These Last-Minute Halloween Ideas Let Your Makeup Do The Heavy Lifting

God forbid a girl wants Zara Larsson summer to never end. Channel the “Midnight Sun” singer by recreating the vibrant, high-glam looks dreamt up by her go-to makeup artist, Sophia Sinot. Think electric eyeshadow, a heavy hand of rhinestones, and enough body glitter to blind a concert venue. The hardest part? Deciding which of Larsson’s many viral looks to choose for yourself.

A black turtleneck can go one of two directions this Halloween: Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy or Elizabeth Holmes. If you’re opting for the latter, go heavy on the black eyeliner and finish with a bright red lip. To really commit to the bit, a couples costume with Nathan Fielder only feels right.

Still thinking about Rosalía’s pole-dancing cameo in Euphoria? Same. Copy her makeup look with shimmery purple eyeshadow, pencil-thin brows, brown lip liner, and some undereye rhinestones. (Bonus points for the bedazzled neck brace.)

Admittedly, this one is just as much about the hair as the makeup — after all, Dolly Parton never did glam halfway. You could easily channel her look with teased blonde roots, high-pigmented pastel eyeshadow, and a ruby-red lip. When in doubt, another coat of mascara is always the right answer.

Millennials everywhere rejoiced when the Girls reboot was announced earlier this month. And if you’re already rewatching in anticipation, Marnie Michaels’ wedding day look is an easy costume choice. All you need is a flowy white dress, a flower crown, and some seriously shellacked makeup — perfect for the girl who isn’t afraid to take a risk and put herself out there creatively.

For a costume that’s as cozy as it is cute, look no further than Angel Reese. Sweatpants and a headband can easily pass for the outfit, while a healthy sweep of pink blush ties it all together. It may be better suited for a house party than the club, but at least you won’t spend the night wishing you’d worn something more comfortable.

Sure, it’s a little niche, but IYKYK. Dressing up as one of Demna’s Gucci girls is the perfect excuse to throw on a slinky dress or miniskirt, fur coat, and a red lip with a smoky eye — the messier, the better.

Basketball season is back, as if you needed a reason to revisit Taylor Swift’s courtside look from this summer. Knicks fan or not, it’s hard to resist a good pun (and costume idea that’s this simple to recreate). Just pair a blue “Stevie Knicks” tee with jeans, then add her signature red lip and winged liner. Even better, it works as a group costume if your friends have matching shirts.

Wuthering Heights may be a horror movie, depending on who you ask — but the makeup is très romantic. To channel Margot Robbie’s ill-fated leading lady, berry-stained lips and cheeks are a must, along with slightly disheveled hair that looks like you just frolicked across the moors.

For anyone who’s chronically online, this costume needs no explanation. Kylie Jenner’s gemstone-covered birthday cake had everyone whimsy-maxxing this summer, but it’s not too late to get in on the fun. Start with an all-white outfit and pile on the sequins — on your clothes, across your face, even in your hair. More is more.

As Mean Girls taught us, “the hardcore girls just wear lingerie and some form of animal ears” on Halloween. But why limit yourself to cats and bunnies? Punch, the little monkey who stole the internet’s heart, makes an especially adorable reference. Just don't forget his stuffed animal orangutan.

For the redhead-and-brunette duo with wildly different aesthetics, Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo have you and your BFF covered. Roan’s punk glam calls for white foundation and rainbow-colored eyeshadow, while Rodrigo’s look is sweeter, with pink blush, gloss, and a flick of liner.

Even though all the attention was on 2016 this year, it’s worth rewinding another decade for costume inspo. Namely, Hannah Montana celebrated its 20th anniversary in March, making the part-time pop star an obvious Halloween contender. With a skinny scarf, layered tank tops, and glittery eyeliner, there’s no need to commit to a blonde wig — the brunette version works just as well. (Best of both worlds, right?)

Frankenstein’s monster is a perennial Halloween staple, but thanks to Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride, his better half is finally getting her due. The key to recreating the film-accurate look? Black lipstick, splattered onto one cheek.

The late, great Tim Curry played plenty of Halloween-worthy characters (including Pennywise), but Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show is by far his most fabulous. The makeup is housewife meets drag: a black smoky eye, draped blush, and a burgundy-red lip. Throw on your mom’s pearls for good measure.