How to Decide What Types of Halloween Makeup to Use

If you plan to dress up for Halloween, then you should accentuate your costume by using makeup. With the right type of makeup, you can completely change your features and look exactly like the figure you wish to portray with your costume. Before you apply any makeup, you need to decide the right types to use.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Plan the basic concept of the costume that you are wearing. You should have an idea in your head of how you want to look for Halloween. If you need to, sketch or print out your costume ideas.

2. Consider the appropriateness of the Halloween makeup. You'll have to think about the Halloween event that you are dressing up for. If young children are present, you may decide to go low key with the makeup choices.

3. Decide on how much makeup you wish to use. If you just want to emphasize certain features, you may only need a face makeup kit. For a more bloody and scary look, you need to buy additional Halloween makeup.

4. Look at the different types of Halloween makeup available. Figure out which type works best for your costume. You'll usually find grease or powder makeup sets at costume stores.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't use a lot of makeup if you are renting your costume. You don't want to have to pay for any damage if you get makeup on the costume.
• Don't decide on any Halloween makeup until you determine whether you have skin sensitivity to any of your possible makeup choices. Many Halloween makeup sets are not hypoallergenic.