If you’ve been invited to a Halloween party and are wearing an elaborate costume, it might be necessary to haul out the face paint. But, if you are looking for more low-key looks that still give a nod to the spooky season, you can simply update your make-up shades for the month of October.
The obvious choice? Opting for darker colours. These can be concentrated on specific areas, such as your lips, your eyes or your nails. Or, if you want to scare your colleagues, you could do all three! Here’s how to create killer make-up looks using Halloween-inspired hues.
Dark eyes
Using a dark shade around the eyes is a great way to tap into your gothic side! While black is a great colour for this area – especially for some dramatic eyeliner – it can feel a bit heavy for daytime looks.
Fortunately, shades like greys and purples are also shades associated with this holiday and can be blended with black shadow for a more diffused finish.
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Dark lips
A lot of people worry that dark lips will be difficult to pull off. The trick is to keep the rest of your make-up more understated so that your pout is the statement feature. You can also choose either a matte or glossy finish, based on your outfit.
Black is a bold choice, but is the perfect look for channelling the season of scares. If this is too intense, a vampy blood-red lip is great, too.
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Dark nails
The easiest way to bring some Halloween fun to your make-up is through your nails. We are used to seeing them in all colours, including dark hues, so it’s much less daunting. You can even include nail art.
There are loads of seasonal shades to choose from, ranging from vivid orange to dark hues, including purples, reds, greys and classic black.
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