Although you usually try to make an awesome costume by focusing on your outfit ensemble, makeup can do just as much or even more in creating that wow factor.

We try to make things we see in movies or television appear real and these awesome fun makeup tricks do exactly that!

Pop art Talk about some pop! The look takes on an ironic twist making cartoon-like features appear vividly real. You can learn to get this eccentric look from a similar tutorial from YouTube user iwanted2c1video’s tutorial.


Black-and-white I felt like I was in a silent movie myself when I first this! The black and white ensemble is fun, different, and interesting! Learn to create this vintage look from YouTube makeup maven DevonNicoleMUA’s video.


Sin City This film-inspired look comes together brilliantly and really shows makeup’s chops at making a costume. With contrasting black and white definitions along with a bright red splash of blood, this sinful look will definitely make you stand out this year! See how to achieve it via Beautylish.

What do you think of these looks? Would you ever try these for this year’s Halloween?