Indiana artist shares how to get spooky-good makeup looks

INDIANAPOLIS — One Hoosier woman is sharing her top secrets for achieving a spooky-good Halloween makeup look, and she says that it’s easier than you might think.

Special Effects Makeup artist Makala Thomas said you’ll be a talented, “As long as you’re confident, and as long as you’re practicing. Never be afraid to keep learning, you have to be open to learning new things.”

For beginners, she recommends starting with simple but striking looks:

• Deer
• Clowns
• Fairies
• Cat

Thomas said one of the best ways to elevate any special effects look is by adding beauty accessories like a headdress or contact lenses. “A Halloween and SFX look isn’t complete unless you have contacts in,” said Thomas. “I feel like the contacts just pull it together.” Thomas suggest getting creative and using household items, like toilet paper for texture and Q-tips for detail work.

When it comes to quality supplies, Thomas recommend shopping on Amazon and at Spirit Halloween for reliable and affordable options.

• Eco tools brushes
• Liquid Latex
• Fake Blood
• Athena Makeup palette
• Transculent powder
• Powdered eyeshadow for colored looks

Individuals can get inspired or book glam and special effects looks with Thomas through her TikTok here.