4 Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Hacks You Can Do at Home Using What You Already Have

Halloween is right around the corner, and while Halloween costume parties are fun, not everyone has time for full costumes. Here at UKLASH, we've found some of the best halloween beauty hacks to prove you don’t need a professional makeup kit, a complicated tutorial or a last-minute trip to the shops to pull off a seriously good Halloween look.

In fact, some of the best Halloween beauty makeup hacks use things you already have lying around the house. We’re talking mascara, eyebrow pencils, lip gloss and even a little kitchen foil.

So whether you’re heading to a Halloween party, need a last minute kids halloween costume that won't cost a fortune, or you're going trick or treating and want to look the part too, we’ve rounded up four easy Halloween makeup ideas you can recreate at home.

1: The Mascara Skull Hack

What You’ll Need: UKLASH Volume Boost Mascara, your everyday base makeup and a little patience.

Who knew your everyday mascara could double as your Halloween makeup kit? 
If you’ve been searching for easy skeleton makeup ideas, this clever mascara hack might be your new favourite. No face paint, complicated contouring or professional makeup skills required.

The secret is to use the bristles of your mascara wand to create wispy, skeletal markings across your face.

How To Create The Skeleton Makeup Look

1: Start with your usual base. Apply your foundation, BB cream or whatever base makeup you normally wear. There’s no need to change your routine. You’re simply creating a smooth canvas for your skeleton makeup.

2: Get creative with your mascara wand. Take your UKLASH Volume Boost Mascara and use the tip of the bristled brush to create short, wispy strokes across your face, following the skull pattern in our inspiration video. Work your way around the face, gradually building up the skeletal effect. The bristles help create an uneven, feathered finish that gives this scary Halloween makeup look its creepy character.

Top Tip: Trust the process! It might look slightly questionable when you first start, but once you’ve worked your way around your face, the whole look comes together.

3: Let it dry, and you’re ready to go. Allow your mascara markings to dry completely before heading out. Our Volume Boost Mascara’s waterproof formula is designed to resist water, making it a handy addition to your Halloween beauty bag when you’ve got a long night ahead.

When you get home, gently remove your makeup with a suitable makeup remover, such as our Micellar Water, without scrubbing your skin.

The Finishing Touch
Pair your skeleton makeup with an all-black outfit. You’ve got yourself an easy Halloween costume without buying a thing.

2: The Tin Foil Fake Blood Hack

What You’ll Need: Red lip gloss, kitchen foil and setting spray.

This DIY Halloween makeup trick uses something almost everyone has tucked away in a kitchen drawer: tin foil. Plus, if you have an old red lipstick or lip gloss that you haven't used in a while, this is a great opportunity to bring it back out and put it to use!

The idea is simple. Use the uneven texture of scrunched foil to stamp red lip gloss onto your skin, creating a dramatic, splattered fake blood effect. Perfect for anyone who wants scary Halloween makeup without investing in a whole new makeup collection.

How To Create The Realistic Fake Blood Look

1: Raid your kitchen drawer. Cut a large rectangle of kitchen foil and gently scrunch it up to create an uneven, textured surface. 
Open it back out slightly, keeping those creases and crinkles intact. They’re what will help create the splattered effect.

2: Add your red lip gloss or red lipstick. Take your red lip gloss and apply a generous amount to the textured foil. A word of warning, things might get a little messy here, so we’d recommend doing this over a towel or somewhere that’s easy to clean. 
Carefully dab the foil onto your cheeks or forehead to transfer the colour. The irregular surface creates a scattered red pattern, giving the appearance of splattered blood without needing professional special-effects makeup. Build up the colour gradually until you’re happy with the result.

3: Set your spooky masterpiece. Once you’ve finished, apply a makeup setting spray to help keep everything in place. Just remember that lip gloss isn’t designed to dry down like traditional face paint, so some transfer is still possible, even with setting spray.

The Finishing Touch
Add a dark outfit and slightly messy hair for an easy zombie-inspired Halloween look.

3: The Eyelash Curler Spider Web Hack

What You’ll Need: UKBROW by UKLASH Eyebrow Pencil in Medium or Dark, an Eyelash Curler and optional liquid eyeliner.

Spooky season calls for a little creativity. And this might be one of our favourite Halloween makeup hacks yet.
Your eyelash curler isn’t just for giving your lashes a lift. With a little help from your eyebrow pencil, it can become a clever stencil for creating spider web eye makeup.
The best part is you don’t need a particularly steady hand or any complicated makeup techniques.

How To Create The Spooky Spider Look

1: Draw your web guidelines. Take your UKBROW by UKLASH Eyebrow Pencil in Medium or Dark and draw four lines extending outwards from your eye.
Start with one line pointing towards the end of your eyebrow, another extending straight outwards, a third angled down towards your cheekbone and a fourth extending from beneath the centre of your eye towards your cheek. These lines will form the framework of your spider web.

2: Put your eyelash curler to work. Here’s where things get clever. Take your eyelash curler and colour the curved outer edge with your eyebrow pencil.
Carefully press the coloured edge against your skin to connect the lines you’ve drawn, creating the curved sections of your spider web.
Repeat between each set of lines until your web starts taking shape.

3: Add some extra definition. Once you’ve created your web, go back over any lighter sections with your UKBROW Eyebrow Pencil. Want something a little more dramatic? Trace over the design with your favourite black liquid eyeliner for a darker, more defined finish.

The Finishing Touch
Pair your spider web eyes with your favourite mascara and a dark lip for a Halloween beauty look that’s equal parts spooky and chic.

4: The 5 Minute Cat Makeup Hack

What You’ll Need: UKBROW by UKLASH Eyebrow Pencil in Dark, your favourite eyeliner and mascara.

Some Halloween looks never go out of style. And if you’re after cat makeup that’s easy, quick and requires practically zero preparation, this one’s for you.
A classic cat look is one of the best last-minute Halloween costume ideas because you can create the whole thing using products you already have in your makeup bag. No cat ears? No problem.

How To Create The Easy Cat Makeup Look

1: Create your little cat nose. Take your UKBROW by UKLASH Eyebrow Pencil in Dark and carefully outline the tip of your nose. Fill in the shape to create a cute, dark cat nose. You can keep it subtle or make it a little more dramatic, depending on your Halloween mood.

2: Add whiskers and freckles. Using the same eyebrow pencil, add a few small dots above your upper lip. Then draw whiskers extending outwards across your cheeks. Don’t worry about making everything perfectly symmetrical. A slightly playful finish is all part of the charm.

3: Finish with a feline flick. Complete your cat makeup with winged eyeliner, extending the outer corners upwards for that classic feline effect. Add your favourite mascara to define your lashes, and you’re ready to go.

The Finishing Touch
Wear your favourite black outfit, pull your hair into two little buns to resemble ears or add a headband if you have one lying around.