With Halloween only a few days away, last-minute costume shopping may be on your radar this week. But don’t fret — even if you come up empty-handed, you can take the creative route by crafting a badass costume from scratch, like these Instababes did. With a little bit of makeup and a lot of patience, beauty mavens across the web have taken things into their own hands by creating next-level Halloween makeup looks. Whether you want to be Ursula from The Little Mermaid or a mythical unicorn, here are 10 OTT Halloween makeup looks to copy on October 31.

1. Deer: Oh deer, isn’t this look magical? Garnished with a few bedazzled gems and a messy top knot, this Bambi-approved Halloween getup is too cute for words.

2. Skeleton: Forgo the idea of being a flower crown Snapchat filter and opt for this pop-art skeleton instead. Bonus points if you go all out and dye your hair a unicorn-inspired lavender hue.

3. Ursula: You don’t have to steal the voice of a red-headed mermaid to achieve this beauty look, but you’ll need a long gray wig and neon green contacts. Join up with some friends for an epic group costume honoring the childhood fave.

4. Candy Corn: Candy is always good to eat, but we prefer to trick-or-treat as our favorite snack a la this artsy candy corn costume. Pair it with a yellow dress and a bold vampy lip to take this look to a whole new level.

5. Unicorn: As you probably already know, unicorns had a total moment this year. Embrace the trend by decking yourself out in bold pastels from head to toe. Don’t forget your glittery horn and a platinum blonde wig.

6. Katana: Everyone and their mom will be going as Harley Quinn from the Suicide Squad movie — so we say go as Katana instead. She’s a complete badass, knows how to wield a sword and isn’t afraid of ugly monsters. Rather than using a white mask, paint one on your forehead to recreate the comic book character.

7. Chucky: This disheveled Chucky will give you nightmares — and that’s the point. Match it with a pair of vintage overalls to perfect the childlike look.

8. Grim Reaper: To really get into the holiday spirit, opt for a menacing costume like this one. All you need is a long black hooded gown and a killer smokey eye.

9. Ice Cream: If you prefer to be sweet for Halloween, then this makeup-heavy costume is for you. Whether you choose mint chocolate chip, rocky road or OG vanilla, this costume will surely be a crowd-pleaser.

10. Liquid Skeleton: If you really want to take your Halloween game from basic to badass, you *have* to give this liquid skeleton look a shot. While this design looks complicated, we think it would totally be worth it!

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Raven Ishak
Raven is a Florida native who recently moved to New York City to pursue her dreams. You will always find her taking an unhealthy amount of photos for her Instagram, obsessively tracking the latest coffee shops and restaurants, and watching movies with her boyfriend.