By Marie Lodi
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Beetlejuice is, in fact, a beauty movie. It may not have perfect sorority girl hairstyles, an iconic nail salon scene, or massive Clinique product placement like Legally Blonde. But when it comes to the impact that its main character had on some of us fashionable goth girlies, Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz is right up there with Elle Woods. With her spiky, gelled-down fringe, ghostly pallor (the one moment when the wrong foundation shade totally works), and funeral-ready threads, Lydia has been inspiring fellow “strange and unusual” girlies for over 35 years.
But she's not alone—we've also found unlikely beauty icons in her artsy redhead stepmother, Delia Deetz, the stunning blue-skinned receptionist Miss Argentina, and, of course, the party poltergeist himself, Beetlejuice. (It’s no wonder that makeup artist Ve Neill won the Oscar for the film!) In the recently released sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, our favorite characters (along with new ones) continue to inspire our beauty routines from the underworld. If you’ve got a supernatural urge to cut bangs, the film’s hair and makeup department head, Christine Blundell, updated Lydia’s trademark fringe to look a little more modern and grown (yet still very goth).
(Image credit: Parisa Taghizadeh)
Though you may not want the same pale and moldy complexion as Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice look, his signature black-and-white stripes and green hair could easily be incorporated into eye shadow looks or nail art. Switch up your hair color this fall and go Delia Deetz red. As for Astrid, Lydia’s daughter, played by Jenna Ortega, there isn’t too much to copy except good skin. She wore next to no makeup, but was still pampered with “nice creams.” (Sadly, there isn’t any info available on Ortega’s skincare routine during the shoot.)
(Image credit: Parisa Taghizadeh)
With Halloween coming up, there are quite a few looks from the film to try and replicate (especially the stitched-up skin of Delores, the soul-sucking jilted bride played by Monica Belluci). But on an average day, there are still tons of ways to add a bit of Beetlejuice to your beauty routine, thanks to various brand collaborations. Nyx released an incredible 12-piece, limited-edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collection, while Glamnetics came out with five styles of Beetlejuice-inspired press-on nails. Secret Deodorant even partnered with the film on a spot highlighting Secret Whole Body Deodorant’s odor-fighting powers in the afterlife. (Though I would have killed for some sort of Beetlejuice-themed deodorant. Sandworm Spice? Peach Possession? It's not too late, deodorant gods!)
Keep reading to see which Beetlejuiced-themed beauty products and accessories to add to your cart ASAP. Say goodbye to "brat summer," because it’s time for "Beetlejuice fall."
NYX Professional Makeup
Color for the Recently Deceased Pigment Palette
This pretty palette features eight different shades in matte and metallic finishes. Every shade is highly pigmented, so you can get vivid color in a literal second-long swipe. (My favorite is the super sparkly electric green shade, Afterlife Forever. I can't stop wearing it!)
NYX Professional Makeup
Shrinker Makeup Sponge & Travel Case
Blend with Bob! I'm truly obsessed with this Shrinker-inspired beauty sponge, which comes with its own special "Bob" nametag-design travel case.
NYX Professional Makeup
Beetlejuice Gloss
Pucker up, poltergeist. This shiny gloss will keep your lips luminescent and moisturized.
NYX Professional Makeup
Limited Edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Dead Cold Reusable Under Eye Patches
Ever wake up looking like the undead? These green-and-black striped under-eye patches might be the best ones I have ever seen. (Can we normalize wearing under-eye patches?!) Even better, they're reusable!
NYX Professional Makeup
Limited Edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Pinstripe Dual Ended Chrome Eyeliner
Easily create wings, worms, and whatever your demon heart desires with this dual-ended liquid eyeliner. On one end is classic black, while the other has a metallic chrome shade. The collection has three: pink, purple, and green!
Lush
The Juice Is Loose Shower Gel
Yes, you can even have a full-fledged Beetlejuice experience in the bath or shower, thanks to Lush's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collection. Though it'll be much more pleasant than an Afterlife spa experience, this shower gel smells incredible—like juniper berry and wild orange.
Lush
Sandworm! Run! Preorder
Don't run… relax! This bath bomb and bubble bar set from Lush is way less terrifying than the actual sandworms in the movie. Envelop your supernatural senses in cedar leaf oil and violet fragrance while your skin softens from the illipe and shea butters.
glamnetic
Sandworm
Sandworms might not be something you want to run into in the lower regions of the Neitherworld, but you gotta admit that there's something stylish about those suckers! Pay homage to those deadly creatures with these cute press-ons from Glamnetic's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collection.
glamnetic
Lydia
There is nothing quite as memorable as Lydia's red lace wedding gown, and now you can get it in press-on form! This pretty crimson style takes mere minutes to apply.
Splat Hair Color
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Neon Green Semi-Permanent Hair Dye Complete Kit With Bleach
As I mentioned, fall is a great time to experiment with hair color. But if you want to go even bolder than Delia Deetz red, go Beetlejuice green with Splat's specially made shade.
Splat Hair Color
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Vivid Purple One-Wash Temporary Hair Dye
Not ready to commit? Don't worry—you can still have fun with Beetlejuice-inspired color by using Splat's temporary hair dye shades from the collection, including this stunning purple.
Forever 21
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Heart Hair Clips
Show the world your true colors (strange and unusual) with these sweetheart hair clips from Forever 21's Beetlejuice collection. Part your hair in the middle and clip on the sides for a classic look, or pin up a messy bun for a more effortless, goth-chic style.
Forever 21
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Rhinestone Headband
With its spiral design and sparkly studs, this rhinestone headband is just the thing to spice up your hair on a lazy day. Wear it with anything from a cute pretty 'fit to business casual wear and your day will no doubt get better.
Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, Beetlejuice Bio Exorcist, Long Lasting, Gel-Like Formula, No Uv Lamp Needed, Green Nail Polish
No explanation needed.
Vixen by Micheline Pitt
Beetlejuice Bio-Exorcist Wristlet Wallet
Stash your makeup in this cool wristlet wallet from the Vixen by Micheline Pitt Beetlejuice collection. The design is cleverly inspired by the Bio-Exorcist's own flyer from the movie.
Ve's Favorite Brushes
Veetlejuice Collector's Box Brush Set
If you're looking for something truly authentic in your Beetlejuice beauty journey, add this brush set to your cart, stat. These are the exact brushes that Ve Neill, the makeup artist for the original Beetlejuice, used to create his actual death-decay look!
Velvet Caviar
Beetlejuice It's Showtime iPhone Case
Lydia once said, "My whole life is a dark room." Clearly, she didn't have a good selfie light! Nab this cute black and white striped phone case and a grip ring to match from Velvet Caviar's Beetlejuice collection.
Marie Lodi
Freelance Beauty and Fashion Writer/Editor
Marie has covered beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for almost 15 years. She contributes to the beauty section here at Who What Wear. Previously, she was the Looks Editor for Bust Magazine, built the beauty vertical at HelloGiggles as its beauty editor, and was a founding staff writer at Rookie mag, giving fashion advice to teens. Her bylines have appeared in The Cut, Allure, Glamour, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She was born and raised in Southern California and is based in L.A. Marie is a self-proclaimed costume design nerd and a co-host of Makeover Montage, a podcast about fashion in film and costume design. You'll see her writing about her beauty obsessions: red lipstick, winged eyeliner, pink hair, nail art, and skincare for people over 40. When she's not working, she's playing with her dog, Gnocchi, and writing her style newsletter, Overdressed.
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