Inspiration Hour: 20 Halloween Make-Up Ideas

Halloween is right around the corner and sometimes the best costumes are always the ones people think of last minute. If you’re out of ideas this year, let these Halloween make-up styles inspire you. From spooky vampires to whimsical deers, you can amp up a look with the right kind of details all seen below. Check out these different ideas for women. The best part is that everyone can replicate them from the comfort of your own home.

1. Kitty Cat

Pinterest

Who doesn’t like dressing up as a cat at Halloween? This simple but effective style is easy to recreate and perfect if you’re on a budget this year.

2. Deer

frmheadtotoe

We think this make-up idea is adorable, if you fancy a change this year and fed up of always turning up to Halloween parties looking like everyone else, we think this look will go down a treat.

3. Sugar Skull

Katie’s Beauty Blog

Katie Snooks featured her sugar skull make-up on her beauty blog and we can’t stop staring at how perfectly Halloween and gorgeous it is!

4. Comic Fan

Pinterest

Turn yourself into a hero straight from the comics with the help of this inspiration found on Pinterest. It seems to be much easier than it looks at first glance! Simple and very cool.

5. Witch

Brit + Co

Brit + Co used everyone’s favourite Broadway play as inspiration to their Halloween look. This is the kind of witch make-up we’re all looking for!

6. Cheshire Cat

Deviant DIY

Check out this intricate Cheshire Cat look from Deviant DIY. Who doesn’t love the classic Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland?! We can’t get enough of this look for Halloween!

7. Mermaid

Hey Mishka

These “mermaid” jewelled eyes are gorgeous and we found them featured over at Hey Mishka! We love this idea and can’t wait to try it out ourselves. Go crazy this Halloween and channel those inner mermaid vibes.

8. Lunabelle

Lunabella

Lunabella shows us a gorgeous but eerily creepy make-up look for Halloween! A skeleton never looked so good, in our opinion.

9. Spider Eyes

NBC LA

Check out these spider web eyes from NBC LA! Whether a witch or just a “spider-girl” this look is intricate and festive and will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.

10. Pop Art Muse

Total Beauty

Total Beauty featured this stunning “Pop Art” look and we instantly fell in love with the drama and ease of replication! This idea is so smooth, by far our favourite look.

11. Fairy

Popsugar

Get inspired by this magical fairy creation we found on Popsugar! We love the glitter chips and fairy-tale quality of the entire look. Super cute, right?

12. R2-D2

Buzzfeed

If you’re a Star Wars fan let this make-up idea inspire you. You’ll be the coolest girl at the party. We found this inspiration over at Buzzfeed.

13. Part Skeleton

PopSugar

PopSugar showed us this beautifully scary skeleton’s mouth make-up. Make your eyes pop and focus everything around a creepy mouth! Easy to do, and again – too cool!

14. Maleficent

TCM

For Halloween enthusiasts who want to go all-out creepy with a touch of evil, become Maleficent for the night. This tutorial can be read by clicking the link above.

15. Morticia Addams

Cable Car Couture

Cable Car Couture had another great make-up idea – that’s so easy to replicate at home! And this is an absolute Halloween classic. Morticia Addams will always be a good idea for anyone who’s into their gothic side.

16. Leopard

Byrdie

Here’s another way to go as a feline for Halloween. With this inspiration from Byrdie, you’ll be quite the sexy leopard in deed.

17. The Walking Dead

TCM

Who’s a fan of The Walking Dead? If you want to be a zombie this year then be sure to check this out. Full tutorial can be seen by clicking the link above. Be a scary flesh eater, this look’s too real.

18. Queen of Hearts

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The Queen of Hearts is a foul-tempered monarch, that Carroll himself pictured as “a blind fury”, and who is quick to decree death sentences at the slightest offence. Look like the real deal this Halloween by opting for the look above.

19. Stained Face

Stained face by Alexander Khokhlov

This idea looks really cool and different, you won’t get anyone else with the same theme at your Halloween party. Be sure to stand out, with this bold make-up look.

Pinterest

Who doesn’t like The Little Mermaid? This Halloween look exactly like Ursula, the evil and terrifying Sea Witch. You’ll get lots of attention and this idea would go down at any party.

Danielle Mead