Top Halloween Makeup Looks To Try For Spooky Season

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9 Best Scary & Easy Halloween Makeup Looks To Mesmerize & Terrify

By Khanak Mehta 

 

If Halloween is your favourite holiday of the year, get ready to dive into our wickedly exciting world of Halloween makeup ideas. We're talking about the kind of makeup magic that turns ordinary mortals like you into spooky creatures of the night – or even just your favourite on-screen characters. From creepy classics to silver screen misfits, this curation is your one-stop-shop for easy Halloween makeup ideas. We've dished out tips, tricks, and plenty of treats to help you seriously snatch some souls at the parties you’re planning on attending.

 

Barbie Halloween Makeup

Want to be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world? This is your chance. Start with full-coverage foundation, concealing any blemishes or imperfections. Then, perfect your eyes – it's time for some drama. Grab a bold eyeshadow palette, pick shimmering pinks and purples, and dont be shy with the glitter. A pair of dramatic lashes and a precise winged eyeliner will give you that wide-eyed doll-like look. Apply rosy-pink blush on your cheeks, and don't forget a glossy, Barbie-pink lip to complete the look.

Its time for you to unleash the queen within. Start with an ultra-dewy foundation mixed with a highlighter to create Cleopatra’s famous golden glow. Define your eyes with the Egyptian beauty’s signature winged eyeliner using a precise liquid pen or gel formula. Accentuate your eyelids with rich jewel tones like emerald and sapphire and apply lots of mascara to keep the focus on your eyes. Sculpt your cheekbones with a shimmery bronzer to turn up the radiance even more, and finish with a striking red lip.

Maddy Perez Halloween Makeup

Looking for Halloween makeup ideas that are also on trend? We’ve got you covered with some inspiration straight from Euphoria’s makeup department head Doniella Davy. Channel your inner Maddy Perez by embracing bold glamour. Start with matte foundation for a flawless base. Then, recreate Maddy's signature look—a fierce cat-eyeliner with a liquid eyeliner for the ultimate precision and introduce extra drama with voluminous lashes. Pair it with equally daring lip colours like fiery reds or deep plums, and finish with a touch of rhinestones or gems around your eyes for the typical Euphoria touch.

Wednesday Addams Halloween Makeup

This is one of the most popular and easiest Halloween makeup looks that everyone’s been loving lately. Start with a pale foundation or concealer to mimic Wednesday Addams’ ghostly complexion. Those piercing eyes? Achieve them with black eyeliner, creating a dramatic wing and smudging it for a smoky effect. Don't forget mascara for that wide-eyed look. Opt for matte, cool-toned eyeshadows to deepen your crease. Add a touch of blush for slightly rosy cheeks, and finish with a matte, blood-red (almost berry) lipstick. Remember, Wednesday's charm is in her simplicity, so keep it eerie yet elegant.

Catwoman Halloween Makeup

Here’s how you can purr-fect this iconic makeup look: Begin with a matte foundation for that flawless base. Draw wings on your eyes with a bold black eyeliner (PS: use a business card as a guide to get the angles just right!) and apply lots of mascara. Reach for a smoky eyeshadow palette, layering shades of grey and black on your lid and crease. Sculpt those cheekbones with a deep contour and wear a killer (pun intended!) red lip.

Let’s get chaotic with a Harley Quinn Halloween makeup look. Start with an ultra-pale foundation to set the base—it should be a few shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Then, play with your eyeshadow by trying two different looks - a vibrant blue eyeshadow for one and a fiery red for the other. Define your eyes with bold black eyeliner, amp up the lashes and don't forget her iconic heart-shaped beauty mark. Choose a bright red or pink for the lips, and you’re done.

Other Halloween Face Paint Ideas

Need some more inspiration? If you are ready to paint your face for Halloween and try out some new looks, we’ve got it all, right here for you. 

1. Marilyn Monroe: Ready to bring the timeless glamour of Marilyn to life this Halloween? Recreate some Hollywood magic with a flawless, radiant base using a luminous foundation. Opt for shimmery neutral eyeshadows and winged eyeliner for your eyes, and don't hold back on mascara for statement lashes. For Marilyn's signature red lips, go for a bold, cool-toned red and don't forget the well-known beauty mark. Add a touch of peachy blush to accentuate your cheekbones. Finish with tousled, voluminous curls, and you're ready to let out your inner bombshell.

2. Ariel the Mermaid: Bring this beloved Disney character to life for Halloween and get ready to make a splash. To transform into the ocean's most glamorous mermaid ever, you need to start with a luminous foundation that delivers a radiant glow. For Ariel's shimmering eyes, use aquatic shades like turquoise and green, and don't forget the waterproof eyeliner. Add some sparkle to your look by layering on an iridescent eyeshadow or glitter. And finally, finish the with a bold red lip, fit for a princess.

3. Jack Skellington: Ready to get inspired by the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington? This Halloween, bring that ghoulish charm to life. Start with a pale foundation to set the base and set it with a translucent or white powder so that it doesn’t budge. Create a hollowed out look around your eyes with black eyeshadow and draw his signature stitched grin with a black eyeliner – a gel formula will work best for this. Stick on the most dramatic false lashes you can get your hands on, and you’re done!

 

These ideas were scary good! 

...Don’t you agree? So, this Halloween, whether you're going glam or ghoulish, remember to unleash your creativity, embrace any imperfections, and have a spook-tacular time painting your face. We hope – and know - that your makeup look will be just as unforgettable as the memories you end up creating! 

 

Halloween makeup 101 

Q. Do I need to know special effects makeup for Halloween? 

No, you can try simple makeup looks for Halloween, too. You don’t need to know any specific techniques to get them right.

 

Q. What kind of products should I use for Halloween makeup? 

Pick ultra-pigmented, long-lasting makeup to make an impact with your look. This will also ensure that it doesn’t ghost you in the middle of the party.

 

Q. What colours can I use for Halloween makeup? 

The beauty of Halloween makeup is that you can play with any and every colour in the rainbow (and otherwise, too). So don’t hold back and start experimenting.

 

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