Halloween is a time of experimentation. Whether it’s a wild fancy dress idea or baking some crazy snacks, this is the time to try something new and makeup is the perfect way of doing so!
Halloween makeup ideas can be weird, wacky and often beautiful. They’re a great way of testing your creativity and celebrating the scary season.
To help you embrace your spooky side, we’ve collected over 20 easy Halloween makeup ideas for you to recreate. From Avatar makeup to Satanic eyeshadow, there’s something for every person, no matter your makeup skill.
Browse through our Halloween makeup ideas and give yourself an October makeover.
21 easy Halloween makeup ideas
1. Cobweb eyeliner makeup
This cobweb eyeliner look is perfect for those of you who want subtle Halloween makeup. Start with a classic black wing (you can find tutorials for this on YouTube if you’re struggling) then draw four black lines from the beginning to the end of the wing.
Add curved black lines in between your four lines, connecting each, then highlight with white liner. Your cobweb is complete!
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
2. Shiseido Halloween makeup
It’s undeniable that Shiseido has the best makeup amongst the whole Kim Possible cast. The green and black makeup gives her the villainous edge she needs.
Smudge green shadow across your bottom lash line and wear a statement green lipstick on your top lip. Exaggerated brows, black liner and black lip liner will also help you to look extra authentic.
- Halloween makeup idea from Natural Born Curls
3. Ghost eyeliner makeup idea
A sparkly wing with a baby ghost? What's not to love? This easy Halloween makeup idea takes the simple wing and gives it a spooky touch.
Use a white eyeliner pen to add the ghost tail under your black wing and a semi-circle ghost head to the top. Add little white semi-circles as arms and use your black eyeliner pen to add two eyes.
Combine this easy Halloween makeup idea with one of our cute Halloween costumes and you’ll be the most adorable person at the party!
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
4. Jennifer's Body Halloween makeup
Channel your inner Megan Fox by recreating this easy Halloween makeup idea. Jennifer’s Body is one of the most iconic films of the late '00s and would make a great fancy dress option.
Flawless skin, a simple brown crease, fake eyelashes and of course, lip gloss, are all you need. Add her signature smear of blood (learn how to make fake blood here) and lighter to complete the look.
- Halloween makeup idea from @makeupbyash.x
Mid-makeup snack ideas
Check out our DIY Halloween treats and whip up some scary snacks this October.
5. Bloody Halloween makeup idea
This vampiric look uses red eyeliner to create a Halloween effect. Start with black winged eyeliner then add a line of red to the bottom of the wing. You can use red liquid eyeliner for this as it needs to be safe to use around your eyes.
Take your red eyeliner and swipe it onto your bottom lashes. Then use the red liner to create drips of blood coming down from your eyebrows.
This is a super easy Halloween makeup idea as it’s affordable too. Turn this look into a cheap Halloween costume by wearing all-black clothing and some vampire fangs.
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
6. Satanic Halloween makeup idea
Channel your inner demon with this easy Halloween makeup idea. A dark purple pencil liner and some mascara are all you need. Use the pencil along your waterline then find the centre point of your eye.
Using this point, draw a small straight line from your top eyelid and a long one from the bottom lid. Add a vertical line across the bottom line and you’ve got an upside-down cross.
Smudge out all the lines for a scarier, more devilish effect.
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
7. Three easy Halloween makeup ideas
This brilliant tutorial from Steph Hui shows you three easy Halloween makeup ideas. There’s an eyelash curler hack, a sparkling blood spatter look and a bobby pin skull tutorial.
Grab you and your two best mates, pick a design each then use our trio Halloween costumes to find costumes. Halloween sorted!
- Halloween makeup idea from Steph Hui
8. Avatar-inspired Halloween makeup idea
We love this Avatar-inspired look by Chanicia. The white arrow on the forehead and bright contacts are a brilliant take on the main character Aang. The graphic white liner and the grey/blue shadow gives the look a powerful edge, much like Aang has in the show!
- Halloween makeup idea from Chanicia
9. Easy deer Halloween makeup idea
Julia Rosemond Beauty has a fantastic easy Halloween makeup tutorial on her Instagram. Follow her video and learn how to recreate this sweet deer look.
Pop your hair in buns, add a fluffy brown jumper and you’ve got yourself a quick women's Halloween costume.
- Halloween makeup idea from @juliarosemondbeauty
10. Fortune Teller Halloween Makeup
Bring the mystery this Halloween with @shiney_makeup’s glittering makeup look. The smokey eye coupled with sparkly black undereye triangles remind us of a magical Fortune Teller. Add a gold glitter crescent moon to your forehead for the final mystical touch.
- Halloween makeup idea from @shiney_makeup
Need exciting Halloween costume inspiration?
Check out our collection of DIY Halloween costumes. From plus-size Halloween costumes to couples' fancy dress ideas, there’s something for everyone.
11. Handprint Halloween makeup idea
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This incredible makeup look from @babyleska creates a crime scene on your face! Use red face paint to create the little handprints then splatter paint across your face for a blood-like effect.
- Halloween makeup idea from @babyleska
12. Scar Halloween makeup idea
Cats, lions and tigers are among the easiest Halloween makeup ideas. In addition to backcombed hair, all you need is a black liner cat nose, black lips and whiskers if needed.
We love this Scar from Lion King interpretation. His infamous scar has been created by simply wiping off the makeup in two triangular shapes.
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
13. Jessica Rabbit Halloween makeup idea
Turn yourself into the sultry Jessica Rabbit this Halloween. A long ginger wig, a tight red dress and this makeup look by @makeup_and_mindfulness are all you need.
There’s three key makeup items needed for this look. A bold red lip, purple eyeshadow and a pop of orange blush across the cheeks.
Use our pop culture celebrity Halloween costumes to find more iconic fancy dress ideas.
- Halloween makeup idea from @makeup_and_mindfulness
14. The Purge Halloween makeup idea
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Scare all your neighbours this October by recreating this easy Halloween makeup idea. This Purge-inspired look uses white face paint to create the mask and then, once dried, pink eyeshadow to create a neon effect.
- Halloween makeup idea from @emberjohnsonn
15. Easy clown Halloween makeup
We love this pretty Halloween makeup idea from Amanda Wester. Her clown look has a simple base, smoky eye and uses red liner to create the creepy clown smile.
A bold red lip and a circular clown nose give the finishing touches. This is an unsettling last-minute Halloween costume idea as all the work is in the makeup – a simple white top is all you need to look like a young Pennywise!
- Halloween makeup idea from @amandaawester
16. Wednesday Adams's Halloween makeup idea
Transform yourself into everyone’s favourite goth – Wednesday Adams. A pale foundation, black smoky eyes and a black lip are necessary for this look. Don’t forget to put your hair in braids and wear an all-black outfit.
Dress your loved ones up as the rest of the Adams family for a family Halloween costume idea.
- Halloween makeup idea from @clares_old_account_
17. Medusa Halloween makeup idea
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This gorgeous Medusa look is an easy Halloween makeup idea thanks to its use of fishnet tights. The fishnets enable you to create quick, snake-like scales using basic green eyeshadow.
- Halloween makeup idea from @florence.lucky
18. White witch Halloween makeup
This ethereal-looking Halloween costume is brilliantly simple and requires little effort. Do your makeup as normal, adding soft brown lipgloss and brown eyeshadow. Then use a black eyeliner to copy the marks on her face, using lines and dots.
Contact lenses, a long wig and a black dress complete the witch-like look. Within moments, you’ve got yourself a magical and rather scary Halloween costume.
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
19. Angel Halloween makeup idea
Float through the Halloween party like the angel you are with @janisecolonbeauty’s beautiful angel makeup. A glowing base paired with white eyeshadow, pearls and white-winged eyeliner gives a delicate finish.
Use the white eyeliner to add flowing lines out from your eye, giving the impression of angel wings. Get your pals together, recreate this look and add white outfits for an angelic group Halloween costume.
- Halloween makeup idea from @janisecolonbeauty
20. Harlequinn Halloween makeup idea
Harley Quinn is a popular example of easy Halloween makeup. All you need is red eyeshadow for one eye and blue for the other then some of her signature tattoos drawn onto your face using eyeliner.
Dress your partner as the Joker and you’ve got yourself a foolproof couple's Halloween costume.
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
21. White swan Halloween makeup idea
Turn yourself into this Halloween’s prima ballerina by becoming the white swan. Use white face paint and dark shadow to carve out your features, giving you a dramatic look. Black eyeliner and lashes also help add drama to your eyes!
- Halloween makeup idea from Pinterest
Create scary and stunning Halloween makeup looks this October
Makeup is a great way of creating affordable and beautiful Halloween looks. These detailed looks are so good they can be costumes themselves!
Recreate these easy Halloween makeup ideas and, with a little practice, you’ll look as good as the professionals.
Match your nails to your Halloween makeup
Now that your Halloween makeup is complete it’s time to do your nails! Explore our collection of DIY Halloween nail designs and paint your own spooky set.
