Her flawless skin. Those lush lashes. That incredible bone structure. Kim Kardashian [1] West and her beauty have become so iconic, her makeup style is re-created time again by artists, vloggers, and fans alike, regardless of the occasion.
If you're hoping to imitate the celebrity's look for Halloween [2], you're in luck: there are hundreds of thousands of YouTube tutorials outlining every last step. We've narrowed it down to 10 famous faces — from the above Cannes cat eye to her now-legendary chiseled cheekbones — to shape your costume. Even better, you'll definitely pick up some makeup tips along the way that you'll use long after October has ended.
Kim Kardashian Makeup Tutorial
Kim-spiration: Everyday glam Kim
What you need to know: This video was inspired by a look Kim wore for E! promotional videos [6]. It's characterized by flawless skin, luminous eyes, and a neutral lip. Vlogger Sona Gasparian [7] bears a strong resemblance to Kim Kardashian [8], making the final look all the more impressive.
Pro tip: Create a soft cat eye with a black eyeliner like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil [9] ($20) by using an angled brush to smudge it past the outer corners.
Kim Kardashian Makeup Tutorial 2015 Glowing Skin
Kim-spiration: Seriously strobed Kim
What you need to know: For this tutorial, vlogger Laura Lee [10] focused on re-creating Kim's dewy, ever-perfect skin. She noted that some of the products she used are the exact same items that makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic uses on Kim.
Pro tip: Laura stacked three different formulas — MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer [11] ($22), Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! [12] ($30), and The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer [13] ($24) — to craft a glowing, highlighted complexion that looks lit from within. Be sure to thoroughly blend each step to prevent your skin from looking frosty.
Kim Kardashian Makeup Tutorial!
Kim-spiration: Smoky-eyed siren Kim
What you need to know: This look is a twist on Kim's classic smoky eyes. MayraTouchOfGlam [14] played up the gold at the inner corners and toned down the lashes for a more wearable style.
Pro tip: By using a brown eye shadow as a "transition" color between your brow bone and the black smoky eye, you'll create a seamless gradient effect that doesn't look jarringly dramatic. For this video, Mayra used Makeup Geek Eye Shadow in Cocoa Bear [15] ($6).
Kim Kardashian Makeup & Hair Tutorial | Givenchy Fashion Show
Kim-spiration: Front row at Fashion Week Kim
What you need to know: Carli Bybel [16] mimicked Kim's '90s-esque look from the front row of the Givenchy Spring 2015 show for this DIY [17]. She even demonstrates how to achieve the taut updo.
Pro tip: Carli actually used the exact lipstick Kim wore to Paris Fashion Week. Snag it for yourself — it's MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in MidiMauve [18] ($17).
HOW TO CONTOUR AND HIGHLIGHT LIKE KIM KARDASHIAN
Kim-spiration: Classic chiseled Kim
What you need to know: This superpopular tutorial is an outstanding primer for anyone hoping to master contouring and highlighting. Makeup maestro Wayne Goss [19] models how to duplicate Kim's iconic complexion in a clear step by step (and even teaches viewers how to bake).
Pro tip: Dedicated blending is key to a realistic-looking contour. Wayne uses Make Up For Ever Stippling Brush [20] ($48) to perfectly buff product into the skin.
kim kardashian @ yeezy x balmain | makeup tutorial ft. uniwigs
Kim-spiration: Yeezy x Balmain Kim
What you need to know: This look [21] was all about warm skin and cool eyes and lips, and Christine Lilly [22]'s interpretation of it is spot on. Everything from Kim's platinum wig to her frosty highlight is re-created beautifully in this easy-to-follow tutorial.
Pro tip: Don't be afraid to custom blend to achieve your perfect lip color. Christine mixed two lip pencils [MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner [23] ($18) in Stripdown and Stone], a lipstick [NYX High Voltage Lipstick in Flawless [24] ($6)], and gloss [MAC Cosmetics Lipglass in Oyster Girl [25] ($16)] to create this well-matched hue.
KIM KARDASHIAN MAKEUP - ALL DRUGSTORE |Highly Requested|
Kim-spiration: Prestige Kim glam on a drugstore budget
What you need to know: Mariana of iMacUrFace [26] proves you don't have to drop serious dollars to copy Kim's go-to face. The ultra-affordable products in this tutorial are quite versatile, and you'll be sure to use them over and over again for a variety of different looks.
Pro tip: To re-create a supernarrow nose like Kim's, paint on your contouring color with an angled, rounded shadow brush. This will ensure a precise (but not severe!) application. We like Sephora's Pro Angled Shadow Brush [27] ($11).
KIM KARDASHIAN Sexy Smokey Eyes Makeup Tutorial
Kim-spiration: Cannes cat-eyed Kim
What you need to know: The talented NikkieTutorials [28] copies Kim's "snatched" Cannes glam [29] for this DIY [30], including that incredible graphic cat eye.
Pro tip: To make your shadow cat eye easier to blend, Nikkie advises using a flesh-toned powder shadow on your lid as a base. Instead of dragging, your brush will be able to glide across and buff the pigment.
Kim Kardashian Make Up - Gatsby Inspired
Kim-spiration: Gatsby-esque Kim
What you need to know: Twenties-inspired beauty looks make awesome Halloween [31] costumes, but we especially love Kim's glam take on the style [32] from her mother Kris's birthday party in 2015. Vlogger Farah Dhukai [33] walks us through this clear-cut tutorial, which includes everything from color correcting to that vampy lip.
Pro tip: To make your eyes look larger, glide a nude pencil along your waterline. It will give you the appearance of being healthy and awake without coming off as severely as a white pencil would. Farah used Nars Cosmetics Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte [33] ($25).
Summer Bronze Glow Makeup | Natural Makeup Tutorial | Teni Panosian
Kim-spiration: Glowing, sun-kissed Kim
What you need to know: While this is far from being a "natural" makeup tutorial, vlogger Teni Panosian [34] (who could pass as Kim's doppelgänger) makes the DIY [35] believable as an everyday look. A variety of golden tones on cheeks, eyes, and lips adds a generous dose of radiance.
Pro tip: To easily add shimmer to your complexion without strobing, use a bronze highlighter all over your face. It'll give your skin warmth, too. Here, Teni used The Balm Betty-Lou Manizer [36] ($24).