Once again, we’ve reached that point in the year when you’ll constantly hear, “What are you dressing up as for Halloween?” After years of leaving your Halloween look till the last minute, it’s time you took initiative to secure your costume well before the 31st, so you can actually have fun trick o’ treating and celebrating All Hallows’ Eve. Below, we’ve curated 6 beauty looks to recreate from pop culture that can be easily achieved with hits from our K-beauty stash. From the internet’s most viral icon to a twist on a classic character, your Halloween look will be anything but boring. Keep scrolling for all the deets.
Harley Quinn
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We’ve had our season of Margot Robbie’s Suicide Squad Harley Quinn (who could forget the blue and red-dipped hairdos of that year) and this season we’re switching it up with Lady Gaga’s demure yet chilling depiction. All the components of her makeup look are nothing out of the ordinary, but by going in with different techniques and application methods, you create a spook-tacular party-ready costume.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - ETUDE
Harleen Quinzel’s liner may be chaotic, but her contour has her face chiseled and snatched, giving her an elegant vibe. Grab the ETUDE Play 101 Stick Contour Duo to define and highlight your features in the way that’s most flattering for you.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - BBIA
No need to be precise with the BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in 01 Noir – line your top and bottom lash lines, then smudge to your heart’s content. Don’t forget to add the jester accents that go up vertically into the brows.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - eSpoir
Blot on the eSpoir Nowear Lipstick Volume Matte in 04 Red-y Set Go and blur it out around your lip lines. Voila, you’re ready to take on the town.
Glinda and Elphaba
Glinda
If you’re Team Glinda this Halloween, you’re indulging in soft pinks, sparkles and a whimsical aesthetic to keep up with the Good Witch moniker. Ariana Grande’s Glinda keeps her look bright and sophisticated, the opposite side of the coin to her wicked counterpart.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Tame unruly brow hairs with the Romand Han All Brow Cara. A lighter shade to your hair color will draw brightness to the face, keeping in line with the paler hues of Glinda’s aesthetic.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - heimish
A few coats of the heimish Dailism Smudege Stop Mascara Black Volume results in kempt, fluttery lashes, sans clumping or smudging.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
Slick on the Fwee 3D Voluming Gloss in Vanilla 30% for Glinda’s soft, glossy lip to complete your look.
Elphaba
Wicked follows the journey of the misunderstood Elphaba and her transformation into the Wicked Witch of the West. It’s not just her green skin that sets her apart from the crowd; her clean, fuss-free appearance suggests her underlying strength that leads to her ascension to power.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - MISSHA
We’re utterly bewitched by Elphaba’s fanned-out lashes, and aiming for that voluminous look with the MISSHA 4D Mascara.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Muzigae Mansion
To complement the lashes, shade the eyes with the Muzigae Mansion Moire Palette in 01 Greenery. If going full green for Halloween is not in your plans, the green tones in the palette will more than suffice for the effect.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - ETUDE
There’s an innocence to Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba as an underdog student navigating Shiz College. It’s the finishing touch of freckles, created with the ETUDE Oh M' Eye Line in Oh My Brown, that captures this aspect.
Bridgerton
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This year’s season of Bridgerton has once again gotten us fawning over the flawless makeup looks created for the show. Crystal clear-skin, romantic tones and a lit-from-within glow are highlights of the Regency era look that is so easy to create, you’ll want to follow the routine for your daily MOTD even after spooky season. After all, spilling the tea and glass skin are timeless.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - TirTir
Start the look with a clean canvas and pat on the TirTir Mask Fit Aura Cushion SPF30 PA++. This cushion formula is enriched with a patented White Hyaluronate that hydrates the skin for up to 72 hours, retaining that coveted dewy finish through your Halloween party.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - NUSE
If you look closely at the blush looks in Bridgerton, you’ll notice they’re ultra seamless and look like the actors’ own skin – whether they’re intentional or passion-induced, a liquid blush formula like the NUSE Liquid Care Cheek in 03 Pale Blossom gets you that flush without any harsh lines or patchiness.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - eSpoir
Top off the impeccable skin with a sweep of the eSpoir Tone Pairing Highlighter, mimicking the Bridgertons’ candle-lit glow during the season’s balls. It’s the perfect finishing touch to get your dance partner falling head over heels.
Betty Boop
When you combine a classic cartoon character with one of today’s leading popstars, you get a totally fresh take on a beloved Halloween look. Olivia Rodrigo’s Betty Boop is edgy and sultry, highlighting wispy long lashes, the signature red pout, and well-defined curls. It’s a last-minute look you can pull together without it looking last minute.
Courtesy of Chinese Makeup Brand - Judydoll
A couple coats of the Judydoll 3D Curling Eyelash Iron Mascara Curly in 01 Black will get your lashes lengthened and skimming the edge of your brow bone, just like Olivia.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Betty Boop’s never seen without her scarlet pout, and the Romand Zero Matte Lipstick in 18 Tanning Red is a close shade match. Shade in your lips within your lip line to keep the look crisp and sleek.
Courtesy of Korean Hair Care Brand - VODANA
Use the VODANA Glam Wave Curling Iron Free Volt 40mm to shape your hair into distinct curls. This hair tool features a ceramic-coated barrel to minimize heat damage to your locks, and automatically switches off after an hour to avoid any accidents.
Moo Deng
Who would’ve thought a baby hippo would become the internet’s most popular meme this season? Thailand’s Moo Deng has won us over with her relatable expressions and is certified skincare and makeup goals, inspiring the masses to emulate her natural good looks. Influencer Mei Pang created a stunning look with Moo Deng as her muse, and we think it’s just the makeup look to recreate for your next viral selfie this Halloween.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - peripera
Moo Deng’s got a natural pink flush to her, which can be achieved with the peripera Pure Blushed Custom Cheek (Night Peri Version) in 01 Candy Pink. Sweep the pastel pink hue all across the cheeks, and don't be afraid to go heavy-handed with it.
Courtesy of Chinese Makeup Brand - FlowerKnows
To nail Moo Deng’s glassy sheen, the first step is to highlight with a bright white shadow. You’ll find this shade in the FlowerKnows Swan Ballet Six-Color Eyeshadow Palette in 02 Black Swan, complete with moody gray tones to create a stronger contrast.
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - medicube
Step 2 of Moo Deng’s glow is to literally pile it on with the help of the medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Serum Mist. It’s loaded with radiance-boosting ingredients like PDRN, Collagen and Glutathione to banish dullness, and can be spritzed on as many times as needed.
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