Plenty of the looks featured here can be created with makeup items you already have on hand, so don’t be afraid to get creative with those bold lipsticks and colorful eyeshadow palettes. If you’re looking for new products to try specifically for Halloween makeup, our experts have some all-star picks.
“Mehron is hands-down my favorite brand [for Halloween],” Bonilla says. “Their paints are extremely pigmented and have a wide range of colors to use. Their blood products look eerily real, and their prosthetics are a dream for SFX.” For a more affordable option, she notes, Snazaroo is reliable, easy to find, and hypoallergenic.
Briceno also lists Mehron as a favorite, and favors Ben NYE Color Wheels are for bruises, shading, and character work. “For details, NYX Epic Wear Liner Sticks in bold colors last forever,” he says. For Briceno, every look starts with sunscreen–which can act as a great base for products to melt seamilessly into, even for a nighttime look. He opts for the Mineral Fusion’s Sheer Tint SPF 50, “a lightweight formula that provides that thin layer you need for a canvas.”
