42 Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas You Can Actually Do Yourself

1. Easy Ghost Makeup

This ghostly glam is more cute than creepy. Start with your go-to soft-glam base, a sharp black wing, and fluttery lashes, then use white face paint to create a few floating ghosts across one cheek. Tiny black eyes and mouths bring each little spirit to life, while a glossy, black-lined lip adds just enough spooky drama.

2. Goth Clown Easy Halloween Makeup

No clowning around, there’s an all-black look for everyone! Following in the footsteps of the above, this stays within the gothy theme, but with a specific persona in mind. Ditching the characteristic bright clown colors, this look keeps things dark and moody, just like Halloween.

3. Bloody Mess Makeup for Halloween

Cuts and blood have never looked better. Was it a car crash? Fighting off an intruder? Your injuries’ dramatic origin story is yours to tell, but one thing we can all be sure of is it will bleed beautifully, thanks to a few gemstones and face paint.

4. Little Devil

When we say five-minute Halloween makeup looks, we’re not kidding. Prepare to embrace your inner devil in no time with a little lash glue, lipstick and face paint. And who can forget those devilish red eyes? Also, the NATASHA DENONA Berry Pop Lip Crayon is the perfect shade of deep red, that when combined with a darker liner, will offer the same look as the haunting lips pictured here. 

5. Queen of Hearts Halloween Makeup

Off with their heads—but make it pretty. Rosy blush swept generously across the cheeks and nose gives this Queen of Hearts look its storybook flush, while wispy lashes and tiny black hearts beneath the eyes add a playful touch. Finish with a blurred berry-red lip, then DIY a simple paper crown to make the costume instantly recognizable.

6. Tangled Web Easy Halloween Makeup

Got some black and white face paint and a steady hand? Here’s your answer to a thirty-minute Halloween costume. Add some oomph to the easy look with a dark eyeshadow look and black lipstick. And as for that black widow? The more real looking, the better.

7. Lovable Leopard

Who says all Halloween costumes have to be covered in blood? This easy ensemble for animal lovers requires nothing more than black face paint and some black eyeshadow. And we know you’ve got leopard print somewhere. As for those ears? There’s got to be a younger family member who has a spare set.

8. Spider Halloween Makeup

If your eyeliner skills are solid, this creepy-crawly look is surprisingly simple to recreate. Use black liquid liner or face paint to draw spiders across your cheek, neck, and décolletage, varying their size and placement for a more dimensional effect. Pair them with smoky, elongated eye makeup and a glossy lip for Halloween glam that still feels chic.

9. Cutie Clown

We hope you’re not sick of all the clown options, but since the point of this post is easy Halloween makeup looks, clowns just get the job done. And there’s no denying the pink totally pops. Even the artist herself acknowledged, “The best you’re going to get from me this year.” And hey, we’ll take it!

10. Orange You Glad It’s Halloween?

If you’re truly stumped for Halloween costume ideas, why not simply give off vibes from the night? This simple, orange-themed look calls for none other than a small pumpkin, two bats and eyeshadow that matches. A pair of false lashes and a nude lip will tie the whole thing together.

11. A Simple Scarecrow

We’ve seen our share of intricate scarecrow looks, but this one’s a cinch. A straw hat and nude-colored makeup will steer you in the right direction. And we know your flannel collection has been ready to go since Sept. 1.

12. The Fairest One

It takes no expert makeup artist to nail this easy look. Grab your red bow and accompanying lip shade, along with the fairest foundation you can find—and boom you’ve got snow white. While a themed costume is obviously ideal, a short–sleeve black dress will certainly do the trick. Just don’t forget your poison apple!

13. Kitty Cutie

Need the purrfect Halloween makeup costume in under five minutes? Look no further than this face-painted kitty cat. We also give the Instagram user credit for taking a simple Halloween spin with the bloody scratches. Will you be saying meow on Halloween, or ow?

14. Murder On The Dance Floor

Grab that red glitter you’ve set aside since Valentine’s Day, and get to applying! A few splatters of blood and a couple swipes of black eyeliner will make the whole thing complete.

15. Bride Of Chucky

Pencil-thin eyebrows to the front! Those and some purple eyeshadow are what you need to make this iconic costume come to life. Don’t forget your (plastic) knife and fake blood, and you’re clear to hit the town.

16. Dark Coquette

If you want to lean into your feminine side on Halloween, yet still keep things fitting to the holiday, this adorable look will steer you right. Implement a little clown action (or, honestly, any darkness or blood), and tie it in with cute bows and girly things.

17. The Joker

If you’re looking for an iconic costume that people will get immediately—yet you don’t want to spend hours in front of a mirror, this one is easy, breezy. A few bright colors combined with some “HAHAs” and there you have it. People will be spooked.

18. Glitter Pixie Easy Halloween Makeup

Light, bright, and beautiful is how we’d describe this glittery goddess. All you need is some frosty eyeshadow (we recommend using shades from the VIOLET VOSS Berries N’ Cream Dreams Eyeshadow Palette), purple liner, and glitter—lots of glitter. And, of course, you can’t forget (fake) butterflies fluttering through your hair.

19. Queen Cleopatra

Effortlessly slay this stunning look in no time with gold cream eyeshadow. Pat it across your lids, lips, and cheeks and blend out for a more diffused look. Then, create a smoky blue eye and apply the perfect winged eyeliner to finish. Add a pair of gold false lashes for extra goddess vibes. 

20. Spellbinding Witch Easy Halloween Makeup

Conjure up some magic with this enchanting look. Choose your must-have colorful shadows, blush, and wispy false lashes. Sweep the hues across your lids, upwards to your brow crease, and along your lower lash line. Then add a pop of color to your cheeks with your fave blush, and apply clusters of lash extensions for added drama.

21. Violet Beauregarde

Whether you prefer the original "Willy Wonka” or one of the (now many) reboots, you can’t deny that Violet Beauregarde is an iconic character. She also makes an easy Halloween costume, so long as you have a palette of blue and purple eyeshadows. Turn yourself violet by dusting the mix of shadows across your nose and eyes, and finish off your look with a mouthful of bubblegum. 

22. Pamela Anderson Halloween Makeup

If you’re looking for Halloween makeup that’ll look good in all your party photos, opt for Pamela Anderson’s signature glam. Her iconic ’90s look has it all, including a glossy pink lip, thin eyebrows, and most importantly, a sultry smoky eye. Before you dive into her eye look though, try thinning out your own brows—sans razor—by brushing them upward with a stick of glue to flatten them. Next, cover them with foundation and draw on the shape of your choosing. 

23. Fresh Out Of A Fairytale

For an instant fairy look, grab all the earthly colors in your makeup kit. Decorate your eyes with green and white eyeshadow, and don’t forget to add some sparkle. You’ll look straight out of a garden fairytale, especially if you add some pearl accessories. 

24. Pretty in Pink

Take a cue from Sydney Sweeney and channel the ’80s. Glittery eyeshadow and pouty pink lips will help you bring the Pretty in Pink vibes, while big hair lets everyone know what era you’re stepping out of. Make sure to tease your hair as high as it can be, and keep a detangler handy for after the party ends. 

25. Circus Chic

Even those who are afraid of clowns can admit this glam is so cute. Blotted red lips and a cheeky flush—with a red nose to match—make this Halloween makeup a classic last-minute savior. If you skip the white base, all you need is a blue eyeshadow and red lipstick. 

26. Space-a-Gogo

Part Western, part galactic, this space cowgirl costume will have you ready to lasso in all the compliments. For this glam, reach for your most iridescent eyeshadows and highlighters, and start piling them on your eyelids and cheekbones. Then, add some extra sparkle with rhinestones, glitter, and any other sparkles you might have.

27. Otherworldly Alien

Facts: Aliens are here—and thanks to their space blue eyes and contoured lips, they’re totally gorg, too. Recreate this look by drawing an elaborate wing on top of blue eyeshadow, and don’t be afraid to reach for the stars (figuratively and literally). 

28. Sandra Dee Halloween Makeup

“Tell me about it...stud.” Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves. Channel your inner Sandy with this look that’ll swoop up all the attention. Swipe a bold matte red lip with staying power—you’ll need it to outlast all your dance moves. Keep your cheeks light on the blush and bring up the focus to your eyes with a set of extra long, curled false lashes. Consider this an easy Halloween makeup look that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

29. The Wickedest Witch

Feeling a little witchy? There’s no time better than spooky season to show off your dark side. Sculpted cheekbones are the key to pulling off this Maleficent-inspired look, so get ready to sculpt those babies sky high. Grab a contouring palette, suck in your cheeks to find the hollows and contour upwards towards your ears. And don’t be light handed. Drama here is a major vibe. Top off your look with an exaggerated smoky eye to emit all the Grimm fairytale vibes.

30. ’90s Grunge Babe

Nineties nostalgia is hitting us hard lately—and we’re looking to channel our favorite decade any way we can. Give a nod to the grunge trends that influenced everything from makeup to hair to fashion, and more with this bold, black eye, and lip look. Keep your skin matte with minimal makeup and bronzer, smoke out your eyes (and don’t hold back!), and coat your lips in the darkest lipstick you can find. Then, slick your hair to one side and throw it back to the ’90s, baby.

31. Watermelon Sugar

What’s more refreshing than a watermelon—especially with cold weather around the corner? Take a cue from Beauty by Tay and create a makeup look that’ll bring everyone back to their favorite season. All you need are three eyeshadow shades: pink, green, and black (or black eyeliner), plus your prettiest pink lipstick. Don’t forget to dot those seeds onto each of your eyelids and cheeks for a look worthy of a thousand likes. 

32. Serpent Queen

Whether you have a love of snakes or they trigger your flight or fight mode, you can’t deny they’re perfect for Halloween. When you don’t have time to go full serpent mode, a couple of eyeliners will do. Use white, black, brown, yellow, green—any shade you like and paint winding shapes down your face, then fill them in with color and shapes for a ssssuperb (we couldn’t help it), makeup moment.

33. Daring Dalmation

We’ve got 101 reasons why we love this Dalmatian-inspired eye look, but we’ll stick with the basics: it’s super fun, eye catching, and easy to achieve. Reach for white eyeliner or creamy white eyeshadow, blend it all over your lids, then use black eyeliner to draw on spots wherever you want. Precision isn’t necessary to make them look natural. Pop on a black lipstick and you’re ready to go.

34. Easy Garden Fairy Halloween Makeup

Sure, a Tinker Bell costume is expected. But what about a garden fairy? This look is so easy and it can be a ton of fun sourcing props and accessories for. You can focus on easy makeup, grabbing the pinkest of blushes, pearlescent highlighters, and maybe some pearl or rhinestone accents too. Likely, you’ll have all the essentials in your makeup bag. For the finishing touches, you can go to almost any craft store or scoop up these floral pieces from Amazon to adorn around your ears. Attaching with lash-glue works best!

35. The Sultry Vampire Halloween Makeup

Consider this the G.O.A.T. of last minute Halloween costumes. We love this look because it's so easy to recreate, and looks good no matter what you wear with it. Start with a smoky brown eyeshadow and finish off by swiping some fake blood (or red liquid lipstick) across your bottom lips. 

36. "Hocus Pocus" Halloween Makeup

The best part of Halloween season besides candy and costume parties? Movie marathons, of course. This "Hocus Pocus" inspired look conjures up all the childhood memories of the Sanderson sisters. Besides a killer wig, and a witchy ‘tude, all you need to make this work is a set of seriously plumped up lips. Grab a rusty brown matte lip lacquer such as NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cannes) and draw an exaggerated Cupid’s bow that extends beyond your natural lip line. Use the same technique to swipe outside your lower lip line too.

37. Easy Candy-Corn Crush Makeup for Halloween

Do you love candy corn? Why not try this makeup look and really make your eyes pop! You’ll need white, orange, and yellow eyeshadows. Next you’ll need to make all of your candy corn friends and sparkles. For this you will just need some colored liquid liners, we suggest this set from Amazon for all your Halloween makeup looks.

38. Sweet Angel

Channel Cassie from “Euphoria” with this look. Complete your makeup routine and really emphasize your blush for a nice swash of color. Draw mini wings and a halo of sky blue and adhere the pearls with lash glue on your eyelids. If you need rhinestone help or inspiration, check out Euphoria’s MUA Donni Davy on Instagram.

39. Wednesday Addams

We can’t talk about Halloween without mentioning “The Addams Family.” To get us ready for Halloween, @makeup.lois went goth with pigtail braids like our favorite angsty teen.

40. Giraffe Glam

Animal Halloween costumes will never go out of style, but we’ve all seen the cat whiskers and bunny ears. This giraffe rendition not only feels fresh and new, but it’s also super easy to DIY. Yes, even the giraffe ears. Use a brown face paint (or even a browny-nude liquid lipstick will work) to stamp on the geometric giraffe shapes.  

41. Easy Webbed Wings Halloween Makeup

You probably know how to do a winged eyeliner look for your eye shape, and you might even experiment with double liner looks, but these webbed wings from @els___makeup take graphic liner to the next level. We’re not going to lie, this level of intricacy will take some practice.

42. Twiggy Makeup for Halloween

Twiggy: One word is all it takes to recall an image of the iconic ’60s makeup look that is just as chic today as it was decades ago, as @baysapphire proves. The key to nailing this famous look lies with the lashes. Spiky lower lashes are a must as well as fluffy, full top lashes (fake the look with a set of falsies). You also get instant bonus points for a black cut crease and classic Twiggy side part.