HALLOWEEN MAKE UP

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I thought I'd share some fun tips for Halloween Make Up I found.

Before applying Halloween face paint, apply a thin coat of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to clean skin: The balm will keep it from soaking up the paint’s dyes.

For Stay-Put (but Temporary) Tattoos

Sketch designs near the eyes, on cheeks, and down the neck with a waterproof eyeliner such as Maybelline Unstoppable Smudge-Proof Waterproof Eyeliner. It's available in six shades and won't budge until you sweep it off with remover

For Dark Nails

Black polish is traditional for Halloween vamps, but jade, navy, or plum will look sophisticated, not scary, the next day. Lacquer nails with Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Navy Baby this year.

For Fierce-Looking Eyes

Hard Candy Eye Tattoo Press-On Eye Shadow in Animal helps you achieve catlike cheetah and tiger effects in an instant. The intricate appliqué designs are made of 100 percent hypoallergenic, crease-proof mineral shadows and come with a brush and setting powder.

For Sophisticated Paints

Nix those thick, goopy clown greasepaints that leave skin feeling suffocated. Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case contains an array of bold pigments that can be blended together and used on eyes, cheeks, and lips. It’s an investment, but it will last for many Halloweens to come.

To buy: $95, sephora.com.