Get The Goddess Look: Hecate

GET THE LOOK: Hecate

In honor of Halloween, who wants to be the Witch Queen? This daughter of Perses and Asteria (the island of Delos), and first cousin of Artemis and Apollo, is the goddess of magic, ghosts, and crossroads. Powerful enough to earn the respect, and fear, of Zeus—Hecate is both frightening and loyal, and as "the worker from afar" she is capable of extending her influence over earth, land, and sea.

Perfect for Halloween, Hecate is an early prototype of the classic image of the witch with her animal familiar. She holds sacred the dog, the polecat, the snake, and any herb that can be used in magical potions and poisons. If you are at a crossroad with your Halloween beauty, here is a list of Hecate-approved products to guide you safely on your way.


Fusion Beauty Triple Threat Intense Target Magic Wand
Hecate can make herself look young at will, and with the Triple Threat Intense Target Magic Wand so can you. The serum refracts light, softening the look of deep wrinkles, and the antioxidant formula helps prevent future damage to the skin—just like magic.



Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette Spray
A potion of mesmerizing herbs that includes bitter almond—one of Hecate's faves. This magical scent will bewitch—and bewilder—all you wish to enchant.




Stila Purrfect Eyes - The Talking Palette
When the witch Galinthias offended Hera, she was transformed into a polecat. Taking pity upon the animal, Hecate made Galinthias her companion—an image that has been handed down to us as the witch with her black cat. These eye shades will purrfectly bring out the bewitching feline in you.


Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Hellbent
When Persephone was taken to be queen of the underworld Hecate agreed to be her companion. In return, Hecate gained power over disembodied spirits. This lipstick shade will give you the look of someone powerful enough to be able to control the denizens of Hades.



Lorac Snake Charmer Face Palette
When she desires, Hecate can appear with three frightening heads—one of which is a snake. Not only does the Snake Charmer Face Palette contain warm and exotic shades for the cheeks and eyes that will charm both snakes and man, but it comes in a snakeskin case that would impress the witch goddess herself.


Philosophy The Haunted House
These scary-but-sweet bath and shower gels in Pumpkin Spice, Black Licorice, and Caramel Apple are perfectly packaged for Halloween to celebrate the ghouls and goblins that fall under Hecate's dominion.

-Dax Carver

Image courtesy of Celtic Moon