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How To: Create a drag queen Count Dracula makeup look for Halloween
You don't need to be a guy to dress up as a drag queen. The very, er, diva-esque look can be achieved by girls as well if you're trying to have a little fun this Halloween.
How To: Create a horned she-devil makeup look for Halloween
Before you press "play" on this video, let us remind you that this she-devil makeup is intended for those whose makeup IS their costume. Not that you couldn't wear this with a devil costume (you'd look totally festive and awesome if you did), but you could apply this fiery red makeup and wear just a plain black T-shirt and jeans and still look great.
How To: Create an evil spider queen makeup look for Halloween
If you're a girl planning to dress up as any evil or dark character, like a spiderella, witch, Goth chick, vampiress, or dominatrix, then you should check out this makeup tutorial for a deliciously pretty Halloween makeup look that suits all evil chick costumes.
How To: Create a cute Minnie Mouse makeup look for Halloween
Most gals (older than 10) avoid dressing up like Minnie Mouse because, to be honest, you can easily end up looking quite ridiculous. Between the foam cartoon hands and the mouse ears with a polka dot bow in the center you really just end up feeling and looking like a sad clown.
HowTo: Peel Back Skin to Reveal Your Inner Terminator this Halloween
Incredibly artfully done, KlairedelysArt's SFX Terminator makeup look creates the illusion of peeled back skin to reveal the Terminator beneath. Amazing Halloween look for a chick.
How To: Create a reptilian lizard makeup look for Halloween
When you were small, dressing up like a lizard for Halloween probably meant an oversized, cheap costume with a long cloth tail and a green headpiece. While such costumes are cute for little ones, if you want to truly creep some people out this Halloween (all while inspiring "Wow! How did you do that?"comments all night long) then check out this reptile makeup look.
HowTo: Recreate Lady Gaga's Trippy Anime Eyes For Halloween
We've really gone Gaga for the Queen of Pop this Halloween, and this look may be my personal favorite (perhaps with the exception of the DIY Meat Dress). This Halloween, learn to recreate Lady Gaga's amazing anime eyes, as instructed by beauty guru, Promise. Previously, Friday Fresh: Go Gaga for Halloween! Top 10 Lady Gaga Looks.
How To: Create Roy Lichtenstein's "Crying Girl" Halloween makeup
Want to go as a comic book character this Halloween? Then forget about the cheesy spandex pants and ridiculous headpieces. Dress up as a comic book character literally ripped off the pages by creating this comic book look inspired by artist Roy Lichtenstein's "Crying Girl."
How To: Go from daytime makeup to an '80s Halloween makeup look
Are you going to be working on Halloween (bummer) or are going to be extremely busy until just an hour or so before you head out with friends to celebrate? Then simplify your costuming routine by checking out this makeup video.
How To: Create a super sparkly pixie dust makeup look for Halloween
Bring sexy and pretty back this Halloween by going as a fairy or a wood nymph. You'll certainly stand out from the sea of vampires and Lady Gaga impersonators. While Halloween is about spooky costumes and creepy makeup, going as a pixie adds a dose of fun and perkiness to the mix.
How To: Create a colorful Queen Cleopatra look for Halloween
Want to dress up as Queen Cleopatra but don't want to look exactly like every other Queen Cleopatra this Halloween? Then take a walk on the colorful side by applying this super bright and highly geometric makeup look.
How To: Create a sexy Pocahontas makeup look for Halloween
Pocahontas has always been sexy just as is, so if you want to go as a strong, independent, and drop dead gorgeous gal this Halloween there's really no better costume to choose. Of course other than donning her leather bra and miniskirt it's important to get the makeup right.
How To: Create a perky and pretty Barbie doll makeup look for Halloween
There's really nothing wrong with dressing up as Barbie for Halloween. Yeah, she's a super non-representative sample of how real girls look like, but the perky blond is pretty and has cute clothes.
How To: Create a sexy dark vampire look for Halloween
Love them or not, vampires are going to be THE costume to wear this Halloween, thanks in no small part to the hotties who play them in the Twilight saga, "The Vampire Diaries," and "True Blood." And while there may be fang overload this holiday, we do admit that a vampire costume can be quite sexy.
How To: Create a sultry 1920s flapper look for Halloween
Flapper makeup was very dark, contoured, and defined. Flapper girls were trying to look like boys, after all, so they frequently adjusted their faces using makeup for that androgynous appearance. Yet despite their intentions, their dark makeup ultimately became very sooty and sensual looking (perhaps from getting smeared after dancing late nights at a club?).
How To: Create a super creepy patchwork doll makeup look for Halloween
Really we don't distinguish between dolls and creepy dolls - they're all creepy to us - but if you want to go as a particularly gnarly doll this Halloween, take a look at this makeup tutorial. The only thing scarier than a doll, of course, is a doll that's been slightly ripped apart and sewn back together with stitches.
How To: Create a pretty zombie look for Halloween
Zombies need not be disgusting, rotting undead creatures that only spook and terrify on Halloween. If you want to go as a zombie this year but don't care for the whole rotting skin bit then check out this tutorial for creating a prettier zombie look.
How To: Create a Harry Potter inspired "Queen of Lightning" look for Halloween
Dressing up as a character from the "Harry Potter" series is so appropriate for Halloween because you've got a wide selection of witches, wizards, house elves, fluffy pets, trolls, evildoers, and other miscellaneous wacky characters to choose from.
How To: Create a sparkly treasure chest makeup look for Halloween
We have nothing against pirate costumes, but after seeing the 1,000 one on Halloween the look gets a little tired, yar? Embrace the pirate spirit of plundering without going the trite route of the pirate costume by dressing up as a treasure chest this Halloween.
How To: Create a witchy cat eye makeup look for Halloween
Halloween is the one day of the year you could paint your face blue, wear a clown costume, and walk down the street with no one giving you a second glance. The spooktacular holiday is the perfect time to go crazy with your makeup and do wild looks, but we understand if you prefer to look more pretty than pretty scary this year.
How To: Create a bewitching, elegant masquerade makeup look for Halloween
Even during the first Halloween celebrations, masks, disguise, and deceit were the focus of the holiday. Commemorate those tender beginnings by dressing up as a masked masquerade attendee. Wear whatever fancy ball gown you want and then check out this Halloween makeup tutorial by Michelle Phan to learn how to create a drop dead gorgeous masquerade look.
How To: Create Snooki's trashy "Jersey Shore" makeup look for Halloween
In terms of Halloween costume popularity, we think dressing up as Snooki from "Jersey Shore" only falls behind going as a vampire and as Lady Gaga. After all, the Jersey gal has a whole lotta fun personality and personal style to work with.
How To: Create Evan Rachel Wood's Gucci Guilty ad makeup look
Evan Rachel Wood, also known by "True Blood" fans as vampire Queen Sophie Anne, has for the past few years been a big fan of retro, glamorous makeup inspired by screen sirens of the 1950s. She adopts this retro look on "True Blood" with voluminous curls, winged cat liner, and red lips.
How To: Create the Evil Queen's wart-y makeup from "Snow White" for Halloween
Even decades later, the Evil Queen from "Snow White" still remains one of the creepiest and nastiest animated villains out there. Not only did she poison our favorite heroine, Snow White, but her long, wart infested nose gave us the heebie jeebies.
How To: Get Kat Von D's signature retro cat eyes and red lips
Tattoo lady and reality TV star Kat Von D is obviously extremely talented with the tattoo needle. Creating interesting designs for clients that include celebrities, Kat Von D exudes a distinctive style that includes looking like a tougher version of a classic pin up.
How To: Create a fierce Rihanna-inspired makeup look with blue eyeliner
Rihanna, like her BFF Katy Perry, is not one to shy away from color and craziness when it comes to makeup. Rules were made to be broken, right?
How To: Make it look like you have been stabbed with a pencil
Looks like teacher wasn't paying attention! This tutorial shows you how to make it look like you have been bloodily and violently stabbed with a basic school pencil. This tutorial is for the back of the hand, but you can use this technique anywhere.
How To: Make it look like you have bloody gouges using makeup effects
This tutorial uses the Bloody Gouges kit put out by cosmetics and special effects company Cinema Secrets. Apply using spirit gum, and then use the Injury palette and stage blood to make it look like you're really and truly wounded.
How To: Make yourself look like a dark elf
This tutorial is aimed at a specific larp, but you can use this tutorial for any dark elf or svartaelf costume. You will need charcoal powder, whic you can buy from Ben Nye, and some pre-painted elf ear tips you can apply with spirit gum.
How To: Apply latex ear tips to make yourself look like an elf or faerie
Looking for a good way to apply latex ear tips to make you look like you have elf ears or faerie ears? All you really need are the latex ear tips and some spirit gum, and maybe some jewelry if you'd like to accessorize.
How To: Make yourself look like a dark elf warrior
Why be a bright elf when you can dress up like an angry dark elven warrior instead? This tutorial shows you a fun makeup tutorial you can use to make yourself look like a svartaelfr as a costume or larp character.
How To: Make a realistic zombie bite cheaply
When the zombie apocalypse comes, you might be able to sneak by them by disguising yourself as a zombie. Or maybe you just want to dress up like a zombie. This tutorial shows you how to make a realistic looking zombie bite for around twenty dollars.
How To: Make your eyeshadow look like a blood elf hunter from World of Warcraft
Whether this is for Halloween, cosplay or some other event, this tutorial shows you how to do up your eye makeup to make yourself look like a Blood Elf hunter from the ever popular MMO, World of Warcraft. You don't need much, just some red and gold powder cosmetics.
How To: Make yourself look like a fallen angel for Halloween
This look is guaranteed to have an impact at your Halloween party or next costumed event! Give yourself a dramatic fallen angel look with pale foundation, dark eye makeup and small gems you can apply with a few dabs of spirit gum. Spooky!
How To: Make it look like you have slashed wrists
Want an extra creepy and gritty costume for this Halloween? Make yourself look like you have slashed wrists! This tutorial uses Cinema Secrets slashed wrists kit, and shows you how to apply it for the maximum creepy impact at your next party.
How To: Make it look like your eyball has popped out of its socket
This is a great tutorial you can use for any costume or special effects you can think of. Make it look like your eyeball has popped out of it's socket by using Cinema Secrets makeup, especially the Injury colors palette.
How To: Make yourself up to look like a scary witch
Go beyond the broomstick and pointy hat! Use the Cinema Secrets special effects prosthetics and makeup collection to make yourself look like a warty, scary witch. This is a perfect way to make an impact with a traditional Halloween costume.
How To: Make a kid look like a cute little cat
If you don't want to be something scary or creepy for Halloween, how about going as a cute little kitty cat instead? This is primarily for children, and shows you how to make your child up to look like a cat. Meow!
How To: Make it look like devil horns are sprouting from your head
Want something that goes beyond just a simple pair of devil horns? Make it look like the horns have bloodily and messily sprouted through your forehead! This is a quick and easy tutorial you can use for a creepy, demonic effect.
How To: Beautify yourself with a glittery fairy look
Don't want to be something scary for Halloween? You can be a beautiful faerie instead! Using a blue and white palette with a little silver glitter for accents, this tutorial shows you how to create a lovely sparkly fairy look for yourself!