4 of the best beauty trends to try this October

Halloween is just around the corner, so of course the Internet is exploding with bold beauty trends and intricate hair and make-up how-tos.

But don’t worry, if Halloween isn’t your thing, there are also some simpler trends to try.

Watch the video above to stay up to date on exactly what’s #trending in October and discover the products you need to nail those looks below.

Bare skin, with highlighter #onpoint

Seen at NYFW on the Opening Ceremony, Alexander Wang, Tommy Hilfiger and Jason Wu runways, this simple make-up trend is all about letting your highlighter take centre stage. Channel the models in the video above and keep the rest of your base bare and dewy for a fresh complexion that screams spring!

Highlighter: Nude by Nature Touch of Glow Highlighter Stick, M.A.C Strobe Cream, Australis Cosmetics Mineral Highlights

Hyper-masculine fragrances

The latest men’s fragrances are bursting with blokey notes such as leather and cedar. With bottles inspired by motorbike racing and clenched fists (check them out in the video), they’re pretty tough fragrances to follow! We bet your man or dad would appreciate a spritz of these.

Tough new fragrances: Zadig and Voltaire This is HIM! ($99 for 100 mL, myer.com.au), Diesel Only The Brave Extreme (davidjones.com.au), John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider

Halloween how-tos

From full-body marbling to the popular deer make-up look (see below), Halloween beauty trends have exploded on Instagram well ahead of schedule. Just as well, because we’ll need plenty of time to master these looks!