This year for Halloween, makeup artists are basically going as "you in mid-August," with makeup melting off their faces in horrific fashion. From liquefied Barbie to drippy decomposing grins, the super gross trend is heating up Instagram in a major way this month.

It seems MUAs are using a few different recipes to concoct their creepy looks. Jessica Rose mixes gelatin with flesh-color paint to liquefy faces, for instance, while Makeup By Dani combines equal parts gelatin, glycerol and water. It's all about trial, error and terror.

Check out some amazing melted masterpieces below:

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Kelsey is Seventeen.com's fashion expert and resident Harry Potter nerd. At the office, she spends her day writing about style, beauty, and literally every move Kylie Jenner makes. On the weekends, you can find her sifting through vintage shops and hunting for the perfect burger. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.