Halloween is a rather hectic time of year. Kids go trick-or-treating, people are dressing up. But how can you be sure of standing out amongst your friends costume-wise? Want to really make an impression this year? Here’s some tips:

Special FX Contact Lenses

Special FX lenses will really help make you and your costume stand out this Halloween. They can really shock your friends and are almost guaranteed to be one of the most memorable parts of your costume. Imagine having pure black eyes, or eyes with a red colour. Or even eyes that glow in the dark!

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There are a few downsides to these. First off, they can be extremely expensive, especially for good quality ones. You should also consult an eyecare specialist before purchasing any, not everyone can wear contacts safely. One final word of warning, if you’re thinking of buying certain “Dead Eye” ones, remember that if your pupil is covered, you won’t be able to see anything out of your eye!

Where to buy:

• 9mm Special Effects
• Vampfangs
• FXEyes

Teeth Caps

I don’t mean those cheap plastic vampire teeth you get at your local store, I mean good quality, custom made-to-fit caps for your teeth. These will set you back a fair amount, but they can be used as often as you want so long as you look after them. You can’t eat wearing these, but they are sure to stand out! They come in hundreds of styles, much more than just regular vampire styled teeth, so take a look and make sure you get just the right pair.

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Where to buy:

• Psykic Fangs
• Vampfangs

Makeup Gel/Latex

Want a convincing scar, or open wound. Want to have a slashed throat or mauled torso? Then this stuff is what you need. With a little work you can create frighteningly realistic wounds or scars. Depending on how much time you want to spend, you can create anything from small facial knife wounds to full on slit throats or skinned limbs.

Where to Buy:

• Vampfangs
• Theatrical Makeup Supplies

Well, that’s it from me. Hope you have a blast at Halloween, and if you use some of these tips, be sure to let me know in the comments!