My Perfect Halloween | A Dark Makeup Tutorial

Hello all, welcome to my first "My Perfect Halloween" post. I have came to the decision that i'm going to be doing a blog post every day this week, leading up to Halloween (all weekdays) so BE PREPARED!

I adore Halloween, and even if it isn't one of the biggest celebrations we have here in the UK, we might as well celebrate it! In this blog post, i'm going to be doing a Halloween inspired look, just to clarify i am no makeup artist in any way shape or form. Personally, i know that i'm am no where near a professional at makeup, but its just a hobby and i enjoy it, so that's why i do it! Now that's over and done with, lets get on with the look!

I tried to make it dark and spooky, with hints of Autumnal colours within it, so hope you like it!

First, you want to start off with a base, I chose the "Max Factor X Foundation in 50/Neutral" and i used a sample i got in the magazine, just to try it out. I used my Body Shop Face & Body brush to blend it in, but i recommend you use a foundation brush.

Next, i wanted to make a base for my eye shadow, so i used the "Maybelline 24 Hours Colour Tattoo 70- Metallic Pomegranate". This just helps to add some darker hints to the eye and the purple makes it feel morer `halloweeny', and it also adds a hint of glitter. I applied it with my index finger, but you can always use a brush, You want to make sure that you cover your whole eyelid too.

After when i had the base, i used my "Naked Nudes" eyeshadow palette to create a more dramatic effect with the eyes. Firstly i used the darkest colour and just placed it all over my eyes, up to my brow bone. Then i used the same colour and underneath my eyes slightly. If you want you can add some of a white or cream colour to the inner part of your eyes!

Next you get some black eyeliner, preferably a pencil, and just do a thin line across your eyelid and carry it on to underneath your eye, but only half-way. I used the "Model CO - Black 01", this creates a more of a smoky eyed effect.
Then i used my "Maybelline New York- the Colossal Go Extreme! Volum' Mascara" on my eyelashes, bottom and top!


This is an optional step but this just adds a 'weird' glow to your face, which fits in with Halloween greatly! I chose the "Clarins Bronzing duo - 10 Bright Sun", even though i wouldn't use this bronzer normally, because it is a bit too dark for my skin colour, but i love the way it adds this spooky look. I just used my blush brush and used both of the shades on my cheekbone and lower jaw.

Lastly, i wanted the lips to match with the glow i had on my face, so i chose this "Revlon Lip Glide- Glaze Almond 09"and this just went perfectly. It is a nice dark colour, and adds an extra glossyness to your lips.

This is the end of my first Halloween post of the halloween week, and i can't wait till tomorrow, i really hope you enjoyed reading this post and i know i'm not the best at makeup, but i'm happy with how it turned out!

Talk To You Soon...

Charlie♥