Best New Halloween Costume Ideas

Stand out at a party with one of these hip, and easy-to-do, costumes and Halloween makeup looks

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A "True Blood" or "Twilight" Vampire

Vampire fever has swept the nation; so don't be surprised if you're not the only one with fangs at this year's Halloween party. But you will look the most authentic with these tips from MAC senior makeup artist Christopher Del Castillo:

To start, apply your regular foundation, or one that's a shade lighter than your skin tone to create a base. Then, apply a white foundation over that (try MAC Face and Body in White, $32, or just use the lightest foundation you can find). Cover your lips with a concealer that's lighter than your skin tone as well.

To get that "I've just been drinking blood" look, apply a dime-sized circle of red lip liner (Del Castillo recommends MAC Lip Pencil in Cherry, $13) to the center of your lower lip. Smack your lips together until the circle is blended.

Next: See how to get vampire-perfect eyes and cheeks

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