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Beauty » Makeup

The 14 Best Halloween Makeup Looks for 2019

Authored by Macaela Mackenzie
Macaela Mackenzie
October 21, 2019

We have barely packed away our summer clothes, let alone bought anything pumpkin-spiced, and already Halloween is upon us. It is exciting — who doesn’t love an excuse to eat candy corn in costume — but let’s be real, there is also a little pressure to come up with a costume creative enough to make all your friends say damn, that’s cool.

You don’t have to go full Heidi Klum, unofficial Queen of Halloween, to pull it off. Instagram is full of insanely cool Halloween makeup inspiration from makeup artists and Halloween fanatics alike — no matter your skill level with an eye pencil.

Check out this killer Halloween makeup looks from some of Instagram’s best makeup artists. The best part? They are so good on their own, you won’t even need an actual costume.

1. Euphoria Makeup

Even if you missed the HBO show starring Zendaya, “Euphoria makeup”— think glittery, neon eye makeup embellished with tiny pearls or gemstones — is everywhere. It was even one of the biggest trends on the runways at New York Fashion Week.

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💥🤸🏻‍♀️THE CHEERLEADER🤸🏻‍♀️💥 the head cheerleader has to show up! I want to add that for Maddy’s more intense eye looks, we wanted to keep her brow more airy and less structured. I think it really balanced a lot of her looks. Makeup applied by me, dept head @donni.davy. Hair by @melaniestylez /// @armanibeauty Luminous Silk Foundation, @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Wiz Pencil, @colourpopcosmetics Eye Shadow, @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 Waterline Liner, Gems from @amazon, lashes by @houseoflashes, lip liner by @maccosmetics, lipstick by @tartecosmetics, highlighter by @glossier and @hourglasscosmetics. #euphoriamakeup #euphoriahbomakeup #euphoriahbo #alexademie #makeupdept #makeupdepartment #teal #rhinestones #feelsomething #maddynation #euphoriamakeupdept #maddyperez #euphoriavibes

A post shared by Kirsten Sage Coleman (@kirinrider) on Aug 7, 2019 at 3:55pm PDT

Credit: @kirinrider

2. Black Panther

There is a reason Black Panther won an Oscar for Best Costume Design. Those looks were magnificent. Luckily, you don’t have to be an Oscar winner to pay tribute to Wakanda — some of the film’s makeup looks are surprisingly simple.

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WHO CAN GUESS WHAT I AM DRESSING UP AS THIS YEAR 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️ ___ Still on my Wakanda looks. This picture was so popular when I posted it months ago and was even posted on @popsugarbeauty story a few days ago💃🏾💃🏾 ____ As simple as this look is, still one of my favorites ever. ___ Now that we are done with the past, I have 3NEW LOOKS Starting tomorrow. Sooooo excited 😆 😆😆 _____ #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup #halloween #glamskullmakeup #halloween2018 #tailomakeup #wakandaforever #blackpanther #princessshuri

A post shared by 𝕋𝕀𝕋𝕀 |𝕃𝕆𝕃𝔸 |𝕋𝔸𝕀-𝕃𝕆 🇳🇬𝕏🇺🇸 (@tailo_g) on Oct 28, 2018 at 10:51am PDT

Credit: @tailo_g

3. Maleficent

This past year could make any woman feel downright villainous. Embrace your vengeful side with this simple but epic maleficent look. Bonus points if you add prosthetic cheek implants as Angelina Jolie wears in the film.

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Day 62, Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?🔮 • • • I know this is a day late, I was very busy yesterday and then went to see Toy Story 4 which by the way didn’t end how I expected so you need to go see it if you haven’t already! Anyway I didn’t have time to edit this until this morning and now I’m on my way to a concert, probably didn’t need to explain that much but there ya go😂❤️ • • • #makeup #makeupmafia #makeupbyme #makeupaddict #makeupartist #makeupoftheday #mua #anastasiabeverlyhills #morphegirl #wakeupandmakeup #makeupartistsworldwide #dressyourface #cutcrease #morphe #100daysofmakeup #thelist #abh #morphebabe #colourpopme #disneyvillains #colourpop

A post shared by Hollie (@hollierose.mua) on Jun 23, 2019 at 10:11am PDT

Credit: @hollierose.mua

4. God Is a Woman

Ariana Grande’s beauty look is iconic even on a grocery run but her body paint in the “God Is a Woman” video was truly next level. Recreate it for Halloween (no nudity required).

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A post shared by Tenisha G. Billington💄MUA (@flawless_by_tenisha)

Credit: @flawless_by_tenisha

5. Face App

When Face App — the app that instantly aged a photo — came out this year it seemed like no one was immune from looking into their future. Embrace your inner great grandma with a few strategically placed wrinkles for Halloween.

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Credit: @anabelensantamariamua

6. David Bowie

David Bowie’s cultural impression isn’t likely to fade anytime soon. The lightning bolt — one of his most memorable looks — is easy to do and makes one hell of a tribute.

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DAVID BOWIE ⚡️ за 50 комментариев здесь рандомно подарю пудровую подводку для бровей от NYX♥️ ⠀ #makeupbyvladaae Foundation – dior backstage #diorbackstage #dior #diormakeup #diorukraine Blush – #nyxsweetcheeks #nyxcosmeticsrussia #nyxcosmetics #nyxcosmetics_ua Brow – #essence make me brow Red paint – make up for life professional 12 color professional paint tray #makeupforlife Blue paint – Mina the cream eyeshadow 304 #minamakeup #minacosmetics Highlighter – #nyxloveyousomochi lit life Mascara – #lorealmakeup baby roll #lorealbabyroll Lipstick – #nyxlingerie gloss clear Eyeliner – #nyxstrictlyvinyl alliance #davidbowie #davidbowiemakeup #davidbowiecosplay #bowie #bowiemakeup #bowiecosplay

A post shared by Vlada Kozachyshche (@vladaae) on Sep 7, 2018 at 5:19am PDT

Credit: @vladaae

7. Sugar Skull

Any search for Halloween makeup will turn up endless skull makeup tutorials, most of which are insanely cool — and insanely difficult to pull off if you are not a pro. This look is cool and creative without being agonizingly hard to recreate.

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Spooky looks take 3 💀💗 Eyes @anastasiabeverlyhills soft glam Foundation #abhluminousfoundation 510 Concealer @toofaced full coverage creamy concealer toffee Skull @midascosmetics_ neon loose pigment .. . . . . . . #halloween #makeup #midascosmetics #toofaced #anastasiabeverlyhills #urbandecay #skullmakeup #art #mua #glamandglits #31daysofhalloween #iamgold #makeupphotography

A post shared by Kacie ✨ (@kaciamarie_) on Oct 9, 2019 at 2:50pm PDT

Credit: @Makeupbykace

8. Minnie Mouse

Who can resist a classic? This Minnie Mouse look is cute, simple, and totally appropriate for work.

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MINNIE MOUSE 🎀🐭 TAG someone who loves Minnie 😊 I would make a perfect #CKUKbrandrep because I always find a way to make my posts as magical as possible! I l create cute Disney makeup looks which go perfect with your jewellery, it completes the look. I also have a lot of love for the brand and there’s no one more obsessed and passionate about Disney like me 🥰✨ ———————————————— Brows: #anastasiabeverlyhills dark brown pomade Eyeliner: #colourpopme bff Numero uno Eyeshadow: #beautybay EYN Bright matte palette White liner: #nyxcosmetics liquid eyeliner Mascara: @toofaced #betterthansex Foundation: #hudabeautyfauxfilter Shade Dulce de leche Concealer: #hudabeautyoverachiever Sugar biscuit Earrings @couturekingdomuk

A post shared by 🌈🦄MELS SMITH 🍒🍭 (@sincerely_mels) on Sep 26, 2019 at 10:36am PDT

Credit: @sincerely_mels

9. Stranger Things Lights

There are bound to be a ton of Stranger Things costumes out there this year but you will get street cred for this look inspired by those eerie lights. Plus, you can recreate it for the holidays.

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Makeup deets: 🎄 Eyes: for the Christmas lights and eyeliner base I used @jeffreestarcosmetics velour liquid lipsticks in “Queen bee” (yellow), “Equality” (green), “Redrum” (red), “Blue velvet” (blue) from the mini rainbow bundle I used the shade “Drug lord” (white) in the centre of each “bulb” 🎄lips is also “Redrum” from @jeffreestarcosmetics 🎄black line along the crease is @nyxcosmetics liquid liner 🎄Glitters are @Litcosmetics & @Eyecandycosmetics I’m wearing “Raven” from my collab with @bellamihair ❤️ They are having an amazing Black Friday sale where you can get one wig for $69.99 or 2 for $99.99 + free US shipping using code “WIGS” 🙌🏻🙈

A post shared by ALINA (@makeupbyalinna) on Nov 16, 2018 at 1:02pm PST

Credit: @makeupbyalinna

10. Instagram Likes

The best Halloween looks are simple but witty, requiring minimal effort to pull off but calling for maximum respect from everyone else at your Halloween party. This look that riffs on Instagram’s “like” icon will get you all the…well, you get it.

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Validate me with likes😛❤️

A post shared by ♡Lara♡ -Glow Up (@laratilley) on Jun 26, 2019 at 11:10pm PDT

Credit: @laratilley

11. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Sharon Tate’s signature look embodied the beauty aesthetic of the 60s. This year, Margot Robbie brought it back. Pair this super simple look with a blowout and black turtleneck and you have got the costume contest in the bag.

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• attic • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [WERBUNG] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ POV: You’re helping your parents clean out their attic and you find this photo dated August 1971. Looks like it was shot at a party? Both your parents nod knowingly at the picture but neither can remember a name. What do you do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Part of the creative process for me is thinking up stories behind pictures and the more I can make my photos look like film photography the easier it is 🙂 this was actually inspired by the 1966 May cover of Vogue (my mom was born in May 1966 and she bought me this sweater!). Was a nice surprise that the vogue cover and the sweater shared the same color story 🙂 the sweater is by @vilaglobal btw whom I also own a cami and a dress from!! I really enjoy their fits and designs! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SKIN: @marcjacobsbeauty shameless foundation in ‘Y210’ | @colourpopcosmetics no filter concealer | @hudabeautyshop tantour in ‘fair’* & easy bake powder in ‘sugar cookie’* EYES: @narsissist smudge proof primer & larger than life long-wear eye pencil in ‘Santa Monica BLVD’* | @natashadenona Safari palette | @essence_cosmetics lash princess mascara BROWS: @benefitcosmetics 24hr brow setter LIPS: @hudabeautyshop lip contour in ‘trendsetter’* | @ritueldefille enchanted lip sheer in ‘narcissus’* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • all items marked with * have been gifted or sent to me as a PR sample • ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #70smakeup #60smakeup #retromakeup #vintagemakeup #vintagelook #editorial #editorialmakeup #highfashionmakeup #avantgardemakeup #creativemakeup #avantgarde #retrolook

A post shared by Denice ⚡️ (@dryaedis) on Aug 15, 2019 at 11:05am PDT

Credit: @dryaedis

12. Game of Thrones

Want to pay tribute to Game of Thrones without going full-on White Walker? This Children of the Forest look is spooky, pretty and a good challenge if you want to test out your makeup skills.

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Credit: @rawbeautykristi

13. Hot pepper Halloween

Move over Hot Girl Summer. It’s hot pepper Halloween.

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Day 55; Hi welcome to chilli’s🌶 Sorry I’ve been inactive I’ve had a horrible eye infection but it’s getting better now!❤️ This look is inspired by the amazing @sincerely_mels • • • • #makeup #makeupmafia #makeupbyme #makeupaddict #makeupartist #makeupoftheday #mua #anastasiabeverlyhills #morphegirl #wakeupandmakeup #makeupartistsworldwide #dressyourface #cutcrease #morphe #100daysofmakeup #thelist #abh #morphebabe #colourpopme

A post shared by Hollie (@hollierose.mua) on Jun 14, 2019 at 2:54pm PDT

Credit: @hollierose.mua

14. Unicorn makeup

Unicorn makeup will forever and always be a staple of the best Halloween costume looks. Honestly, you really can’t go wrong with this one. Throw on some glitter, rainbows, or iridescent eyeshadow and call it a (magical) day.

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• A lil something cute and colourful • . . . Wanted to play around with some colour and glitter for the Halloween look. This one’s not so scary the real horror was getting all that glitter off my face… 😅🙈😫 . . . #halloweenmakeup #halloweenmakeup2019 #halloweenmakeupideas #halloweenmakeuplooks #makeup #makeuplooks #colouredhair #colorfuleyeshadow #colourmakeup #colourfuleyeshadow #makeupartist #londonmua #freelancemakeupartist #londonfreelancemakeupartist #halloweenmakeupartist #unicornmakeup #naturalista #naturalhair #makeuprevolution #juviasplace #morphe #jamescharlespalette #helenecosmetics #houseofsparklezuk #maclipstick #macmakeupartist #undiscovered_muas #undiscoveredmuas #makeupblog #blackbeautyblogger

A post shared by Laurie (@yourhostlala) on Oct 9, 2019 at 1:40pm PDT

Credit: @yourhostlala

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