Halloween is right around the corner. We know you’re trying to pick out the right Halloween costume to wear to every party. While the costume is super important, your makeup should be just as Instagramable.
That’s why we’ve provided some Halloween makeup ideas to help you get all the likes on Halloween.
Corpse Bride
Who doesn’t like a good Tim Burton movie? This Halloween costume is super sexy and a little scary. You can transform your whole face with this Halloween makeup idea.
Doesn’t she look like the actual animated character?
Feline
Feeling a little frisky this year? Try this feline look. Let out your wild side and own that Halloween party.
We love the gold dipped brows and collarbone with the subtle pink thrown in on the eyes. What color combinations will you think of? If you need a little help, there is a makeup tutorial of this look on Instagram.
Little Red Riding Hood
Dress as Little Red Riding Hood to let everyone know that you have a dangerous side. Just find some white face paint for the snow wolf look and the rest is up to you.
The colored contacts add a little something extra to your look. Don’t forget to snap a selfie when you’re done touching up this Halloween makeup idea.
Frankenstein’s Sister
We didn’t know Frankenstein had a sister; but if she looks like this, we wouldn’t mind meeting her. The stitches look so real! Can you believe that this look was achieved using just makeup and body paint? Makeup artists really do commit.
Pumpkin
If you’re looking for a traditional Halloween makeup idea, we suggest this pumpkin look. Turn a simple costume idea into an eye-catching, spooky face.
You’ll need a lot of orange body paint to achieve this Halloween makeup idea.
Mad Hatter
It’s okay to go a little mad on Halloween. It’s the perfect day to act a fool and no one can say anything about it; but while you’re acting a fool, don’t forget to look good while doing it.
You’ll get to experiment with your favorite eyeshadow palettes. We know you have those colors that you’ve never used in your palette because they just never fit the occasion. Well, this look is what you’ve been waiting for!
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is one of the sexiest icons you can be for Halloween. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll find hundreds of makeup artists crafting their version of Harley Quinn.
This makeup artist takes it to another level. If you recreate this look, you’ll definitely be the sexiest one in the room. Who doesn’t love a little glitter?
Catwoman
Speaking of glitter, you’ll need a lot of it to recreate this look. Gold and black are the only colors you need to be Catwoman on Halloween. A Catwoman Halloween costume is perfect for rocking that cat-eye and smoky-eye look. Grab some black body paint for your spots and you’re good to go!
Spider Eyes
To be honest, we’re not sure what Halloween costume you’ll wear with this makeup idea; but we still love it! The colorful “legs” expanding from the eyes are so creative. You can do a lot with this look.
A black bodysuit might work for the costume as you creep along the streets of NYC. We’re thinking of all the ways you can portray a tarantula.
Venom
Of all the Halloween costumes, Venom might be our favorite. It’s spooky and so different from the rest. It takes skill to achieve the Venom look, but we know you can do it.
Watch the makeup tutorial for tips on technique and products to use. If you pull this off, you’ll definitely win the costume contest.
Snow Seductress
Since winter is coming early this year, it’s only right to go as the Snow Seductress. It’s like mixing Halloween and Christmas, our favorite holidays.
White eyeliner and white face paint go a long way. The makeup artist uses Wet ‘N Wild beauty products in her version of Snow Seductress, but any winter palette will work. We’d love to see more creations of this Halloween makeup idea.
Crazy Killer
Yeah, it’s cute to dress as a sexy kitten or superhero, but scary costumes are so much fun. This is the one day when you can scare your friends and family and they can’t hold a grudge against you.
You can achieve a bloody face with just a bit of makeup. Take it a bit further and carry a fake knife with you. Just be careful not to point it at anyone. You don’t want to go to jail because of a Halloween costume.
Hellboy
Need a devilish look to go with that evil laugh? Try a Hellboy look. The makeup artist, Madelynn Skye, looks flawless with a red face. You can use red eyeshadow or body paint for your Hellboy face.
Painted Shut
The beautiful Stephanie Escobar shows us that glitter is always in. She used a Wet ‘N Wild face paint to cover her mouth and neck; and while the glitter paint is eye-catching, we can’t forget about that amazing eyeshadow job. Those colors blended together can be for any occasion.
If you’re not a fan of purple, choose a different color to recreate this look. There is a makeup tutorial available on Escobar’s page.
Third Eye Gypsie
We’re a fan of neon colors and white contacts, so we just had to include this Halloween makeup idea. It works with any bright colors so feel free to experiment with your palettes.
Jodie’s third eye looks so real that we almost believed it was at first glance. Check out her page for other Halloween inspiration. We can’t wait to the looks you create this Halloween!