Halloween Makeup 101: Turn Yourself into a Witch
We have to admit, there is definitely underlying inspiration from Elphaba from Wicked when it comes to this look. As with most witches, there’s more to her story than meets the eye. So, we’re kicking off Halloween Makeup with a gorgeous take on the most classic Halloween character, the witch!
The secret to this look is Ben Nye Creme Color Pods. This stage makeup has been featured in over 400 films and been around for more than four decades. I personally love this makeup because it has amazing pigment but doesn’t feel too heavy or cause breakouts. Oh, and at $6 per pod it’s also pretty darn affordable.
Now, let’s get witchy with it ;)
1. Starting with a natural makeup look for your base so you have a barrier of your normal makeup between the stage makeup just in case there are any sensitivities to the more intense makeup that your skin may not be used to.
2. Apply Ben Nye Creme Color in Lime Green all over your face and onto your neck with a makeup sponge being sure to blend blend blend!
3. To contour your face, apply the Ben Nye Creme Color in Army Green ($6) to the hollows of your cheeks, sides of your nose, temples, along your hairline and along your jawline.
4. Set your entire face with Natural Set Colorless Face Powder ($28). Make sure to tap the brush on to your face instead of dragging the brush, which can mess up the creme makeup.
5. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to add an emerald green shadow like the one from the Pop Beauty Sunshine Palette ($33) on the outside corners of your eyes and on the inside corners along the inside bridge of your nose.
Nanacoco’s Auto Eye & Lip Pencil in Purple
Pop Beauty Sunshine Palette to the center of your upper and lower lips.
Voila. Witch-ified.
Oh, and what about that hat? We know, it is bad ass! Totally scored this for, like, $5 at the Walgreen’s across the street.
