Instagram's Best Halloween Makeup Inspo
Just a quick scroll through your feed and it’s obvious: Instagram has become an all-important source for beauty inspo. And in the weeks leading up to Halloween, it’s a whole different ball game with elaborate, out-of-the-box makeup ideas that are amazingly creative. Whether it’s super spooky, crazy beautiful, or a political statement in and of itself, we’re mesmerised. To kick your costume game up a few notches, check out the looks we couldn’t help but double tap.
1 INK SPOTS
A very creative take on ink blots that looks like something straight out of American Horror Story. Make sure to powder your hair to really nail the look.
Makeup by @makeupbymouse
2 POP-ART WONDER WOMAN
Makeup by @jordanhanz
3 BOWIE
Because TBH our fascination with Ziggy Stardust-era Bowie will never die.
Makeup by @sarahmcgbeauty
4 A FAIRY
Try on a fairy get-up with penciled-on freckles, super long falsies, and all of the contouring and highlighting skills you’ve got.
Makeup by @thealexbox
5 THE JOKER
We know the Heath Ledger Joker is still the most popular variation to portray for Halloween, but we’re still partial to the comic book version of the baddie, since it means donning and over the top wig and larger-than-life lips.
Makeup by @rtist
6 MERMAID
Even though it feels like we’ve hit peak mermaid and unicorn everything this year, it’s so fun to dress up like one, with all the sparkles, glitter, and pastel colors.
Makeup by @sassyalternativegirl
7 THE MAD HATTER
A bright red wig, brilliant white lashes, and a red lip are an easy entrée into Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter. Try at a hand at the rosy contouring for a ghastly upgrade to your look.
Makeup by @labrinthia
8 GALAXY
If you’re hoping to achieve an out-of-this-world look, take some cues from this Beauty Boy on painting a colorful galaxy across your face, flecked with stars.
Makeup by @jamescharles
9 GLITTER CLOWN
Put on a new spin on the sad clown trope this Halloween with some neon accents: blue hair and disco glitter everywhere.
Makeup by @annabelletemp
10 POP ART MARILYN
Forget her looks from The Seven Year Itch or Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, if you’re going to be Marilyn Monroe take a graphic, pop art approach—just don’t forget the red lips.
Makeup by @kris.giff
11 HARLEY QUINN
For a less clownish approach to Harley Quinn, we’re loving Jamie Genevieve’s smoky eyes and on-trend gradient lip approach.
Makeup by @jamiegenevieve
12 UNATTAINABLE WOMAN
A tribute to Amber Rose’s #unattainablewoman initiative, you can make a political statement by wearing the misogynist labels that are all too often thrust upon women in society.
Makeup by @jordanhanz
13 KOAN FROM SAILOR MOON
Take on the youngest Ayakashi sister with a crescent moon, magenta on the waterlines, and a dark plum pout.
Makeup by @michellephan
14 CONTOURING
If you, too, are wondering if we’ve reached peak contour, this is one way to *silently* comment on the matter.
Makeup by @alexandrametalclown
15 #LOVEISLOVE
There’s no Halloween like the present to celebrate that #LoveisLove.
Makeup by @valencia0612
16 LUNAR ECLIPSE
If you’re inspired by recent lunar activity, try this eclipsing look: a cat eye, black lips, and stages of the moon across etched across the décolletage.
Makeup by @michellephan
17 OIL-SLICK RAINBOW
This look may require a sand art hair dye job to match, but what could be cooler than a neon-bright, oil-slicked rainbow face?
Makeup by @sarahmcgbeauty
18 AMERICAN HORROR STORY HOTEL MATTRESS LADY
If you’re a freak for American Horror Story Hotel, try your hand at becoming the scary mattress lady with a key.
Makeup by @creativeboss
19 SNAPCHAT RAINBOW VOMIT
Taste the rainbow à la Snapchat.
Makeup by @gettingpretty
20 SKULL FACE
If you’re out for scares, throw on your favorite LBD and meticulously paint on this hyper-real skull makeup.
Makeup by @makeupbydenise
21 MOSAIC NECKPIECE
If you’re not a makeup wiz per se, try creating a mosaic neckpiece made from magazine cut-out fragments.
Makeup by @greta_ag
22 FLAPPER
Transform yourself into a Roaring Twenties siren with pearlescent smoky eyes, ultra-skinny brows, and a dark violet pout with a prominent cupid’s bow.
Makeup by @aleciamakeupartistry
23 BLUE SLIME
If you’re planning on hopping out of character, go for something abstract but still visually appealing. We’re loving the glossy lips and bold brows especially.
Makeup by @beautygonebad
24 EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Get into character with a tousled black wig, an on-trend belt as choker, and eyelash glue plus tissue as scars all over your face (FWIW, she used third degree silicone). Check out our tutorial on how to fake a bleached brow to complete the look.
Makeup by @lexiflow
