The Best Latin-Inspired Halloween Makeup Tutorials Make the Perfect Last-Minute Costume

If you're looking to show off your Latina pride this Halloween, you're going to need some killer makeup to go with your costume. We've collected the best of the best YouTube tutorials that feature how-tos for greats like Celia Cruz, Frida Kahlo, and Selena Quintanilla. Keep reading and get ready to follow along.

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La Llorona

The key to perfecting La Llorona's creepy look is to play the part from the very beginning, something that this YouTuber got an A+ in. From the minute you hit play, you’re brought into the urban legend's world. Overall, the steps to the makeup tutorial are quite simple, as long as you pay attention to the lines and wrinkles that should be drawn on!

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Frida Kahlo

Olympia Contopidis said she was a bit hesitant to post this video but just couldn't fathom not sharing the incredible results. Anyone looking to dress up as Frida Kahlo for Halloween will appreciate this easy tutorial that helps you to perfect not only the makeup look, but also Frida's overall style.

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Celia Cruz

One of the best parts of this tutorial is that while Natalia walks you through all of the steps to get Celia's gorgeous makeup, her music is playing in the background! There is no better way to get in a Celia Cruz-inspired mood than to jam to her classics.

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Selena Quintanilla

Leslie created this YouTube video in 2015, but anyone who chooses to dress up as Selena this Halloween may be able to use makeup inspired by Selena's own makeup once MAC x Selena drops!

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La Chilindrina

Yazmin's videos are awesome, but this one takes the Halloween cake. It walks you through a hair, makeup, and costume tutorial if your dream has always been to dress up as the beloved Chilindrina from El Chavo del Ocho.

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Jennifer Lopez

The great thing about channeling your inner J Lo for Halloween is that you then learn how to channel your inner J Lo on any other day of the year! Who wouldn't want to know how to do that? This tutorial from Amanda Ensing walks us through a classic bronzy look.