Choose glam over gruesome this Halloween

Esther N McCarthy picks the best of beauty buys for the Halloween parties where you want to look bewitchingly gorgeous, not believably gruesome

We all love dressing up for Halloween and the feature at the top of this page shows just how transformative make up can be.

But if you’re looking for slightly more alluring looks for your midterm socialising, keep the palette simple, sleek and sexy — and of course it wouldn’t be a party without a bit of glitter and glam. There’s a world of choice out in stores and online, from Glitterizer palettes to InstaVolume lashes to metallic face masks.

One of our favourites in shops now is the Pink range from Inglot Ireland. They have teamed up with The Irish Cancer Society to support their “Think Pink” Campaign. Look the part for all the frightfully good parties this Halloween.

SKIN SAVIOUR: Avène Sensitive Skin kit, €25.

GLOW FLOW: Catric’s Charming Fairy Lip Glow, €5.50. Available in Penneys and pharmacies.

BLACK AND WHITE: Nars Pandora duo eyeshadow €34, from Brown Thomas and Arnotts

PRETTY IN PINK: Inglot Think Pink Holograph mini case, €60.

RED LETTER DAY: Nars Scandal lip gloss, €2 5, available from Brown Thomas Cork and Arnotts

SHINE ON: Mac Holographic glitter, €22, from BT.

BPerfect Stacey Marie Carnival palette. €45,in pharmacies.

LACK BEAUTY: CYO All Cried Out mascara,€8, exclusive to Boots

MAKING SCENTS: Montblanc Legend Night 100ml, €78, Brown Thomas.