Here’s a scenario we’re all too familiar with: It’s the week before Halloween and you don’t have the energy to conjure up a clever costume. So enter Halloween makeup! Because you do have a drawer full of eyeshadow, lipstick, and blush, and a little free time.

With a little patience and the right products, you can skip the costume and let your face do all the heavy lifting. You may already have everything you need in your makeup bag; otherwise, the palette or lipstick you need is just a Sephora or Ulta trip away. And the best part? After the party or trick or treat is over, you can put the new products to use in your daily routine!

Sometimes you need a little push to get the creative juices rolling on fun makeup looks, so take inspo from some of our favorite Halloween makeup looks, from simple fairy makeup to ornate Pennywise makeup. ‘Tis the season to get wild with it.

Sea Siren Makeup

Look like you stepped right out of an enchanted lagoon with water droplet face gems and iridescent makeup. This gorgeous look by creator Emma Potts is easy to customize based on your makeup skills—and could easily be worn post-Halloween for a special event too!

Cake-Frosted Clown Makeup

Whether or not you’re making foolish decisions the other 364 days of the year, Halloween is the best time to be a clown. And if you’re going to be a clown, you have options! Just look at this cake frosted cutie pie clown look from artist and face decorator @anya.tisdale for inspiration.