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Actually choosing a look for the night.

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For something especially quick and easy, celebrity makeup artistLanii Doasuggests a neon skeleton.

It’s also cute and supercool.

Keep scrolling for the full how-to.

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Read on for the the best Halloween makeup looks for 2024, and get ready to screenshot.

Alternatively, invest in somecreepy-crawly eye shadow stickersthat create the same look.

(Dont worry; they makeface decalsfor that.)

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Stephen Kings Carrie

Speaking of horror classics, were obsessed with this equally glamorous take onCarrie.

To get the look, muster your innermost patience and adorn your fake blood withred rhinestones.

Itll take a few hours, but will certainly be worth it.

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(At least it was forGlow Ups Shania Parris.)

To get a nearly identical look, tryHalf Magic Beauty x Face Laces Head in the Clouds Stickers.

Jack-o-Lantern Chic

You heard it here first: Jack-o-lanterns can be sexy.

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DIY with adark shade of holographic face and body glitter.

Winx Fairy

You dont have to love theWinxseries to appreciatefairy-inspired makeup.

Beauty content creator Doeneseya created this look withColour Pop I s Winx Club Forever set.

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And if its too tough to paint on yourself?

Dont worry;there are stickers for that.

Bloody Shadow

Sure, its creepy, but its super easy to last-minute DIY.

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Create the look withMehron Makeup Blood Splatter.

Inside Out

Speaking of sequels,Inside Out 2hit theatersand broke recordsthis year too.

Princess Peach

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Embrace your inner Princess Peach withJuvias Place the Sweet Pinks Palette.

Chappell Roan

On that note, no list of 2024 Halloween makeup ideas is complete withoutChappell Roan.

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singer with a drag-inspired look, like the one seen here by Irish makeup artist Ava Gorman.

This MUA mastered the look withMehron Makeup Black Face PaintandRude Cosmetics United Shades of Glitter palette.

Floral Fairy

These fairy-inspired butterfly eyes are simply show-stopping.

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DIY with makeup or invest in somebutterfly makeup stickersthat do the same thing.

(See here.)

you’re free to also purchasepremade wound face stickers.

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Harley Quinn

I don’t care what anyone says: Harley Quinn makeup isnotbasic.

And this look proves it!

To create your own version, check out ourHarley Quinn makeup tutorial here.

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Bat Woman

Equally parts cute and spooky, this bat-inspired glam is perfect for any festive occasion.

Dont worry: There arebat face sticker tattoosfor seamless utility.

Vampire Vixen

Dont sleep on bright red makeupnot that vampires sleep, anyway.

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DIY this gorgeous glam withKVD Beauty Super Pomade Vegan Eyeliner, Shadow & Brow Pigment in Scarlet.

Strawberry Shortcake

What did I say about red makeup?

Clowning Around

When in doubt, dress as a clown.

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Pop Art

Paint me like one of your comic books.

All you need is a pastel face-paint set, likethis one from Mehron.

Floral Skull

Florals?

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(But actually!)

Invest in someFacial Dry Flower Stickersto get the look yourself.

Ziggy Stardust

David Bowies Ziggy Stardustis literally never a bad idea.

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Sexy Jigsaw

Would you like to play a game?

Well, at least you still look cute.

(Honestly, Im blown away by how simple yet effective this minimalist Jigsaw look is.)

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Jigsaw FromSaw

On the much,muchscarier side is this jaw-dropping and more traditional Jigsaw.

Well, now you do.

Do with that info what you will.

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Elvira

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is basically the unofficial queen of Halloween.

Pumpkin Spice

You cant go wrong with a pumpkin spice-inspired look.

DIY withToo Faced Pumpkin Spice: Second Slice Eyeshadow PaletteandPumpkin Face Decals.

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Toxic Spill

Or call it a toxic breakup!

The world is your (infested) oyster with this toxic-spill-inspired art.

Jessica Rabbit

This makeup isnt bad, its just drawn that way.

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Channel your inner Jessica Rabbit withdramatic purple eye shadow, drawn-on brows, andbright red lipstick.

Black Widow

Another sweet yet spooky look?

DIY withHuda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Paletteandspider face tattoos.

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Oncethatdries down, do one more coator to your desired look.

Wednesday Addams

Already own all-black everything?

Wednesday Addams might be the look for you.

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As for the rest of the glam?

Celebrity makeup artistNydia Figueroasuggests starting with the eyes.

As for what she used to create that unforgettable glam?

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Suddenly I was like, Thats it!

We need those flat, bright primary colors that wont come off.

We used those eyeliners to create the black Sharpie around her eye and the squiggles on her face.

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Stereotypical Barbie

For a more sterotypical take on Barbie, try a theatrical pink look.

So why not notliterallytreat it as such?

Jack-o-Lantern

Anther ideal Halloween canvas?

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Pumpkins, of course!

Why not pay homage to the classic jack-o-lantern with your glam too?

Goth Glam

Channel your inner goth girl with this moody look.

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Plus, this iconic Scar look just proves that Halloween cat makeup doesnt have to be boring.

Get the look with black face paint, and use concealer to create Scars eponymous scar over the eyebrow.

Genie

Your wish is my command!

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Get the look with blue face paint, holographic glitter, and black lipstick.

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