25+ Easy Halloween Makeup Looks (Step-By-Step Tutorials)
Looking for fun Halloween makeup ideas? These 25+ Easy Halloween Makeup Looks will inspire you to get creative and are simple for even beginners to re-create with step-by-step tutorials.
From pretty and girly to spooky and scary, these cute Halloween makeup looks are perfect for wearing to all your Halloween parties!
25+ Easy Halloween Makeup Looks (Step-By-Step Tutorials)
Happy Halloween!
Today I’m so excited to share 25+ Easy Halloween Makeup Looks with you that I’ve created over the years.
As a makeup lover, Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays because I always get to have fun in letting my creativity shine through!
And because I always like to keep it simple, this list includes so many fun and easy Halloween makeup looks that even beginners can create, and most of these Halloween makeup looks use simple drugstore makeup products which make them affordable.
Be sure and save this post for later so you’ll have fun and creative Halloween makeup ideas for all your future Halloween dress-up parties!
25+ Creative Halloween Makeup Looks
Ready to find a Halloween makeup look to wear this year?
Below you’ll find a ton of fun, creative, and easy Halloween makeup looks with some of my absolute favorite Halloween makeup creations over the years.
This post has everything from spooky Halloween makeup looks like a cracked skull pumpkin and zombie, girly Halloween makeup looks like Minnie Mouse, mermaid, and a fairy, fun animal Halloween makeup creations like a leopard and deer, and everything in between.
And if you need last-minute Halloween eye makeup looks, I’ve got those too!
Don’t forget to pin this post for later and be sure and check out all my Halloween makeup video tutorials here.
25+ Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas
This spooky cracked pumpkin makeup is one of my favorite Halloween makeup looks to date!
The bright orange color and cracked details make it the perfect choice for any Halloween party.
Even better, it’s actually super easy and fun to create with orange and black face paint and a black eyeliner pen.
If you really want to wow everyone for your next Halloween party, why not create this spooky spider makeup?
Featuring 3D spider legs, sultry smoky eye shadow, and a bold lip, you’ll be a total show-stopper!
Embrace the walking dead with this fun zombie makeup.
Using green, black, and purple eyeshadow, liquid latex, and fake blood, you can easily re-create this Halloween makeup look.
I also show you how to create easy DIY zombie costumes for the whole family over here.
This simple clown makeup look is created with drugstore makeup products and is pretty, girly, and only a tad creepy.
A pop of pink, pearls, and ribbons make it cute and fun!
With colorful stich work and eye makeup, this cute scarecrow makeup is absolutely adorable for all your Halloween parties.
It’s also incredibly easy to create with just a few drugstore makeup products, a straw hat, and a plaid button up top.
Whether you’re dressing up for Halloween or celebrating Day of the Dead, this purple sugar skull makeup look is beautiful and easy for beginners to re-create with drugstore makeup products.
Skeleton Mouth Makeup
A smokey eye, exaggerated winged liner, and a skeleton mouth make this Halloween makeup look both sultry and spooky.
The eye makeup is created with a basic eyeshadow palette and white and black face paint are used for the mouth and nose.
For the best detail work, I recommend this eye makeup brush.
Leopard but make it pink? Yes, please!
With black and pink spots, glitter, and dramatic cat eyes, this pink leopard makeup is so pretty, colorful, and fun for Halloween!
What’s more adorable than a cute racoon? I’ll wait…
If you’re a beginner, this cute racoon makeup mask is the perfect choice and is easy to pair with a faux fur vest for an easy Halloween costume.
You only need some white and black face paint and this makeup brush to create it.
Another adorable animal that’s always a great choice for Halloween is a deer!
Even better, this pretty deer makeup is so easy to create with my favorite butter bronzer and felt tip eyeliner , and simple white face paint.
P.S. DIY some antlers using sticks in your backyard!
Embrace your inner space princess with this beautiful galaxy makeup look.
With pretty colors, stars, constellations, and a touch of shimmer, you will look out of this world gorgeous!
Another princess makeup look I love is this beautiful ice princess makeup.
It gives off total Frozen vibes and features a dramatic blue and white cut crease eyeshadow look, glowy skin, and delicate white snowflakes.
The Little Mermaid was always one of my favorite movies growing up and I’m obsessed with how this pretty mermaid makeup look turned out!
Even better, you only need just a few drugstore makeup products to create it.
Also, how gorgeous is this starfish hair crown?!
One of my most popular Halloween makeup looks to date is this beautiful melting ice cream makeup look.
The bright colors, sprinkles, and an easy DIY ice cream cone make it so fun and pretty!
As a butterfly lover, this colorful butterfly makeup is one of my absolute favorites!
I just adore the pastel purple and pink colors, but you can easily create it with any color you like.
These cute Butterfly Hair Clips add such a nice touch too!
If you’ve ever wanted to turn yourself into a beautiful garden fairy, now’s your chance!
This Fairy Makeup look is both fun and easy to create and features a bright pink, purple, and turquoise eyeshadow look, cute fairy freckles, and glowing skin.
Plus, I scored my Floral Maxi Dress, Pink Wig, Flower Crown, and Elf Ears all on Amazon – making it a super affordable Halloween costume.
You can never go wrong with the cutest mouse around – Minnie Mouse!
With just a simple smoky eye, rosy cheeks, red lip, and some mouse details, this look is super easy to re-create.
Grab this adorable red polka dot skirt, these cute Minnie Mouse ears, and follow my tutorial here to get the look.
Love comic books? This 60s inspired pop art makeup look is so fun for Halloween or costume parties and is very easy to create.
I just love the bright colors, dramatic expressions, and dots!
Flower Power ’60s Inspired Makeup
Another fun 60s inspired look is this pretty flower power makeup look!
The flowers are actually super easy to create with a small tapered makeup brush and your choice of face paint colors.
I also added one of my favorite pink drugstore lipsticks to make the look extra fun.
Colorful Rainbow Sky & Clouds Makeup
Another fun way to use a colorful face paint palette is by creating a rainbow sky on the side of your face, and adding in some bright white clouds and stars.
This Halloween makeup look is great for really letting your creativity shine, and you could even add some glitter for some sparkle.
Little Red Riding Hood Makeup
I wore this fun makeup look as part of a couple’s Halloween costume with my husband a few years back and it was super easy to create.
I wanted to make it look like I had escaped the big bad wolf with just a few claw marks and it’s super easy to re-create with some
Liquid Latex, and Fake Blood Gel. Add a red cape and you’re all set!
Rosie the Riveter Halloween Makeup
This Halloween makeup look is a fun one to wear for female empowerment!
A simple winged eye, a bold red lipstick, and pin up style curled hair with a red bandana is all you need.
Cracked Porcelain Doll Makeup
Rosy cheeks, bright pink lips, and exaggerated eyes are all it takes to create a sweet porcelain doll.
To create the broken effect, I simply used this detailed eye brush and this black cream face paint.
Add a bow to your hair and wear something girly and this look couldn’t be easier to create!
Spiderman Makeup
This next look was requested by my son who is a HUGE Spiderman fan.
Trying to create straight lines is the most tedious part, but the red mask really makes your eyes pop!
I used this red costume makeup and this bright lipstick from MAC.
Ninja Turtle Makeup
My youngest son went through an obsession phase with ninja turtles so naturally I had to match him with this fun ninja turtle makeup.
Green, purple, and black face paint will do the trick!
Masquerade Makeup Mask
This fun and sexy masquerade makeup mask features a sultry smokey eye, bold red lipstick, and a beautiful mask that’s easy to create with a black eyeliner pen.
It’s the perfect glam and pretty choice for Halloween parties and an easy way to dress up a little black dress.
Halloween Makeup FAQs
What is the best makeup to use for Halloween makeup?
I personally recommend using what you already own!
Most of my Halloween makeup tutorials use basic drugstore makeup products or Halloween drugstore makeup products so that it’s affordable.
Check out my best drugstore makeup series over here with tons of affordable recommendations.
Can you use eyeshadow for Halloween makeup?
Yes! Eyeshadow can be used to create so many cute and fun Halloween makeup looks.
Halloween is the perfect time to break out the colorful shades in your favorite eyeshadow palettes or use some of the deeper shades in basic eyeshadow palettes.
If you need recommendations, check out my 8 Best Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes.
What should I put on my face before Halloween makeup?
It always depends on what products you’re planning to use, but if you want your Halloween makeup look to last, I’d recommend using a long-lasting primer or one of these drugstore setting sprays to lock in the look.
If you are using face paint, it’s also a good idea to moisture your face first so that it will be easier to remove later.
Check out my 6 favorite paraben-free moisturizers here.
How do you prepare your skin for Halloween makeup?
I recommend exfoliating your skin, moisturizing, and/or applying a primer before wearing Halloween makeup.
You want your skin to have a good base, otherwise it’s not going to last.
How to do zombie face paint easy/ how to do zombie makeup with eyeshadow?
Check out my zombie makeup tutorial over here! I even show you how to create zombie costumes and how to face paint your kids.
How to do skeleton makeup easy?
I have several skeleton makeup looks, but check out my sugar skull tutorial here and cracked pumpkin skull here.
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Which Halloween makeup look should you try out this year? Which of these easy Halloween makeup looks is your favorite?
Let me know in the comments below!
I must say, I love them all and I can’t pick a favorite! 😉
Thanks for stopping by!- Cara
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You are so talented! I love every one of these looks!
Thanks Lyndsay! 🙂
You are so talented!! I can’t imagine being able to pull ANY of these off on my own… especially the Spideman one!
Thanks Sara, I appreciate that!
These seriously look amazing!! I especially love the broken porcelain doll look. That’s so unique! I would have never thought to do that!
Thanks Rachel! 🙂
These are so fun! I can’t even pick a favorite! But I think the sugar skull is really pretty. Dia de los Muertos is so neat to me.
Thank-you! I loved doing the sugar skull too!
Oh wow! These are both amazing and spooky!
Thank-you!
Wow, good job! What kind of product did you use for the spiderman one? You should make this a series next yr and do tutorials!
Thank-you! I literally just used mostly items already part of my makeup collection with the addition of red cream face paint that I picked up at wal-mart. I’m planning on investing in a better dslr camera this Christmas, so I hope to do these as tutorials next year! 🙂
I loved seeing all your looks, you are so talented, but i think masquerade makeup mask was my favorite, so pretty and dainty! XO- Kim
Thanks Kim! You’re so sweet! 🙂
Love all of these makeup looks! Also, I loved your leopard one on Instagram! You are so talented!
Sarah
Bows & Clothes
Thanks Sarah! The leopard one was super fun! 🙂
These are great. I especially like the broken doll and masquerade mask.
Thanks Robin! 🙂
The broken doll is definitely my favorite of all of these, but they are all really great, too! You are amazingly talented, Cara!
Thanks Erin! I appreciate that! 🙂
I love the broken doll look! So cool. I’ve always wanted to try it.
Thanks Olivia! It was super simple! 🙂
That broken porcelain doll is so cool! And…I love Spiderman 🙂
xoxo, erin | sandsunandmessybuns.com
Thanks Erin! They were both fun to create!
Love these! I ended up doing a half doll half melted face. Love the power of makeup.
I loveee the second look so cute and sexy, your so generous propa gave your readers few diff ideas and uve tried them all on yourself, normally I see bloggers go the easy way and just paste google images in lol. Your eyes are BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.. 🙂 Have a lovely day! Visit me whenever you have time http://www.its-dominica.blogspot.co.uk kisses Dominica! xXx
Thanks Dominica! 🙂
These are so cool! I love the look of all of them – You’re really talented!
Thanks so much Patricia! I enjoy doing makeup but especially Halloween looks! 🙂
So much fun! I love your ideas/art!
Thank-you! That’s why I love makeup because it truly is an art-form. 🙂
What awesome ideas! I can’t pick a favorite!
Thanks Rachel! I love Halloween if you can’t tell! 😉
You are so talented, I love all of the looks! My favorite is the sugar skull. Happy Halloween!
xo Brie
http://www.sophistifunkblog.com
Thanks so much! Hope you had a great Halloween!
Girlfriend, I’ve loved seeing all of your Halloween looks! You inspired me to play around with my makeup. I last minute decided to be a scarecrow last night for our trick or treat. It was so much fun and it pushed me to get creative! (My mom helped me lol)
Aw, thank-you! I loved your scarecrow look, you looked adorable!
gorgeous!!!!
Thanks Stephanie!
Your sugar skull one is my favorite! You are So talented!! I also love your spiderman one; it makes your eyes POP! Happy Halloween!
Thanks Chelsie! I loved your giraffe makeup look too, so cute! 🙂
Great Job Cara! We love them all.
Thanks!
These are amazing! I love the depth you create in each one. You aren’t just drawing lines on your face but are creating the illusion of depth and crevices, etc. I went for the makeup look this year too. I was a doe on Friday and a cat at work on Sunday. I won’t be dressing up tonight. My face needs a break. 😛
Thank-you! I saw your looks on Insta, they were great! 🙂 And I know what you mean, my face looked so plain this morning albeit makeup after several halloween looks! lol
The Spiderman and skeleton mouth ones are my favorite❤ I wish I could do makeup like this. I’ve tried and failed so many times. Lol. But you always look amazing?
Aw thanks! 🙂
These are such fun ideas! I wish I was this creative. I can do normal makeup no problem, but Halloween makeup is a no go for me haha It ends up being a Pinterest fail. I hope you have a great Halloween!
xo, Keating | Why Hello Lovely
http://www.whyhellolovely.com
Thanks Keating! We had a great time trick or treating with the boys last night! 🙂
Girl, you are so talented! These are all so amazing.
Thanks Suzanne! 🙂
These are all SO cool!!! You do awesome makeup!
Thanks Jenn! It’s one of my favorite things in the world to do this time of year! 🙂
Those are so fun! I think the broken doll is my favorite! I might even attempt it myself!
Thanks! It was actually very simple to create! I used a thin tip eyeliner brush for the cracks. 🙂
These are fantastic! You’re very talented!
Thank-you! 🙂
These are so fun, Cara! I don’t do Halloween, so I won’t be dressing up. But I always find the makeup looks so fun!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Thanks Lily! The makeup is my fave part haha
These are all so great, you’re so talented! I love the Sugar Skull one the best, so cool.
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Thanks Lee Anne! It was my favorite too! 🙂
I can’t even pick a favorite, you are so talented!
Thanks Sarah! It was a lot of fun to create these! 🙂
How pretty are all of these? You are so talented. I really love the masquerade mask. It’s so pretty!
Thanks Leslie! 🙂
These are all great! My favorite look is that half skull. My sister did a similar look for a Halloween party we went to Saturday. I dressed up as Bat Girl and did my bf’s makeup as he was the Joker. Happy Halloween!
Thank-you! How fun! I still haven’t convinced my hubs to let me do his makeup for halloween haha..one day though! 😉
Wow you are seriously talented! The masquerade mask is probably my favorite because it can be done very classy and easy to use stuff to finish the look around your house!
Thanks Nikki! That’s what I really aim for in most of my looks is using items I already have in my makeup collection rather than going out and buying stuff.
I can’t pick a favorite because you did a great job on all of these! I didn’t have time to do anything fun this year with my make up for Halloween. Hopefully next year!
Thank-you so much Mistle! You definitely should, it’s a lot of fun to create different looks and characters! 🙂
Wow! You are so talented. I love the masquerade look! Have fun tonight trick or treating!
Thank-you Helen! We had a blast last night, and got tons of candy! 😉
I cant even pick a favorite – they are ALL so amazing!!!
Aw, thank-you so much! 🙂
You are so good with these looks!!! All of them are just so perfect and creative!
Thanks so much Nadine! 🙂
You are so creative! I love the masquerade mask one!
Thanks Lindsey! Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! 🙂
these looks are so cute and creative. I especially love the Spiderman look. Great JOb!
Thank-you! The Spiderman one was a lot of fun!
My son would LOVE that spiderman look! But I like the broken doll. Cara, you are SO talented!
Thank-you so much! 🙂 That one was requested by my son who is a super huge Spiderman fan.
Love this, Cara! You do such an amazing job. You have such pretty eyes too. Beautifully Candid
Aw thank-you Sierra! I really enjoy creating them! 🙂
These make up looks are over the top awesome. Love no bulky mask to get in the way.
Thanks Candy! No masks for this gal! 🙂
Soooo fun Cara!! The 2nd one and Spidy woman are my favorites!! You do such a good job! Moonlight as a makeup artist????? Happy Halloween to you and your sweet Fam!!
Thanks Andrea! It’s a lot of fun creating these each year! Hope you and your family had a great Halloween too!
All of these are so awesome!
Thanks Alanna!
You are so talented!!!
Thank-you Chelsea! 🙂
Seriously loving these! You are so great with makeup girl! That sugar skull is by far my favorite!! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Thanks Pamela! It was my fave too! 🙂