14 Show Stopping Halloween Makeup Ideas

If you’re in a pickle for a costume, these spooky cool makeup ideas will be sure to inspire you. From scary to sexy, amateur to advanced, check out these ideas to make this the best Halloween yet!

Effie Trinket

Calling all “Hunger Games” fanatics! Who doesn’t love Effie Trinket and her bizarre colorful outfits? All you need for this capitol-worthy costume is a colorful wig, bright shadow, and crazy false lashes. Remember in the capitol, excess is key!

Saw

This creepy getup is perfect for the scary movie lover. All you need is pale foundation, black eye shadow, and red lipstick to nail this look and scare your friends.

Leopard

Take the basic kitty to a whole new level. This makeup might be a little more advanced but don’t be afraid to test your skills and take a go at it. Goodbye innocent kitty. Hello fierce feline!

Pop Art Girl

This look might take a little more time, but it guaranteed to be a showstopper! Convince your man to be a super hero and rescue his damsel in distress.

Gray Scale

Calling al vintage beauties! Bring your black and white dreams to life with the gray scale look. Go as your favorite old Hollywood movie character. All you need is black, gray, and white makeup!

Deer

The deer and hunter makes adorable couples costume! And the great thing about this look is you probably have all the supplies in your makeup bag. All you need is bronzer and black and white eyeliner!

Scare Crow

Take your scarecrow to a whole new level with this adorable makeup inspiration. The face is perfect for an amateur and all you need is a flannel and a straw hat to complete the look.

Dia De Los Muertos

This famous Mexican holiday has become quite the inspiration for Halloween. This beautiful, but eerie look is a little more advanced, but with countless tutorials on YouTube you can easily achieve it!

Mermaid

All you need to fulfill your lifetime dream of being a mermaid is glitter, and a lot of it. Use glitter eye shadow on the eyes to make them pop and sparkle. Then use makeup glue to attach sequins over one side of your face to look like shimmery mermaid scales!

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is the perfect costume inspiration because she has so many outrageous looks. But if you’re in a time crunch, her lightning bolt look is the easiest to replicate. Using glitter, rhinestones, or sequins create a lightning bolt under one of your eyes. Finish with a bold cat eye and you’re done!

Neytiri from Avatar

Don’t fear, this makeup isn’t as hard as it looks. You will need two different shades of blue costume makeup and white eyeliner. Finish it off with a black wig or little braids!

Black Swan

For all those ballerinas or ballerina wannabes, this is you chance to shine. Powder your face pale white. Use silver eye shadow and black eyeliner to create the signature winged eye look. Finish off with some red lipstick and dance the night away!

Cat Woman

Channel your inner Halle Berry with this simple costume idea. Wear a black crop top and pants, if you have leather pants, even better. But before you go out and buy a black mask, try drawing your own with black eyeliner! It’s easy and will be sure to stay on your face.

Porcelain Doll

This look is possible for even the most basic of makeup artists. Powder your face pale, add red lips and exaggerated eyelashes. If you want to add a creepy touch, use black eyeliner to create little cracks all over your face.