It’s October — can you feel it? That chill in the air, the delightful crispness that means basically the world’s best holiday is on its way. That’s right: Halloween is just around the corner. We don’t want to put any undue pressure on you but it’s time to get your creative juices flowing if you want to win the best costume prize at this year’s party. Not feeling inspired? No need to fret, we’ve got the scary part covered with 95 killer Halloween makeup ideas that require just your cosmetic stash and a little patience. No matter your skill level, we’re sure there’s a Halloween makeup idea that’s perfect for you. Peep them all above.
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #1
Pardon us, the butterfly babe is coming through.
Image: Pinterest via @jvongphoumy
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #2
We want to look like we have cotton candy hair, too. Who wouldn't?
Image: @kimberleymargarita_
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #3
Neon skeleton is our new mood.
Image: @the_wigs_and_makeup_manager
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #4
Apparently, this is how to be the ice queen of your ultimate dreams.
Image: @mykie
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #5
Pop art makeup is everything and this look seems relatively easy to execute.
Image: Pinterest via The Xerxes
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #6
An ice cream unicorn? We literally can't think of anything we would rather be (for Halloween or any other day).
Image: @veruca_pepper
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #7
Look like a total work of art with this inventive makeup look.
Image: @diary_of_delirium
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #8
Make it Beetlejuice, but cute!
Image: @karolinagriciute
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #9
An excuse to wear a bunch of crystals all over your face? Yes, please.
Image: @superdrug
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #10
Illustrate the duality of man with this two-toned look.
Image: @_emmawalshe
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #11
Inspired by The Shape of Water? Go all in with this wild fishy look.
Image: @venomtoyaveins
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #12
Look like a real doll with this wild look.
Image: @makeupbyjaack
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #13
Stained glass is pretty, but it's even prettier on your face.
Image: @artbeautychaos
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #14
This will take some serious skill, but it's also sure to impress.
Image: @christinesmua
Halloween Makeup Waterflls
Using TLC lyrics as a starting point of your costume is honestly a great idea.
Image: @kaneshiashana
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #16
Inspired by Salvador Dalí or melting butter? Either way, it's perfectly weird.
Image: @mimles
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #17
Finally, a skeleton makeup look that is both spooky and really, really cool.
Image: @lunafortun
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #18
You may not be the only Wonder Woman at the party, but you'll definitely be the most creative.
Image: @lisamarie_murphy
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #19
Hey (broken) doll face!
Image: @bobbieeller
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #20
There are cute pumpkin looks and then there are spooky pumpkin looks. This is definitely the latter.
Image: @joleanmua
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #21
Trying to honestly terrify everyone you see? Go for this look.
Image: @mimles
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #22
You don't need to shell out big bucks for some latex mask if you're going the Catwoman route.
Image: @jecastellani_
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #23
Finally, a good excuse to wear white mascara.
Image: @lunafortun
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #24
Look like you might devour your companions at any moment with this makeup look.
Image: @sarah.crimson
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #25
Jenga, anyone?
Image: @mimles
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #26
Why go as a cute doll when you can go as one that will definitely illicit nightmares?
Image: Pinterest
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #27
A butterfly is so last year — a neon butterfly feels more on-trend.
Image: @the_wigs_and_makeup_manager
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #28
Channel Mother! vibes with this stunning floral look.
Image: @lunafortun
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #29
Dress like your fave cartoon character.
Image: @fx_freak
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #30
We're cracking up too — and letting our inner rainbow show.
Image: Pinterest via Makeup Journal
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #31
A pop of color isn't only for your eyes or lips!
Image: @sarah.crimson
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #32
Here's a cute mermaid look that we wouldn't hate wearing just any old Saturday.
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #33
Sexy lady Buzz Lightyear to the rescue.
Image: @ayajade
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #34
We've never seen an Ursula quite like this.
Image: @ayajade
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #35
"Rose babe" is a great, random idea for Halloween makeup.
Image: @real.alterface
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #36
Disco face in a way that doesn't even remotely remind us of Studio 54.
Image: @the_wigs_and_makeup_manager
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #37
Low-res has never looked so good.
Image: @ekilateral
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #38
Halloween doesn't have to be totally spooky — this lovely lace masquerade look is kind of everything.
Image: @biljana_tesnjak
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #39
Talk about major glow from within.
Image: @lunafortun
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #40
Is this Halloween makeup look the missing piece to your get-up?
Image: Pinterest via Glaminati
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #41
Sometimes, one woman is an entire galaxy.
Image: Pinterest via StayGlam
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #42
Why play with a Ouija board when you can...be...a Ouija board?
Image: Pinterest
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #43
Ugh, finally IRL goes 3-D.
Image: @openmindfreesoul
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #44
The bride of Frankenstein reimagined for the new millennium.
Image: Pinterest via Glaminati
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #45
We are simultaneously terrified of and totally impressed by this optical illusion look.
Image: Pinterest via StayGlam
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #46
You don't necessarily need a name for your costume — just some standout colors and creative application.
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #47
A makeup look even a total novice could likely pull off.
Image: Pinterest via Beautylish
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #48
In a dream universe, Aladdin was actually about the hybrid Jasmine/Rajah creature.
Image: Pinterest
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #49
Pastel-goth Alice in Wonderland reinterpretation? Yes, please.
Image: Pinterest via StayGlam
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #50
No need to go outside to stargaze when you're wearing constellations on your face.
Image: Pinterest via Oneirodidae Dreamers on Tumblr
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #51
This is our ideal everyday look, TBQH.
Image: Pinterest via SnapWidget
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #52
For the next-level Disney fan.
Image: Pinterest via Seventeen
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #53
Sorry in advance that you had to see this — though masterful, it is definitely the worst thing in the world.
Image: @graftobianmakeup
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #54
There's a lot going on here — neon zombie, Pop Art princess — but we're into all of it.
Image: Pinterest via Creepy Facepaints! on Tumblr
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #55
For perfect Cheshire Cat vibes, purple accents are a must.
Image: Pinterest via dolledupbymelo
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #56
Vampy kitty is a glam, relatively easy way to go for Halloween.
Image: @vegas_nay
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #57
Poke fun at Snapchat filters with exaggerated filter-esque makeup.
Image: Imaxtree
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #58
A Corpse Bride makeup look is a nice foil for all those dreamy wedding pix clogging up your Facebook feed.
Image: Pinterest
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #59
Talk about next-level art for your face!
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #60
Creepy backstage runway model babe realness.
Image: Pinterest via Brit + Co
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #61
I'm a cat, duh.
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #62
Spooky court jester without any costume purchase? Sign us up.
Image: Pinterest via Brit + Co
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #63
Hi there, doll face!
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #64
"Prism Face" is a good name for a costume, no?
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #65
Seeing double aka the headache-inducing look.
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #66
It's a pop art zombie in case you were wondering.
Image: Pinterest via Imgur
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #67
A super cute deer look.
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #68
Raggedy insert-your-name-here.
Image: Pinterest via CollegeHumor
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #69
Really feeling the woodland creature look this year.
Image: Pinterest via Sephora
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #70
Wednesday Addams, reporting for duty!
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #71
Talk about graphic!
Image: Pinterest via Camera Ready Cosmetics
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #72
"Creepy Girl" is as good a costume as any, we think.
Image: Pinterest via Minimalisti
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #73
Help, my face is melting!
Image: Pinterest via MTV
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #74
Forget Sleeping Beauty! Maleficent is where it's at, clearly.
Image: Pinterest via MTV
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #75
A sugar skull makeup look is always a great way to go.
Image: Pinterest via Pip Gerard
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #76
Talk about the ultimate pop art look!
Image: Pinterest via Brit + Co
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #77
A great, versatile creepy makeup look.
Image: Pinterest via The Glamorous Housewife
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #78
Scarecrows aren't only for keeping pesky birds away.
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #79
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #80
Another doll look for those with plenty of tats.
Image: Pinterest via Inked Magazine
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #81
Doing things halfway is rarely recommended — unless it's this cool makeup look.
Image: Pinterest via The Berry
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #82
For those who think Ursula was the real star of The Little Mermaid .
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #83
Remember what we just said about doing things halfway? Apparently, it looks super rad on your face.
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #84
It's alive! And adorable!
Image: Pinterest via Byrdie
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #85
Use contouring for good for once!
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #86
"Creepy Carny" is a surprisingly cool look.
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50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #87
Because Clarice Starling is everything, but has been done before.
Image: Pinterest via Refinery29
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #88
For the Queen of Hearts within all of us.
Image: Pinterest via The Berry
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #89
If there was ever a great opportunity to paint your entire upper body a beautiful blue-green, it's Halloween and this killer makeup look.
Image: Pinterest via MTV
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #90
This feels like the perfect combo of "doable" and "confounding."
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #91
Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas meets slight sea punk vibes.
Image: Pinterest via The Disney Diner
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #92
In the future, we'll all be made of metal, right?
Image: Pinterest via The Bloomin' Couch
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #93
Turn into a werewolf with just a few quick crosshatches.
Image: Pinterest via BuzzFeed
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #94
A face paint job that even the less artistically inclined of us could likely manage.
Image: Pinterest via Nathalia Kalil
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #95
An advanced skeleton worthy of an art show.
Image: Pinterest via Redesign Report
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #96
Angelina who?
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #97
Even if Saw scared the crap out of you, you have to admit that this makeup look rocks.
Image: Pinterest via Otley Run Fancy Dress
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #98
The mermaid vibes are strong with this one.
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #99
For the plant goddess or Batman hater/lover in us all.
Image: Pinterest via Sephora
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #100
Off-the-wall creepy is a fun, easy costume!
Image: Pinterest via ViralNova
50 Amazing Halloween Makeup Ideas from Pinterest #101
Don't just wear animal print, become animal print.
Image: Pinterest via Byrdie
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