Harpers Bazaar tips: Subtle, grownup vampire makeup

With these Halloween makeup tips, Harpers Bazaar steers away from the bloody, gory vampire look, and instead gives us tips on how to apply makeup for our subtle, sexy, more grownup vampire costumes this year. One of their examples is the exquisite Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen.

STEP 1: Prep. “One of the most important elements of having ‘vampire-ish’ iridescent skin, is clear skin,” says Paula Dorf, makeup artist and owner/creator of Paula Dorf Cosmetics. She recommends using Leirac Soins Éclat Express Masque Clarté twice a week to banish breakouts.
STEP 2: Face. “Keep skin pale and translucent — not white,” says Dorf. “It should appear to glow, versus being painted.” She suggests starting with a vanilla-colored powder, followed by glimmer powder on cheeks and temples. “Remember to apply the powder to your neck and décolletage, too,” she says.

See the rest of the tips at Harper Bazaar.