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9 Grown-Up Halloween Makeup Tutorials That Couldn’t Be Easier

So you’ve scored the perfect costume for this year’s fright night, and now all you need is the finishing touches. But here’s the rub: You only just figured out how to apply highlighter, so creating a full-on zombie face is pretty much out of the question. But that doesn’t mean you have to go bare-faced—these Halloween makeup tutorials require minimal skills but look positively spook-tacular. 

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1. Skeleton Makeup

Aka the easiest last-minute Halloween costume ever.  

2. Daenerys Targaryen From ‘game Of Thrones’ Hair And Makeup

Bonus points if you carry a toy dragon around with you all night.

3. Dr. Frank-n-furter Makeup

Um, if you don’t know who this mad scientist is, then do yourself a favor and get familiar with Rocky Horror Picture Show.

4. The Queen Of Hearts Makeup

Red wig, gold crown and British accent encouraged.

5. Wednesday Addams Hair And Makeup

Just add a dark wig, white shirt and black dress—you’re done.  

6. Vampire Demon Glam Makeup

A subtle yet spooky look.

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7. Unicorn Makeup

A look that goes perfectly with your unicorn toast. (Psst: So over the mythical creature trend? Skip the horn and go as a sparkly, pink fairy instead.)

8. Wonder Woman Makeup

The perfect excuse to dress up as the superhero you are (and also to wear all the gold jewelry).  

9. Lion Halloween Hair And Makeup

A cute look that’s ready in just ten minutes. 



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