to deep, dark tones.

BY BEAUTY BAY
Bright Matte 42 Colour Palette

  • NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette ( Smokey) — budget-friendly but super pigmented.

NYX
Ultimate Color Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals

Glitter & Glow

No Halloween look is complete without sparkle and shimmer:

  • Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner — perfect for dramatic, sparkling lines.

URBAN DECAY
Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

  • Lemonhead LA Spacepaste Glitter — celestial shine on eyelids or cheekbones.

LEMONHEAD LA
Spacepaste® Glitter Concentrate

Statement Lips

From blood-red to deep black, bold lips are always on trend:

  • MAC Retro Matte Lipstick (Ruby Woo) — the classic vampy red.

MAC
Retro Matte Lipstick

  • Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick (Weirdo) — the ultimate rich black shade.

JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS
Velour Liquid Lipstick

Special Effects for the Brave

If you want to add some “wow” factor, SFX products are your best friend:

Mehron Liquid Latex — create realistic wounds and textures.

MEHRON
Liquid Latex

  • Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax — perfect for scars and dimensional effects.

BEN NYE
Nose & Scar Wax (Fair)

Mehron Paradise AQ Face & Body Paint — water-based face and body paint in a vibrant range of shades, ideal for intricate designs

MEHRON
Paradise Makeup AQ™ – 8 Color Magnetic
Refillable Palette

  • Fake Blood by Mehron or Kryolan — for dramatic, lifelike effects.

MEHRON
Coagulated Blood Gel

Special Effects for the Brave

If you want to add some “wow” factor, SFX products are your best friend:

  • Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray — keeps your look intact through parties, dancing, and happy tears.

URBAN DECAY
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray

In the end, it all comes down to your choice: be a glamorous witch with bold red lips, or transform into a zombie with torn scars. Let your imagination run wild, and the right products will help bring even the boldest ideas to life!

About the Author

Katya Rich is a licensed cosmetologist,beauty expert, hairstylist, and awardwinning makeup artist. She is a regularparticipant in Fashion Weeks in New York,Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Katya isthe founder and lead artist of Rich BeautyStudio in San Francisco.

For more information, visit katyarich.com and follow her on Instagram:
@katya.rich.makeup.

TEAM CREDITS
Photographer: Michael Meltser
Model: Dorine

2025-11-25T01:07:08-05:00
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