Scary Halloween Makeup Ideas

Using makeup is a great idea to get the look you want without the dangers of a mask. Following are step-by-step instructions on how to create creepy Halloween looks.

Bruises

Items Needed:

1. Deep blue powder eye shadow
2. Charcoal powder eye shadow
3. Shimmering green powder eye shadow
4. A makeup brush

Directions:

1. Get the makeup brush slightly wet.
2. Dip wet makeup brush in blue eye shadow.
3. With your fingertips add splotches of charcoal eye shadow and make areas of the blue darker.
4. Apply the shimmering green powder around the outside.
5. Smudge the entire area.

Blood

Items Needed:

1. Half bottle of light corn syrup
2. Hot water
3. Red food coloring
4. Small amount of liquid soap
5. Blue or green food coloring

Directions:

1. Pour the corn syrup into a bowl.
2. Add hot water while stirring, until you achieve the consistency of blood.
3. Add the liquid soap (this will make it easier to clean later.
4. Add a few drops of red food coloring.
5. Blue or green can be added to make the blood look darker.
6. Smear where needed for costume.

Scars

Items Needed:

1. Clear gelatin
2. Hot water
3. Bowl
4. Spoon
5. Foundation or red food coloring

Directions:

1. Combine the gelatin and water in a bowl.
2. Stir until mixture is no longer grainy.
3. Let gelatin cool to room temperature, but make sure it is still gooey.
4. Mold the mixture on the skin in the shape you want.
5. Allow it to dry completely.
6. Use the foundation or red food coloring to get the desired color.

Wrinkles or Bumps

Items Needed:

1. White school glue (don't worry this is safe and non-toxic for use on skin)
2. Cereal or tissue paper

Directions:

1. To create wrinkles or the effect of dry skin, apply a thin layer of glue allow glue to dry and then lightly rub hand over it.
2. To create bumps, glue a dampened corn flake to the skin. Cover with glue let dry then cover with foundation.

Moles or Warts

Items Needed:

1. White school glue
2. Puffed wheat cereal
3. Skin colored or brown makeup

Directions:

1. Glue a piece of the cereal on to the skin.
2. Allow the glue to dry.
3. When dry cover with skin colored makeup for warts, or with black or brown makeup or face paint for moles.