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Posted on October 30, 2008 12:00 AM

Save vs. Splurge

While putting together the finishing touches on the perfect Halloween costume, don't forget about what you should wear on your face.

Countless makeup brands offer products that help achieve any scary, sultry or sweet look you desire for the holiday. Check out these items for eyes and lips that you can either save or splurge on to break away from your everyday makeup routine and embrace the eerie Halloween spirit.

Lashes

False eyelashes can complete any Halloween look. The styles that have hit the stores this Halloween season can enhance lashes to appear feathered or bedazzled.

Splurge: Make Up For Ever Eyelashes in swoop half black/white ($14 at sephora.com) would look creepy adorning any lash, making them a prime choice to pair with a costume meant to cause a scare.

Save: The Wet 'n' Wild Fantasy Makers Rhinestone Eyelashes ($6.95 at amazon.com) can be used as the perfect accessory for a glamorous, sexy costume where extra bling is necessary.

Eyeliner

Overly dramatic eyeliner can be too much for a daytime look, but this holiday makes an exception for dark inner and outer lids.

Splurge: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21 at bobbibrowncosmetics.com) will provide precise lines with the ease of a gel base formula that will last through trick-or-treating, Halloween parties or whatever else the night may bring.

Save: N.Y.C. Liquid Eyeliner ($1.99 at newyorkcosmetics.com) has a smudge proof, fast-drying formula at a fraction of the cost of the designer brands.

Lip Color

Lustrous lips are another cosmetic accessory to consider playing around with this Halloween. Whether you go dark or shimmery, a new lipstick shade will undoubtedly uphold any persona you choose to replicate.

Splurge: Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color ($30 at Bloomingdales.com) has a silky finish that is long-wearing. Choose from 34 shades to make sure your lips match your costume.

Save: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick ($7.99 at cvs.com) has a large repertoire of shades to choose from and the same glossy color as the expensive department store brands.

Lip Plumper

Another way to revamp your makeup routine for the upcoming holiday is to try a lip-plumping agent. These products will enlarge your pout and instantly turn you from a plain-Jane to a vixen for the night.

Splurge: Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion ($50 at sephora.com) is an overnight treatment that uses collagen to give you your plumpest lips possible without surgery.

Save: DuWop Lip Venom ($16 at sephora.com) is an original plumper that incorporates a spicy blend of oils, including cinnamon and ginger. The tingly formula boosts circulation, naturally giving lips extra plumpness and shine.


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