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Every October, with the spooky season approaching, makeup artists get their makeup bags ready, show off their skills, and do their best to get creative with their Halloween makeup products. A popular icon. Gothic vampire. villains in movies. You name it, they have the tools and technology to make it happen – not to mention, the must-have authority on paints and pigments to bring fully realized makeup to life. From graphic rainbow palettes to very real-looking fake blood, here’s professional artists showing the best Halloween makeup products to help you transform this year.
Donnie Davey
Danessa Myricks Colorfix Neon
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Cream
“Halloween is all about transformation, and in my opinion it’s super fun makeup that you don’t usually wear every day. For color, I love Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Color Fix range. I mainly use these for eye makeup, but they are designed to be used all over the face, including the lips. These are super long wear and incredibly vibrant. I apply them with a regular makeup brush and find that flat concealer brushes of various sizes work especially well. The best way to remove these paints from your face is to use a cleansing balm, Banila Co’s most popular Clean it Zero cleansing balm is great, I recommend using an old fashioned makeup brush cleaner like Cinema Secrets to clean your makeup brushes . “
Donni x Face Lace Eye-Lectric
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DONNI X FACE LACE
“For a super quick and easy makeover look, I love stick-on makeup products like my Donni x Face Lace decal. I worked with UK-based Face Lace to create three different eclectic designs in a variety of materials such as black glitter and highly reflective iridescence. The best thing about face decals is that they don’t require any makeup skills, you can use them as is, or customize them by cutting them and making your own unique designs. For example, I like to go with the ‘SPIKED’ design, where the two tacks are cut off and worn like wings. ! “
Laramie
Danessa Myricks Colorfix – Time Cream Color
$
Denmark SSA MYRICKS
“This is a product I never knew I needed. I’ve always wanted paints that are easy to use, quick-drying, and don’t warp, and while I love the flexibility of grease paints, they end up blending together and smearing my clothes as night falls. Colorfix paints dry quickly and don’t move. And the choice of colors is really great! I like to put some paint on the palette and use a sponge to apply and blend. In terms of details, you can use a small pointed brush to do everything from painting glitter to Marilyn Monroe’s beauty marks. “
Isamaya Industrial Color Pigment Eyeshadow Palette
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Isamaya Browlacq Brow Pencil Complex machine
$06
“Isamaya Beauty Industrial palette pigments are such an intimidating collection. There are a variety of highlighters (including a lilac that looks white but is applied to the skin), greens, oranges, and deeper shades to create shade and depth. To complete the look I would use BrowLacq which is basically 614 version of soapy eyebrows. It’s great for shaping your brows and they stay put all night, or you can use it to shade your brows for perfect thin brows. “
Charlie Riddle
“This is my go-to palette , not just for editing, but for creating all kinds of fantastic looks. These shades are so pigmented, they blend so well. You can really create almost any creature or character. I used this palette in my brows for contouring’ 46s blush, mermaid to goblin. Because of the quality of these shadows, this product will continue to be used beyond Halloween, for washing off colored shadows, and even as an eyeliner. “
Donni x Face Lace Eye-Lectric
“For a super quick and easy makeover look, I love stick-on makeup products like my Donni x Face Lace decal. I worked with UK-based Face Lace to create three different eclectic designs in a variety of materials such as black glitter and highly reflective iridescence. The best thing about face decals is that they don’t require any makeup skills, you can use them as is, or customize them by cutting them and making your own unique designs. For example, I like to go with the ‘SPIKED’ design, where the two tacks are cut off and worn like wings. ! “
Laramie
Danessa Myricks Colorfix – Time Cream Color
$
Denmark SSA MYRICKS
“This is a product I never knew I needed. I’ve always wanted paints that are easy to use, quick-drying, and don’t warp, and while I love the flexibility of grease paints, they end up blending together and smearing my clothes as night falls. Colorfix paints dry quickly and don’t move. And the choice of colors is really great! I like to put some paint on the palette and use a sponge to apply and blend. In terms of details, you can use a small pointed brush to do everything from painting glitter to Marilyn Monroe’s beauty marks. “
Isamaya Industrial Color Pigment Eyeshadow Palette
$55
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Isamaya Browlacq Brow Pencil Complex machine
$06
Danessa Myricks Colorfix – Time Cream Color
$
Isamaya Industrial Color Pigment Eyeshadow Palette
$55
now go Shopping
Isamaya Browlacq Brow Pencil Complex machine
$06
Isamaya Industrial Color Pigment Eyeshadow Palette
$55
now go Shopping
now go Shopping
Isamaya Browlacq Brow Pencil Complex machine
$06
$06
$06
“Isamaya Beauty Industrial palette pigments are such an intimidating collection. There are a variety of highlighters (including a lilac that looks white but is applied to the skin), greens, oranges, and deeper shades to create shade and depth. To complete the look I would use BrowLacq which is basically 614 version of soapy eyebrows. It’s great for shaping your brows and they stay put all night, or you can use it to shade your brows for perfect thin brows. “
Charlie Riddle
“This is my go-to palette , not just for editing, but for creating all kinds of fantastic looks. These shades are so pigmented, they blend so well. You can really create almost any creature or character. I used this palette in my brows for contouring’ 46s blush, mermaid to goblin. Because of the quality of these shadows, this product will continue to be used beyond Halloween, for washing off colored shadows, and even as an eyeliner. “
“This is my go-to palette , not just for editing, but for creating all kinds of fantastic looks. These shades are so pigmented, they blend so well. You can really create almost any creature or character. I used this palette in my brows for contouring’ 46s blush, mermaid to goblin. Because of the quality of these shadows, this product will continue to be used beyond Halloween, for washing off colored shadows, and even as an eyeliner. “
“These VB lip glosses are the perfect sexy vamp lip color that’s great to wear all night. I like to do a few coats to really enhance the stain, then put more product in between for a really bitten look. “
Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
” The eyeshadows in Tira’s Liquid Diamond Dust are the perfect eyeshadow to add a wow factor in no time, and it’s super easy to use. This is the studio 13 On the lids. It is a fully pigmented eyeshadow with heavy shimmer particles so it is ” disco Queen. “
Fara Homidi
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
Kryolan 2303 Oversized Vaporizer
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“MAC’s Pro Palette Paintstick x is the ultimate multipurpose palette, perfect for multiple A variety of Halloween looks (aliens, felines, monsters, abstract shapes, etc.). I love how creamy and easy-to-use it is, so it should be easy to use even for beginners. Pro tip: Kryolan has a styling vaporizer spray that you can use to set the final look. “
“Krolan F/X Blood is my favorite Halloween fake blood because it’s completely dry, stain-resistant, and has Glossy and makes it look moist forever! “
Grace Ann
White MAC Face and Body Foundation
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“I love MAC’s White Face and Body Foundation, which smooths out the face of any zombie, clown, and spooky look. It can also be built with a more opaque white undertone. “
Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha Green Tea Cleanser
“Doctor’s Formula is Perfect Matcha Cleansing Balm is one of the best options for removing makeup. It melts everything in almost one wash! “Alana Wright
Kryolan Aquacolor Palette color
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“Kryolan’s Aquacolor palette is my favorite One of the products to use on Halloween because it has
water-activated shades. For face painting ideas or a cool look, the color possibilities are literally endless. It has an extremely smooth, super pigmented application but can be removed with just Bioderma and a face wash. “
apple Computer Mini MAC Pigment
“I love MAC’s pigment range, Because it offers a range of vibrant colors and textures, from matte acid yellow to metallic silver. It comes in a small package but offers a decent amount of color. I’m a sucker for multipurpose products that can be mixed with most mediums to create just about anything, like liners, shadows, colored mascara, and body makeup. It is best removed in two steps using a wipe and cleansing oil. “
Romy Soleimani
Diamond Forex Palette
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MAC Mixed Medium Gel
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“I use the Diamond FX Face Paint palette with MAC mixing medium or water…it dries fast, very Good for detail work like cobwebs, veins or dripping blood. I stay away from anything too greasy or it’s all over the place.”
Bobbie Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
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” Makeup remover, I love Bobbi Brown’s Cleansing Oil because it melts away it but is still gentle. If you really want to wear makeup, you might want the Albolene Balm Cleanser—that’s more hardcore. “
Beau Nelson
Makeup by Mario Master Metallic Eyeshadow Palette
$06
Mario Makeup
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“MAC’s Water Activated Cake Makeup is perfect for Halloween as it’s easy to apply and bouncy on the skin so it won’t completely change your complexion as if you were using it Blue or green, you can use some makeup! The makeup of the Mario Master Metal palette is also a great choice for a Halloween look, because when you mix it with an activator, you can get an incredible metallic look that’s almost mirror-like. “
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“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
Kryolan 2303 Oversized Vaporizer
Kryolan 2303 Oversized Vaporizer )
“MAC’s Pro Palette Paintstick x is the ultimate multipurpose palette, perfect for multiple A variety of Halloween looks (aliens, felines, monsters, abstract shapes, etc.). I love how creamy and easy-to-use it is, so it should be easy to use even for beginners. Pro tip: Kryolan has a styling vaporizer spray that you can use to set the final look. “
“Krolan F/X Blood is my favorite Halloween fake blood because it’s completely dry, stain-resistant, and has Glossy and makes it look moist forever! “
Grace Ann
White MAC Face and Body Foundation
$
White MAC Face and Body Foundation
“I love MAC’s White Face and Body Foundation, which smooths out the face of any zombie, clown, and spooky look. It can also be built with a more opaque white undertone. “
Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha Green Tea Cleanser
“Doctor’s Formula is Perfect Matcha Cleansing Balm is one of the best options for removing makeup. It melts everything in almost one wash! “Alana Wright
Kryolan Aquacolor Palette color
$50
$48
KRYOLAN
Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha Green Tea Cleanser
Kryolan Aquacolor Palette color
$50
$48
KRYOLAN
Kryolan Aquacolor Palette color
$50
$48
KRYOLAN
$48
KRYOLAN
Bedma Sencibio
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“Kryolan’s Aquacolor palette is my favorite One of the products to use on Halloween because it has
apple Computer Mini MAC Pigment
“I love MAC’s pigment range, Because it offers a range of vibrant colors and textures, from matte acid yellow to metallic silver. It comes in a small package but offers a decent amount of color. I’m a sucker for multipurpose products that can be mixed with most mediums to create just about anything, like liners, shadows, colored mascara, and body makeup. It is best removed in two steps using a wipe and cleansing oil. “
Romy Soleimani
Diamond Forex Palette
$
MAC Mixed Medium Gel
$
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“I use the Diamond FX Face Paint palette with MAC mixing medium or water…it dries fast, very Good for detail work like cobwebs, veins or dripping blood. I stay away from anything too greasy or it’s all over the place.”
Bobbie Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
$10
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” Makeup remover, I love Bobbi Brown’s Cleansing Oil because it melts away it but is still gentle. If you really want to wear makeup, you might want the Albolene Balm Cleanser—that’s more hardcore. “
Beau Nelson
Makeup by Mario Master Metallic Eyeshadow Palette
$06
Mario Makeup
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“MAC’s Water Activated Cake Makeup is perfect for Halloween as it’s easy to apply and bouncy on the skin so it won’t completely change your complexion as if you were using it Blue or green, you can use some makeup! The makeup of the Mario Master Metal palette is also a great choice for a Halloween look, because when you mix it with an activator, you can get an incredible metallic look that’s almost mirror-like. “
a/Size Go Off Makeup Dissolving Mist
$
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“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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apple Computer Mini MAC Pigment
“I love MAC’s pigment range, Because it offers a range of vibrant colors and textures, from matte acid yellow to metallic silver. It comes in a small package but offers a decent amount of color. I’m a sucker for multipurpose products that can be mixed with most mediums to create just about anything, like liners, shadows, colored mascara, and body makeup. It is best removed in two steps using a wipe and cleansing oil. “
Diamond Forex Palette
$
MAC Mixed Medium Gel
$
Apple Computer
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Diamond Forex Palette
MAC Mixed Medium Gel
$
Apple Computer
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MAC Mixed Medium Gel NOW SHOPPING“I use the Diamond FX Face Paint palette with MAC mixing medium or water…it dries fast, very Good for detail work like cobwebs, veins or dripping blood. I stay away from anything too greasy or it’s all over the place.”
Bobbie Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
$10
NOW SHOPPING
” Makeup remover, I love Bobbi Brown’s Cleansing Oil because it melts away it but is still gentle. If you really want to wear makeup, you might want the Albolene Balm Cleanser—that’s more hardcore. “
Beau Nelson
Makeup by Mario Master Metallic Eyeshadow Palette
$06
Mario Makeup
now go Shopping
“MAC’s Water Activated Cake Makeup is perfect for Halloween as it’s easy to apply and bouncy on the skin so it won’t completely change your complexion as if you were using it Blue or green, you can use some makeup! The makeup of the Mario Master Metal palette is also a great choice for a Halloween look, because when you mix it with an activator, you can get an incredible metallic look that’s almost mirror-like. “
a/Size Go Off Makeup Dissolving Mist
$
A/Size
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“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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NOW SHOPPING” Makeup remover, I love Bobbi Brown’s Cleansing Oil because it melts away it but is still gentle. If you really want to wear makeup, you might want the Albolene Balm Cleanser—that’s more hardcore. “
Makeup by Mario Master Metallic Eyeshadow Palette
$06
Mario Makeup
now go Shopping
“MAC’s Water Activated Cake Makeup is perfect for Halloween as it’s easy to apply and bouncy on the skin so it won’t completely change your complexion as if you were using it Blue or green, you can use some makeup! The makeup of the Mario Master Metal palette is also a great choice for a Halloween look, because when you mix it with an activator, you can get an incredible metallic look that’s almost mirror-like. “
a/Size Go Off Makeup Dissolving Mist
$
A/Size
Go shopping now
“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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“In order to take off my clothes, I like Happy Patrick Starr’s Mist-Makeup Remover. It melts everything! It is also great for cleaning the color off makeup brushes. You have to wash them as usual afterwards, but they easily remove stubborn pigment. “
Colby Smith
MAC Pro Palette Paintstick x
“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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“It gives you every one color! Paint is easy to apply and provides coverage. I also pair it with Mehron Mixing Liquid; a few drops will transform any product, making it waterproof. With this pairing, you can create anything and have it last all night. “
Val Harvey
“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
Kira Nasrat
Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in Candeur Et Seduction
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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“Makeup is such an important element in bringing a character to life, so much so that I’m picking clothes Start there before. I started with the Ben Nye Master Creme palettes because they layer well and make a great base if you’re going to paint your entire face. you can use it color or Mix them together to create the shade you’re looking for to nail your character. ”
“I’m a big fan of Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette in shade 86 Candeur Et Seduction by Chanel. This is such a beautiful palette with which you can create so many versatile looks. We can all use a red palette for Halloween, from romantic costumes with exaggerated rose-colored eyes to zombies with crimson eyelids. “
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