As for us? We're invested. Because, for many beauty lovers, Halloween is the makeup highlight of the year. And, it's the main occasion where it's permissible ( coughs preferable) to decorate our faces with clever designs, special effects and layers of face paint.

For handprints or weapon marks, simply smear blood-covered hands or tools on the fabric. Remember, applying fake blood can be messy, so wear protective gear. Add white patches over the child’s eyelids after the child closes the eyes. Use wet paint and not paint cakes so that it will look blended and smooth. Some of your friends will be superheroes, but why not look like your own comic this Halloween? Anthony recommends starting on a clean canvas with your base makeup, then focusing on the dots. "I typically trace shapes with a pencil before committing to paint, but for this look, I have found the best way to get the dots on in a uniform way is to find something in your house and use it as a rubber stamp. You can even use the end of a brush if the handle ends in a flat tip," he says. Apply thinly on the skin, and shape it using a spatula or your fingers to mimic the appearance of a real scar. If any stubborn stains persist, apply a layer of petroleum jelly or baby oil to the area. Gently massage and scrub the skin. The oil will help lift and dissolve any remaining fake blood particles.As for this year's headliners, our obsession with Wednesday Addams is only about to get deeper, which is fair, given the Netflix series missed Halloween last year and released at the end of November, so everyone's fave spooky sis deserves the limelight.

Plenty of red juices and other food items can substitute for red food coloring in a convincing recipe for fake blood. Here are some ideas for vampire and other costumes: Whether you’re aiming for a subtle touch or a gory spectacle, knowing how to apply fake blood correctly can make all the difference. Let’s dive into how to apply fake blood for the best effects. Before diving in, visualise where the blood should be. A central wound might have blood radiating outwards, while a butcher’s attire, for example, might showcase random handprints and splatters. The eyebrows should be darkened using an eyeliner pencil or eyeshadow, making them look unkempt and full. The pirate will look more menacing when the eyebrows are darker and the arch is more severe.

Here's our fave halloween makeup looks to get you started...

Halloween may still be months away, but that hasn't stopped TikTok from forward-planning costumes and Halloween makeup inspo in a major way. The hashtag #halloween2023 already has just shy of a billion views with users declaring which trends they're getting behind and the key costumes they “better see this year.” For more interesting blood makeup advice, have a look at the 7 best horror makeup winners at the Oscars . Fake blood is an essential tool to use in your makeup kit for a variety of reasons: it is graphic and will enhance the experience of both the wearer and the people witnessing the horror unfold, and can even be utilised for long-lasting use. Applying makeup remover to the stained area. Using cotton pads or makeup-removing wipes, gently wipe away the fake blood. Avoid scrubbing aggressively; this can irritate the skin and may not effectively remove the stain. Shade down the nose using a blending brush and add a few strokes of white to the chin and forehead for a little definition and depth.