How to do Halloween makeup at home - step-by-step instructions with photos and videos

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.

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.

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:

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

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

Bat

This image is somewhat reminiscent of vampires. We need to make the complexion white. Next we highlight the eyes using dark shadows. Lips may be red, pale, blue. If desired, you can add blood stains. It would be great if you could get removable fangs. We put a headband with ears on our head, a cloak or something loose on our body. You can also complement the look with red lenses.

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:

Using a black pencil, draw an outline almost from ear to ear.
Use white paint (intended for application to the skin) to paint over the lips.
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.
There is no need to use blush in this makeup.
You can complement your look with bright colored lenses (for example, turquoise).

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

Choosing face paints

In Soviet times, only actor's makeup was available, which was very harmful to the skin. Unfortunately, the actors had no choice. It was made on the basis of wax and fat, so it had a specific smell and melted under the influence of bright light. Today you can easily find makeup in rich colors that is easy to apply, does not cause irritation and is washed off with plain water. This type of face paint is called “watercolor makeup” or “face painting”.

Some people try to save money on face painting and use improvised means, for example, gouache with honey or soap, so that the paint adheres better. It is better not to conduct such experiments, as it can cause an allergic reaction. Only paints intended for makeup can be applied to the skin of the face.

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:

The skin should be pale with a greenish tint.
The color palette for the shadows should be shades of sea water (blue-green).
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.

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:

Facial skin should be perfectly smooth. There is no preferred shade, because these magical creatures can be either light-skinned or dark-skinned.
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.
You can give your eyes an oblong shape.
False eyelashes or mascara in bright rainbow colors will also look good with this look.
Draw patterns on your face with eyeliner or face painting (soft smooth lines, flowers, leaves).
You should take lipstick in berry shades.
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:

Face painting

These are special water-based paints that are harmless to skin. This version of paints can be used even for children. Face painting is sold either like ordinary art paints in jars, or in dry form. In the latter case, it must be diluted with water.

If you plan to use the paint once or twice a year, then it is better to choose the option with powdered paints, since such makeup lasts longer. Face painting is sold in children's stores, entertainment centers and stores selling theater products.

Apply the paint using a sponge to cleansed and moisturized skin. If you want to make your skin look deathly pale, you can add a little blue or green to the white paint. It is better to apply makeup in two or three layers, the next layer should be applied after the previous one has dried. But since the makeup dries quickly, the makeup won’t take much time.

The makeup is washed off with plain water; if paint accidentally gets on your clothes, don’t worry, it washes off easily.

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:

Apply makeup base to your face. On top of it, use a foundation that matches your skin color.
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.
Using a white pencil, draw a wing at the outer corners of the eye towards the temple. Paint it white.
On the upper eyelid, apply shadows in cool shades - silver, blue, pearl.
Paint over the drawn wing with white shadows with a satin effect. Using a thin brush, carefully apply some glitter along the very edges.
Apply the darker shade to the inner corner of the eye and blend it out.
Use a white pencil to fill in the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid, then highlight the lower eyelash line with a darker shade.
Apply blue mascara or use bunches of false eyelashes that are glued to the outer corner of the eye.
Apply soft pink blush to your cheeks.
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.

Painting your eyes

Accentuate your makeup by adding color to your eyelids. The makeup will look softer and more delicate if you use shadows in pastel and light shades. The classic skull suggests black, gray colors for the eyelids. In the female version of this makeup, you can draw arrows both above the eye line and along their lower line.

Note: if you paint both lines, it will make the eyes look smaller. Therefore, it is advisable only for girls with big eyes to wear makeup like this.

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”

Video: how to apply sugar skull makeup for Halloween.

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.