7 Last Minute Halloween Costumes (Under $20)
By Amber Kallor
Are the neighborhood goblins already ringing your doorbell? Get in the spirit fast with one of these quick beauty tricks.
The Monster Mani Mashup
DIY nail art can be tricky and time-consuming. But not these press-on polish strips printed with sparkly spider webs, skulls and crossbones, and miniature ghosts. The best part? No drying time is required, so applying last minute (or even in the car on the way to a costume party) is no problem.
Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips, $10 each
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The Disco Queen
These small sparkles come ready to stick on-meaning you won't wind up with more glue on your face than glitter. We also love that each set comes with two strips that can be worn as eyeliner. Pull out that sequined dress from last New Year's Eve (or anything metallic), dust colorful eyeshadow on your lids and dot a few of these around your eyes for a look worthy of Studio 54.
Sephora Eye Bling, $6
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The Vamp Vampire
While black lipcolor made a brief appearance on the runway and at high-end cosmetic counters a few years ago, we never attempted to wear it. But when you can get richly pigmented black lipstick and a glittery ebony gloss to layer on top for $5, we can't really find a good reason not to experiment-for Halloween, anyway.
NYC New York Color Ultra Last Lipwear in Blackula, $2; NYC New York Color Kiss Gloss in Blackula, $3
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The Lady Gaga
We imagine the lady herself could pull off these glittery and candy-covered lip tattoos 365 days a year, but for the rest of us, Halloween might be the one night we could actually get away with wearing them (without getting strange looks from the neighbors). Trim the tattoos to fit the shape of your top and bottom lips, apply the sticky side to your mouth and transfer the pattern by dabbing the paper backing with a moist washcloth (similar to how you would apply a fake tattoo to your skin). Bonus: You can consume all the apple cider and snack-size candy bars you want throughout the night without ever having to touch up your lipstick.
Violent Lips Temporary Tattoos in Glitteratti Prints ($15 for a set of three) and Sugar Factory Prints ($16 for a set of three)
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The Part-Time Mermaid
Fake eyelashes may be a standard Halloween beauty staple, but the pair at left-inspired by the art of Chinese paper cutting-is anything but standard. Apply this strip of paper coral, fish, starfish and sea horse silhouettes to your top lashlines and impress onlookers with your artful glances.
Paperself Under the Sea Eyelashes, $19
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The Black Swan
You don't need to be a professional (or even handy with an eyeshadow brush) to get an incredible look with eye makeup. These appliqués-printed with everything from feather designs (at left) to leopard spots-are foolproof. Press the oval shape onto your lid, gently smooth it across, peel off and set with powder. Share a box with your sister or a friend (we like the animal- and nature-inspired versions) and get exotic-looking eyes for less.
ColorOn Professional Instant Eye Shadow Kit, $20 for 10 applications
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The Pre-Fourth of July Firework
A shimmery top and a heavy dose of glitter are all you need to pull this off. To keep sparkles from migrating, mix glitter (like something from this colorful collection from Make Up For Ever, $13 each) with this ultrathin, clear glue before applying in a starburst pattern at the outer corner of each eye.
Hard Candy Show Girl's Secret Glitter Glue, $5
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