To celebrate our upcoming 100th anniversary, we’re putting a special twist on this year’s 31 Days of Mehron Halloween contest.

This year’s theme is 100 YEARS OF MONSTER MAKEUP.

Create an original monster makeup look inspired by any decade from the past 100 years, from the 1920s through today. Whether it’s a silent film vampire, a classic Universal monster, an ’80s creature feature, or a modern nightmare, bring your chosen decade to life using Mehron products!

THE PRIZES

1 GRAND CHAMPION. 30 FINALISTS. THIRTY 30-COLOR PALETTES.

Every finalist will receive a Mehron 30-Color Paradise Makeup AQ Pro Palette + a limited edition 31 Days Pin + a spooky Mehron ghost powder puff!

Only one will be crowned the 2026 Grand Champion.

The Grand Champion will receive a monstrous prize pack filled with over $3,400 worth of Mehron Makeup products PLUS products from some of our favorite brands, including:

• An Iwata Airbrush Machine
• Blend Bunny Cosmetics palettes + lip glosses
• Scarecrow Fangs

📅 HOW TO ENTER:

Submit your original monster makeup look on Instagram between September 2nd and October 24th.

Starting October 1st, we’ll select and announce one finalist each day from all eligible entries received to date, until all 30 finalists have been chosen.

To enter, choose one decade from the past 100 years and create an original monster inspired by that era. Your inspiration can come from the horror films, creatures, makeup styles, special effects, aesthetics, or pop culture of your chosen decade.

Be sure to state your chosen decade in your caption and tell us what inspired your monster + what products you used!

Grand Champion announced: October 31, 2026

OFFICIAL RULES:

• Follow @MehronMakeup on Instagram and TikTok.
• Post a high-resolution image of your original monster makeup look.
  • You may submit multiple entries and explore multiple decades.
  • No reposts of past work. New creations only.
  • Blurry or low-quality photos will be disqualified.
• In the first line of your caption, tag:
  #31DaysofMehronHalloween, #MehronMakeup, #Mehron2026, @MehronMakeup
• Use a pop-up tag @MehronMakeup directly on the image.
• Include your chosen decade, list all Mehron products used, and give us a brief description of your monster and its inspiration.
• At least one Mehron product must be prominently featured in your makeup.
• Still images are required. Videos may be posted, but will not be accepted as an entry without a corresponding photo.

WHAT COUNTS AS A MONSTER?:

• Follow @MehronMakeup on Instagram and TikTok.
• Post a high-resolution image of your original monster makeup look.
  • You may submit multiple entries and explore multiple decades.
  • No reposts of past work. New creations only.
  • Blurry or low-quality photos will be disqualified.
• In the first line of your caption, tag:
  #31DaysofMehronHalloween, #MehronMakeup, #Mehron2026, @MehronMakeup
• Use a pop-up tag @MehronMakeup directly on the image.
• Include your chosen decade, list all Mehron products used, and give us a brief description of your monster and its inspiration.
• At least one Mehron product must be prominently featured in your makeup.
• Still images are required. Videos may be posted, but will not be accepted as an entry without a corresponding photo.

📌 Additional Info:

• Finalists will receive a release form allowing Mehron to share their work.

• All entries must be submitted via Instagram.

• If using a model or photographer, they must also sign the release.

• Finalists must send a high-res image + signed release within 24 hours or risk disqualification.

• The Grand Champion will be selected from the 30 finalists and announced October 31, 2026.

• View full contest terms here.

💬 FAQs:

Q. Do I need to use only Mehron products? 
A: No, but at least one Mehron product must be featured prominently.

Q. Is this contest open internationally?
A: Yes!

Q. Are daily finalists only picked from that day’s entries?
A: No, we choose from all entries received up to that point.  

Q: What criteria are used to select finalists?
A: Creativity, originality, complexity, clarity of image, and rule compliance.

Q: Do follower counts matter?
A: Not at all—talent matters most!

Q: Can I enter from a private Instagram account?
A: No, your account must be public so we can see your submission.

Q: Can I edit my photos?
A: Light retouching is fine, but no heavy alterations or Photoshop that changes the makeup.

Q: Can I submit more than one look?
A: Yes, you can submit as many entries as you’d like.

💬 FAQs:

Q: Do I need to use only Mehron products?
A: No, but at least one Mehron product must be featured prominently.

Q: Does my monster have to be an existing character from that decade?
A: No! You can recreate, reinterpret, or create something completely original. Your look simply needs to clearly connect to your chosen decade.

Q: Can I enter more than once?
A: Yes! You may submit multiple looks, including monsters inspired by different decades.

Q: Do I have to choose a decade?
A: Yes. Every entry must identify the decade that inspired the look.

Q: Can I combine decades?
A: We recommend choosing one primary decade per entry so your inspiration is clear.

Q: Is this contest open internationally?
A: Yes!

Q: Are daily finalists only picked from that day’s entries?
A: No, we choose from all eligible entries received up to that point.

Q: What criteria are used to select finalists?
A: Creativity, originality, makeup artistry, connection to the chosen decade, image quality, and rule compliance.

Q: Do follower counts matter?
A: Not at all. This is about the artistry!

Q: Can I enter from a private Instagram account?
A: No, your account must be public so we can see your submission.

Q: Can I edit my photos?
A: Light retouching is fine, but no heavy alterations or Photoshop that significantly changes the makeup.