Budget FX Makeup and Quick Accessories to Level Up Any Costume

Cheap, effective FX supplies and simple accessories that upgrade your costume without blowing your budget—includes product links and exact prices.

Budget FX Makeup and Quick Accessories to Level Up Any Costume

If you want to boost a costume quickly and affordably, start with a small FX kit and one or two statement accessories. Below are wallet-friendly picks from our catalog you can compare across retailers.

Abracadabra FX Makeup Kit (/costume/abracadabra-fx-makeup-kit) — $1.99
Costumes.com Zombie Liquid Latex (/costume/costumes-com-zombie-liquid-latex) — $3.99
Enchanted Unicorn Headband (/costume/enchanted-unicorn-headband) — $1.99
Costume Bat Ears Headband (/costume/costume-bat-ears-headband) — $3.00

Why these items

Abracadabra FX Makeup Kit (/costume/abracadabra-fx-makeup-kit) at $1.99 is a low-cost way to add shading, bruises, or simple wounds to a look.
Costumes.com Zombie Liquid Latex (/costume/costumes-com-zombie-liquid-latex) at $3.99 is useful for small prosthetic effects and texture on exposed skin or accessories.
Enchanted Unicorn Headband (/costume/enchanted-unicorn-headband) at $1.99 and Costume Bat Ears Headband (/costume/costume-bat-ears-headband) at $3.00 are quick, recognizable additions that change the whole vibe of a basic outfit.

Quick tips

Start small: pair one FX product (like Abracadabra FX Makeup Kit or Costumes.com Zombie Liquid Latex) with a standout accessory (headband or ears) to create a complete look.
Layer sparingly: add texture first with latex, then color and shading with an FX kit for believable effects.

Compare prices and retailers for each linked item on CostumeHound to find the best option for your budget and timeline.