5 makeup products for last minute Halloween costumes

Here are 5 makeup products that you probably already have in your arsenal to finish off the perfect Halloween costume.

by Renee DeSantis

Published Oct. 31, 2014, 3:00 a.m. ET

As an adult, I hate dressing up for Halloween and typically avoid all festivities that require a costume at all costs. But on the rare occasions when I have to rise to the occasion, it's comforting to know that with just a few key makeup products, I can easily put together a costume—more than likely at the last minute. Here are 5 makeup products that you probably already have in your arsenal to finish off the perfect Halloween costume.

1. Black Eyeliner.

Oh the things one can achieve with black eyeliner! Use it to create a cat eye and to draw whiskers for a sexy kitten look, mini mouse or puppy.

2. Red Lipstick.

Instantly take any Halloween costume from cute to sexy with red lips. Vampires, pin up girls, and Marilyn Monroe are just a few costumes that aren’t complete without a red pout.

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$25

3. False Eyelashes.

The more dramatic the better for Halloween. From a cute baby doll to Jessica Rabbit, falsies are a must!

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. $27

4. Eyebrow Pencil.

Nail a Frida Pinto costume with her signature uni-brow or a faux mustache with an eyebrow pencil.

$21

5. Gold eye shadow

Fairies, angels, and Greek goddesses call for gold accents on the skin. Try a pigmented iridescent cream for face and body.