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Halloween costumes are fun, but what if you could craft a whole new identity with makeup alone? For inspiration, check out these beauty geniuses—all Instagram favorites and NYX Cosmetics influencers—who gave themselves mesmerizing makeovers.
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Animé
Yes, it's possible to turn yourself into a doe-eyed cartoon character, as Iwanted2c1video proves. Uncanny valley, anyone?
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Two-Faced
Give 'em all the side-eye with this creepy creation, compliments of promisetamang.
Channel your inner Angelina with a carefully contoured Maleficent look. JordanHanz nails the face-transplant realness.
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Skeleton Key
Goldiestarling painted on an intricate "skeleton key." Much more comfortable than a sweaty mask.
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Watercolor Wonder
Facepaint can turn you into a walking impressionist painting. Love the stylized, paintbrush eyebrows, JordanHanz.
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Out Of This World
Rosymcmichael half-cloaks herself in the galaxy. We're guessing that at night she can turn sideways and blend into the night sky...
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Dragon Belle
Why be one of 1,000 revelers dressed as a Game of Thrones character when you can be a dragon? Fresh.blush proves the reptilian look can still be pretty.
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Go Graphic
KAPOW! This pop-art stunner, created by promisetamang, feels fresh, '50s, and fun.