31/10/2026
HALLOWEEN MAKEUP: BE GENTLE
Creative Halloween makeup can be great fun, but removing stubborn colour, adhesive or glitter by repeatedly scrubbing may leave your skin feeling sore and irritated.
When the evening is over:
* Remove makeup as soon as reasonably practical
* Use a gentle cleanser or remover suitable for your skin
* Allow stubborn makeup time to dissolve before wiping
* Use lukewarm rather than very hot water
* Avoid aggressive scrubs and repeated rubbing
* Follow with a simple moisturiser if your skin feels dry
* Pause unfamiliar acids, retinoids or exfoliants if the skin already feels irritated
* Never use household or craft solvents on your skin
Cosmetics, face paints, adhesives and some costume materials can cause irritant or allergic reactions. Gentle removal and stopping any product that causes itching, burning or redness.
Seek healthcare advice if a reaction is severe, persistent, blistering or worsening. Cosmetics are among the recognised triggers for contact dermatitis.
Enjoy the transformation, then give your skin a calm ending to the evening.