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The Best Halloween Eye Makeup Looks

If Halloween is going to be on Zoom, consider this your whole costume.

By Madge Maril
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Sometimes, your Halloween costume dictates your makeup—or, really, leaves it in the dust. And while a smoky eye does go with everything, why not let your eyeshadow take the wheel this year? Below are eight Halloween-ready eyeshadow looks
that seal the costume deal, and are ideal for what's shaping up to be a neck-up Zoom Halloween party.

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Barbie Girl

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No surprise here, but this Barbie look is all about pink, pink, and more pink. Swipe right to see how multidimensional Vanessa Gyimah makes the monochromatic eye shadow, though, and be inspired.

2

Juvia's Place The Berries Palette

The Berries Palette
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Juvia's Place The Berries Palette

$14 at Beauty Bay
3

Devilishly Cute

Click on this tutorial for the adorable tail-entwined eyeliner, stay for how expertly YouTuber An Knook blends out hot-red eyeshadow. Bonus points if you draw horns on your brows.

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4

NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Pheonix

Ultimate Shadow Palette in Pheonix
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NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Pheonix

5

Birds of a Feather

An important reminder: If you aren't eyeshadow savvy, pop on a pair of dramatic, feathery costume lashes for an instant look. The coordinated lipstick makes this peacock look so pretty.

6

UOMA Beauty Black Magic Carnival Eyelashes in Bahia

Black Magic Carnival Eyelashes in Bahia
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UOMA Beauty Black Magic Carnival Eyelashes in Bahia

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7

Spirited Away

Sometimes Halloween eyeshadow is all about a vibe, rather than drawing on animal (er, dragon) features. This pastel look captures the high-flying spirit of one of Studio Ghibli's most classic characters.

8

Violet Voss Sugar Crystals Eyeshadow Palette

Sugar Crystals Eyeshadow Palette
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Violet Voss Sugar Crystals Eyeshadow Palette

9

The Vampire Diaries

OK, this NikkieTutorials video features her typical full-glam beauty (and an oddly cute blood drop by the lips)—but let's be real, it's all about the red splatter on the lids.

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MAC Cosmetics Pro Palette Paintstick x 12

Pro Palette Paintstick x 12
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MAC Cosmetics Pro Palette Paintstick x 12

11

Matisse-Approved

This print is so popular, you could probably get away wearing Matisse's Blue Nude II to the grocery store. Though for Halloween, just pair it with whichever blue pieces are already in your closet.

12

Morphe Gel Liner in Vitamin Sea

Gel Liner in Vitamin Sea
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Morphe Gel Liner in Vitamin Sea

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13

Pretty Pirate

You certainly could just rim your eyes in liner and call it a day—but where's the fun in that? Complete any swashbuckling costume by following along with this sequined pirate tutorial.

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LORAC Mega PRO Palette 3

Mega PRO Palette 3
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LORAC Mega PRO Palette 3

15

A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Want an intricate Halloween look, without spending way too much on facial-grade paint you'll only use once a year? Watch Jennifer Chang's face-paint-free galaxy makeup tutorial for the prettiest solution.

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BH Cosmetics Zodiac 25 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette

Zodiac 25 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette
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BH Cosmetics Zodiac 25 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette

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