Transform yourself with easy Halloween makeup! A collection of cute and spooky makeup ideas
Are you wondering, “What kind of Halloween makeup should I do?” When it comes to costumes, makeup is a must! If you’re going to do it, you want something that stands out, right? In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween makeup ideas that are super photogenic and easy to do.
We’ve gathered both professional-looking looks that won’t be overshadowed by your costume and simple makeup you can try right away.
How about challenging yourself with makeup that will turn heads at Halloween parties and events?
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Transform yourself with easy Halloween makeup! A collection of cute and scary makeup ideas (1–10)
coquettish makeup
Let’s try copying a strong-but-cute little-devil makeup look.
The key points are to create an upturned, cat-eye effect with eyeliner while drawing the under-eye area (aegyo-sal) slightly downward.
This combination gives you striking eyes that balance fierceness with cuteness.
Also, draw your eyebrows straight and parallel, slightly on the thin side.
If you’re concerned about dark circles or acne scars, make sure to cover them at the primer/base stage.
Adding shading/contouring will sharpen your facial outline and make your chin look more pointed.
zombie
A full-impact zombie that will have everyone screaming and running away.
How about trying some special effects makeup using mostly items from 100-yen shops? Even makeup that looks intense uses things like eyelash glue, tissues, food coloring, and potato starch, so it probably won’t be too harsh on your skin.
Become a movie-level zombie and give everyone around you a good scare.
Watching people recoil from your grotesque makeup delivers an indescribable thrill for the person wearing it.
Dracula witch
How about a full-on Halloween makeup look that mixes Dracula and a witch? Start with a pale white base to drain the color from your complexion, then use purple eyebrows and brown eyeshadow to recreate the bruised, haunted look of Dracula or a witch.
Adding crack lines with eyeliner gives an incredibly realistic effect! You can level up the realism with budget-friendly wound makeup tools, Dracula fangs, and fake blood you can find at dollar stores.
It’s a gory-cute, sexy Halloween makeup, so definitely give it a try!
Dramatic Transformation with Easy Halloween Makeup! A Collection of Cute and Spooky Makeup Ideas (11–20)
clown
Clowns are supposed to entertain people, yet they can feel strangely eerie.
So let’s fully embrace that spooky Halloween vibe and become one of those clowns! For clown makeup, you can basically draw freely however you like.
Once you apply white foundation or greasepaint all over your face, the base is done.
For the eye makeup, use black to draw diamond shapes, lines extending up, down, or diagonally, or add stars and polka dots.
For the mouth, draw it so it stretches widely to the sides, and make the outer parts thinner than your natural lips.
After that, feel free to finish it however you like—add cute drawings, or go scary with a zombie-like style!
mask makeup
A mysterious, slightly shocking makeup look that makes it seem like you’re wearing a mask.
It’s a bit scary, with that thrilling feeling that the made-up part might peel off at any moment! To create this look, start by sketching the area you want to turn into a mask using an eyebrow pencil.
Once the outline of the mask is complete, apply foundation that’s one tone lighter than your skin, along with highlighter, inside the mask area.
Then, use a white liner or a Posca pen to trace along the inside edge of the mask outline.
And that’s the mask done! From there, feel free to add makeup inside the mask, pop in colored contacts, and make it eerie or cute—however you like!
witch
If you’re ready to go all-in for Halloween, how about this sophisticated witch makeup look? Its slightly mysterious, sculpted beauty will have everyone spellbound! It’s a full-on makeup style, so the difficulty is on the higher side, but follow the steps as explained.
The key to those striking, elongated eyes with maximum impact is the mending tape you apply at the very beginning.
Go all out with glamorous purple eyeshadow and lip balm—shades you might not use every day—and transform into a stunning witch.
Joker
The protagonist of the award-winning psychological thriller film Joker is the Joker himself.
To become him, the key is to start with a clown-like white base across your face.
For the eyes and mouth, use red and blue like a typical clown mask.
Outline the eyes in black or draw diamond shapes in blue.
For the mouth, paint a wide grin like a slit-mouthed figure.
Adding a slightly smeared or smudged look overall will make it feel more realistic and scarier.
It’s also recommended to compare with the original and intentionally add a few extra wrinkles.