Yahoo LifestyleYou Can Get This Cheshire Cat Makeup Look With a Makeup Kit
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You Can Get This Cheshire Cat Makeup Look With a Makeup Kit
You don't need to hit up Amazon to get the best Halloween costume of all time — it's already in your makeup bag. Truth: With just a little makeup (and okay maybe some face paint and fake blood), you can completely transform into a scary character this Halloween. Or a cute, pretty or even silly character, depending on your predilection — these Halloween makeup ideas have you covered.
Yes, a lot of these inspiration pics are created by seriously talented makeup artists, but you don't need advanced techniques to create most of these looks thanks to all the step-by-step Halloween makeup tutorials that you can use to throw something together with products that you already have in your medicine cabinet.
And don't feel intimidated for a second: A lot of the ideas on this list are easy enough for makeup newbies to follow (seriously, take our word for it). Once you get the foundation down (figuratively and literally), craft the rest of your party look with one of these simple DIY Halloween costume ideas. From Disney princesses to your favorite movie characters, get ready to find your 2020 Halloween costume in three, two, one...
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1) Bloody Alice in Wonderland
What if Alice never made it out of the clutches of the Queen of Hearts? It might look something like this.
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2) Haunted Mansion Bride
'Til death do us part, indeed. This breathtaking look was inspired by Constance, the infamous bride from Disney's Haunted Mansion.
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3) Na'vi
Avatar fans will be happy to be feeling blue this Halloween if they can manage to recreate this stunning Na'vi look.
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4) The Mask
Following Gigi Hadid's lead, this '90s Jim Carrey flick makes a great halloween costume. Especially if you already own a lot of yellow.
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5) Maleficent
The great thing about going as Maleficent for Halloween is that it's surprisingly low-key — just apply a strong contour, some red lipstick and Maleficent's horns, and you're ready to go.
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6) Violet Beauregarde
With a pack of gum (and purple face paint) you can become Violet from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — before she turns into a giant blueberry, that is.
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7) In the Spider's Web
If you don't quite have a steady enough had to draw a cobweb like this one, a temporary tattoo should do the trick.
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8) Fawn Makeup
Oh deer! Despite how impressive this deer makeup looks, it's actually surprisingly simple to do — all you need is bronzer and a little white face paint.
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9) Cat Woman
Forget the mask — for a personalized Cat Woman costume, try using black and silver paint to draw on your own.
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10) Poison Ivy
DC Comics fans, this one's for you. With just a few items (and a steady hand), you can look exactly like one of Batman's enemies with this tutorial.
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11) Zombie
Nothing is more terrifying than the walking dead. This makeup tutorial shows you how to make it look like the real(ish) thing.
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12) Cat
Watch makeup artist Sarah Ahmad transform this woman into a feisty feline using black facial paint and gold rhinestones.
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13) Vampire
Ahmad's Victorian-inspired vampire makeup is both scary and fabulous. See how she makes it happen with a surprise object and, of course, plenty of fake blood.
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14) Unicorn
What's not to love about wearing a rainbow wig, glow-in-the-dark unicorn horn, and rhinestones? Exactly.
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15) Butterfly Filter
Snapchat filters don't just come in creepy form — there are plenty of pretty ones like this golden butterfly look. Radiant highlighter, soft pink lips, and fluttery eyelashes make this an elegant Halloween costume option.
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16) Emoji
If you spend all your time texting, why not transform your face into an emoji for Halloween? This tutorial shows how to create five different expressions using just a few products.
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17) Mermaid
Halloween is a time to turn your dreams into a reality. You know what that means: You can finally become the mermaid thanks to makeup scales and a bag of seashells.
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18) Snow White
For an easy, sweet costume that doubles as a nighttime look (sans the little-girl bow, of course), copy this pretty Snow White makeup. Throw on a blue top and yellow skirt for a simple costume every Disney fan will recognize.
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19) Pennywise
Kiki also gave our news editor one of the most frightening makeovers we've ever seen! (The Elizabethan ruffle collar really makes the look, doesn't it?)
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20) Pop Art Woman
Outline your face with strategically placed black trim and add big dots to mimic your favorite Sunday comic. Then just add your favorite party dress. Roy Lichtenstein would be impressed.
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21) Belle
She also turned our blonde-haired, blue-eyed graphic designer into Beauty & The Beast's main brunette. Don't forget to top it off with a brown wig!
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22) Fluffy Kitten
Not even a headband is required for this cute cat costume, thanks to ears drawn on the forehead.
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23) Killer Clown
Considering regular clowns are enough to scare a lot of people, this extra-scary clown makeup might actually make a few people run away, faint, or scream.
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24) Lucille Ball
Dress up as everyone's favorite redhead for the day by following this makeup tutorial that shows you how to get a classic 1950s look. Though she wasn't a natural redhead, this look is amplified by a red wig, red hair dye, or even better, naturally red hair.
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25) Daniel Tiger
Sure, a red hoodie makes this costume idea even more recognizable, but the cute orange and brown accents will be a hit with anyone who loves this cartoon.
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26) The Little Mermaid
Dressing up as a Disney Princess isn't just for the kids — adults can get in on these pretty costumes, too! If seashell bras aren't your thing, pair this simple makeup look with a sparkly purple top and green skirt.
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27) Ursula the Sea Witch
While Ariel's makeup is beautiful, let's be honest: Being the evil sea witch Ursula is much more fun. Get this villainous look, complete with an iconic crown.
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28) The Joker
If you dress as The Joker, you'll probably win Halloween (sorry Batman). Take a note from Suicide Squad to create this villain's eerie look.
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29) Mystique
No matter what you wear with this makeup, everyone will know who you are. Just make sure that whatever it is, you don't mind getting a little blue body paint on it!
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30) Sadness From 'Inside Out'
For Sadness, a.k.a. the cutest of all the Inside Out characters, give this kid-friendly tutorial a try.
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31) Edward Scissorhands
Dress up as one of the most beloved '90s characters for Halloween with this incredible Edward Scissorhands makeup. Just make sure you wear safety scissors if you're going for the full look!
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32) Double Vision
Seeing double? Freak everyone at the party out with this bizarre makeup.
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33) American Horror Story Nun
If you can't get enough of American Horror Story, try this scary makeup look that's entirely white save for absolutely terrifying eyes leaking jet black tears.
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34) Ventriloquist Doll
Let's be honest: Dolls are creepy. And ventriloquist dolls? Well, they're flat-out terrifying. Even though this looks like a tough costume to DIY, it's surprisingly simple — you just need eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lipstick.
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35) Rainbow Vomit
Everyone's obsessed with Snapchat filters, so it's no wonder folks are using them for inspiration at Halloween. If you can't get enough of the ridiculous vomiting rainbow one, follow this wild makeup tutorial.
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36) Harley Quinn
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.
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37) Annabelle
The slit throat and bloody mouth aren't even the creepiest part of this look — it's the white contacts that make it genuinely terrifying. But before you buy any colored lenses, make sure to read our doctor-informed guide.
Even beginners can nail this look — promise!
