Prosthetics & AppliancesNo. 2880 · The 2026 edition
11 Scary Halloween Makeup You Can DIY
Get ready to spook everyone with these 11 easy DIY Halloween makeup ideas that are both creepy and creative!
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Transform yourself into a zombie, skeleton, vampire, or more with these step-by-step DIY Halloween makeup tutorials. Each look uses common makeup items and optional accessories for added scare factor. Perfect for a last-minute costume or a fun night of trick-or-treating!
Directions
- Apply pale foundation or white powder. Add dark circles beneath the eyes using black or gray eyeshadow. Smudge red lipstick or dab fake blood around the mouth. Optionally wear torn clothing to complete the look.
- Cover the entire face with white base. Use black eyeliner or face paint to create hollow eye sockets and a nose shape. Draw black lines from the lips extending toward the cheeks to represent teeth. Add shading with gray or black eyeshadow for a more three-dimensional effect.
- Start with a pale complexion and heavy contouring. Apply red or black smoky eyeshadow on the eyes. Use deep red lipstick and let fake blood drip from the mouth. Optionally add fake vampire fangs for extra drama.
- Begin with flawless, pale foundation. Apply exaggerated blush circles on the cheeks. Use big round eyeliner to achieve a doll-eye illusion. Draw black cracks across the face using eyeliner to suggest a broken doll.
- Start with a white base on the face. Exaggerate red lips by extending them outward beyond the natural lip line. Use black eyeliner to create sharp lines around the eyes. Optionally add dripping fake blood for a more sinister vibe.
- Using eyeliner or face paint, draw stitches across your face or mouth. Add fake blood to make the wounds look fresh and scary. This look requires minimal effort but has maximum impact.
- Apply black or red smoky eyeshadow around the eyes. Use a pale or white skin base. Choose black lipstick and smudge the edges. Optionally wear contact lenses for a terrifying finish.
- Create dark, hollowed eyes with black eyeshadow. Draw black stitches around the mouth. Add an orange or red triangle nose. Incorporate straw accents into your outfit to complete the scarecrow effect.
- Paint half of your face with classic skeleton makeup using black and white. Leave the other half glamorous with your normal makeup. This creates a creepy yet stylish two-in-one look.
- Smear red lipstick or fake blood across one side of your face. Use black eyeliner to draw melt lines. Apply highlighter or gloss for a dripping, wet effect.
- Use a white base on your face, and create dark, hollowed-out eyes with black shadow. Apply black lipstick. Smudge black shadow downward from the eyes for a haunting appearance. Wear a simple black veil to complete the transformation.
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