When it comes to Halloween, makeup is just as important as the costume. It’s the final touch that transforms a simple idea into a full-blown character. In the spirit of the spooky season, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked some of the country’s top beauty guru to share their go-to Halloween makeup tips and tricks.

Set makeup with a generous amount of setting powder, along with a good setting spray. For dewy or glowing looks, use a powder highlighter instead of liquid or emollient ones. And a pro tip—you might want to skip skincare before Halloween makeup looks, as some face paints do not mix well with skincare products.—Myrene Santos as a whimsical elf

Start with clean, moisturized skin. Makeup sticks better on smooth, hydrated skin. Use a mattifying primer if you get oily, or a gripping primer if you want your makeup to stay put all night. Apply thin layers of foundation or cream products—heavy layers crack faster. Set each layer lightly with translucent powder before moving to the next step.—Luis Vecina as the Queen of the Damned

Make sure your products aren’t too oily, because your makeup needs to withstand sweat, oil, and an all-night party. But also, it’s Halloween—the less perfect your makeup is, the better!—Chuchie Ladesma and her haunting look

Start with a clean, prepped face and apply a makeup primer, just like you would on a regular day. Use long-wear and waterproof formulas, layer your makeup, and set each layer of cream or face paint with translucent powder before finishing with a setting spray.—Byron Vazquez as an inmate

My tip is to make sure to set your base with loose powder so it doesn’t move. Set everything with a good setting spray so it can last the whole day—Geraldtriesmakeup’s bewitching lace makeup