If you don’t want to break the bank for an elaborate costume you can still have a truly winning look for your Halloween.

In fact, these 10 makeup ideas just might give you the scariest look in town and all from contents of your makeup bag (kind of, if you have a LOT of makeup).

So there’s no need to run around for a last minute outfit.

1. The Victorian vampire

These chic look channels your inner Alice Cullen, to create a distressed yet beautiful vampire.

2. The zombie bride

The zombie bride done like you’ve never seen it before; Using all basic Pound Land products this one is definitely worth trying even if you’re on a budget.

3. Mutated Monster Alice

So this is one is pretty crazy but still doable at home. Follow Jordon’s step by step instruction to truly scare everybody at the party.

4. The scary clown

Unless you’ve been living under a hole, you’ve heard of the scary clown craze, and although we don’t condone any of that sort of behaviour you’ve got to admit, this clown look is pretty epic.

5. Trippy Double Vision

Woah! This look is known to give observers a head ache. Look at the face too long and your head starts to spin. This look is easier then you think to create and doesn’t need any props. Just a really steady hand.

6. The stapled on face

You might only be able to see out of one eye for the evening but it will be so so worth it for this bomb look.

7. The Cheshire Cat

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The classic cat is a must have on any Halloween makeup list. This look is actually so simple and doesn’t require you to be super neat either.

8. The burnt face

An incredibly effective look created with tissues and cotton balls.

9. Unzipped zipper face

Unzipped Zipper Face SFX Makeup Tutorial(CamillaFrederikke/YouTube)


Fake blood, smudged eyeliner, and a zipper!

10. The werewolf

As we started with a Twilight comparison it only makes sense to end with a sultry werewolf look.

This Halloween channel your inner YouTube beauty guru and see what you can create.

How are you spending the scariest time of the year? Send us in pictures of your haunted home, creepy costumes, and frightening food.

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Glasgow celebrates Halloween

"How are you spending the scariest time of the year? Send us in pictures of your haunted home, creepy costumes, and frightening food."

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From O'Briens ...

What is your response?Scariest house in coatbridge

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From O'Briens TRUESDALE

What is your response?House in coatbridge, traditional every year!

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Glasgow Times: House in coatbridge, traditional every year!House in coatbridge, traditional every year!

From Maryanne McCormack

What is your response?My homemade dead body 👻☠

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Glasgow Times: My homemade dead body 👻☠My homemade dead body 👻☠

From Theresa Glancy

What is your response?Happy Hallowen🎃🎃👻👻

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From John Clark

What is your response?Scariest house in Kirkintilloch

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From Angela Mcguire

What is your response?My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️

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Glasgow Times: My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️
Glasgow Times: My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️
Glasgow Times: My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️
Glasgow Times: My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️My house in Newmains and me and my son at school disco tonight 👌😂🎃💀👺👻🦇☠️👿🐯👹⚡️