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18 Halloween Hair And Make-Up Products To Buy For A Seriously Spooky Beauty Look

We’re talking vampy nails, siren lashes and extra-terrestrial colour-shifting hair.

By Katie Withington
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Elle UK

Whether you’re tentatively awaiting trick-or-treaters, getting spellbound by a head-twisting horror movie (most likely behind the safety of a blanket wall, in our case) or partying into the dead of night, Halloween is undeniably a top tier holiday. But, as the end of October grows near, many of us self-proclaimed seasonal procrastinators, whose plans were once riddled with fully realised head-to-toe transformation concepts, are now scurrying back to the drawing board to decipher what hodgepodge DIY costume can be brought to life from a mixture of wardrobe destruction and simple, yet scary make-up looks.

But never fear! Regardless of whether you've mastered the intricate techniques behind trippy illusion make-up, or you're happy to just pull out an Addams Family-approved lipstick colour and call it a night, having the right beauty products on hand is all it takes to pull together an impressive (and undetectably last minute) costume.

From high-tech brush-on colours that turn lacklustre strands totally iridescent with just a blitz of a hairdryer, to a liquid eyeliner whiskers job Karen Smith would be proud of, if you haven't gone your look mastered from the chin down, we say there's no shame getting your hair and make-up hocus pocus on and diving into Halloween head first.

Celestial shimmers, glow-in-the-dark nail polish and tonal palettes you'll still reach for even after the 31st? These are the best Halloween make-up and hair products for a seriously supernatural look you won't have to lose sleep over.

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Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Mystic

Vernis Nail Lacquer in Mystic

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Mystic

£25 at sephora.co.uk

Wigs and costumes can sometimes feel a little wasteful if only intended for one night's wear, so why not opt for an easy-to-wear nail shade that will stay stylish all the way through winter? This classic aubergine nail polish will not only wear beautifully for hours, its Halloween-approved title will have you name dropping the shade all night long.

M.A.C Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

This viral gloss stick is famed for this mirror-shine glow and slide on application, but did you know that it's also perfect for Halloween? From sheer black to slime green (and everything in between), this lustrous lip product comes in a full spectrum of shades. Perfect for Barbies and Boogymen alike.

Pat McGrath Labs Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Palette

Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Palette

Pat McGrath Labs Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Palette

The mother of make-up strikes again. Complete with a Halloween trifecta of orange, green and purple, this selection of decadent multi-finish eyeshadows are perfect for creating a seasonally fitting colour palette across your lids. What's more, these intergalactic shimmers sit alongside an array of wearable neutrals, making it effortless to add to your beauty bag come November 1st.

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KVD Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick

Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick

KVD Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick

Already a favourite formula of the ELLE UK Beauty Team, this limited edition pitch black lip colour is a no-brainer. It layers on the lips in a completely opaque, weightless veil before setting into a trustworthy, transfer-proof finish that won't be halted by sipping or smudging. That's right, you can put the eyeliner pencil down.

The Unseen Colour Alchemy in Scarab

Colour Alchemy in Scarab

The Unseen Colour Alchemy in Scarab

It's tricky to believe this product isn't simply an optical illusion. A true one-of-a-kind, this clever hair gloss envelopes your strands in lightweight latex-shine which is brought to life with a quick blitz of a hairdryer. The result? An iridescent colour glaze that shifts as it moves; Halloween hair at its finest.

Gucci Rouge a Levres Satin in Crystal Black

Rouge a Levres Satin in Crystal Black

Gucci Rouge a Levres Satin in Crystal Black

Ever since Rihanna hailed black lipstick the new red, we've been chasing the perfect noir lipstick shade. Sadly, it's not everyday we get to showcase it. The epitome of sophisticated, this impenetrable black lipstick is pigmented, soft on the lips and housed in an elegant gold case, engraved in a decorative Art Deco-inspired print.

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The Unseen Spectra - £26

Spectra - £26

The Unseen Spectra - £26

Another user-friendly beauty product with an unexpected twist, these liquid eyeshadows transform from a sultry smokeshow to full-on mirrorball eyes in a flash. Literally, all you need is your phone light.

Isamaya Beauty Industrial Colour Pigments 2.0

Industrial Colour Pigments 2.0

Isamaya Beauty Industrial Colour Pigments 2.0

A pioneer of the innovative and unconventional, make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench has consistently taken supernatural beauty to new heights, one of the many reasons why her transcendent looks find themselves on our Halloween moodboard year after year. From gilded greens to celestial lilacs, this fascinating palette is not only perfect for a spooky night out, for eyeshadow lovers, these covetable shades will extend across the seasons.

Lisa Eldridge Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour in 'Love Of My Life'

Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour in 'Love Of My Life'

Lisa Eldridge Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour in 'Love Of My Life'

If you're leaning into your inner Barbie girl this year, you can now complete your pink dress and blonde wig ensemble with a genuine Margot Robbie lip. This wearable doll-like hue is one of the exact shades and formulas used in this year's biggest blockbuster, making it not only a great conversation starter, but also a shade you can sport all year round.

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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Holographic Crystal Lip Luminizer

Gloss Bomb Holographic Crystal Lip Luminizer

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Holographic Crystal Lip Luminizer

Now 25% Off

From space creatures to alluring sirens, nothing says out of this world quite like an iridescent make-up look. This dewy holographic gloss takes Fenty's cult famous formula and infuses it with an ultra-sparkly, intergalactic hue. A limited Christmas launch, you'll be guaranteed to reach for this party-ready lip glow well after the spooky season has ended.

Face Lace Arachnoid Face Lace

Arachnoid Face Lace

Face Lace Arachnoid Face Lace

Not one for the faint of heart, these high-shine Euphoria-approved face decals instantly elevate any Halloween make-up. All you have to do is stick them on and they're ready to go. Because who doesn't love a spooky look you can create en route?

Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte in Masquerade

Power Bullet Matte in Masquerade

Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte in Masquerade

If a true black seems a little harsh why not opt for one of SS23's hottest trends? Sported by Chanel and David Koma alike, a deep brown or berry shade will not only elevate your Halloween make-up look, it'll also stay super chic for the year to come.

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes - £27.50

Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes - £27.50

Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes - £27.50

Calling all mermaids, fairies and extraterrestrials! If you're looking to channel your whimsical otherworldly alter ego this Halloween, this ultra-dimensional celestial shadow will inject some magic straight into your beauty bag.

Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

Milk Makeup Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss

A black eyeliner-turned-lipstick is all well and good for Halloween, but what about those of us with dry or textured lips? This juicy, comfortable formula has a vampy blackened hue but it's infused with cloudberry extract (vitamins C and E) for an extra hydrated punch.

Rabanne Famous Glitterizer Top Coat Mascara

Famous Glitterizer Top Coat Mascara

Rabanne Famous Glitterizer Top Coat Mascara

Rabanne's first venture into make-up has landed just in time for Halloween. From creative pigment paints to spray on metallic glows, here you'll find the perfect tool kit for any eccentric beauty look, spooky or not. Our go-to for October? This unique mascara topper, which coats your lashes with an angel yet extraterrestrial shimmer.

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Kryolan Fixing Spray

Fixing Spray

Kryolan Fixing Spray

While a dewy mist or finishing spray will usually suffice for day-to-day make-up, it's unlikely that your typical setting product will be enough to secure face paints, glitter or a splatter of fake blood in place. For professional products, you need professional solutions, so keep this Kryolan mist on hand for any extreme Halloween beauty looks.

Vyrao Witchy Woo Eau de Parfum

Witchy Woo Eau de Parfum

Vyrao Witchy Woo Eau de Parfum

If you're partial to a spooky aura all year round, add this mysterious scent to your perfume wardrobe. With notes of patchouli, thorny rose, nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper it is bewitching from the opening note, not to mention, it's oh-so-stylish.

Lush Bat Art Bath Bomb

Bat Art Bath Bomb

Lush Bat Art Bath Bomb

Now 50% Off

All you're all about leaning into the holidays, why not complete your Halloween beauty plans with a winter-ready bubble bath, horror movie style. Lush's playful menu of spooky bathroom treats includes bath bombs, bubble bars and seasonally scented soaps.

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