Aug 23, 2018

8 Terrifyingly Gorgeous Halloween Looks You Have to See to Believe

by Amanda White

We know this upcoming spooky holiday is usually all about the outfits (see our favorite jaw-dropping celebrity Halloween costumes), but—being beauty devotees—we prefer getting into the spirit with face makeup and otherworldly hair choices. There are unicorns, skeletons, movie characters, and creepy undead dolls to get into, all of which require different, and equally exciting, makeup and hair prep.

Whether you’re looking for some Halloween inspiration or are just in the mood for some jaw-dropping makeup talent, keep scrolling to see eight terrifyingly beautiful Halloween makeup looks from a few of your favorite celebrities.

Dream Unicorn

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@jennadewan

The lasting power of the unicorn trend is what’s truly scary. But even if you’re so over it, you can’t help but admit that Jenna Dewan's take on the magical creature makes for a mesmerizing look.

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MAC Small Powder Blush in Bright Pink ($17)

Superhero Goals

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@khloekardashian

Channeling one of the most powerful X-Men makes for a killer Halloween costume. Khloé Kardashian is the perfect Storm with her icy, glazed-over eyes and hair to match.

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Nyx Prismatic Eyeshadow in Frostbite ($6)

Statuesque Skeleton

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@kimkardashian

Kim Kardashian West made skeletons chic when she debuted this spooky look. Lucky for us, there's an easy-to-follow tutorial for re-creating her intricate makeup.

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Kat Von D Tattoo Liner ($20)

Comic Book Pop Art

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@haileybaldwin

We’re totally into DIY’ing a comic book character, as seen here on Hailey Baldwin's friend Marianne Fonseca, because it pretty much means you won’t need to buy a costume.

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Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Mysterious Red ($27)

Corpse Bride

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@kourtneykardash

For better or for worse, right? Have fun creating this happily-never-after look, and don’t worry about your makeup melting off. After all, we’ve got some tips for making your Halloween makeup last all night long.

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Tarte Tarteist Metallic Shadow in Scarlet ($14)

Grinning Ghost

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@beaucaspersmart

We love a good skeleton look like the one seen here on Casper Smart and Jennifer Lopez back in 2015. So what if you're craving something creative but hesitant about a full-on makeup look? Simply stretch your smile and do your eye makeup as usual. Vlogger Kayla Hagey has the full tutorial.

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