Incorporate some of these witch makeup ideas for Halloween and you might just end up giving Dorothy Gale's arch-nemesis a run for her money!
Once you have narrowed down your costume choice to that perennial Halloween favorite; the ever-frightening witch, you'll want to narrow it down further by choosing the type of witch you want to masquerade as.
Finally, there's more to a witch than the stereotypical green skin, warty chin, crooked nose and  pointy hat.
These all are spooky details that are sure to garner you some much-deserved attention and praise for creativity, but there's another type of witch out there, too.
Consider one of the following for your Halloween costume:
• The Scary Witch
Straight out of the Wizard of Oz: she boasts all of the common witchy traits and looks an absolute fright.
• The Good Witch
Also straight out of the Wizard of Oz, but she tends to take inspiration from Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. She is in essence every little girl's fantasy – a fairy tale princess character with magical powers.
Question of Color
How is Halloween makeup different from run-of-the-mill, everyday makeup? One quick look at the white face paints and otherworldly, glittery substances is probably enough of an answer.
Persons with sensitive skin should also note that novelty makeup can be irritating to the skin, so proceed with caution. A patch test is recommended at least 48 hours prior to the day you plan to use the makeup.
Color additives used in cosmetics must be approved by the FDA. Such a requirement includes novelty makeup and theatrical stage makeup. If you doubt about the ingredients in your Halloween makeup, you might pay a visit to the FDA's Summary of Color Additives.
Different Witch Makeup Ideas
You know you want to be a witch, and hopefully you've chosen the type of witch you want to be, too. Now the hard part is out of the way, it's time to move on to more important – and definitely more enjoyable – matters.
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