15 Easy Inspiring Halloween Makeup Ideas

Are you ready for Halloween? If you're anything like me, you've had a couple ideas in mind since Fourth of July. No matter who you dress like, you're going to need killer (maybe, literally) makeup to complete the look. Here are 15 easy Halloween makeup ideas, so you can step out and scare (or charm) in style.

From the cute to downright creepy, Halloween makeup is seriously my favorite part of the season. You don’t have to have an elaborate costume because if your makeup is on point, you’ll be able to say all that you want or need to say. Plus, makeup allows you to customize your costume, so you don’t look like every other girl at the party with the same Pinterest-inspired outfit.

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15 Beautiful Types of Makeup that Also Fight Acne

If you suffer with frustrating and stubborn acne, then you know that makeup can sometimes make your complexion look even worse. Don't let your beauty routine be the root of your acne problem. Use beauty products that help to fight acne and ward off zits and blemishes instead. If your makeup and daily beauty routine isn't working to help perfect your skin when it actually could be, then why is it on your face in the first place? Makeup doesn't have to damage your skin if you find the right products for your complexion.

Face products and cosmetic items with artificial chemicals only worsen any existing acne problems over time. These chemicals can sink deep down into your pores, and irritate the skin causing further blemishes. Who needs that? Stop playing the acne guessing game, and reach only for beauty products that are beneficial to your skin. It can only help your skin in the long run. This doesn't mean purchasing exclusively high-end products, either. There are tons of drugstore beauty buys out there that are perfect for erasing your acne. So, kick your zits to the curb, and look great while doing it. Here are a few of my favorite acne-fighting beauty products.

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7 Things Makeup Artists Wish You Knew

The women and men who practice the application of makeup and cosmetics (and hair styling) professionally are akin to wizards, in my opinion, and having your makeup done professionally, at least once, can be an exceptionally fun experience. Especially on a day like your wedding day, when hiring a makeup artist to create your bridal look is often well worth the investment. Obviously, we can't all afford to splurge on a MUA for our big day, and if you can't, there are some helpful wedding makeup tricks out there. But if you can, you're in for a relaxing, far less frantic, beautifying experience — one that will have you glowing all day long.

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44 Lazy Girl Beauty Hacks You Need to Try Right Now

Aaaahh eye makeup!  It is indeed the most time consuming and fiddly part of makeup application. Over the years, working playing with makeup, I’ve also adopted some simple techniques that can save a lot of time – especially on those days where you want to look presentable but don’t quite have the time to spend on application.

So here are some of my favourite tricks which will not only save you time but also make you a mini makeup artist in your own right ;)

LINE & CURL

I’m definitely an advocate for curling the lashes.  It’s amazing what a difference they make to your overall look.  It’s this love of curled lashes that also helped me master this “2 for 1” technique of lining the eyes as you curl them. It creates a soft, smudged-in look which is great for daytime.

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12 Beauty Problems All Girls Will Understand

The beauty struggle is real. So real, in fact, that we had to point some of them out.  Because hey, sometimes all you can do is laugh to keep yourself from crying. But really, don’t do either. You’ll just ruin your makeup.

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10 Beauty Secrets to Steal from the Pros

When it comes to Fashion Week (lights! camera! HD!), you better believe that the hair, makeup, and nail artists backstage are using every expert trick up their sleeves to make sure the models look flawless show after show. To bring you the best in backstage beauty (without the mayhem), we asked the pros at the Spring 2014 shows for their most clever tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine. From how to look sunkissed year round to how to remove stubborn glitter polish, here’s what they had to say.

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3 Makeup Trends that are About to be Huge

Our beauty philosophy can pretty much be summed up with two words: Do you. And the beauty of that is it means something different to everyone. It can be a classic red lip, a bright-orange eyeliner, or nothing at all — the makeup world is your oyster, and it's meant to be played with.

Makeup artist (and we're stressing the word artist here) Michael Anthony is always down to play, so we called him in to review the best and boldest makeup trends coming out of Couture Week 2015. From the watercolor faces at Schiaparelli to the bold, angular brows at Chanel, there was inspiration everywhere. We mixed and matched our favorites into fall looks we knew you, our down-for-anything readers, would be game to try. Then we recreated them with products from Maybelline (a brand present backstage for countless runway shows).

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Beauty on the Go Portable Products Every Women Needs

These days, what woman wouldn’t call herself a girl on the go? Whether it’s rushing from a class to a party, the office to a dinner, or some other combination of work and play, there’s no doubt life only gets busier from here. If your schedule is jam-packed, chances are your bag is, too. Which got us thinking: It’s about time we reevaluated what comes with us literally everywhere. From double-duty beauty to big fixes in small packages, we’ve rounded up our favorite on-the-go products — and managed to keep it to a minimum (because overflowing totes aren’t exactly functional or trendy).

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Minimalist Makeup: 3 Products, 3 Different Looks

There’s a soft spot in our hearts for every last lipstick and liquid liner in our makeup bags, but we’re not going to wear all of it every day. Occasionally, we take a minimalist approach. The true makeup minimalist would probably apply tinted moisturizer, concealer and mascara and be done with it. Full disclosure: we’re not that type of makeup minimalist. We’re the type to wear the basics plus a few color cosmetics (because in our minds mascara is always a given). So we presented the challenge – use just three products to create three different looks – to professional makeup artist Jessica Scantlin and she proved that sometimes you can do more with less. Shimmering bronzer + bright lipstick + black eyeliner = three distinctly different, yet equally gorgeous looks.

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Beauty School: Everything you Need to Know About Lip Liner

We’re not here to point fingers, but over the past several years it seems someone has been bad-mouthing a tried and true friend of ours: lip liner. Well, we’re here to put all the rumors to rest. The truth is the notion that lip liner is outdated is well…outdated. Celebrity makeup artist Tiffany Hall-Scarmana is with us on our crusade to this fantastic product’s name. In case you’ve been avoiding this little wonder for your lips, let us fill you in on what you’ve been missing.

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10 Light Contouring Tutorials for Every Girl

Besides eye makeup, face contouring plays an important part when girls put makeup on their faces. Face contouring can lighten up your face as well as accenuate your complexion. However, how to use your makeup to spice up the look needs tricks and practices.

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Contouring Tutorial

We don't need to tell you that makeup can be miraculous. You've probably seen some pretty radical makeovers in your day, and maybe you've even experienced one yourself. Lately we've been in awe of these transformations by Dermablend, where makeup is used in an incredibly moving way. If you're craving a bit of a new look but don't need something quite this extreme, contouring may be just what you’re looking for. To add some definition to make your face even more beautiful, follow these simple steps.

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7 Eyeshadow Mistakes You Might Be Making

7 Times Eyeshadow Looked Really, Really Bad
Eyeshadow mistakes are probably the easiest to make and come with the biggest consequences. Even celebrities and their makeup artists are fallible when it comes to these makeup mishaps.

That time Leighton Meester applied hers with a heavy hand.
Remember the golden makeup rule: Start lightly and then build from there.

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Make Your Lipstick Last: The Secret to Long-Lasting Lipstick

The secret to setting your lipstick isn't really a secret. It's a combination of prep, application, and product choices. Check out these tips for a long-lasting lip.

1. To ensure your lipstick lasts, you'll want to ensure there are no flakes of dead skin renting out space on your pout. Use a lip scrub like e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator or Bliss Fabulips to exfoliate those little dudes away.

2. Next, apply a hydrating, non-oily lip balm. Anything with a waxy consistency is preferred over a slippery texture that will cause color to slide right off. I love Sephora's Super Nourishing Lip Balm.

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How-to Golden Smokey Eyeshadow Tutorial

You’ve seen a smokey eye before, but not quite like this! We chose a neutral brown palette with a touch of gold shimmer for added glam! From the office to a dinner date, we know that as soon as you give our Golden Smokey Eye Tutorial a whirl you’ll be rocking this sultry look all season long!

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How-to Cover Anything

Here at MDC, we believe the best makeup enhances, not masks, your natural beauty. That being said, sometimes enhancement starts with a little coverage…to help us learn how to cover anything—from blemishes, to dark circles to tattoos (more on that later!)—we enlisted the expertise of Diane Koury, National Training Director, Dermablend Professional.

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Haute Off the Press: A Shocking Example of the Power of

Each week our no-holds-barred contributor Grace Gold picks apart a hot beauty topic. It’s our version of an op-ed—with lipstick, laser treatments and eyeliner.

We all know what a difference a couple coats of mascara or a slick of lip gloss can make, but the above photo really drives the point home.

The shot, which juxtaposes half a bare and half a made-up face, was posted by "Munner83" on Reddit.com several months ago. It has since gone viral, and netizens continue to share the picture digitally. The image is a product of ulzzang. Ulzzang, which translates to "best face" in Korean, describes an online fad in which Asian women are posting before-and-after photos that show a dramatic and often doll-like transformation through cosmetics.

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The Scientific Secret to Perfecting the " No Makeup " Look

There’s an art to creating that highly coveted fresh, “no-makeup”, flawless face, but there’s also a science. Here at MDC, we’re armed with makeup application tricks galore, but as self-proclaimed beauty geeks, we also wanted to take a closer look at the science behind our newest complexion obsession, L'Oréal Magic Nude Liquid Powder. So we dug out our test tubes from middle school lab, and performed a little experiment (if only we could’ve done this in the eighth grade instead of fast plants…) to discover first hand exactly what makes this formula so unique.

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10 Products Every Women Needs In Her Life

Every woman needs a good support system. Ours include best friends, guilty pleasure TV marathons, and of course, our makeup bag. After recently reading Cosmopolitan’s article on “The 20 Women Every Twentysomething Needs in Her Life,” we decided to muse on the 10 products every gal needs to get her through the darkest days. Here’s our guide to the makeup that’s got your back.

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The Best Makeup Tutorial for Your Best Self

We all have our strengths. Some of us can draw a cat eye that would have put Cleopatra to shame. Others are true artists when it comes to wielding a tube of lipstick to create a perfectly painted pout. And some of us? Well, some of us need a little help in each of these makeup departments. The beauty of makeup and, well, beauty is that they are constantly evolving and there’s always something to learn and master. That’s why we love it so much, right?

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