Hello beautiful creatures! Today I’m going to show you lots of Halloween makeup ideas! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I’m definitely an “every day is Halloween” type of girl.
halloween makeup ideas
I’ve done a lot of different costumes, cosplay, and makeup over the past 15 years, so I have a lot of inspiration to share with you. Below you will find 21+ Halloween ideas. I love dressing up as a group or couple with my friends. Many of these Halloween makeup ideas have tons of colorful characters to choose from, so you and your friends can find the perfect one.
morticia addams
Morticia and Gomez are relationship goals! A healthy, loving relationship is the best. Channel gothic elegance with Morticia She Addams makeup and cosplay tutorials. Morticia is perfect for classic Halloween makeup ideas.
Ever After High Raven Queen
I absolutely love this cosplay! My friend Melissa made the costume and dress. She has such an amazing talent! Check out my “Ever After High Raven Queen” makeup tutorial.
monster high draculaura
Transform into Dracula’s daughter as Monster High Draculaura! See my Monster High Draculaura tutorial.
My friend Erin also did a great Dracula tutorial!
goddess persephone
Become the queen of the underworld! Dress up as the goddess Persephone for Halloween. Check out my Goddess Persephone makeup and cosplay tutorial.
medusa
Medusa is one of my favorite characters in mythology. She paired it with a bright green fun outfit. Check out my Medusa makeup tutorial.
monster high frankie stein
Thankfully, there are much better cosplay wigs available now than when they created the Monster High series. If you want to look gorgeous in green, check out my Monster High Frankie Stein makeup tutorial.
sexy witch costume
I love this super simple, sexy and soft witch costume! The best part about this style is that you can get away with minimal makeup. Wear a glossy and sexy black lip!It is recommended Urban Decay Indie Three’s Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick. Next, combine your favorite liner and lashes.
monster high claudine wolfe
I love Monster High and Hot Topic has released a lot of Monster High themed fashion over the past few years. I absolutely love how my Monster High Clawdeen Wolf makeup tutorial turned out.
queen of darkness elvira
Elvira Mistress of the Dark has many different iconic looks! My version is based on the comics.And I’m still attached to myself gonk poodle wallet. For those who don’t know, Elvira inherited Gonk, the adorable poodle she punked. Check out my Elvira Mistress of the Dark makeup and cosplay! She’s one of the most fun Halloween makeup ideas.
monster high cleo de nile
Do you like ancient Egypt? Check out my Monster High Cleo de Nile makeup tutorial. There’s also a more general Queen of the Nile makeup tutorial.
mermaid skeleton costume
For this look I used danessa mylix chrome flakies Mimics scales on the skin.
Dave and I made a mermaid skeleton costume together last year! I love group costumes. Check out my mermaid skeleton makeup.
Monster High Katrina Dumieux
I remember being so proud of this look when I first created it in 2013. Blend snugly over hooded eyes to cut out creases. I love cats, so I thought Catherine was cute. Check out my Monster High Catrine DeMew makeup tutorial.
My friend Erin also did a great tutorial on Monster High Laguna Blue.
dark siren costume
One year, I attended another Greek-themed party as a dark siren. Yes, the person next to me is my ex-husband. Unfortunately, there are no solo photos of her wearing this costume. An easy step-by-step guide to Dark Siren makeup and cosplay.
DIY Cheshire Cat Costume
I love the Cheshire Cat and he was once my favorite Disney being. This is a fun DIY Cheshire Cat makeup and cosplay I put together.
RWBY Blake Belladonna
RWBY is one of my favorite anime! I love dressing up as Blake. Check out RWBY Blake Belladonna’s makeup and cosplay tutorials. Even if you don’t like My Break, RWBY has a lot of great costumes and characters, so you’ll find plenty of Halloween makeup ideas and inspiration.
harley quinn
I love Harley Quinn with Poison Ivy and Catwoman! Here’s my brief take on Harley Quinn.
Wednesday Addams
I’ve been creating a few Wednesday-inspired looks, but this is my favorite Wednesday Addams makeup tutorial. I also did a makeup tutorial for the new Netflix version of Wednesday.
dark carnival mermaid
My friend loves throwing themed parties. The theme was Dark Carnival/Dark Side Show, so it was a lot of fun. In other words, this mermaid is someone you would likely find at a carnival. Check out my Dark Carnival Mermaid Makeup Tutorial. I especially love using fishnets to create scales and they are so useful for Halloween makeup ideas.
fear of snow
I have been called Snow White for many years because of this characteristic. So one year I developed a phobia of snow, a dark gothic version of Snow White. Check out my Snow Fright makeup tutorial.
evil wizard
Inglot made this for me! This is Inglot Wicked Witch’s step-by-step makeup tutorial. The Wicked Witch is one of the best classics for Halloween makeup ideas and inspiration.
easy demones
This last look is the easiest.All you really need is one pair clip-in horn And that best black lipstick. Check out my step-by-step easy devil makeup look. This look is for those who need an easy last minute Halloween makeup idea.
Mr.incredibles
Dave comes up with the bright idea to be the Incredibles because he’s going to a Pixar-themed Halloween party this year. This was definitely easier to make up for me. When I applied my favorite mascara, Urban Decay Unbreakable Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick. I do the same thing at any party I attend. I don’t often wear costumes with masks like this, but it’s so easy to put on makeup!
You might enjoy my review of Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipsticks.
I hope you find my Halloween makeup ideas useful! If you have any requests, please let me know in the comments section below.
What are you planning to do for Halloween this year?
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