Kids want to look scarier on Halloween, but parents can, and should, be careful about letting their kids out wearing masks that can make it difficult to see oncoming cars and other dangerous objects.
Makeup is a safer and more comfortable option, but many people find it expensive and difficult to do.
Could not be farther from the truth.
You don’t need a fancy makeup kit to transform your child’s adorable face into a creepy critter or creepy crawly this Halloween. In fact, most homes probably already have most of the items you’ll need to create a “spectacular” Halloween makeup kit.
Here are some homemade makeup tips to complete the perfect costume.
Facial hair:
Use a damp sponge to apply mascara or dark eye shadow to create sideburns, mustaches, and other facial hair. Apply sparingly over the entire face to darken your child’s complexion.
Create a bushy mustache or loose beard with crepe wool (also known as crepe hair) or yarn. Unbraid and curl a little for best results. You can use a safe mixture of flour and water to apply the ‘hair’ to your child’s skin. It will wash off easily at the end of the night.
Make hair disappear:
Make new eyebrows for your child by hiding the old ones with multiple applications of a thick paste made from facial soap and water. Cover the paste with base and draw new shapes wherever you want.
go bald:
If you forgot to pick up a skull cap, the end of an old nylon can create a pretty cool effect. Glue on some crepe wool or yarn to create a custom wig.
White as a ghost:
Mix white chalk with shortening from your kitchen pantry and apply it to your child’s face for a spooky complexion.
Frankenstein Neck Bolts:
Paint Styrofoam peanuts with a black watercolor paint and glue them to your child’s neck with a mixture of flour and water for a great pin-on-the-neck effect.
Wounds:
Mix yellow and green lipstick and eyeshadow to create bruises.
For a weeping wound, cover the wound area with baking soda, then use a spray bottle to very lightly mist with vinegar. If left to dry, the bubbling sore will remain until washed off.
When the night is over and it’s time for your monsters to be less ghoulish again, the baby shampoo will remove glue and makeup with ease and gentleness.