Mythical characters, rock 'n' roll idols, and whatever lies between are the theme of this year's Alcone Company Halloween makeup campaign designed and executed by makeup artist Angela DiCarlo. Each unique look takes pop culture, high glam, and colorful kitsch and blends them all together in the most fantastical way. It is our delight to [...]
One of the most popular makeup products during the Halloween season is white foundation because so many costumes require it. There are many types available to help you achieve the perfect effect, whether your goal is a creepy clown or a doll-like apparition. So, which one is best for the look you want to create? [...]
Meet Starr Blackshere, a beauty professional whose arsenal of skills includes makeup, hair, and specialized brow and lash services. In addition to her busy freelance career, she recently achieved her dream of opening her own makeup and brow studio, Blackshere Beauty, this past April. In this interview, she shares her journey of growth, adaptability, and [...]
Introducing the Glamour Ghouls, four Halloween looks created for Alcone Company by professional makeup artist Starr Blackshere. Each character cleverly combines her beauty sensibility with some of the season's traditional themes.
Metallic makeup adds a spectacular touch for editorial beauty, fantasy, sci-fi, or other character looks, not to mention Halloween. Here are some of our best-sellers for bringing on the gleam, sheen, and everything in between.
In this spellbinding video, makeup artist Yuki Hayashi designed four Halloween makeup looks using a variety of products available at Alcone Company. These otherworldly creations include a Marilyn Manson Look-A-Like, Punk Alley Cat, Romantic Blitz Pierrot, and a mysteriously spooky Spirit of the Dead. If you're looking for Halloween makeup ideas, let Yuki's creativity and [...]
As the spooky season stalks nearer, we are accustomed to hearing more questions about special effects makeup. The most common one being, "I'm doing effects for the first time. What do I need?" To answer that, we put together this guide to some of the products we recommend so can take on Halloween and beyond! [...]
At Alcone Company, we’re always excited for the Halloween season, but this year even more so. That’s because we’re the official makeup sponsor of Into the Dark SF's Terror Vault and Apocalypse, two fully immersive, theatrical haunt events taking place in San Francisco through November 3rd and 9th respectively. And what would a haunted attraction [...]
Halloween is right around the corner and here at Alcone Company, we're all hard at work planning our costumes and makeup. So far I've considered being a Greek God, a Demon Clown (the old standby), and even a Wicked Witch. All of these looks are doable and should be fun, but this year I really [...]
Marla Belt is a New York-based makeup artist known for her expertise in everything from the extreme avant-garde to beautifully clean makeup looks. Her exceptional talent saw her go from her beginnings at MAC Cosmetics to an eight-year gig assisting Pat McGrath on everything from fashion editorials and advertising campaigns to runway shows all over [...]
