Sometimes the best Halloween costume is just a brilliant painted face. These well-reviewed face paints and makeup bits cover everything from little ones' cat whiskers to grown-up skeletons and zombies.
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Snazaroo Halloween Black & White Face Paint Kit
Black and white water-based paints are the backbone of skeleton, ghost and skull looks, and Snazaroo is the brand many UK parents already trust. Washes off with soap and water.
Check today's price on Amazon ›Blue Squid Face Paint Crayons for Kids, 42 Pieces
Twist-up crayons are far easier than pots and brushes when you're painting a wriggly child, and this big set has plenty of colours for pumpkins, cats and monsters.
Check today's price on Amazon ›Teenitor Face & Body Glitter Gel, 12 Colours
A quick way to add shimmer to cheeks, hair or a costume without loose glitter going everywhere. Handy for both kids and adults.
Check today's price on Amazon ›Self-Adhesive Face Gems, 9 Sheets
Stick-on gems around the eyes turn a simple witch, vampire or cat look into something special, with no glue or skill needed.
Check today's price on Amazon ›Snazaroo Classic Face and Body Paint, White
A simple pot of white is the most useful thing in any Halloween face paint stash, and it's an easy top-up if you already have colours.
Check today's price on Amazon ›UCANBE Goth White Cream to Powder Foundation
Aimed at adults wanting a smoother vampire, clown or corpse-bride base than standard face paint gives, with a matte finish that sets.
Check today's price on Amazon ›Mysense 6 Colour Bruise Wheel SFX Makeup Kit
Purples, greens and yellows for bruises, sunken eyes and zombie skin - a cheap way to take a costume up a level.
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