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As fun as it can be to go all out with a fancy costume, not everyone wants to transform from head to toe come Oct. 31. When you don't have the funds or time to makeover your attire, jaw-dropping Halloween makeup looks that don't require a costume are the gateway to enjoying holiday festivities without all the extra fuss.
Usually the attire you choose is the focus of the night when the holiday rolls around, but it's Halloween makeup that can really make or break a costume. Through the power of makeup, you can be as glam, creepy, or fun as you'd like, completely altering your looks in the process. Chances are you already have everything you need to give yourself a makeover, whether you use your everyday cosmetics or amp up the spook factor with special effects makeup using household items. But just in case you have to purchase materials for your look, rest assured that there are plenty of options for affordable Halloween makeup.
Play your cards right and you won't need to fret over shelling out for the perfect costume. Intricate and last-minute Halloween makeup ideas, these 26 looks make your mug the highlight of the night.
1
Mermaid
Mermaid makeup is already trending anyway, so going with this beauty look is a no brainer.
2
Sexy Cat
Get the the look just right, throw on some cat ears and you're out of the door in a flash.
5
Gangster Skull
Super smoked out eyes and a bony smile make for a surefire look come Halloween.
6
Masquerade Mask
It's going to take a steady hand to create a lacy masquerade mask. but if you're successful, your beauty beat will totally slay.
7
Galaxy Glam
Because why not take all of the holographic highlighter and sparkle you own and smear it across your facade?
9
Zombified Face
Whether you wear a dead face with tattered, fake blood stained clothes or not, you'll still get the point across that you're a zombie.
10
Beautiful Rotting Face
It's the ideal combination of glam and gory, showing of your FX skills if you nail the look.
11
Werewolf Makeover
Half human, half animal, a werewolf look is the perfect excuse for wearing your regular clothes on Halloween.
12
Deer Makeup
If cat makeup isn't your thing, try painting on a deer's face instead.
13
Cheshire Cat
It's all about the exaggerated mouth and pink shadow on top of pink shadow to get the Cheshire cat look.
14
Glitter Unicorn
Use all of the glitter and pastel cosmetics your heart desires to transform into something off of a Lisa Frank trapper keeper.
15
Snapchat Filter
Feel free to throw it back to the rainbow vomit Snapchat filter, too, with this pop culture inspired makeup idea.
16
Cleopatra
Any look that combines seductive cat eyes and gold shimmer is a winner.
17
Comic Wonder Woman
Really show off your art skills by transforming into a comic book version of this badass heroine.
18
Glam Kitty
This glitter eye and lip toting pussy cat is NOT your average feline.
19
Seductive Vampire
Combine vampy makeup and dripping FX blood for a last-minute vampire that slays.
20
Zipper Face
It has been done with bloody effects, unicorn makeup, rainbow looks, and more, so zipper FX makeup can get as gory or glam you'd like.
21
Headless Makeup
Who cares what you wear when you become a walking illusion.
22
Triple Vision
It'll take some creativity and skill, but double and triple vision makeup is a bonafide head-turner.
23
Pop Art Makeup
Not too hard to master, pop art makeup is a last-minute Halloween go-to costume for a reason.
26
Stitched Mouth
Keep the rest of your makeup traditional or zombify your look with a stitched mouth; It's a freaky makeup look either way you go.
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No doubt about it, Halloween makeup is the best part of the spooky holiday. Not even the raddest costume could compete with the creepiest, done-up face.
