Halloween season is upon us, which means one thing: We’ve been busy hunting down the best Halloween makeup ideas as we plan our looks for 2023. We’re already thinking about our Halloween nails, but now it’s time to start considering the rest of our looks. Halloween is the perfect time to experiment with your makeup and try something that usually wouldn’t fly day-to-day. Whether you want to go scary, gothic or chic, there are so many Halloween beauty looks to try. So if you’re looking for something a little different from the usual drawn-on black cat whiskers, we’ve got you covered ahead.
We’ve rounded up the best celebrity Halloween makeup looks from this season’s runways as well as the best Halloween looks from influencers that will leave you shook. But don’t worry; you don’t need to be a makeup artist to re-create them (no prosthetics here!). Think fashion-forward looks that will get you plenty of compliments at your Halloween party. We’ve also included some of the best Halloween makeup products to keep your makeup looking great.
Whether you want a chic Halloween makeup look, simple Halloween ideas or just a bit of makeup inspiration, you’ll find plenty below that you’ll want to screenshot.
Remember Hailey Bieber’s red wig moment from last year? This is such an easy way to switch up your look for the spooky season. Just add a red lipstick and you’re good to go.
Addison Rae’s look is a chic take on Halloween makeup with sparkly, sooty black eyeshadow.
I’m feeling inspired by Vanessa Hudgen’s Black Swan-inspired look, with elongated eyeshadow and feather hair pieces.
If you have a bob hairstyle, this Betty Boop look is a great idea for Halloween! Simply style your hair (or Halloween wig) curly and pair with red lipstick, big hoops and false lashes.
Hailey Bieber also dressed up as a Versace vampire last year, and we’re inspired.
While we might not have Kim K’s glam squad to aid with prosthetics, you could emulate this look by applying face gems to your face for an easier take on the look.
A minimalist green eyeliner look like this one is ideal for a chic Poison Ivy makeup look for halloween.
Black Swan makeup is conventionally made up of intricate black eyeliner around the eyes, but we love this feather application as seen backstage at Ninamounah’s show.
Model Ashley Graham nailed this Jessica Rabbit makeup look with lilac eye shadow and glossy red lips.
This glam look from Selena Gomez could easily translate to an easy yet simple Halloween makeup look.
Devil makeup is a classic Halloween look, and we love this fiery-red eyeliner, blush and lipstick combo. Add devil horns, and you’re set.
This look is cuter than it is scary, but if you want to be the talk on the town this Halloween, then why not re-create Daphne Bridgerton’s fresh-faced glow? Flawless, my dear.
This look from Armani Privé’s show could form the base of many Halloween looks, but applying crystals in a diamond shape lends itself brilliantly for a dark clown eye makeup look.
We’re totally mesmerised by this gilded gold angel look from Isabelle Ikpeme.
Danish designer Louise Lyngh Bjerregaard sent models down the runway wearing stylish veils and smokey eyes, which make a perfect gothic glam Halloween makeup look. A really simple yet effective look.
Karlie Kloss’s Met Gala makeup look is perfect for spooky season. Opt for a deep red lipstick and don’t be shy on eyeliner.
This golden Medusa makeup look is ideal if you want to try something a little different this Halloween.
This is such a pretty Halloween makeup idea. Tie in butterfly colours to your eye shadow to pull your look together.
This is quite possibly the easiest Halloween makeup look ever, but it still looks really cool. We spotted this backstage at Laruicci’s S/S 23 show, and you can re-create it by lining your lips with black eyeliner and blending it with red lipstick for a scary yet chic Halloween lipstick look.
Turn a fairy look spooky by opting for dramatic winged eye makeup and dewy skin and lips.
Kendall Jenner knows how to do Halloween, and this Barbarella-inspired look is easy to re-create by drawing on long, thin eyebrows and nude lips.
Jeepers! We love this Scooby-Doo character’s makeup look.
Whether you’re going as an alien or futuristic robot, these holographic stickers will elevate your look.
Creating mermaid scales is actually fairly simple with makeup. Use a pair of fishnet tights as a template before brushing over iridescent eye shadow for realistic mermaid scales.
If you want to go stylish with your Halloween look, then why not re-create this look from backstage at Alexis Mabille’s A/W 22 show?
Want to go as Tinker Bell for Halloween? Use gold and green eye shadows and embellishments for a fairy-like look.
Skull makeup is a halloween classic, and we love it paired with a gilded headband for extra glamour.
Heavy Halloween makeup can be a pain to remove at the end of the night, but this cleansing balm makes light work of face paint, fake blood and the like.
Face Lace create the most amazing face stickers, and they are perfect for Halloween.
From drawing on cat whiskers to creating a smokey eye, this long-wearing eyeliner has you covered for any spooky look.
A vampy matte red lipstick will see you from Halloween to party season—it’s a versatile investment.
Gothic nails are given the Dior treatment in this deep blood-red.
Ensure your Halloween makeup stays in place by using a good makeup-setting spray. Urban Decay’s All Nighter setting spray is considered the best for locking in makeup.
