The best Halloween beauty goodies

Do you wait all year for October 31 to come around, planning out elaborate costumes? Or are you one of those people who don’t exactly hate Halloween but are not too fond of decking themselves out in cartoon clothes and parading around town either? Whatever your preference, give your look a spooky update with this pick of the top 10 most ghoulishly gorgeous products that will have you looking both festive and stylish on the 31st (and every other day of the year).

OPI’s So So Skullicious Minis

OPI’s So So Skulliciouscontains a set of four spooky nail polishes inspired by the Day Of The Dead: Pumpkin (tangerine orange), A-Rose from the Dead (berry pink), Mourning Glory (lacquered black) and Candlelight (vibrant yellow). Plus, there is a sheet of sugar skull nail transfers for added Halloween horror. £12.95 / $8.99

Rebel’s Nail Wraps

There are few holidays that adapt as well to nail art as Halloween and Rebel’s Nail Wraps are perfect for dressing up your nails sans any fuss. The flexible, self-adhesive sheets cover the whole nail and require no gluing or drying time: simply peel, apply and file to shape for perfectly ghoulish nails. £7.99 / $12.50

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine

This is the time of the year to indulge in your love of black lipstick, so paint your pout with Shu Uemura’s rich pigmented black Unlimited Supreme Shinefor the perfect scare! For maximum ghoulish impact, begin by lining lips with a dark eyeliner and end by topping with a creamy liquid gloss. £19 / $32.36

Carine Roitfeld for MAC Fluidline gel liner

A dramatic cat’s eye is essential for creating any signature Halloween look so reach out for an inky eyeliner. Carine Roitfeld for MAC’s Fluidline Gel Liner creates a fine, accurate and precise application with high intensity colour for a flawless feline flick. £14 / $22.50

Bourjois Miss Couture False Lashes

What’s Halloween without a pair of funky false eyelashes? Bourjois’ lacy versions are perfect for every role from a beauty queen to the Bride of Frankenstein. £10.99 / $17

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Blush

Seeking perfect cheekbones? The Bobbi Brown Shimmer Blushglides on effortlessly like a second skin to emphasise and accentuate. £18 / $36

Givenchy Le Soin Noir Mask

For the adult alternative to face painting, this opulent lace mark in an intricate pattern is perfect for adding a romantic, mysterious edge to your Halloween look. £210 / $337

Illamasqua Pure White Skin Base 01

Go ghastly white with Illamasqua’s pure white Skin Base 01, which gives skin a ghostly finish. On other, more “normal” days, mix the base with your usual foundation to create a lit-from-within glow. £27 / $43

Tatty Devine Cat Hairband

For absolutely effortless Halloween beauty, simply don a themed hair accessory! £51 / $82

Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes in Deep Black

Whether you’re going for a creepy zombie effect or a ghostly makeup look, a deep and smokey shadow is perfect for highlighting eyes. Ellis Faas offers up a liquid texture that dries as a powder and is superbly build-able and long-wearing – perfect for creating a dramatic gothic smoky eye. £23 / $36