Beauty Experts Share Easy Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Ideas
As Halloween approaches, the pressure to nail the perfect makeup look for the spookiest day of the year is on. While cat whiskers and vampire fangs are classic go-tos for last-minute costumes, this year calls for something different. Beauty professionals are here to share their top minimal-effort makeup ideas for Halloween 2024.
For those aiming for a cute rather than creepy look, taking inspiration from Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras tour makeup can be a simple yet effective choice. Claire Such from Oriflame suggests outlining a heart shape around one eye with a beige or white eyeliner pencil and filling it in with shimmer using pink, silver, or holographic glitter. Adding a feline flick completes the Taylor Swift-inspired look.
The Beetlejuice lips trend has been making waves on TikTok, with over 43 million people recreating the iconic two-tone cracked effect inspired by the character Beetlejuice’s striped suit. Grace Ferns from BEAUTY BAY recommends using a matte-fluid paint on the lips and adding black eyeshadow powder to achieve the stripy effect. Pairing the bold lips with a pale, ghostly complexion creates a complete Beetlejuice look.
With the release of Joker: Folie à Deux featuring Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn’s character is taking centre stage this Halloween. Justmylook’s beauty expert, Hayley Walker, notes the trend of Harley Quinn makeup searches increasing by 238%. Achieving this look involves using red and blue eyeshadows, red lipstick, and a white base to capture Joker’s signature colours and style.
Netflix’s series “Wednesday” has kept the character of Wednesday Addams in the spotlight, making it a popular choice for Halloween makeup inspiration. Emulating the goth icon involves applying a foundation several shades lighter than usual for a ghostly complexion, defining the eyes with black eyeliner, and opting for matte-black or deep red lipstick to complete the vampy, gothic look.
As the Halloween countdown begins, these easy last-minute makeup ideas offer a fun and creative way to get into the spirit of the season without the need for elaborate costumes.