The Best Celebrity-Inspired Halloween Beauty Looks
Don't be scared, but Halloween is only a few days away. It's OK if you're still scrambling to decide on a costume or if you haven't yet completed redecorating your bedroom to look like a haunted house, but you may want to wrap up your preparations, and fast. Unsure where to turn for scary inspiration? We recommend taking a cue from some of your favorite celebrities.
Pop culture has often provided us with plenty of potential Halloween looks, and it appears that many of our favorite stars also have a thing for costumes themed around movies and television. In the past, Khloé Kardashian took a cue from our favorite Mother of Dragons, while Zayn Malik revealed his secret Spiderman identity. And who could forget when Beyoncé got in on the fun? In 2016, she dressed her entire family as members of their very own Barbie squad.
There's also the celebs who aren't afraid to get a little scary. From Zendaya's time as zombie royalty to Bella Thorne's place as an angel, there's plenty of past celebrity Halloween inspiration to draw from.
Grab your candy, and maybe a pen, because we're walking you through some of the best Halloween beauty routines inspired by celebrities.
Photographer Group / Splash News1/6Kendall Jenner as Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls
Kendall Jenner brought her Halloween spin to the Powerpuff Girls. Going as Buttercup, the model's makeup transformed the cartoon version of this character into a high-fashion Halloween look. You can find your own chic black lob wig or add a touch of green stripes with the help of temporary hair dye.
Items Needed:
- A temporary touch of green hair
- Lip gloss
- Sugar, spice, and everything nice.
- Green eyeshadow
Leon Bennett2/6Victoria Justice as Beetlejuice
Victoria Justice didn't need to call on Beetlejuice to complete this Halloween beauty routine. Thanks to light green hair, a shade of berry lipstick, and a smoky eye, the actor pulled off a look that one of the most infamous undead residents would be proud of. Brush up on how to complete a smoky eye to nail an even more terrifying take on this costume.
Items Needed:
- Dark red lipstick
- Green hair
- Smoky eyes
- The signature striped jacket
NCP/Star Max3/6Rihanna as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Rihanna went all out for her Halloween as a member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, she also kept things glam, wearing a bright red lip and a low ponytail. Your take can be just as chic, and green paint is always optional. As noted in the photographers, you can always wear a pair of your favorite green leggings as a turtle green option. Just make sure to pair the look with some brown shoes.
Items Needed:
- Red lipstick
- Turtle green body paint
- Red scrunchie
- An entire pizza
Christopher Polk4/6Ariana Grande as Haunted Pop Star
Ariana Grande got into the spirit of the season for this 2015 Halloween performance. Wearing a black cat suit and her signature high ponytail, the singer fit in perfectly alongside her skeleton dancers. You can go as your own version as a member of the undead with the use of black lipstick and a little artistry. For Ariana's look, she extended a black line from the edge of her lips to her cheek, adding dashes of lines to complete a very stitched together appearance.
Items Needed:
- Black lipstick
- Black eyeliner
- White face paint
- An army of backup skeleton dancers
Andrew Toth5/6Gigi Hadid as Sandy Olsson from Grease
Gigi Hadid perfectly captured this beauty look from a pop culture era past. Wearing tousled ringlets and crimson coated lips, the model was the spitting image of everyone's favorite Pink Lady from Grease. If you have natural curls, you're already prepared to paint the town pink or if you need help, there's always a number of products that can give you luscious locks or you can literally turn your head upside down after applying products for a tousle with volume. And as for choosing the red shade of red, you may want to consider what color is appropriate for your skin undertones or go with an approved classic and choose Ruby Woo from MAC.
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Michael Stewart6/6Dilone as a Space Ruler
Dilone didn't need a spaceship to achieve this look from the future. You just need some metallic makeup, a little imagination, and a fun headband to achieve your own ruler from space costume. Get your own space appropriate sheen with silver body paint and a matching metallic lipstick.
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