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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois State chapter.

Happy Halloween! We hope you’re ready to pop out tonight in your show-stopping costume – but remember; the perfect costume isn’t perfect without an all-star makeup look by it’s side... If you need some inpsiration – Here’s some of our go-to looks for every Halloween Costume:

Mariposal

This soft but glamorous makeup look is perfect for any glitzy and feminine costume. Some Ideas: A Fortune Teller, Barbie, Sleeping Beauty, Fembot, Paris Hilton, Fairy, etc.

Best of Both Worlds

Can’t decide whether you’re more of a devil or an angel? Why not just be both! This look is so creative and simple, it gives you the freedom to wear whatever outfit you please as well! You could pair it with a short red dress and angel wings; or you could split your outfit in half and go all out.

Rock Star

This is the PERFECT look if you and you’re girlfriends are planning on being KISS for Halloween! This bold and striking makeup look compliments your inner rockstar/popstar.

Island Vibes

Hello Island GODDESS! This bold pop of color on your eyelids is sure to make you stand out in whatever costume you wear! Ideas: Mother Nature, Island Queen, Eve (Adam & Eve), Mardi Gras Theme, Clovers Cheerleader (from the movie “Bring It On”, Tinkerbell, etc.

Hollywood Glam

Beautifully classic and evergreen, Hollywood Glam looks always capture the essence of old school beauty. Ideas: Marilyn Monroe, Flapper Girl, Roaring 20’s, any Hollywood movie star, etc. 

Sweet & Sultry 

With a burgendy soft-matte lip and glittering eyes, this look is doll-like and dreamy. Ideas: Red Riding Hood, Doll, Queen of Hearts, Witch, Vampire, Pirate, etc. 

Purfect Complexion 

Spice up the basicc cat costume with these show-stopping details! Tip: White eyeliner under your eyeline will really make your eye pop! Ideas: Any animal really!

Sunset Lover

This warm and colorful look screams summer (which is exactly what we need right now on this cold and snowy Halloween). Ideas: Flower Child, Pumpkin, Fairy, Scarecrow (add stitch lines), Monarch Butterfly, Sunset Dream, Mermaid, Disco Diva, etc.  

Make today magical… and have a Happy Halloween from Her Campus ISU to you!

HCXO,

HC ISU

Mia Riddell is an aspiring magazine journalist at Illinois State University who is passionate about capturing details of people's lives with captivating writing and storytelling. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus ISU. Her interests include reading romance novels, listening to Harry Styles, writing anything and everything, volunteering whenever she can, and spending time with friends and family. Follow along Mia’s college journey and stay tuned for more articles!
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