Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of all time. It is a time where anyone can be whoever they want and be free from judgment. Over the years, we have seen people dress up as different characters, ranging from movie stars to animated characters in films. A lot of pulling dress-up activities are fuelled by costumes. *AD

However, other than costumes, the makeup you wear can make or break your character. The art of makeup brings to reality the characterization of costumes. It builds on depth, drama, and imagination. It is the last ingredient to pulling off a complete Halloween look. 

Years have proven that human creativity is unmatched. Every Halloween season has brought out the best in people. In 2019, the stakes are higher. As people are beginning to take the Halloween holiday more seriously, the competition to rock the best outfit continues to popularize. While the idea of getting the best costume still holds water, you may want to pay more attention to the makeup concept. Today, the appreciation of makeup as art is higher. 

Learning to do the best makeup by yourself, however, is the big question. If you are one such person, worry not. Here is a comprehensive look at some of the best makeup ideas for this Halloween season that are also very easy to execute:

1. The mermaid look

Mermaid looks for Halloween are not new. People, especially kids, have tried them before. However, as seen in last year’s Halloween, mermaids are back as bigger and better. This style picked up thanks to the TV series ‘Siren.’ The best part is that it is an easy look to pull off.

First, you will need a pair of fishnet stockings. Then, have your favourite coloured eye shadow at hand. The beauty of this makeup idea is that it does not need a lot of precision to achieve the best look. You can apply a couple of smudges on any part of your face. 

Use different colours of your eye shadow palette. Opt for colours like greens, purples, and pinks to make it as believable as possible. Apply the makeup on your fishnet stockings. This will create segments of different colours. These will represent the scales present in a mermaid. However, be sure to use one of the best facial moisturizers to set the makeup without leaving your skin dry.

2. Maleficent makeup

Following the maleficent film series, your Halloween might just make the win. The second movie of maleficent premieres on October 2019. This will make it such a prime idea to opt for the maleficent makeup, mimicking the formidable queen in the movie. The makeup is easy to pull off, mainly because the character is mostly brought to life by the outfit.

All you need is to wear dramatic makeup on your face. A lot of emphasis on this makeup idea is on the eyes. Be sure to use thick strokes of eyeshadow to highlight your eyelids. You can also couple the makeup with big dark eyelashes to increase the spookiness of the makeup. Depending on your preference, you can go with a bright red lip or dark red tone. The idea is to pick a look that matches the darkness of the character, of course, with reinforcement of the attire.

3. Clown makeup

Clown makeup never grows old in Halloween season. There is always a movie about clowns that will throw people over the edge. However, this year, you may want to keep it simple but stylish. It is not about bringing out happy clowns. You can still make your look a little spooky since clowns can be scary too. The best part about this makeup idea is that it is super easy to achieve.

From the usual makeup routine you do, the only thing you need to change is the eye makeup and your lip. For the eyes, you need some clown markings. Make them at the bottom and top of your eyes. You can let the markings be as long as you prefer them to be. Other than that, overdraw your lipstick to make your lips look longer and dramatic. You can use whichever colour you want for your lips. Usually, bold red colour with some hints of black will bring out the best spooky clown. Add a little circle for the tip of your nose to add more depth to your character. 

4. Emoji Halloween Makeup

Emojis are always in use. Both adults and kids use them to relay messages. In that case, how better to express your feelings than being your favourite emoji this Halloween. It is by far the easiest makeup you have to do. The first thing you must do is pick your favourite emoji. This will guide the style of makeup you resolve to do.

You will need yellow and orange colours to pull this off. Section the part of the face you want to paint yellow. You can use a circular canvas to help you will accuracy. Paint the entire part yellow, use some bright orange to trace out the exterior of the circle to highlight the face of the emoji. 

Depending on the emoji you choose, the makeup on your eyes will differ. You can choose to use a black eyeliner to line the eyes with some dark, thick strokes to show closed eyes. Otherwise, draw two red hearts, or some tear marks on the edges of your eyes. 

5. Lion King Makeup

In July 2019, the movie Lion King premiered. It has had people all over the world talking. It is therefore expected that this will be a big style for this Halloween. Pulling off this Halloween look is a bold and courageous move. The good news is that you can play around will your makeup to become any character in the film you want. Since the core of the movie is lions, pick your favourite lion character and run with it.

You will need the earthy tones of your makeup palette to make it work. The versatility of this makeup style is the fact that you can choose to be any character in the film and still rock it. You can decide to paint half of your face, part of it, or do the whole face. If you cover your whole face, the makeup routine might take time and some expertise. 

However, an easy way to go about it is by expressing the depth. This will bring the distinction in which lion in the film you choose. Use bright colours of orange, yellow, gold, and browns to highlight your eyes and cheekbones. With this makeup, you must have a cat-eye to represent the cat family. Go dark with the cat eye makeup. A black lip will best work for this style. Highlight the tip of your nose with a little bit of black. Play around with the different shades of brown to create shadows and contours on your face. This will also bring out the rough edges. If you want to go with the character ‘Scar’ in the film, add a scar on one side of your face. You can use the coloor of your choice, preferably one that contrasts the rest of the makeup.

6. Mystique Makeup

Mystique is an X-men character that will have you feeling all blue this Halloween. You can choose to wear the makeup on your entire face, half of it, or keep it in your eyes only. The advantage of this Halloween idea is that all the creativity you need is in adding black markings on some part of your face.

As is the character, paint your face blue. This also includes your lips. The next step is putting black markings randomly on your forehead. You can let the markings follow through part of your upper cheekbone. Be creative with how you put the markings to make it unique to your preference. After that, give yourself a cat eye to complete the look.

If you want to take it to the next level, get coloured contact lenses. This will give you cat-like eyes that are bright and yellow. While at it, wear red hair, you can choose to dye your natural hair or throw on a wig to complete the look. To add more flair and drama to the character, wear a black lip, and use black eyeliner to make the eyes darker as well. 

7. Comic book pop art makeup

The comic book pop art makeup is another great way to spice up your Halloween 2019. The character is easy to enact. All you need is some white, black and red colours to get the look. The first thing to work on is the eyes. Make them as dark as possible with your eyeliner. Follow that with dark eyebrows to match your eye makeup. You can also use long black lashes to complement the look. While at it, choose the boldest colour in your eyeshadow palette and use it to bring a pop of colour in your makeup.

Afterwards, use a black marker to trace out your face. Make different strokes to follow the shape of your face. This means having a line along your forehead and temple. Other areas to draw the strokes include, down the bridge of your nose, the hollows of the cheek, on cupid’s bow, and the chin area. Make the strokes as thick as you prefer them to be. The markings should already bring the character to life.

The next step involves adding white or red markings all over your face. Keep the small dots as random and scattered as you prefer. Better yet, use a pair of fishnet stockings to help you create more evenness with the dots. As for the lips, choose either a bold pink or red. Apply it and then use a black marker to highlight the lip area with light strokes. Wear a wig of bold colour to complement your look. You can go for pink, yellow, blue, red or simply black. 

8. Rainbow Vomit

If you want easy, then the rainbow vomit should work great for you. It is probably the easiest makeup style to pull off in this entire list. The rainbow vomit has been popularized by social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram. All you need to get this makeup idea right is to know the seven colors of the rainbow.

Starting from your lower lip, draw seven straight patterns/lines with the different colours of the rainbow. You want to make sure they are thick enough to be distinguished from the other colours. You may need to wear a bright shirt that will allow the rainbow vomit to run over. Draw the lines as far as your neck, or even the upper part of your chest. Technically, the more length you can achieve, the better. To add more depth and character, draw random stars with white paint. This will bring more perspective and shine to the rainbow. 

For people who are interested in making their look more interesting, it is possible. It, however, involves working on other parts of the face. Using pink blush, you can highlight your cheeks to make them stand out. Use pink lipstick for your upper lip, to coordinate with the blush on your cheeks. As for the eyes, use a silver or white eyeliner to line the bottom of your eye. This will make them appear larger and more in character with your idea. To take it further, you can try creating a rainbow eyeliner on your eyelid. With this one, you do not need all the colours of the rainbow. With red, yellow, blue, and purple, you can achieve the effect you want. 

Summary

If you have never tried dressing up for Halloween, 2019 is your year. Do not shy away from trying out the latest trends and styles to mimic your favourite personas and characters. However, while working so hard to get the makeup and costume right, do not forget to have fun. The holiday season is about appreciating different tastes and preferences with regard to diversity and culture. If it is the last thing you do, have fun this Halloween.

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