Halloween Makeup: Tips, Look Ideas, Application Instructions

In Western countries, Halloween is one of the most popular and beloved holidays. In Russia it began to be celebrated relatively recently, but every year it gains more and more fans. Of course, the main attribute of the holiday is the creation of “scary” images or fabulous ones if you don’t want to scare others. Halloween makeup has its own characteristics that distinguish it from other holiday makeup.

In this article you will find general tips on applying makeup for Halloween, instructions for creating popular looks, photographs, pictures, videos.

Subtleties of applying makeup

On this holiday, everyone tries to stand out from the crowd and make their makeup as natural as possible. The easiest way is to contact makeup artists and makeup artists who can help you create your look using professional products.

But how to make makeup and a high-quality look for Halloween with your own hands? It is possible to realize any idea at home! You only need to consider the subtleties of Halloween makeup:

• Tip #1: This holiday encourages the use of dark, gloomy shades . Therefore, feel free to take black pencils, eyeliners, shadows and create a gothic makeup. But try not to overdo it so that your face does not frighten others too much and does not seem too aggressive.
• Tip #2: To embody many popular looks, you need to have snow-white skin . This result can be achieved using a very light shade of foundation, powder or special white paint, which is used for clown makeup. But be careful: don’t turn your face into a white mask. Otherwise, you won't be able to create cool makeup for Halloween. This kind of makeup suits few people and looks funny. Try to get as close to the lightest possible skin tone as possible.
• Tip #3: To create face makeup for Halloween, you can use face painting or paints that make-up artists use. Using them, you can create spectacular face art, just don’t forget to do an allergy test first.
• Tip #4: You don’t need to ignore accessories - they can complement your look so that it looks more natural and expressive. Therefore, feel free to use colored hairsprays, wigs, extensions and holiday-appropriate jewelry.
• Tip #5: Choose your suit carefully . No amount of skillfully done makeup can create the desired effect if your outfit is not thought out to the end. At Halloween, makeup and costume should form a single ensemble.

By the way! Not only adults can show off their appearance on October 31, because children can also afford interesting makeup.

Read more about Halloween makeup for kids in this article!

These are the basic rules for creating an image for the most “terrible” holiday. By following these simple recommendations, you will be able to realize any of your ideas just as well as a professional make-up artist. Even the simplest Halloween makeup at home must be done diligently, otherwise the image will turn out to be of poor quality and uninteresting. Below are the features of the most popular Halloween looks.

Types of makeup

First of all, it is important to determine for yourself what material you will use. There are several types of paint for creating Halloween makeup:

1. Face painting.
2. Theater makeup.
3. Face chalks.

The good thing about face painting is that it is easy to apply. Like watercolor paints, it is diluted with water, does not crumble over time, does not flow, and does not stain clothes. The main advantages of this makeup are its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity, which is important when doing makeup for children . It's not cheap, but one package is enough to celebrate Halloween several times.

Theater makeup is much heavier than the previous type of paint, and over time it can crack and stain the child’s clothes. In the light it shimmers with a greasy sheen.

One of the budget options for children's makeup is face crayons. These are non-toxic paints that are easy to apply with your fingers or a regular sponge. Disadvantage: They wear out quickly.

Materials

You will need pencils and eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, concealer, blush, and powder. Depending on the paint base used to apply makeup, you will need makeup removers.

Tools

Brushes of various thicknesses and textures, cotton sponges, napkins and discs.

Blending Basics

The first step is to check the skin's reaction to the paint. To do this, a small layer of paint is applied to the child's wrist. If within an hour there are no allergic reactions in the form of a rash, dryness or irritation, then you can safely get to work. Before directly applying makeup, it is recommended to lubricate the child’s skin with baby cream.

The most beautiful vs terrible images

Many people love Halloween precisely because on this day you can experiment with your appearance as much as you like. Makeup, clothes, hairstyle - choose any look to suit your taste and color. Plus, there are numerous Halloween makeup ideas. Some people prefer beautiful and romantic images, while others want to shock others with their “terrible appearance.” Let's figure out which images are beautiful and which are terrifying.

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Top scary makeup for Halloween:

• Makeup scars on the face.
• Zombie.
• Skeleton.
• Doll makeup.
• Bloody Mary (read more).

Beautiful and romantic makeup for Halloween (especially important for girls):

• Harley Quinn.
• Mermaid makeup (read on!).
• Cat makeup.
• Angel makeup (read on!).
• Witch (to be fair, a witch can be made both beautiful and terrifying).
• Makeup of the corpse bride (read on!).
• Gothic makeup.
• Vampire girl.

You can also do some cool makeup for Halloween. The image of a kind character will add fun and spontaneity to the holiday. For example, the image of a superheroine, a mad hatter, a clown, a princess.

Show off your artistic talent

It’s good to work on pumpkins with acrylic paints.

Draw another Halloween symbol on several pumpkins - an ominous spider and a web. These pumpkins can be placed on shelves and window sills.

Draw one of Tim Burton's heroes, or maybe Jack Skellington himself.

Makeup "Corpse Bride" (based on the famous cartoon)

There are many options for embodying the image of a bride on Halloween. But the most favorite is the image of Emily from the cartoon of the same name.

To create makeup in the “corpse bride” style and the image as a whole, you need to create the following attributes:

• Creates pale skin with a bluish tint.
• Giving the eyes a round shape.
• Artificial wound on the cheek.
• Bruises made with purple eye shadow.
• Very thinly drawn eyebrows.
• A wedding dress (preferably an old-fashioned style) and veil, which should be stained and torn.

To create the “corpse bride” look, not only the right makeup is important, but also the outfit!

• A turquoise wig (this item is optional, your hair color will look even more original).

Photos of successful Halloween makeup:

Video: how to do “corpse bride” makeup for Halloween (step-by-step instructions).

Mummy

An interesting option for children for Halloween is mummy makeup. The main thing here is to properly create the look of wrinkled skin . To do this, prepare the preparation in the evening - dip a paper towel in the coffee and leave it to dry without squeezing. Using a wooden spatula, a mixture of corn starch and flour is applied to a small area of ​​skin, and a piece of a previously prepared towel, slightly wrinkled by hand, is placed on top. The same principle applies to all remaining uncovered areas of the face. Next, the entire face and neck are wrapped in gauze, covering it with colorless powder on top.

Nurse Halloween Makeup

This is one of the most popular holiday looks because the costume is so easy to make. It is enough to wear a short, tight-fitting medical gown (or a regular one), a nurse’s cap and some medical accessories.

To look like a nurse for Halloween, you can use both scary “terrifying” makeup and beautiful evening makeup!

Some girls prefer the image of an attractive nurse rather than a terrifying one. There are no subtleties of creating a nurse’s makeup for Halloween - this is a regular evening makeup, only brighter.

And in order to do spectacular makeup for a zombie nurse, you will have to try:

1. Shadows are selected in dark, cool shades.
2. The eyes are lined with red pencil, which gives them an inflamed appearance.
3. Using fake blood, blood stains are created.
4. Fake wounds and scars are applied to the face.
5. The skin should be a natural shade or slightly lighter.

Video: step-by-step zombie nurse makeup for Halloween.

Witch

In most cases, the witch has an unhealthy complexion with a brownish-green tint. Therefore, for this type of makeup, a green base is applied. The cheekbones, nose and chin stand out. Brown spots are shaded on top with light touches of a sponge. Black or brown wrinkles run down from the inner corners of the eyes. Apply eyeliner to the eyelids. The eyebrows are darkened, giving them a heavy and voluminous appearance. The lips are highlighted with dark red lipstick and the look of a witch for Halloween is ready.

Cheshire Cat Halloween Makeup

Often girls choose the image of a cat or another representative of this family. This is not surprising: after all, cats are graceful creatures. But no less popular on Halloween is the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. The most difficult thing in creating the image of the Cheshire Cat is his smile.

To create the Cheshire Cat makeup for Halloween, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. Using a black pencil, draw an outline almost from ear to ear.
2. Use white paint (intended for application to the skin) to paint over the lips.
3. Using a thin brush, use black paint to outline the outlines of the teeth - after all, the Cheshire Cat is famous for almost always smiling.
4. There is no need to use blush in this makeup.
5. You can complement your look with bright colored lenses (for example, turquoise).

Video: how to make Cheshire Cat makeup for Halloween at home.

Glamorous skeleton

How to get ready for a party at the last minute? Wear a black skinny dress or leggings with a blouse, add fingerless gloves and a leather biker jacket. You can apply makeup right in the taxi: whiten your face as much as possible with the lightest foundation and powder. Then, using a black pencil and liquid eyeliner, draw a skull on the face: darken the eye sockets, “deepen” the nose and shade the toothy jaw.

• Tip: wear hypersexual clothes and don't be afraid to provoke others.

Mermaid Halloween Makeup

Girls like to try on the image of a mermaid, because these creatures have always fascinated with their beauty. To create a spectacular costume (namely, a fish tail), you will have to turn to seamstresses or costume designers for help. But you can do the appropriate mermaid makeup for Halloween yourself if you take into account all the important nuances.

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Features of Mermaid Halloween Makeup:

1. The skin should be pale with a greenish tint.
2. The color palette for the shadows should be shades of sea water (blue-green).
3. Drawing scales on the face in the same range. To create them, you can use a grid to make them even.

And now you can look at the photos and get inspired by wonderful images for creating mermaid makeup for Halloween:

This Halloween makeup is perfect for any girl! You can experiment with flowers, embellishments and other decorative details.

Video: creating mermaid makeup for Halloween at home.

A vampire

The children's image of the main vampire on Halloween involves the use of three main color components: white, red and black. To begin, apply the white component to the face using a sponge. It can be made from a mixture of cornstarch, flour and 3 drops of glycerin.

To make the face more frighteningly pale, add a few drops of blue or purple food coloring to the composition.

Then, using liquid eyeliner or eyeliner, draw in the eyebrows, clearly defining two small arches. Dark gray or black eye shadow is used to cover the upper and lower eyelids. Makeup is applied to the cheekbones and chin using paint of the same color.

The lips are highlighted with bright red, and with a rich scarlet, using a thin brush, the fangs are drawn in the corners, depicting blood. If the streaks turn out to be uneven, you should shade them, imitating Dracula’s recent meal.

Fairy makeup for Halloween

Despite the fact that most people try to choose scary costumes, not all girls want their appearance to scare others away. Therefore, the fairy fairy is a frequent guest of Halloween parties.

The following tips will help you create a beautiful fairy makeup for Halloween:

1. Facial skin should be perfectly smooth. There is no preferred shade, because these magical creatures can be either light-skinned or dark-skinned.
2. The color scheme will depend on what color your hair is. For blondes, metallic and delicate pastel shades are suitable - soft green, soft blue. For those with dark hair, bright, rich colors are suitable. Lilac, blue, and emerald shades will look ideal on red-haired girls and brown-haired women.
3. You can give your eyes an oblong shape.
4. False eyelashes or mascara in bright rainbow colors will also look good with this look.
5. Draw patterns on your face with eyeliner or face painting (soft smooth lines, flowers, leaves).
6. You should take lipstick in berry shades.
7. A light flowing dress and small multi-colored wings will complement the makeup.

If you don’t want to create an overly complex fairy look for Halloween, you can do light makeup at home to highlight your assets. But don't forget about the details (glitter, flowers, bright colors)!

Doing fairy makeup for Halloween with your own hands is not difficult for girls, you just need to try a little and show your imagination.

And now you can look at the pictures and enjoy the wonderful images and fairy makeup for Halloween:

Children's makeup at home: what happens

First, decide what material is suitable for makeup. Use one of the options:

1. Face painting.
2. Colored crayons.
3. Theatrical makeup for children over 12 years old.

The best option is face painting. Colored paints will not damage the child’s skin; they are easy to apply and also easy to wash off. During the day, this makeup does not crumble, does not run down and does not leave marks on clothes. It is especially important that face painting does not cause allergies on children's sensitive skin. Order material online. This set of paints is enough for at least two Halloweens.

Use theatrical makeup, as opposed to face painting, for children over 12 years old. The paints are heavy, do not last so well throughout the day, have a greasy sheen and can cause allergies. In addition, real theatrical makeup is expensive and not sold everywhere.

An alternative to the first two options is colored crayons. If you need light makeup, this is just what you need. The paints are hypoallergenic and easy to use. An easy way to apply them to your baby's skin is with a sponge. Keep in mind that chalk makeup is impractical. Use crayons only for short-term “outings” with little Halloween characters.

From materials and tools to create a bright image on children's faces you will need:

• powder;
• eyeliner;
• blush;
• shadows;
• carcasses;
• concealer;
• cosmetic colored pencils;
• makeup remover;
• natural brushes of different thicknesses;
• napkins and cotton pads.

No matter what childish look you choose, apply makeup in a specific order. First, prepare your baby's skin (clean and apply moisturizing baby cream). Remove excess cream. Apply the base makeup of the desired color, carefully blending it over the skin with a sponge.

Makeup “Angel” for Halloween (+ step by step instructions)

An angel is a beautiful and sweet creature, so it is not surprising that many girls choose this particular image for their “coming out” on October 31st. It’s not at all difficult to do angel makeup for Halloween; to create a gentle, romantic and bright image, you need to follow the tips and instructions.

What color scheme you need will depend on what kind of angel you decide to become for the holiday. It could be a heavenly creature radiating light and kindness. Or maybe it will be the image of a fallen angel - vicious and attractive.

Halloween angel makeup for girls is performed according to the following rules:

• Regardless of the option you choose, your skin should be perfect.
• If you choose the classic image of an angel, the color scheme should be in pastel, nude shades. The use of black is not allowed; even mascara is better to use colored mascara.
• Halloween is a carnival of sorts, so you can add bright, rainbow shades to your angel makeup.
• If the image of a fallen angel is chosen, then the color scheme should be richer and more aggressive. You can use a lot of black in combination with gold, silver and purple shades.
• Wings, the color of which depends on the character of the chosen character, will ideally complement the image.

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A step-by-step guide to creating your own Halloween angel makeup at home:

1. Apply makeup base to your face. On top of it, use a foundation that matches your skin color.
2. Use concealers to disguise imperfections. Fix the result with loose powder (best with shimmering particles). It can also be applied to the neck and décolleté area.
3. Using a white pencil, draw a wing at the outer corners of the eye towards the temple. Paint it white.
4. On the upper eyelid, apply shadows in cool shades - silver, blue, pearl.
5. Paint over the drawn wing with white shadows with a satin effect. Using a thin brush, carefully apply some glitter along the very edges.
6. Apply the darker shade to the inner corner of the eye and blend it out.
7. Use a white pencil to fill in the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid, then highlight the lower eyelash line with a darker shade.
8. Apply blue mascara or use bunches of false eyelashes that are glued to the outer corner of the eye.
9. Apply soft pink blush to your cheeks.
10. Cover your lips with pink or clear gloss.

You can complement your angel's Halloween makeup at home with rhinestones and sparkles. For a suit, you should choose a light, flowing dress in delicate shades and be sure to have wings behind your back to make your image even more expressive.

Video: unusual and very beautiful angel makeup for Halloween.

Spider-Man

A common Halloween look for boys is Spider-Man. Without forgetting to first apply protective baby cream to the child’s skin, contours around the eyes are drawn with thick black paint.

Then we cover the entire face with red paint, avoiding only the outlined area around the eyes. You can apply the paint with a sponge, cotton pad or your hands . Next, the “eye sockets” are shaded with gray or white paint. The final touch is to draw black lines representing a web.

Now all that’s left to do is choose the Halloween makeup you like together with your child and start making it. Good luck to you and have a happy holiday!

Scary-looking costumes, Jack-o'-lanterns, surprise pumpkin dishes, and bright makeup are the main attributes of Halloween. This holiday is celebrated in many countries on the eve of All Saints' Day - October 31. To create an amazing look, you don’t have to do complex makeup or go to a beauty salon. You can paint your face for Halloween yourself.

Photo and video gallery of Halloween makeup looks and ideas

There are many ideas for a Halloween party. You just need a little imagination to make your ideas come true. It is better to practice applying makeup in advance to ensure your look is perfect. The YouTube videos and photographs that you will see below will help you create the perfect Halloween makeup.

Makeup “Sugar Skull”

Bloody Mary

A terrifying and at the same time interesting and beautiful image. Don't skimp on the fake blood because you're going to have some pretty bloody Halloween makeup!

Video: how to do Bloody Mary makeup.

Wednesday Addams

This girl is such a mischief! At the same time, Wednesday is a memorable and vibrant character. And why? Because she is one of the toughest TV girls of all time, standing out for her minimalist style.

Coraline

The fairy-tale cartoon gave the world another wonderful image - the girl Coraline.

But what’s interesting is that, inspired by the “land of nightmares,” you can do makeup for this girl’s mother.

Video: doing Halloween makeup in the style of Coraline in the land of nightmares.

Image from the movie "Saw"

"Saw" is a sensational film with many fans around the world. Therefore, many guys and girls love to embody this image for Halloween.

Video: saw makeup for Halloween at home.

Clown

Clowns can be both cute and kind, and evil and scary (just look at the image of Pennywise!). To make a clown makeup for Halloween you will need a lot of bright cosmetics, but the result is worth it.

Photos of interesting clown makeup:

Video: step-by-step execution of clown makeup for Halloween.

Creepy demon

Another very scary Halloween makeup that both girls and guys can do. The main rule is the scarier the better! And then “demonic” photos await you:

Video: how to do demon makeup for Halloween at home.

Jeff the killer

Video: How to do Jeff the Killer makeup for Halloween.

Making pumpkin with children

Children love everything bright and unusual, so they enjoy Halloween even more than adults. This is also a great opportunity to spend time together and do something useful.

Try making cute pumpkins using other fruits from the harvest. Anything will be used: corn, peppers, carrots and even chestnuts and acorns. Place funny little people in your area, let them bring smiles to your guests and neighbors.

Pumpkin snowman? Why not! He can also be kind, but he can also be scary. The face can be decorated with stickers, painted, or replaced with a classic jack-o'-lantern.

Use the characteristics of each pumpkin to your advantage. The long ponytail easily turns into a hooked nose, which gives your craft a fun expression.

Very young children can work with pumpkin seeds. Draw the outline of a pumpkin on a piece of paper, color the seeds and let your child stick them on. The result is a bright picture that can be used to decorate a nursery or give as a postcard.

If you're one of those parents who doesn't recognize the holiday, but don't mind making something out of a pumpkin with your child, make a cute unicorn out of it. Arm yourself with paints, markers and glue. A unicorn horn can be glued together from felt, made from a party hat, or from any material at hand.

This option is suitable for lazy parents or small children. Cardboard, bright colors and glue - and you are the owner of a magical bird! She might even make your wish come true.

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