The spooky season is upon us, which means trick or treating and a whole lot of parties to attend. Halloween costumes can be pricey, which is why we love these Halloween face paint ideas!
Face paint is cheap, quick, and can be used to create a range of looks for both Halloween and fancy dress parties.
We've collected a whole bunch of easy Halloween face paint ideas for kids and adults so you can get some spooky inspiration.
There's everything from scary skeleton face paint to pretty mermaid looks so you can pick a design based on the level of scare you want to give.
There's also some super cute face paint ideas that can be recreated on both you and your little ones, meaning you can go matching to all your Halloween gatherings.
There's some great Halloween face paints sold on Amazon, so once you've picked your design, all that's left is to choose your Halloween face paint idea and get creative!
If face paint is a little out of your budget don't worry. Lots of these easy Halloween face paint ideas can be recreated using make-up and many of these tutorials show you what products you can use from your make-up bag.
Here's some easy Halloween face paint ideas for both kids and adults…
60 easy Halloween face painting ideas
Halloween face paint ideas for kids
1. Skeleton face paint
Skeletons are a go-to Halloween face painting idea. Professional face painter Hayley Louise shows you how to recreate her skeleton face paint look in just a few simple steps.
2. Mini ghost face paint
Heather from Cool Progeny has painted this mini ghost that's perfect for a more minimal costume. Plus it's one of the easiest Halloween face painting ideas we've seen, it's just a while blob with eyes!
3. Spooky spider face paint
Go green for Halloween with this spooky spider face painting idea by Families Online. Add glitter for some extra sparkle and let your little ones enjoy having a green face!
4. Spider-Man face paint
Nicola Langridge turned her son into a mini superhero with her Halloween face painting idea. Mini Marvel fans will love being transformed into this super spider.
5. Friendly black cat face paint
Face Magic painted these sweet black cats for an easy Halloween face paint idea. Make the glitter underneath match your Halloween costume and top with some kitty ears and a cat tail for a quick make outfit.
6. Pumpkin princess face paint
Is it a pumpkin face paint or is it Cinderella's newly transformed carriage? This sweet Halloween face paint idea is simple, pretty and so easy to recreate. Thanks to Cool Progeny for the idea!
7. Frankenstein’s monster face paint
Dr Frankenstein would be proud of this recreation of his monster! This easy face painting idea by Good to Know is the whole costume. Just pair with a dark green T-shirt and the Halloween costume is complete.
8. Werewolf face paint
JoJos Face Painting is the queen of easy Halloween face paint ideas. Pop a shaggy coat on your little one and then paint this werewolf design onto their face for a super-speedy outfit.
9. Mummy face paint
Leave the toilet roll in the bathroom and make a mummy look using just face paint. Snazaroo shows you exactly how to recreate this look step by step on their blog.
10. Scarecrow face paint
Easy and oh so cute! @jennysuemakeup talks you through how to do scarecrow face paint for Halloween on her Instagram. She's even got a version for adults too so you can match your mini-me.
11. Sparkly spider web face paint
This easy Halloween face paint idea is by Best Face Art and we love it! It's perfect for little ones who don't want paint all over their face and who want to match with mum or dad.
12. Zombie face paint
ia_64's photo gallery has loads of easy Halloween face paint ideas including this zombie look! A few fake scars, black eyes and red paint will do the job in 10 minutes and turn your kid into a member of the walking dead.
13. Mini sugar skull face paint
If your kids love Disney's Coco then they'll love this easy Halloween face paint idea. BigKnell captured these cuties and we think you can easily recreate the look using just this photo and some coloured face paints.
14. Dog face paint
Dress up as man's best friend this Halloween with Snazaroo's Halloween face paint tutorial.
15. Cat face paint
Cat costumes are one of the easiest Halloween costumes to make. All you need is some cat face paint, a black top and some black leggings or tights! You can even add a tail to complete the look.
16. Clown face paint
Whether you're scared of clowns or love them, you can't deny they make for a super-easy Halloween costume. Pop a curly wig and red nose on your little one and you've got an instant outfit. This little clown was captured by Adicc.
17. Crocodile face paint
Snazroo has loads of easy Halloween face painting ideas on their blog. Feisty kids will love being turned into a snapping crocodile! Use their step-by-step tutorial to recreate on your little monster.
18. Pirate face paint
Turn your kids into swashbuckling pirates with some black face paint. Draw a moustache and beard (you could add black around the eyes and scars too for a Jack Sparrow look) and they're ready to sail the Seven Seas.
19. Devil face paint
Turn your kids into little devils just like Mary Monson has. This is an easy Halloween face paint idea which you can do just before trick or treating.
20. Hulk face paint
Armed with some green, white and black face paint and a little creativity and you can turn your kids into the Hulk. We got this easy Halloween face paint idea from ctkidsandfamily.
21. Fox face paint
Copy this sweet fox face paint by Axelle and send your little ones to school dressed as Fantastic Mr Fox!
22. Frozen face paint
Turn your little princesses and princes into Elsa with this easy Halloween face paint idea. This simple blue swirl by Fabaroo Faces just needs to be accompanied by a blue dress and plait for a complete Frozen-inspired look.
23. Scary smile face paint
Expert face painter Holly Lewis uploads tons of easy Halloween face paint ideas on her Instagram. This scary smile is simple to do and can be paired with any costume (doll, clown or puppet).
24. Panda face paint
Easy Halloween face paint doesn't have to be scary! Everyday Chaos & Calm takes you through how to paint a panda face step by step on their blog.
25. Dracula Halloween face paint ideas
Become a blood-sucking vampire with Good to Know's Vampire Halloween face paint tutorial.
26. Minecraft face paint
Kids will love this easy Halloween face paint idea by Enchanted by Christa. Inspired by Minecraft, you can recreate this look with some easy squares and colourful paint.
27. Princess unicorn face paint
Turn your child into a magical unicorn for Halloween using this bewitching tutorial from Silly Heather on YouTube. Their friends will beg you to paint their face too!
28. Butterfly face paint
Make Halloween magical with this beautiful butterfly face paint tutorial by professional face painter Hayley Louise! It's an enchanting look that's easy to recreate at home.
Halloween face paint ideas for adults
29. Day of the Dead face paint
Kleinworth & Co created this amazing Day of the Dead face paint on her daughter and we just love it. She shows you how to do this easy Halloween face paint over on her blog.
30. Pretty skeleton face paint
We love this pretty take on skeleton face paint by @jordzcrazymakeup. It's ideal for those of us who don't want to be too scary for Halloween.
31. Superhero mask face paint
Kristen from Arts to Crafts used eyeliner to make these easy Halloween face painting ideas which mean they're super affordable to recreate. Choose your favourite superhero, pair with a fabric cape and you're Halloween party-ready.
32. Cool clown Halloween face paint ideas
Makeup artist Chrisspy shows you how to make this cool Halloween face paint that's both pretty and scary. Chrisspy has loads of easy Halloween face paint ideas over on her YouTube channel so head over and choose your favourite.
33. Pink Cheetah face paint
Radiant Art Inspirations has some incredible Halloween face paint ideas on her channel. Add some cheetah ears with this pink cheetah face paint for a fun and cheap Halloween costume.
34. Nightmare Before Christmas face paint
Recreate everyone's favourite spooky duo with @ktiemrch's Halloween face paint idea. It's a little trickier than some of the other face paint ideas but the results are amazing!
35. Scar face paint
Become the king of the jungle and everyone's childhood baddie with Ashlea Henson's YouTube video. She shows you how you can turn into Scar from The Lion King with just a lick of paint.
36. Halloween eye make-up ideas
Sometimes an easy Halloween look just needs something on the eyes. Save your face from all the paint and try these decorative eye looks instead. We especially love the ladybird!
37. Vampire face paint
With just some white face paint and red lipstick, you can turn yourself into a vampire for Halloween! Photographed by iiievgeniy and really easy to recreate. Halloween outfit sorted.
38. Beetlejuice face paint
This Halloween face paint idea is one of Katie March's simpler designs and is perfect for a last-minute outfit. It can be recreated using face paint or just make-up from your stash!
39. Fortune teller face paint
Tell your friends and family their futures with this fortune teller face paint look. It's an easy Halloween face paint idea that could be used for all different types of fancy dress parties, not just Halloween!
40. Alien face paint
Shop Priceless shows you how to turn into an alien for Halloween. This easy Halloween face paint idea is super quick to recreate and makes for a great last-minute costume. Just add space buns!
41. Ziggy Stardust face paint
Nasty Gal's blog is the place to be for easy Halloween face paint ideas. Follow their step-by-step tutorial and turn yourself into the iconic Ziggy Stardust.
42. Cleopatra face paint
Transform into the queen of the Nile this Halloween with Grzee's tutorial. It's an easy Halloween face paint look and perfect if you already have black hair!
43. Mermaid Halloween face paint ideas
Bring the magic to your Halloween party with Monica Rose's beautiful mermaid look. Remove the gridded effect on the cheeks and just blend purple, blue, and green eyeshadows for an even easier recreation.
44. Cute bat face paint
We love this easy Halloween face paint idea by Adjusting Beauty. She shows you how to become a little bat over on her blog.
45. Broken doll face paint
Head over to Jangsara's blog to learn how to do broken doll face paint. She takes you through the look step by step and uses minimal paints, making it really easy to copy.
46. Queen of Hearts face paint
Turn yourself into the angry Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland this Halloween. You could even turn your little ones into the rabbit and Alice for a family theme. Party Delights show you how to recreate this easy Halloween face paint over on their blog.
47. Pop Art face paint
Channel your inner Andy Warhol with Mackarrie's easy Halloween face paint idea. She shows you how to turn yourself into a piece of pop art over on her blog.
48. Dragon face paint
Channel your inner Khaleesi with Radiant Art Inspirations step by step YouTube tutorial. It's Halloween face paint that you won't want to take off.
49. Harley Quinn face paint
Turn yourself into everyone's favourite anti-hero with Glamour's tutorial. They show you how to recreate Harley Quinn's iconic make-up and tattoos.
50. Elf Halloween face paint ideas
Lord of the Rings fans, this is the Halloween face paint look for you. Cuckoo 4 Design shows you how to turn yourself into a woodland elf over on her blog.
51. Wednesday Adams face paint
A really quick Halloween outfit is Wednesday Adams. Black plaits, a black dress, Madeyewlook Shorts easy Halloween face paint video tutorial and you're done.
52. Fox face paint
Create some woodland magic this Halloween with this enchanting fox face paint idea from The Wonder Forest. All you'll need is a pair of fox ears to complete your costume!
53. Spellbound witch face paint
Looking for a quick Halloween face paint idea? This spellbound witch make up tutorial from Cupful of Sprinkles is just what you need.
It's a speedy way to take a basic witch costume up a notch and get you into the Halloween spirit!
54. Maleficent face paint
She's the baddest of them all! Maleficent's one of the most recognisable Disney villains thanks to her distinctive style.
Learn how to get the Maleficent face paint effect with Sarah Magic Makeup. She's included a shopping list of all the materials needed to achieve the look, plus a video tutorial to help you recreate Maleficent's magnificent face.
55. Hocus Pocus face paint
Another iconic Disney antagonist, Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus is one of our favourite fictional witches. Recreate this incredible look by @raydiatebyrachel on Instagram using the products she's shared in her post.
56. Ghost face paint
We can't get enough of this spooky ghost make-up look from @yaddije on Instagram. It's an incredibly cute idea and you'll have so much fun painting on all of the tiny ghosts!
57. Zombie bride face paint
Create a real sense of horror by turning up to your next Halloween party as a zombie bride. This is a simple yet spooky look to create and makeup artist @xofancy provides lots of brilliant tips to help you achieve this chilling style.
58. Cat Halloween face paint ideas
If you're looking for a last-minute Halloween costume, you can always come as a cat! It's a classic costume with good reason: it's easy and cheap to pull together and suits most people.
Follow this wonderful tutorial by Lucy Oriole to get the perfect cat face paint look.
59. Masquerade mask face paint
Glam up this Halloween with this intricate masquerade mask face painting tutorial from @makeupmadhouse on YouTube. Decorate your face with this delicate design and then put on your best ballgown – you shall go to the ball!
60. Deer face paint
Finally, we have an easy Halloween face paint idea by the lovely Melissa J Comfort McRae. Turn yourself into a deer for Halloween with a few easy face paints and some black liner.
Get ready for trick or treating with easy Halloween face paint ideas
Painting your face is an inexpensive way to dress up for Halloween – and it can often be cheaper than making, hiring or buying a costume.
Many of the Halloween face painting ideas we've included here can be created using make-up that you already have at home.
Halloween face painting is fun for adults and kids alike, with endless possibilities to explore. You can even match your face paints so you and your little ones look the same. This is a brilliant idea to try if you'd like to make family Halloween costumes.
If you have a well-painted face, you can often make a complete Halloween costume by adding a few small accessories or a simple outfit. You'll be ready for a haunting Halloween celebration in no time.
Prepare for a creepy celebration with Halloween food ideas
Now you've painted your face, you're ready for a Halloween party!
It's not really Halloween without some deliciously spooky treats to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of scary snacks or creepy cakes there's something for everyone in Gathered's pick of the best Halloween food ideas.
