Knock, knock! I think we all know who’s almost there! That’s right-happy almost Halloween y’all! You are probably already thinking about what to wear this year and although that part is certainly not easy, I bet you have your mind set on an even trickier part—your makeup! No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here are 20 Halloween makeup ideas you can use whether you are getting ready for work, a night party or trick-or-treating with your loved ones.
1. Joker Smile Halloween Makeup
Joker has always managed to steal the show with his wide smile. This sassy Halloween makeup is perfect for the day. You can play with such a colorful palette. Green thick eyebrows, mismatching eye shades, and the most screaming red lips will set you up for the day.
2. Autumn Goth Crows Halloween Makeup Idea
If you’re searching for a unique Halloween makeup that will bring your gothic side to the surface, this is spot on. Such majestic combination of orangy-yellowish autumn tones and black gothic
crows will speak volumes. It is elegant and fancy, but yet mysterious and spooky at the same time.
3. Beetlejuice Halloween Makeup Idea
Did anyone call for Betelgeuse? This one’s for all the green-hair lovers out there. Even just for a day, dye your hair green and wear that crazy bold makeup. If you are striving for something intense and spooky, then this full green embodiment is perfect for you.
4. Killer Klowns Halloween Makeup
Whether you come from outer space or Shorty is just your favorite Klown, check out this screaming cheerful costume and makeup! One thing is for sure, you will certainly be in the spotlight with this one!
You are going to need yellow eye contacts, fake horror eyelashes, lots of eyeshadow, and lipstick to get yourself a clown look. Add a green wig to it and voila- you’re the scariest of all the clowns.
5. Evil Horror Clown Makeup Idea
Let’s stick to clowns for just one more. And no, I don’t mean cute little goofy clowns, I mean full evil horror gothic spookies. Yes, you need to use the CarnEvil palette and be very dramatic with painting.
Though it looks complicated, we assure you that you can achieve this spooky makeup with strong colors, eye contacts, and a couple of orange highlights.
6. Skull Hunter Halloween Makeup Idea
We will hunt you down with this scary skull makeup look. There are lots of skull makeup tutorials, but you do not need much to look like this. Quality makeup brushes and a steady face paint palette will do the work.
White foundation and thick black lines alongside your face bones will create a spooky Halloween look suitable for day and night trick-or-treating. Boo!
7. Glamor Texture Halloween Makeup
Are you a fan of sparkle? Or a fan of glamor? Say no more. Check out this glittering makeup with texture body paint. How amazing is this?!
You need to dip into dark sparkles for this one but oh my, is it worth it! It looks so elegant and sophisticated, but are you ready to scrub it all off after? Yikes, it looks like it could cause some scratches. But hey, Halloween has its perks.
8. Devil Is Here Halloween Makeup Idea
It’s a spooky season indeed. All the devils are out. If you’re a minimalist looking to wear devil makeup this Halloween, we strongly recommend this classy and easy makeup look.
Just do your regular makeup for the night and draw two crosses in red and black ink beneath your eyes. Those bloody tears can be followed by strong red lipstick and a black lip liner.
9. Spooky Spider Halloween Makeup Look
Itsy bitsy spider…you know the song. But let’s sing it in a scary voice. Come bash into our spider web with this classy but creepy spider makeup look.
I don’t know about you all, but crawling spiders creep me out. I know, I know-these are only 3D stickers, but how real do they look?
10. Vampire Love Halloween Makeup Idea
In love with vampires? So were we when we saw this super subtle vampire makeup look. So sweet and innocent, yet powerful.
It’s almost ideal for Halloween day. Yes, you need vampire teeth. But that’s pretty much all. Oh, and some art skills.
11. Cat Halloween Makeup Idea
Are you feeling sensational and have wildcat hunting skills? Then this meow scary makeup look is the right fit for you.
You can choose to paint just one side or go artistic with both sides of your face. Green-eyed girls will love the cat eye look, but even if your eye color is different, you can still use contacts.
12. Purple Witch Makeup Idea
Oh, certainly there cannot be a Halloween without a witch. This purple paint makeup look is iconic and simply beautiful.
If you’re feeling enchanted with this season’s spells, we strongly recommend using purple body paint and a strong sparkling violet and purple palette.
13. Nordic Queen Halloween Makeup Look
If you are into ice-cold Nordic queen kind of looks, you are going to love this lace makeup look. It might take a few attempts to create such a perfect lace look, but it can be achieved with a bit of precision and an epic ink liner. If you think you are not that skillful, well you can always use a real lace around your eyes.
14. Serial Killer Halloween Makeup Idea
You see…not all serial killers need to look scary. Some are really creepy but in a cute way. This replica of the Dexter Morgan look is perfect if you don’t want to dive into old-fashioned Halloween costumes.
It’s such a powerful presentation of strong colors and attitude. Orange and red are in focus and you can all match it up with your nails too. Halloween makeup at its best.
15. Spider Web Halloween Makeup
If spider webs and black widows inspire you, we’re bringing you yet another makeup look that is easy to create. Use a white ink pencil to draw the web across your face but make sure that the rest of your makeup does not steal the show.
16. Ghost Face Halloween Makeup Idea
Who are we going to call with all these ghosts in the place? But these ghosts are not scary, they are cheerful and playful, just like this makeup look.
So cute! Pink and violet face tones matched with the same colored hair and nails. So glammy, yet simple.
17. Zombie Bride Makeup Idea
There is no full house without a zombie bride, right? There is so much you can play and experiment with while getting into the role, but we just think these bloodshed tears and facial wounds are the loudest. Make it all look stained and watery all over the face to achieve a more dramatic look.
18. Halloween Daytime Makeup Idea
Need more inspo for Halloween daytime makeup looks? Sometimes less is more and you don’t have to go through much trouble to get the look you want.
All you need is a little bit of blood running through your nose and mouth…oh, and a handprint covered in blood on your neck.
19. Vampire Halloween Makeup Idea For Men
We simply cannot exclude our boys from the hottest Halloween makeup looks. We fell in love with this vampire.
Strong blush around the eyes with tattoo liner precisely used around the brows and eyes all add to this killer look! Scream for help if this vampire gets you!
20. Scary Nun Halloween Makeup Look
Of course, we saved the scariest as last! Note to all: do not attempt this unless you are a pro.
This face painting technique requires more skills than usual as the lines are perfected with shadowing of the face. This nun makeup look will scare even the bravest. Are you up to a challenge?