9 Colorful and Affordable Makeup Items to Transform Your Look This Halloween

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One of the best parts of Halloween is the ability to transform yourself into whatever character or creature you'd like using makeup. Unfortunately, this wonderful holiday only comes once a year, so you probably won't want to spend a fortune on the beauty items you're using to complete your costume. The good news is there are tons of affordable options available with rich pigments and easy-to-work-with formulas that will help you achieve your spooky goals. With these tools, you'll look like Pennywise the clown from It in no time.

Ahead, you'll find some of the most vibrant and incredible makeup available that are perfect for Halloween (or any time you feel like trying out a daring hue) all under $20.

CCBeauty Professional Face Body Paint Oil
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CCBeauty Professional Face Body Paint Oil

You can create any costume with the CCBeauty Professional Face Body Paint Oil ($19). Mix the 12 hues together to create a range of colors for costumes ranging from Frankenstein's monster to a mermaid.

Red Cherry Lashes With Silver Tinsel
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Red Cherry Lashes With Silver Tinsel

Halloween is the perfect time to experiment with false eyelashes, and the Red Cherry Lashes With Silver Tinsel ($5) are packed with sparkle. If you're going as a fairy or disco queen this year, pop on these glamorous lashes for a final touch.

Manic Panic Kitten Colors Kiss of Death Lipstick
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Manic Panic Kitten Colors Kiss of Death Lipstick

Swipe on the deep red Manic Panic Kitten Colors Kiss of Death Lethal Lipstick ($11) for any gothic costume you're sporting this year. The creamy, long-lasting formula will look awesome on punk rockers and vampires alike.

Mehron Makeup Fantasy F/X Water Based Face & Body Paint
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Mehron Makeup Fantasy F/X Water Based Face & Body Paint

The Mehron Makeup Fantasy F/X Water Based Face & Body Paint ($7) will create an opaque white base worthy of any ghost, mime, or mummy.

Wet N Wild Color Icon Glitter Eyeshadow Single
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Wet N Wild Color Icon Glitter Eyeshadow Single

Layer on the sparkle with the Wet N Wild Color Icon Glitter Eyeshadow Single ($5). The singles are pure glitter with a sticky base to adhere to your skin and eyes.

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick
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Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick

You'll be shocked by how creamy and pigmented the Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick ($5) is. It comes in 22 vibrant hues to work with whatever costume you choose. It's also made with argan oil to hydrate your lips while you binge on candy.

Adult Witch Faux Nails Kit
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Adult Witch Faux Nails Kit

Your scary costume won't be complete without creepy, long nails. The ones in the Adult Witch Faux Nails Kit ($7) are terrifyingly awesome and look like they're decaying.

Super Girl Peel and Stick Jewels Face Tattoos
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Super Girl Peel and Stick Jewels Face Tattoos

Add some stick-on makeup quickly and easily with the Super Girl Peel and Stick Jewels Face Tattoos ($8). The jewels stay on all night and add the right amount of sparkle to your super look.

L'Oréal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara, Cobalt Blue
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L'Oréal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara, Cobalt Blue

If you haven't tried out colorful mascara before, now's your chance! The iconic L'Oréal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara ($6) comes in cobalt blue and is famous for giving its user major length and volume.