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Anyone who has the audacity to tell you that a makeup-onlyHalloween costumeis somehow lazy deserves a good jump scare.

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Source Images: Natasha Jane Wood, Kelly Hernandez

Some of the most well-thought-out, elaborate, and beautifully executed Halloween looks weve ever seen have been face-focused.

But dont worry, we have recommendations for the products to use just in case you dont.

Dont forget to use black eyeliner to draw stitches around your previously disembodied ring finger!

Natasha Jane Wood wearing makeup inspired by Dolores from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Kelly Hernandez

Its the gold glitter on her lids, dont you think?

Wood (yep, the same makeup artist who nailed Deloresthe girls got range!)

“That understanding is what I would describe as ‘the art of sane madness.'”

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Kelly Hernandez

“you might turn intoanythingwith makeupeven inanimate items like fruit,” she says.

Plus, I just love theSims gamesin general.

Neon tears

Crying in the club doesn’t have to look sad.

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In fact, it can look totally fabulous.

“Take your time and have fun.”

All you need are some neutral shadows or pencilsnot to mention someseriousblending skillsto re-create this creepy-cool costume.

Kelly Hernandez wearing scarecrow makeup

Kelly Hernandez

Creamy, buildable pigments such as Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencils will certainly help prevent off-the-bat mistakes.

The look went so viral that Addis made a tutorial to help others re-create it.

A shimmery blue or purple highlighter, like r.e.m.

Milk Makeup Infinity Long Wear Eyeliner in Outer Space twist up white pen of black eyeliner with cap to the side on light gray background

Beauty Interstellar Highlighter Topper in Miss Neptune, gives the rich indigo shade some dimension.

Use it to outline your squares before filling them in with cream or powder eye shadows.

Fans of all theChild’s Playfilms andChuckyTV series are gonna want to hop on this look ASAP.

Colourpop Graphix Ink Liner in Lovefool beige vial of black liquid eyeliner on light gray background

Makeup artistChloe Gemmastarted with a solid base using Catrice HD Cover Liquid Foundation and E.L.F.

Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer.

Catrice Cosmetics

Catrice HD Coverage Liquid Foundation

E.L.F.

Natasha Jane Wood wearing white scalloped makeup around left eye

Natasha Jane Wood

We’ll be using Dior Lip Glow Oil in our interpretation of this look.

“I was very much inspired by Twiggy and her iconic makeup style,” explains makeup artistBetsy Wells-Deamer.

“In the 1960s, it was all about big eyes, big hair, and bright colors.

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We love Too Faced Killer Liner in Killer Black to achieve that.

Plus, it doesn’t require advanced makeup skills to create dots all over your face.

Okay, you’ll needa lotof patience, too.

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double-check to complete the look with a punchy red blush and subtle faux-freckles.

Essence Blend & Line Eyeshadow Stick in Oh My Ruby would be ideal for this effect.

Yanette used two now-sold-out eye shadow palettes, but there’s no need for panic.

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Content creatorLizzieachieved the unmistakable lip by overlining and tapering the corners of her mouth into points.

She also didnt hold back on the high-contrast cut crease to make her eyes look super big.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson’s ’90s looks are iconic, including this one re-created byGina Esler-Box.

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Girl Smudge-Proof Creamy Brow Pomade.

Girl Brow Pomade

Additional reporting by Devon Abelman, Kaleigh Fasanella, Sara Miranda, and Melony Forcier.

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