These Makeup Ideas Will Instantly Elevate a Basic Witch Costume

Though there's an endless array of creative costumes to choose from, there's a reason the simple DIY witch costume is a perennial favorite. It's an affordable disguise—and one that you can often pull together with just a few closet staples and one or two store-bought accessories (read: a broom or a hat).

But, because of that, it tends to get a bad rap as an overdone and uninspired last-minute costume. That doesn't have to be the case, though. And, hey, with the right outfit and a full face of awesome witch makeup—think black lipstick and some adhesive gemstones—you may even take home a prize in the costume contest. (Prefer to keep it simple? Focus on playing up your eyes using rich pigments, dramatic lashes, glittery shadow, and even spooky contacts.)

You don't have to be a makeup artist, either. There are tons of easy (and pretty!) witch makeup ideas out there to suit both beginners and experts alike. They range in style, too, so you can pick the look that best suits your witchy alter ego. Go as a modern and cute good witch, an old evil witch cut from the pages of your favorite storybook, or settle for something in between—the choice is entirely yours.

Whether you're dressing yourself or your toddler, these Pinterest-worthy makeup photos and tutorials are sure to take your Halloween witch costume to the next level.