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Halloween is just around the corner! If you need to take your costume to the next level, here are a few special effects makeup artists that are absolutely killing the game right now. Their looks will shock you – you’ll hardly believe it’s just makeup.

Gabrielle Alexis

Name: Gabrielle Alexis

Reach: 603k+

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Best Known For: Video tutorials of her special effects makeup – great for any Halloween makeup content! Many are galactic/fantasy inspired makeup looks.

Check out this insane fantasy fairy look she created!

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She’s a whole fantassyyyyyy 🧚🏻‍♂️ I partnered with @colourpopcosmetics to give you guys the queen of fairys💙 Please tag your momma, sister, and neighbor next door. GET THE LEWWWK @colourpopcosmetics Disney designer collection MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE eyeshadow palette @colourpopcosmetics Disney collection pressed powder highlight in shade ‘BIG TOUGH GIRL’ @colourpopcosmetics No filter concealer in shade fair 00 @colourpopcosmetics She’s a rainbow palette @colourpopcosmetics Lilac you a lot eyeshadow palette @colourpopcosmetics Super shock shadows in shades – creamsicle, tassel, rosa @colourpopcosmetics loose pigment in shade ‘the water bearer’ #colourpopcosmetics #colourpoppartner #ad

A post shared by Gabrielle Alexis (@gabxxrielle) on Oct 18, 2019 at 12:22pm PDT

Jose (LA VIE DUN PRINCE)

Name: Jose

Reach: 335K+

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Best Known For: His out-of-the-box makeup looks and Halloween transformations! He also incorporates mini reviews in his Instagram tutorials. 

This pop-art inspired look is next level!

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💥In your face like BOOOMM!!!! 💥💥 —————————————————— Swipe to see Inspo picture 💥💕 – @mehronmakeup: Paradise Makeup AQ Palette 🎨 – @colourpopcosmetics: BFF Black on Black Mascara + Creme Gel Colour In Swerve & Exit + so juicy Gloss in Big Slice – @hudabeauty: Demi Matte Cream Lipstick 💄 In boy collector 👄 – @anastasiabeverlyhills: Waterproof Color In Jet for the brows – @crvstallashes: Copshelf 💕 – – – – – – – – – – #wakeupandmakeup #morphebabe #colourpop #colourpopme #blendtherules #mehronmakeup #toofaced #katvondbeauty #maccosmetics #mac #anastasiabeverlyhills #norvina #tartecosmetics #makeuptransformation #makeup #motd #makeupartist #100daysofmakeup #suicidesquad #joker #makeuprevolution #makeupforever #cosplay #nyxcosmetics #maquiagem #maquillaje #kyliecosmetics #makeupartistworldwide #eyeshadow #makeupaddict

A post shared by JOSE | LAVIEDUNPRINCE 🦋 (@laviedunprince) on Aug 31, 2019 at 12:44pm PDT

Ali (Blonde Taki)

Name: Ali

Reach: 109K+

Location: Seattle, WA

Best Known For: Ali also does amazing special effects makeup looks, using only cruelty-free products!

Ali is so creative – check out the spider she drew on her face!

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Sorry arachnophobes 🕷 I’ve seen this spider eye look going around forever but @esantoinette finally inspired me to try it! 🖤 TBH it’s a lot easier than it looks but it takes hours! Thanks for sticking around this October, we’re at Taki-Tober day 19! 🕸 #takitober ______________________________________ BASE: @milkmakeup hydro grip primer #studiofamflexhydro @milkmakeup flex foundation stick “porcelain” #milkmakeup @milkmakeup flex concealer “porcelain” @milkmakeup blur + set powder “translucent light” @anastasiabeverlyhills powder contour kit “light to medium” #abh #abhhalloween @anastasiabeverlyhills highlight “lucky clover” EYES: @limecrimemakeup Venus Immortalis palette “unseen” & “ash” #limecrime #limecrimemakeup #venusimmortalis @anastasiabeverlyhills #norvina volume 1 palette using “d5” #norvinapalette @suvabeauty hydra liners in “grease” & “space panda” #suvabeauty @hauslabs liquid eye lie ner @colourpopcosmetics super shock shadow “semi sweet” for inner corner #colourpop #colourpopme @eldorafalseeyelashes lashes “B802” #eldorafalseeyelashes #eldorahallowqween19 LIPS: @hauslabs lip liner “en pointe” #hauslaboratories #hauslabs @hauslabs lip gloss “corset” #31daysoftakitober #31daysofhalloweenmakeup #spider #spidermakeup

A post shared by Ali (@blondetaki) on Oct 19, 2019 at 1:54pm PDT

Aninha Pereira

Name: Aninha

Reach: 441K+

Location: Brazil

Best Known For: Aninha does traditional Halloween looks like skeletons and clowns, but takes it to the next level. Her looks are so realistic and can really fool the eye!

Check out this look where Aninha completely disguises herself as Spongebob!

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BOB ESPONJA calça quadrada! 💛 Qual seu personagem de desenho animado preferido? 👇🏻

A post shared by Aninha Pereira (@aninha) on Aug 4, 2019 at 8:36am PDT

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