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Unleash your inner ghoul with these Halloween make-up looks

Halloween might be an American holiday, but it seems South African makeup lovers have also jumped on the trend where they showcase their creative makeup looks.

History.com defines this holiday as a day when the dead return to their homes, adding that, people then commemorate this day by dressing up in scary costumes as a way to scare off these spirits.

Celebrity makeup artist Lanii Doa says, “This look can be done on the fly for anyone who is in a rush and needs a last-minute Halloween makeup idea.”

Glamour says that most Halloween makeup looks are inspired by horror movies where makeup enthusiasts channel those spooky characters. These makeup looks are known to have bold colours and sometimes 3D effects on them.

Here are some Halloween makeup ideas from your favourite TikTok creators:

@natviolette DAY 5: Joker #31daysofhalloween #makeup ♬ original sound – Kimbo

@leilanigreen You must be haunting me… glam spooky look to stay the spooky szn off ? #halloweenmakeup #skullmakeup #spookyszn ♬ original sound – leilani

@logannicolemua I heard it’s SPOOKY SEASON?️ Starting Halloween off with a simple yet creepy look that you can add over your favorite glam? #fypシ #makeup #halloweenlook #halloweenmakeup ♬ Paint The Town Red (Instrumental) – Doja Cat

@beatsbydeb best skeleton makeup in my career? #skullmakeup #halloweenmakeup ♬ original sound – BeatsByDeb

@sixteengravess kinda a tutorial lol but i will try recording more tutorials i sometimes forget ? everything used is down below! makeup used: @Maybelline NY fit me -setting powder shade “fair light” concealer shade “vanilla” -pressed powder shade “220” @elfcosmetics liquid blush shade “pinky promise” @Canusa USA foundation shade “khaki” @ColourPop Cosmetics double entendre shade “keep it pg and send noodles” “Cosplay Big Eye Girl” contacts from @BEAUEYE Colored Contact Lenses code “emily” for 10% off @hexbabybeauty lucidity eyeliner palette (brown, black, and white) lashes from @Dropdeadlashco. style “muerte” code “16graves” for $$ off #deer #deermakeup #bambiinspired #bambimakeup #deermakeuplook #deerlook #deerinspired #bambi #mua #creativemakeup #animalprintmakeuplook #animalprintmakeup #animalprint #deerprint #costumeidea #halloweencostumeidea ♬ cats in the cold – mage tears

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