Many of our favorite makeup artists are all about Halloween-inspired looks these days, but only a rare few focus on spooky makeup all year long. Jessica Buchanan is one of them, and her horror-inspired makeup transformations are so realistic that they’ll give you chills.
If you’re a huge fan of spooky makeup, you should check out her Instagram and TikTok pages @makeitjess ASAP. She attracted 1.2 million TikTok and over 100,000 Instagram followers with her scary makeup, often inspired by some of our favorite pop culture characters.
Before turning to makeup, Buchanan was a full-time teacher, but this major career shift allowed her to find the creative outlet that she was looking for. On her official website, Buchanan says she specializes in transforming herself into characters, animals, creatures, or cosplays. She describes herself as a special effects makeup artist, who enjoys adding a bit of glamour to her crazy looks.
Buchanan uses all tools at her disposal to transform herself into spooky characters, from makeup and wigs to creative costumes. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next Halloween costume, make sure to check out her socials—or consider signing up for her masterclass to learn how to craft spooky makeup looks first-hand.
