Aside from sports games, Halloween is really the only other time we can get a little wild and paint our faces.

Whether you're planning to be a pale zombie, green witch, glittery fantasy, or anything in between, here are a few tips we've tried out for our own upcoming Halloween painted looks:

Do a Test Trial. Don't wait until Halloween to try out your face paint. In the store, try a sample of various shades on your hand, and once you're home, do a mock makeup attempt so you're sure the color works well.

Ready, set, paint!