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.
- NYX Pore Filler — smooths the skin for a flawless, clean canvas.
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.
- NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette ( Smokey) — budget-friendly but super pigmented.
Glitter & Glow
No Halloween look is complete without sparkle and shimmer:
- Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner — perfect for dramatic, sparkling lines.
- Lemonhead LA Spacepaste Glitter — celestial shine on eyelids or cheekbones.
Statement Lips
From blood-red to deep black, bold lips are always on trend:
- MAC Retro Matte Lipstick (Ruby Woo) — the classic vampy red.
- Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick (Weirdo) — the ultimate rich black shade.
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.
- Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax — perfect for scars and dimensional effects.
Mehron Paradise AQ Face & Body Paint — water-based face and body paint in a vibrant range of shades, ideal for intricate designs
- Fake Blood by Mehron or Kryolan — for dramatic, lifelike effects.
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.
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














