Slay at Your Next Costume Party with These Simple Makeup Hacks

Hack #1 – Sticker Stencils

Picture this: you have an epic costume idea, but the thought of intricate makeup patterns makes you break out in a cold sweat. No need to stress… sticker stencils are here to save the day. Allowing you to create fun shapes in your makeup, whether it be on your cheeks, eyes, or anywhere else for that matter, the use of makeup stencils can effortlessly elevate your costume game to a whole new level. Our favorite, and undeniably cute look right now involves using small love heart-shaped stickers. To achieve this heart makeup look, first place two stickers diagonally onto each cheekbone. Then, apply a little bit of Cheek Heat Liquid Blush onto a dense brush, and blend the product into your cheeks as normal, over the stickers. Peel off the stickers, and you've got adorable hearts that’ll make Cupid jealous. Pro tip: remove the stickers with tweezers for extra precision and to ensure you don’t smudge your makeup or distort the shape.

HACK #2 – SNAKE SCALES

Let's be real, creating snake makeup with a steady hand is an Olympic-level challenge. Time to make it a breeze! Grab those old fishnet tights hiding in your drawer, cut a section, and hold it against your face. Struggling to keep the tights steady against your face? Employ the help of a hair claw clip, attaching it to part of the tights and positioning it at your hairline. Then, grab your eyeshadow of choice. We recommend Maybelline Shadow Blocks Eyeshadow Palette in the shade 26th and Madison Avenue as its matte green shade mimics the iconic color of a snake perfectly. First, stamp on that green shade using a big, dense brush, making sure the fishnet tights are held securely in place for the most precise results. Then, for the iridescent gleam often seen on snake scales, apply a touch of the shimmering beige shade on top. Be sure to stamp the product into your skin – don't rub it – to keep that snake makeup look intact. You'll be sure to leave everyone charmed by your serpentine glamour.

HACK #3 – SPIDER WEB MAKEUP

Spider web Halloween makeup is spooky and iconic, but drawing them can be tricky. Equip yourself with an eyelash curler, a white pencil eyeliner, and a black pencil eyeliner. Begin by coating the eyelash curler with some Maybelline Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner in the shade Polished White, ensuring an even application. Gently stamp the curler around your eyes to create the spiral web shape. Now, again with the white eyeliner pencil, draw the smaller inner threads, following the gentle curve of the eyeliner applied using the eyelash curler. To add depth and dimension, switch to the shade Deep Onyx. Trace the bottom of the white lines with precision, giving the illusion of three-dimensional spiderwebs.