MAC Halloween Makeup

The Look You Want

MAC, or Makeup Art Cosmetics, is renowned for its funky, diverse and groundbreaking color collections. The line appeals to everyone from cosmetic novices, to prom-going teens, to mature professionals to makeup artists.

The beauty of MAC is not only in its versatility, but also in its vast – and affordable – collection of cosmetics, makeup brushes and accessories. New color collections are introduced frequently, often inspired by a particular season, occasion or major event.

Each collection includes an abundance of new, limited-edition products, some of which remain in the MAC cosmetics lineup permanently. Others, once sold out, are discontinued or occasionally brought back at a later date as part of a new collection.

The brand is renowned for its ultra-shiny Lipglass, a lip gloss available in nearly every color of the rainbow at any given time. Pot upon pot of eye shadow, blush and highlighter also populate the diverse collection, along with vivid nail lacquers, flattering foundations, lash-building mascaras, color primers, fragrances and much more.

MAC prides itself on catering to everyone, no matter what the age group, gender or style preference. The experienced team of makeup artists makes it possible for you to achieve the look you want, no matter how simple or complex.

MAC Halloween Makeup Festivities

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls have nothing on the frighteningly good fun served up by MAC each year. With Halloween costumes becoming more and more involved and elaborate, it somehow seems fitting that the makeup should be equally creative and eye-catching. While many makeup lines offer Halloween collections, MAC goes the extra step and offers looks designed especially for the holiday.

Every year, makeup fanatics can expect to find a plethora of Halloween looks on the MAC Web site. The looks range from playful to ethereal to spooky, and sometimes, to downright bizarre. Each look, however, shares one common trait: they are all inherently elegant, utilizing an impressive array of MAC's most basic products and resulting in stunning visages that are likely to take even the most conservative person's breath away.

During October 2006, MAC released its most ambitious collection of Halloween faces yet. The collection's promotional card featured a row of crossbones and skulls lined one on top of the other. It was merely a precursor for the shocking – yet undeniably brilliant – lineup. Highlights from the collection included the following:

• Electriceel: A face tinged with blue, fading into white and finished off with spiky, spidery false eyelashes sets the tone for this bold face. A splash of shiny rose-pink lip gloss adds a hint of brightness.
• Neptuna: Boasting a look that would make mermaids jealous, Neptuna features an ocean blue skin tone, a magnificent orange starfish painted beneath the left eye, a smoky blend of taupe and black eye shadows and an attention-grabbing burgundy lipstick.
• Watersprite: Continuing with the oceanic theme, this fresh-faced look requires great skill and a love of blue! The color is deposited liberally around the entire eye area, fanning out to the brow line. It is also used extensively in the temples and chin, with hints of sea green added for depth. A dab of soft pink lip gloss finishes the look.
• Black Scale: Consider this the little black dress of the MAC Halloween makeup collection. It's positively stunning, pairing dollops of black color above and below the eyes, extending upward to one temple and downward to one cheekbone. Several generous coats of thickening mascara and a slick of vampy violet lipstick finish it nicely.
• Dark Desire: Dark and romantic all at once, Dark Desire is certainly aptly named. A collage of intricate, lacy artwork covers the forehead and extends around the eyes in a bold black shade. Pale pink is used over smudged black to soften the effect. The lips are finished with a dark berry.
• Design Cult: Expect to spend some time getting this one right. Black color is stenciled onto the face in thick, elaborate lines and swirls. The face underneath, as well as the lips, are colored a natural shade of peach.
• Hibiscus: This posh, feminine look employs vibrant corals, violets, yellows, leafy greens, cotton candy pinks and deep magentas. The result is a face fit for the belle of the ball, the princess of the party or simply the young woman who loves to be the star of the show. With hibiscus flowers painted delicately around the eyes, the look is sure to garner its share of compliments.

Looking Forward to Halloween 2007

Be sure to check the MAC Web site regularly as Halloween approaches. It will likely be updated with a collection of unique faces, as well as the products used. Once you find one you love, print it out and take it to your local MAC makeup store or counter. A makeup artist will recreate the look, walking you through the process step by step so you don't miss a moment of your transformation. Call them for an appointment beforehand, and be prepared to wow everyone on the big night!