<p>From haunting brides and wicked sorceresses to Goth-inspired characters, these iconic looks can make your costume stand out at your weekend Halloween party. Make-up artist Salonee Lopes helps recreate these looks and slip into effortless party-ready looks.</p>
<p><img title="Salonee Lopes" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/oct/A-killer-makeover-b_1793415695_s.jpg" alt="Salonee Lopes" /><strong><em>Salonee Lopes</em></strong></p>
<h2>Edward would approve</h2>
<p>Create a hollow-eyed appearance using grey and brown shades of eye shadow blended around the eyes. Use cool-toned contour to emphasise the cheekbones and sharpen the jawline. Apply deep plum or brown lipstick with a smudged finish. Draw scars and stitch-like marks across the cheeks and lips using dark face paint and a fine brush. Shade around the scars with grey. Complete the look with unruly black hair, a leather outfit, metallic buckles and the iconic scissor hands.</p>
<h2>Horns of darkness</h2>
<p><img title="Angelina Jolie as Maleficent" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/oct/A-killer-makeover-e_1793415737_s.jpg" alt="Angelina Jolie as Maleficent" /><strong><em>Angelina Jolie as Maleficent</em></strong></p>
<p>Use cool-toned cream contour to create exaggerated cheekbones and a sharply defined jawline. Highlight the bridge of the nose and cheekbones to accentuate the angular features. Blend plum, purple and black shades of eye shadow, extending them towards the temples. Create a dramatic wing with black liquid eyeliner, add voluminous false lashes and shape the brows into high, pointed arches.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Finish with sharply outlined, deep crimson lips. Complete the transformation with Maleficent&rsquo;s signature curved black horns, a structured black headpiece, a high-collared cape, long gloves and pointed boots.</p>
<h2>Till death do us part</h2>
<p><img title=" Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia as Morticia and Gomez Addams" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/oct/A-killer-makeover-c_1793415767_s.jpg" alt=" Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia as Morticia and Gomez Addams" /><strong><em>Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia as Morticia and Gomez Addams</em></strong></p>
<p>For Morticia, blend charcoal and dark grey shades of eye shadow across the eyelids and lower lash line. Create an elongated wing with eyeliner, define the waterline with kajal and dramatic false lashes. Shape the brows into high arches and accentuate the cheekbones with cool-toned contour.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Finish with deep lipstick and lip liner. Style the hair in a sleek, centre-parted finish and pair it with a floor-length black gown and red nails. For Gomez, slick back the hair, add a thin moustache and define the brows. Complete the look with a pinstripe suit, bow tie, pocket watch and a cigar prop.</p>
<h2>I boo!</h2>
<p><img title="Emily Merrimack as Corpse Bride" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/oct/A-killer-makeover-d_1793415793_s.jpg" alt="Emily Merrimack as Corpse Bride" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Emily Merrimack as Corpse Bride</em></strong></p>
<p>Blend blue, navy and charcoal shades of eye shadow around the eyes to create deep, hollow sockets. Use white eyeliner along the waterline to make the eyes appear larger and more doll-like. Add dramatic false lashes and exaggerated black eyeliner. Contour the cheeks with blue-grey shadows to create a sunken effect. Draw cracks and stitch-like details using black eyeliner and a fine brush. Finish with muted pink lipstick.</p>
<p>Style the hair into a messy blue-black updo and add a white floral crown, torn veil and distressed wedding gown. Wilted floral details and loose strands of hair, complete Emily&rsquo;s haunting Victorian bridal look.</p>
<h2>Ace your base</h2>
<p>Before recreating any of these looks, getting the base right is essential</p>
<p>. Start with a moisturised face and apply a suitable primer<br />. Use a full-coverage foundation suited to the character&rsquo;s look<br />. Apply concealer to even out the complexion and cover blemishes<br />. Use translucent setting powder to keep the base in place<br />. Keep a white face paint, grey or blue pigment handy for characters requiring an unconventional skin tone<br />. Finish with setting spray to prevent the make-up from smudging</p>

As Halloween celebrations take over the city, here are a few make-up recommendations 
to help you nail the perfect spooky look

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