Halloween Makeup Ideas: Harlequin

Channel main character energy this Halloween, with our hot-right-now Harlequin makeup look. Brought to you by one of our fave artists to ever hit our feeds – Taylor Pentelow – in collaboration with Revolution, this full-face look will transform you in minutes.

How To: Harlequin Halloween Look

Step 1: Powder your nose (and face)

Start with a blank canvas – literally – by applying white face paint and powder all over. Brush on black powder/eyeshadow in circles focusing on your cheeks, inner brows and end of your nose.

Revolution Revolution Creator Sfx White Base Matte Foundation £3.00

Step 2: Go black on your lips

Paint your lips using a black liner or powder, starting from your outline and building up the colour until you have a bold black-hued pout.

L'Oreal Paris L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip 36H Gel Eyeliner Intense Black £7.99

Step 3: Get arty

At the corners of your mouth, start the outline of a stitch-effect using black face paint. Once you’re happy with your design on either side, fill it using black gloss.

Step 4: Stars in your eyes

Using a scrap piece of paper, cut out a star shape – this will act as your stencil. Lightly place over your eye and dab on grey metallic eyeshadow/powder using a big fluffy brush. Layer it up and repeat on the other side until you can see the stars taking shape. Add a few face gems to your forehead for extra sparkle.

Step 5: Finishing touches

Finish your look with a clear gloss over your lips. Add false lashes to make your eyes pop. And paint over your brows, using a thin black line over your natural shape.