Yahoo Lifestyle45 Quick Halloween Makeup Ideas to Pull Off Your Scariest Look Yet
- 1/31
45 Quick Halloween Makeup Ideas to Pull Off Your Scariest Look Yet
Imagine this: Halloween is nearing once again, and once again you have waited to plan out a costume. While all of your friends and family members simply pull out costumes that they ordered or purchased weeks ago, you’re left to pull together an epic costume the night of All Hallows' Eve. If that happens to be your situation this year, not to worry. There are tons of ways to create a last-minute costume that doesn’t involve an unsuccessful run to your nearest Walmart. And if you are really short on time, you can always let your makeup do all of the hard work for you.
We know what you’re thinking: “I am not a makeup artist.” But makeup doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, the Halloween makeup ideas we've gathered here are easiest enough for even beginners to pull them off. Whether you and your best friend are hoping to elevate your duo costume to create a standout look, or you're in need of a work-appropriate costume that won’t require you to alter your uniform too much, well executed Halloween makeup will give your costume the extra flair it needs.
Even if you are a makeup novice or even just a beginner, a lot of the looks on this list can be recreated with the help of a tutorial. So pull out your best eyeshadow pallets and break out the face paint and fake blood, and get to work.
cakedbykelsey, emmafarrellmakeup - 2/31
1) Avatar Makeup
Here's one time when feeling blue isn't a bad thing. Watch Avatar (probably for the zillionth time) before attempting to turn yourself into one of Pandora's own.
Monica Rose@Youtube - 3/31
2) Cruella de Vil Makeup
A bold red lip is always part of the heiress' signature look. You could also take things up a notch by incorporating Dalmatian-inspired dots on the neck and face.
RELATED: DIY Cruella De Vil's Killer Looks for Your Halloween Costume This Year
msroshposh@Youtube - 4/31
3) Mad Hatter Makeup
If you love playing with color, this is your chance to make your face a canvas for bright pigments. Once you get the white face paint down, create imperfect smokey eyes with blue and orange eye shadows. The messier, the better.
Victoria Lyn@Youtube - 5/31
4) Catwoman Makeup
You won't need to purchase a mask to pull off your Catwoman costume. Breakout the black eyeshadow and glitter to design one that'll fit all of the contours of your face perfectly.
Jackie Aina@Youtube - 6/31
5) Skeleton Makeup
Sure, a skeleton could be seen as a simple Halloween costume. But in this case, less is more. Just pay extra attention to the mouth details.
MsAaliyahJay@Youtube - 7/31
6) The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Makeup
After you put on the blue face paint and add your cool contour, throw on a red lip. Add in stitching details with black and white face paint to really drive home your rag doll creation.
Evelina Forsell@Youtube - 8/31
7) Lip Injections Gone Wrong Makeup
You can recreate these infected injections with a bit of silicone and fake blood. To take it a step further, add a needle prop and fill it with red paint.
RELATED: How to Make Fake Blood for Halloween
Irishcel507@Youtube - 9/31
8) Butterfly Makeup
This can be the perfect addition to any fairy or mother nature costume. It's practically your everyday winged liner with a bit more flare.
RaggedyRoyal@Youtube - 10/31
9) Harley Quinn from 'Suicide Squad' Makeup
Suicide Squad's breakout character Harley Quinn is now a Halloween staple. All you need are cotton candy-colored pigtails, messy eye makeup and red lipstick to master her look.
Christen Dominique@Youtube - 11/31
10) Cracked Porcelain Doll Makeup
While any sort of talking doll typically tips the scales on the spooky meter, adding in a cracked skin effect will definitely take it up a notch.
Sarah New Sfx@Youtube - 12/31
11) Poison Ivy Makeup
DC Comics fans, this one's for you. With just a few products (and a steady hand), you can look exactly like one of Batman's enemies. Plus, this iridescent lip will definitely get you some points from the beauty gurus in the room.
Tiffany Jones@Youtube - 13/31
12) Spider-Eye Makeup
If you hate spiders, you may want to skip ahead. Small brush strokes and detailed shading give this spider a 3D effect.
MsAaliyahJay@Youtube - 14/31
13) Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' Makeup
Dressing up as a Disney princess isn't just for the kids — adults can get in on these pretty costumes, too! The rhinestones included in this tutorial will also make your look stand out.
Charisma Star@Youtube - 15/31
14) Cheshire Cat from 'Alice in Wonderland' Makeup
Part creepy, part cute. Alice in Wonderland fans will appreciate this clever-as-a-cat makeup look (get it?).
Amanda Ensing@Youtube - 16/31
15) Mrs. Grinch Makeup
Looks like Martha May Whovier has met her match. Dress as Mrs. Grinch if you want to put your mean mug on display this Halloween.
NikkieTutorials@Youtube - 17/31
16) Wednesday Addams Makeup
If you love the color black, then channel your inner Wednesday Addams with this vampy makeup look.
Alice Lockhart@Youtube - 18/31
17) Jigsaw Makeup
The ventriloquist puppet gave everyone a fright in Saw and now, you can do the same at your Halloween party. It's quick and easy to recreate — just use white face paint, fake blood and colored contacts.
LiaLeigh@Youtube - 19/31
18) Tiffany from 'Bride of Chucky'
Tiffany from Bride of Chucky isn't here to mess around. To recreate her look, pencil on super-thin eyebrows and put on deep purple lipstick. You can even draw a heart on your chest as a symbol of your commitment to Chucky.
Jbunzie@Youtube - 20/31
22) Lioness Makeup
Upgrade your eyeliner whiskers this Halloween. Instead, go with this golden lion makeup and take your costume from basic to beautiful.
Glam N Anne@Youtube - 21/31
29) Double Vision Makeup
If you think you're seeing double, you're not alone. You'll freak everyone out with this bizarre makeup look.
Roxxsaurus@Youtube - 22/31
30) Studded Skull Makeup
Glitzy gemstones really bring the glam with this look. Diamonds are a girl's best friend, after all.
pompberry@Youtube - 23/31
32) Chucky the Doll Makeup
Chucky is, without a doubt, one of the creepiest dolls to ever exist. Complete your costume by adding scars, stitches and a black eye.
Elle James@Youtube - 24/31
33) 'Beetlejuice' Makeup
If you can't get enough of Beettlejuice, then take a note from Patrick Starr and give this movie-inspired look a try. You'll of course need a green wig to tie the look together.
PatrickStarrr@Youtube - 25/31
34) Leopard Makeup
Have a very cheetah-licious Halloween by painting a few leopard (or cheetah) spots on your crown. Now, you just need to round up your friends to put on an epic The Cheetah Girls performance.
Joanna Spicer@Youtube - 26/31
35) Lightning Makeup Tutorial
Pair this electrifying makeup look with an all-black outfit to make the colors really pop.
Julia Salvia@Youtube - 27/31
36) Deer Makeup
Despite how impressive this deer makeup looks, it's surprisingly simple to pull off — all you need is bronzer and a little white face paint.
RELATED: Easy DIY Deer Costumes
TheMakeupChair@Youtube - 28/31
37) 'Euphoria' Makeup
Obsessed with the HBO series? Use pink eyeshadow, winged eyeliner and gemstones to look just like the characters on the show.
LesleyMarie1213@Youtube - 29/31
38) Sadness from 'Inside Out' Makeup
For Sadness, a.k.a. the cutest of all the Inside Out characters, give this easy tutorial a try.
Victoria Davette@Youtube - 30/31
39) Ursula from 'The Little Mermaid' Makeup
While Ariel's makeup is beautiful, let's be honest: Dressing as Ursula is way more fun. Turn into the sea witch with purple eyeshadow and colored contacts.
Delandisworld@Youtube - 31/31
40) Mermaid Makeup
Halloween is a time to turn your dreams into a reality. You know what that means: You can finally become a mermaid with makeup scales and glitter.
Kathlyn Celeste@Youtube
