Cover Get inspiration for you Halloween make-up (Photo: Getty Images)
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These make-up artists have shared their most creative looks for Halloween 2021
Halloween celebrations will be in full swing this weekend, and if you haven’t sorted out a costume yet, take a stab at some creative make-up to turn an ordinary outfit into something incredible.
Here is a selection of our favourite looks from creative make-up artists on Instagram, ranging from simple to complex.
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1. @meicrosoft
You won’t need to worry about a costume with these anime eyes. They might need a little bit of practice to ensure they’re even, but you’ll only need two products—a black and a white eyeliner—to execute this look.
2. @esantoinette
Put the eyeliner down and pick up some fake blood instead. Funky liner looks have been all the rage recently, so spook-ify this otherwise fun look as a simple way to turn heads over the weekend.
3. @divinamuse
If you prefer doing something a little prettier for Halloween, give this sweet butterfly look a go. There’s plenty of room for customisation, and all that blank space is perfect for some glitter. Don’t forget to wear mismatched coloured contacts to give this look more depth.
4. @by.sulli
Rabbits are cute, but this makeup artist takes the white rabbit and transforms its red eyes into something a little creepier. This is a good look for taking photos, because editing the whites of your eyes to appear red makes the look even more bizarre.
5. @tatianaroseart
Bring a little bit of drama to your Halloween party and dress up as a theatrical harlot with a pale-powdered face to boot. Break out your bustier, opt for bold colours for your eyes and make sure to smudge your make-up slightly for that “up all night” effect…
6. @aofie.cullen
This editorial take on Joker make-up is a great way to reference and refresh a classic pop culture moment. The ultra-arched brow and extended red smile keep the spirit of the original make-up, but the heavy eyeliner and green lower lash turn it into something chic.
7. @naezrahlooks
Repurpose that dusty old witch costume and glam yourself up with this Wicked Witch of the West glow-up. Face paint never looked so fabulous with this seamless contour.
8. @beautyspock
For a similar green theme, go all out with this glamourous ghoul look. Wear an over-the-top, off-the-shoulder gown and take the face paint down the body. Be sure to use shadows that make your skin look like its seen death.
9. @greta.mikki
Give your feminine fairy princess a freaky upgrade with blue skin and transparent contacts. A touch of pink with this braided wig brings some fun into this look, but the pointy ear prosthetics ensure it remains firmly in a fantastical realm.
10. @in.templum.ophelia
Ophelia Liu is known for her complex and generally graphic make-up, but this gargoyle takes the cake. In this tutorial, she demonstrates how she layers prosthetics, waters down clay and deepens shadows to create a stony appearance.
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Amalissa Hall was the style writer at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on writing digital articles, she covers news, tracks trends and interviews experts from the fashion, beauty and wellness industries, as well as entertainment spheres. Interview highlights include Formula One driver Alex Albon, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime and prolific make-up artist Lisa Eldridge.
She has also produced print stories featuring make-up artists, perfumiers and other upcoming figures discussing Asian representation on social media, sharing industry insight and trends as well as explaining new approaches to wellness in Hong Kong.
