spooky witch makeup

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?

23 Witch Makeup Ideas That Will Creep Everyone Out

I'll get you, my pretty!

Although many choose to go the creepy-spooky-scary witch route, you can also lean toward the pretty, fairy-like witch (think Glinda the Good Witch of The Wizard of Oz and Wicked fame). Whether you decide to go in the direction of gothic, glamorous, mythical sorceress, or downright evil vibes...whichever witch you choose, one thing’s for sure—the witch makeup makes all the difference in the final look.

When planning your DIY witch costume this year, put your best face forward with glamorous and fun Halloween face paint ideas and seasonal makeup ideas that will take your Halloween look to the next level. From pretty simple witch looks (green makeup on your face, neck, and hands) to professional special effort artist status (adding realistic-looking warts—yuck, but yes! ), there’s an idea for every skill set, look, and age.

Here, we’ve rounded up simple Halloween makeup ideas along with the harder stuff, too. No one ever said creepy is easy, so we got you on the step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. Go ahead and even elevate your manicure with Halloween nail art while you're at it, and you'll be all set for Halloween night with your witches!

Are you craving more Halloween holiday content? Visit our gallery of 100+ GENIUS HALLOWEEN IDEAS FOR 2023 to find plenty of costume ideas (for kids, adults, and pets!), party recipes, games, scary movie roundups, and much more!

Classic Witch Makeup

The simple and easy witch makeup look includes three basic elements: a neutral face base, bold red lips, and smokey eyes! Don't forgot to add a witch hat and broom to complete the look.

Hocus Pocus Witch Makeup

Celebrate everyone's favorite sister-witch trio with these makeup looks—and, of course, the best Hocus Pocus Halloween costume ideas .

SHOP WINIFRED SANDERSON WIGS

Ursula Sea Witch Makeup

Add this larger than life Little Mermaid character to your arsenal of witch looks by pairing purple, blue, and silver accented makeup with bold red lipstick.

SHOP PURPLE BODY PAINT

Silver Witch Makeup

Pair a long silver-toned gray wig with a black witch hat and a polished face of makeup with deep purple lipstick to pull off this look!

SHOP GRAY WIGS

Sabrina the Teenage Witch Makeup

The enchanting costume is a subtle nod to everyone's favorite teenage witch. Get the gorgeous look by combining shoulder length tousled blond hair, a dark headband, cool matte makeup, and a dark red lipstick! Complete this beautiful ensemble with a vintage-inspired red dress.

SHOP RED LIPSTICK

Pretty Wicked Witch Makeup

Go for green highlights instead of a whole green face for a prettier, striking version of the Wicked Witch of the West.

SHOP BLENDING BRUSHES

Haunted House Witch Makeup

There's nothing simple about this impressive haunted house scene face paint. The black silhouette artwork pops against the orange and gold background for a striking take for Halloween night.

SHOP FACE PAINT PALETTE

The Craft Witch Makeup

Are you feeling nostalgic about the 1990s and love The Craft movie? Try this Nancy Downs inspired witch look and play dress up in your your favorite babydoll dress and choker necklace.

SHOP MAKEUP PALETTES

Sticker Decal Witch Makeup

This witch makeup is all in the details—in this case, the eyes. Instead of covering the whole face with green makeup, try smoky eyes with a pop of green on the lid. Finish off the look with a bold lip and Halloween-themed sticker decals.

SHOP HALLOWEEN FACE DECALS

Celestial Witch Makeup

Get an out of this world look by building a shimmering full face look that incorporates purple and silver tones with glittering highlights.

Shop GALACTIC MAKEUP

Cute Kids' Witch Makeup

Fun, rainbow colors (and glitter!) instantly take typical witch makeup from creepy to cute.

SHOP GLITTER MAKEUP PALETTE

Spider Witch Makeup

Choose any color you want to replace the purple shown here. With a fine-tip black liquid eyeliner, draw in a curvy line with a spider hanging from it. Sketch in multiples for a super creepy effect.

SHOP EYELINER

Terrifying Witch Makeup

What gives this witch face such dimension is the two shades of green blended together and accentuating the "wrinkles" around the eyes and mouth.

SHOP WITCH HATS

Dark Eyes with Spider Witch Makeup

After creating raccoon-like eyes (the darker, the better!), apply goth lipstick, then paint on a spider (bats work, too) with waterproof eyeliner for a terrifying with look for kids and adults alike.

Forum Novelties Witch Nose and Chin Set

If a natural skin tone is more your vibe, this nose and chin set (complete with warts and bumps!) is just what you need to customize your witch costume.

Green Face with Red Lips Witch Makeup

The smooth, contoured look of this witch makeup is topped off with shiny red lips for a sultry finish.

SHOP RED LIP PAINT

Glinda the Good Witch Makeup

Channel the purity of Glinda the Good Witch with this soft, pretty look. Finish it off with tiny stick-on pearls to highlight the eyes.

SHOP EYE PEARLS

Witch Makeup Character Kit

This kit comes with everything you need to get a witchy look. Step-by-step instructions are included, too.

Green and Purple Potion Witch Makeup

Cast a spell with this unique hair-makeup pairing—purple potion neck art and wavy purple hair. Violet eyes and berry lips lend feminine finishing touches.

SHOP FACE PAINT KITS

Glam Green Witch Makeup

We love all the extra touches—the extra long eyelashes, the rosy cheeks, and the black dots—to this wicked witch look. Don't forget to apply matching makeup to the hands and neck.

SHOP GREEN MAKEUP

Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living Magazine. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.

Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living , where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.  

.css-1shyvki:before{background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:contain;background-size:contain;content:'';height:0.819rem;margin-bottom:0;margin-right:-0.9375rem;width:3.125rem;}.loaded .css-1shyvki:before{background-image:url('/_assets/design-tokens/countryliving/static/images/arrow.svg');}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-1shyvki:before{display:none;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-1shyvki:before{display:inline-block;}} 100+ Genius Halloween Ideas for 2023 .css-unxkmx:before{background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:contain;background-size:contain;content:'';height:0.819rem;margin:0.7rem auto 0.9375rem;width:3.125rem;}.loaded .css-unxkmx:before{background-image:url('/_assets/design-tokens/countryliving/static/images/arrow.svg');}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-unxkmx:before{display:block;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-unxkmx:before{display:none;}}

15 Halloween Deals and Discounts for 2023

Last-Minute Super Mario Costumes for All Ages

Clever Halloween IG Captions

70 Best Halloween Movies of All Time

Great Halloween Games for Kids and Adults

Funny Halloween Costumes for Maximum Mwahahaha

84 Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes for Women

Win Halloween with a Campfire Family Costume

33 Seasonal Fall Salad Ideas You Won't Stop Eating

Kelly Clarkson Is the Queen of Halloween

53 Best Fall Movies to Get You in the Autumn Mood

• Game Center

Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Magic: Quick and Spooky Ideas

by Kate Neidigh

Halloween is just around the corner, and you've suddenly realized you don't have a costume or makeup plan. Don't fret; we've got you covered with some last-minute Halloween makeup ideas that are sure to turn heads at any spooky soirée. Whether you're going for a creepy or cute look, these quick and easy makeup ideas will help you transform into the life of the Halloween party.

Classic Skeleton

• Start with a white or black base.
• Use black eyeliner to create hollow eye sockets, a nose cavity, and a toothy grin.
• Add shading for a realistic skeletal effect.
• Pop on a top hat or a headband with a veil for extra flair.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ember Johnson (@emberjohnson)

Pop Art Comic Book Character

• Apply a bright, even foundation.
• Use bold, black lines to outline facial features, like eyes, eyebrows, and lips.
• Add colorful dots and stripes for that comic book vibe.
• Finish with red lipstick and exaggerated eyelashes.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Farrell MUA (@emmafarrellmakeup)

Glittering Galaxy Goddess

• Apply shimmery eyeshadow in deep purples and blues.
• Use metallic face paint or eyeliner to create stars and constellations.
• Add a touch of glitter for extra celestial sparkle.
• Complete the look with a flowing, dark-colored dress and a starry headpiece.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shenika Justine (@shen.ka)

Cute Cat or Fierce Feline

• Create a cat-eye with liquid eyeliner.
• Draw a little black nose and whiskers.
• Use dark eyeshadow for a smoky effect.
• Finish with cat ears and a tail.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by G I O I A 🤍 (@gioia_pirastru)

Vampire Seductress

• Apply a pale foundation and dark eye makeup.
• Add deep red lipstick.
• Create fang marks on your neck using fake blood.
• Accessorize with a choker and a dramatic, dark outfit.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Alexandra Duerr (@christina.alexandraa)

Broken Doll

• Apply foundation with a porcelain-like finish.
• Use eyeliner to draw cracks on your face.
• Paint rosy cheeks, a button nose, and large doll-like eyes.
• Put your hair in two high ponytails or braids for an extra doll-like touch.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒔𝒂 (@danielabarbosa_makeup)

Mysterious Masquerade Mask

• Use dark eyeliner to create an elegant mask design on one side of your face.
• Decorate with swirls, feathers, or rhinestones.
• Match the mask design to your outfit and wear a matching, elegant mask on the other side.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by DIANA DZIUBA 🇺🇦 (@dianaadziuba)

Spooky Witch

• Apply green face paint or foundation.
• Draw warts and moles with black eyeliner.
• Add a pointy hat and a broomstick for the classic witch look.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Bueno (@mariabuma)

The key to last-minute Halloween makeup is to be creative and work with what you have. Don't be afraid to mix and match these ideas to come up with your unique look. And most importantly, have fun with your Halloween makeup adventure – after all, it's the one night of the year when you can let your imagination run wild!

Kate Neidigh is a freelance lifestyle writer for Seattle Refined. See more of her work on Instagram here .

26 Easy Witch Makeup Ideas and Photos for Halloween

These spellbinding looks are simple to execute.

But, because of that, it tends to get a bad rap as an overdone and uninspired last-minute costume . That doesn't have to be the case, though. And, hey, with the right outfit and a full face of awesome witch makeup—think black lipstick and some adhesive gemstones—you may even take home a prize in the costume contest. (Prefer to keep it simple? Focus on playing up your eyes using rich pigments, dramatic lashes , glittery shadow , and even spooky contacts.)

You don't have to be a makeup artist, either. There are tons of easy (and pretty!) witch makeup ideas out there to suit both beginners and experts alike. They range in style, too, so you can pick the look that best suits your witchy alter ego. Go as a modern and cute good witch, an old evil witch cut from the pages of your favorite storybook , or settle for something in between—the choice is entirely yours.

Whether you're dressing yourself or your toddler, these Pinterest-worthy makeup photos and tutorials are sure to take your Halloween witch costume to the next level.

Midnight Maven

This look from makeup artist Lauren D'Amelio is all about the drama. Start with the eyes: Choose two colors from your favorite eyeshadow palette—one for your eye lid and one for your lower lash line—then, with a dark liner, create winged lines on the top and line your lower waterline. Top with glitter, letting some fall onto your cheeks. To make the crescent moon, press a water bottle cap into your forehead gently to create a faint circle impression. Using this as your guide, draw the shape of a moon with dark liner. Finish the look with bold false lashes and a matching lipstick.

Celestial Witch

You don't need a full face of green makeup to pull off a witch costume. For a more sophisticated look, approach your makeup the same way you normally would, but use brighter colors, like deep purple eyeshadow and lipstick. Then, add a few enchanting embellishments, like circular and start-shaped self-adhesive face and body gems.

SHOP FACE GEMS

Not sure you want to cross to the dark side this Halloween? Opt for a bronzed smokey eye paired with an excess of warm blush that's topped with some face glitter. Finish off the soft look fit for a good witch with a pretty pink lipstick.

SHOP FACE GLITTER

Scary Day/Night Witch

For a truly unique take on witch makeup, split your canvas in two—one side is nice and bright for daytime; the other dark and scary for the depths of the night. For the bright side, use the warmer colors in your palettes; for the dark, experiment with black, red, and white face paint. Bonus points for colored contacts that really bring the disguise to new heights.

Easy Hooded Witch

Though the payoff is big, this look is simple enough for beginners to pull off, since you don't need a super steady hand. Go a little bolder on your standard makeup, incorporating bright pinks and even some red, then use black eyeliner to draw the lines and the crescent moon. Finally, add a swipe of black lipstick.

SHOP BLACK LIPSTICK

Purple Witch

Though this is a look you really have to commit to—it requires a lot of purple face paint—it's one you can recreate with just a bit of drugstore makeup. First, use a makeup sponge to apply the purple base coat, then swipe on the yellow eyelids, add winged liner, and brighten cheeks with a nice peachy blush. Finish the look with Halloween-inspired body stickers.

SHOP FACE PAINT

Simple Witch

You don't have to follow a complex witch makeup tutorial for great results. For something a little simpler, lean on the outfit to take you most of the way, then do a dark smokey eye and a heavily lined purple lip.

SHOP PURPLE LIP LINER

Fortune-Telling Witch

This witchy style really brings the drama, thanks to heavily-shadowed eyes in striking colors like purple and gold and a bold, wet black lip. Purple face gems and a gold headpiece complete the edgier look.

Orange and Black Spider Witch

Make your eyes stand out against an all black witch costume with a smoky orange eye adorned with a simple black spiderweb. All you need to create the spiderweb is liquid liner (use a pen for ease) and a steady hand.

SHOP ORANGE EYESHADOW

Green Witch

If you're dressing as a classic green witch, all you need is some body paint (use a makeup sponge to get that airbrushed look!) and quality black makeup. Just be sure to budget plenty of time for both application and removal—you'll need a lot of green face paint to get the coverage you see here.

SHOP BODY PAINT

Batty Witch

Give winged liner the witchy treatment by shaping it like the silhouette of a bat. It's not as difficult as it looks—it's essentially just an exaggerated cat eye. Bonus points for adding mini bats on the lips. (You can use liner or body stickers for this part.)

SHOP LIQUID LINER

Spider Witch

Add Halloween drama to an already edgy purple smokey eye by penning a wicked little spider crawling down its web. Liquid liner will do the just the trick to help you get the cleanest lines.

Masked Witch

A drawn-on mask, complete with sparkly purple face gems, adds unexpected elegance to any witch costume. Of course, if you're in a rush or are worried about your ability to pull off such an intricate design, you could simplify the look by pairing your standard makeup with a pretty bold red lip, then wearing a lacy embellished mask.

Sparkly Spider Witch

For an adult look that's creepy and glamorous all at the same time, pair glittery silver eyeshadow with a realistic hand-drawn spider. The spider looks more multi-dimensional and realistic if you use body paint, since you can add shadowing, but this approach takes a little more expertise. For a similar, but more straightforward approach, try a liquid liner pen.

SHOP SILVER EYESHADOW

Black and Orange Witch

First, powder the entire face to give the skin a creepier, washed-out vibe. Then, use the quintessential Halloween color palette of black and orange to recreate this ultra cool look. The pale skin paired with the deep, smokey eye, defined brows, and bold lip is perfect for a modern witch that's got just a hint of evil inside.

Pastel Good Witch

With such a vibrant color palette, you don't need much in the way of makeup. Dark, defined brows, vivid purple shadow, long, feathery purple false lashes, and gorgeous ombre strands come together to create a truly ethereal vibe that's great for adults and kids alike.

SHOP PURPLE LASHES

Blood Red Witch

Beginners can do something special without the struggle by swapping black liner for a blood red shade in a winged design. To complete the look, pair it with a matching red lip, and call it a day.

SHOP EYELINER

Headless Witch

If you're going for something scary, some strategic makeup on the neck will make you look like a decapitated witch. The easiest way to go about it? Body paint and a brush. It's not as hard as it looks—just blend various shades of red and black until your neck looks sufficiently bloody.

Sugar Skull Witch

Pair one of the holiday's most popular motifs—the sugar skull—with your witch costume for a slightly different take. For simplicity's sake, pick three colors—like white, black, and teal or pink—paint the face white, color in deep black eye sockets, then add a few colorful details. Sure, it'll take some precision, but the result is nothing short of fabulous.

Mystical Witch

You don't have to be able to draw intricate designs to create winning witch makeup. Beginners can put their own spin on it by going heavier than usual with colors like black and purple. For something extra, a simple cross between the brows works well. Temporary hair color or a wig do a lot to elevate the look, too.

SHOP PURPLE EYESHADOW

Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.

Halloween 2022

35 Fabulous Family Halloween Costumes

75 Funny Couples Halloween Costumes

Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas

The Most Frightening Halloween Movies on Netflix

22 of the Scariest Horror Movies in Black Cinema

The Spookiest Ghost Stories

13 Surprisingly Wearable Black Lipsticks

15 Pumpkin-Scented Candles That Smell Like Pie

Fun Virtual Murder Mystery Party Ideas

The Wittiest Instagram Captions for Halloween

40 To-Die-For Halloween Party Themes

CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, AND JOY

• Skincare Ingredients A-Z
• Skin Concerns
• Hair Removal
• Moisturizers
• Tools and Techniques
• Hair Concerns
• Hair Styling
• Fashion Trends
• What to Wear
• Accessories
• Clothing and Apparel
• Celebrities
• Product and Brand News
• Trends and Innovation
• Amazon Picks
• Gift Guides
• Product Reviews
• Mental Health and Mood
• The Byrdie Team
• Editorial Guidelines
• Editorial Policy
• Terms of Use and Policies
• Privacy Policy

By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

22 Non-Basic Ways to Channel Your Inner Witch This Halloween

Jerritt Clark / Getty Images

When it comes to cult classic Halloween costumes, a witch is about as timeless as it gets. It's easy and customizable, and depending on how far you want to take your look, you can make it as tame or terrorizing as you please. Best of all, with the help of YouTube makeup tutorials, you don't even have to pull an entire costume together—just a bunch of makeup products. 

Of course, watching tutorial after tutorial and scrolling through look after look can be time-consuming. So, in the spirit of all things double, double, toil, and trouble, we played detective and did the investigative work for you. Keep reading for 22 witch-inspired makeup looks that are sure to spellbind everyone you encounter.

Wicked Witch of the West

For a true Wicked Witch of the West vibe, we suggest channeling this epic makeup moment from Makeupbyjalesse this coming Halloween. Emerald lids accented by a bold lip take it up a notch.

American Horror Story Witch

Keeping with the screen theme, we're into this rather horrifying yet totally enchanting witch makeup tutorial from Ronkeraji . After all, it doesn't get much more sinister than a matte black pout. 

Gothic Glamour Witch

Inspired by couture, YouTube makeup enchantress Erin Nicole stuns with the crystal-studded cobweb number. Surprisingly, this look is much more doable than you'd think. (Though we do recommend at least one practice round before any Halloween shenanigans!)

Green-with-Envy Witch

If you want to channel your inner Elphaba, this look courtesy from  Madeyewlook, Twice  might be more your cup of brew this Halloween. The accents include small doses of lime and a little bit of strategic shimmer.

Skeleton Witch

If you're the type of witch who loves her contour, look no further. Vlogger MsAaliyahJay 's transformation process entrances us, and we enjoy the versatility of the result. Witch? Skeleton? A Twilight -inspired hybrid of all the above? We'll let you pick your poison.

Possessed Witch

This impeccably scary witch tutorial from Gina Rizzocascio isn't for the faint of heart. But if you have the intention to give the gift of fright (or dare we say, legitimate terror) this Halloween, her evil witch makeup is the ultimate antidote. Just make sure you don't encounter any young children.

Celestial Witch

Looking for something that's more trick-or-treater friendly? We're super into this celestially sculpted witch makeup from YouTube vlogger atleeeey . It's scary but still hauntingly beautiful.

Disney Witch

Disney lovers, prepare yourselves. Although Disney princesses often overtake our costume-studded feeds Halloween night, we're partial to the idea of going against the grain and dressing up as an ill-destined Disney witch instead. To get you inspired, this makeup how-to from  Shonagh Scott  is probably the most captivating we've seen (and that's a very bold statement).

Old Hollywood-Inspired Witch

While most witches we witness Halloween night are characterized by dark makeup and hair, along with a greenish tinge, we love the idea of purple accents to counter. With bold brows, milky skin, and a metallic pout, this look from  Kalei Lagunero gives us some much-needed spooky edge.

Ursula Sea Witch

What's not to love about this beloved Disney villain? From the lilac base to the bright pops of aqua blue eyeshadow, it's all about bold color. YouTuber atleeeey's version features chunky blue glitter around the eyes and a matte red lip to pull it all together.

OK, maybe there's not an actual thing called a Tumblr witch, but this mystical costume makeup by Shania Parris gives off major Tumblr vibes. We're obsessed with the half witch, half glam look.

Winnie From Hocus Pocus

Since Hocus Pocus is the epitome of Halloween, it's no surprise this legendary witch made it on our list. And surprisingly, Alexa Poletti's version is relatively simple. To get Winnie's orange locks, we suggest the Good Dye Young Poser Paste in Riot ($15) that washes out with warm water.

Spider Witch

So you want to be a witch for the holiday festivities, but you don't want to go all out with a tall hat, black cape, and a broom? Taylor Snead  has you covered with this spider-glam witch makeup. All you need is a black eyeliner to nail the spiderweb, and you're good to go. The hat and broom are optional.

Here's another excellent option for a makeup-only witch costume—only this version is definitely on the spookier side. The intricate detail of  this look  lets the makeup do the talking on fright night. After all, anything with a third eye is considered scary enough to stand alone in our books.

If your Halloween goal is to have one of the most memorable costumes of the night, we highly suggest trying  Pompberry's  winter-themed witch makeup. Swirl a vibrant, cranberry eyeshadow on (and around) your eyes and swipe on a matching berry lip like the Charlotte Tilbury  Matte Revolution Lipstick  ($34) in Shanghai Nights.

A creative take on a more nature-inspired witch created by Makeup Mouse is just spooky enough. A hedge witch is ready to grow some flowers and herbs and appreciate all the things nature has to offer.

Pretty Witch

This witch tutorial from Oh!MGlashes pairs an enchanting cut crease with greenish-gold sparkles that make it one to remember. The autumn shadow tones on the eyes mixed with deep, dark lips make this witch makeup look pretty enough to wear to any party.

1950s Witch

Take it back to the 1950s with this witch look, fully equipped with glitter and glam. PinUpDollAshleyMarie shows you how to get the perfect Halloween look if a '50s vibe is what you're going for this season.

Green and purple jewel-toned eyeshadow give ahitsrosa's witch the cutest look—perfect for anyone who wants their makeup to make a statement without looking too scary. Pair it with a brightly colored wig, and you've got the perfect recipe for a witchy look that's also fun.

Graveyard Witch

Most likely to be found in a cemetery, this scary look from Ellarie comes fully equipped with bloodshot eyes and dark lips. You certainly wouldn't want to run into her alone at night, which is why this witch tutorial is at the top of our spooky list.

Blair Witch

Inspired by the infamous scary movie, this witch look gives us deep, dark forest vibes that certainly don't include any happy trees. Created by atleeeey , we never knew that trees could look so spooky.

Gypsy Witch

A witch look with a voodoo twist, the scary level is off the charts with this Halloween witch look from The Modish Mom . Equipped with an ornate headpiece that's sure to draw some attention, you'll undoubtedly have an ominous presence anywhere you go.

Autumn Witch

Think of scary pumpkin spice, and you've got yourself a chilling witch look that is just as cold as dark, autumn nights come October. Miranda Rose shows us how to create this fall witch look, fully equipped with ornate leaves and bold eyeliner. The attention to detail is impressive.

Spooky Witch

A spooky cobweb look is the perfect way to express your witchy self if you want to make a statement with your makeup. This tutorial from Lyric Sherade gives way to the perfect evil smoky eye paired with dreadfully green contour.

Carnival Face Paint Witch

Beautify your witch costume this Halloween using face paint. This tutorial is perfect for a pretty witch who wants to get down with fun colors and lots of glitter. Check out some of the other ornate tutorials for Halloween created by Emily Jayne FX .

Related Stories

17 Epic Halloween Makeup Tutorials (No Costume Necessary)

50 Scary-Good Halloween Nail Art Ideas for October

33 Shockingly Beautiful Halloween Face Painting Ideas

27 Scary (Yet Pretty) Halloween Makeup Looks to Try This Year

This Spring, Coquette Beauty Is Reclaiming Hyper-Femininity

Hocus Pocus 2’s Costume Designer Shares How to Dress Like the Sanderson Sisters for Halloween

ColourPop's Sold-Out Hocus Pocus Collection Is Back

11 Killer Skull Makeup Tutorials for Halloween

22 Pumpkin Nail Designs for the Spookiest Fingertips

7 Butterfly Makeup Tutorials That Have Us Mesmerized

Miley Cyrus' 32 Best Hair Transformations—From Mullets to Marbled Blonde

Pinterest Says These Will Be the Top Halloween Costumes of 2022

11 Gorgeous Angel Makeup Tutorials for Halloween

30 Easy Halloween Makeup Looks That Require Only a Few Products

How to Recreate the 10 Most Popular Halloween Costume Ideas This Year

12 Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Looks That Only Require Glitter

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

• Help & Guides
• Home Improvement
• Privacy Policy

10 Spooky Mystical Witch Makeup Ideas For HALLOWEEN

Get creative with witch makeup ideas for Halloween, from subtle and spooky to grand and glamorous. Add extra magic to your look with these DIY witch makeup ideas and tips.

More collections:   Dog Halloween Costumes ,  Family Halloween Costumes ,  Halloween Activities For Toddlers ,  Recycled Trash Bags ,  Pumpkin Carving Ideas ,  Halloween Door Décor Ideas ,  Halloween Kids Costumes ,  Halloween Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Door Hanger ,  Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft ,  Handprint Spider Craft For Halloween ,  Halloween Mantel Decor Ideas ,  Halloween Window Decor Ideas ,  Couples Halloween Costumes

A Witch is about as timeless as it gets in terms of belief system Halloween costumes. It's simple and adaptable, so you can make it as gentle or terrifying as you like depending on how far you want to go with your design. Halloween is considered to have originated more than 2,000 years ago, when Celtic tribes celebrated Samhain, or New Year's Day, on November 1st. According to legend, demon spirits would manifest in the ether the day before, on October 31st, as they headed to the afterlife. Celts wore costumes to ward off evil spirits and connect with their ancestors' souls.

Creative Witch Makeup Ideas for Halloween - Make this Year's Costume Pop!

Death is a natural part of nature's cycle, and witches celebrate it. According to them, death is required for the birth of fresh life. Death, on the other hand, is not something that should be anticipated. Some think that spirits that have died in the previous year but have not yet crossed over into the next world will be able to do so at Samhain when the veil between the living and the dead is weakest.

Witches are one of the most traditional, as well as mysterious, Halloween characters. It's easy to imagine an elderly, ugly, hook-nosed woman churning up a boiling potion that's brewing within a cauldron when you think of a Witch. Witches and the act of witchcraft were feared, and the traditions and superstitions surrounding them evolved significantly throughout time. Because of the ancient festival of Samhain which marks the end of the harvest season, there are a lot of legends about witches that have been passed down through the generations.

Halloween and witches are inextricably linked. You can bet that witches will continue to be one of Halloween's most popular costume characters as long as there are children out trick or treating. Knowing and embracing the rich historical significance of witches throughout history will certainly improve your Halloween experience. Making a witch costume for Halloween is a fantastic costume idea that is steeped in tradition and legend. After learning about the history of witches, calling yourself a witch could be a wonderful complement.

Women will choose to dress up as the ugly, aged, and haggard beings depicted in ancient tales and folklore for witch costumes. Modern women enjoy the idea of playing a mystical and magical figure. There's a reason the simple witch costume is a perennial favorite: there's a limitless selection of inventive makeup to choose from.

Spooky Mystical Witch Makeup Ideas

1. mortal witch-.

Approach your makeup in the same manner you typically would, but use richer colors like deep purple eyeshadow and lipstick for a more sophisticated look. Then, using self-adhesive circular and start-shaped face and body stones, add a few stunning accents.

2. An Old Witch-

Even the most vivacious can be transformed into an old haggard witch in an instant with some good shade and the addition of a few warts and moles. Make sure your palette is well-stocked with nudes and browns, as you'll need them for shading.

3. A Day-Night Witch-

Split your face in half for a totally unique take on witch makeup one side is beautiful and bright for daytime, while the other is dark and menacing for the depths of the night. Use warmer hues in your palettes for the bright side, and black, red, and white face paint for the dark side. Colored contacts earn extra marks for taking the disguise to new.

4. Haunted House Witch-

This stunning spooky house scene face paint is anything but simple. The black silhouette artwork stands out against the orange and gold background, creating an eye-catching Halloween look .

5. Green Witch-

For a more attractive and stunning version of the Wicked Witch of the West, go for green accents rather than a completely green visage. The two colors of green combined together and highlighting the "wrinkles" around the eyes and mouth give this witch's face great depth.

6. Mysterious Witch-

For amazing effects, you don't need to follow a complicated witch makeup instruction. For a more laid-back look, rely on your clothes to carry you the majority of the way, then add a dark smokey eye and a strongly lined purple lip. A spooky witch look is created with smoky eyelids, almost-black lips, and a black crescent moon on the forehead.

7. Spider Eye Makeup-

A scary tiny spider creeping along its web adds Halloween drama to an already edgy purple smokey eyes. Liquid liners will do the work in assisting you in achieving the clearest lines possible. Apply goth lipstick after making raccoon-like eyes the darker, the better. Then use waterproof eyeliner to paint on a spider for a horrifying effect for kids and adults alike.

8. Masquerade Witch-

A hand-drawn mask with dazzling purple face gems gives an unexpected touch of class to any witch outfit. If you're in a hurry or concerned about your ability to pull off such an intricate design, you may simplify the look by wearing your regular makeup with a dramatic red lip and a lace-adorned mask.

9. The Good Witch-

With this delicate, lovely style, channel the purity of the Good Witch. Finish with a sprinkling of small stick-on pearls to draw attention to the eyes. You don't need much in the way of cosmetics with such a bright color palette. Dark, defined brows, vibrant purple shadow, long, feathery purple fake lashes, and exquisite ombre strands combine to create an ethereal vibe that's appropriate for both adults and children.

10. Headless Witch -

If you're striving for a terrifying look , some strategically placed makeup around the neck will give you the appearance of a headless witch. The simplest method is to use body paint and a brush. It's not as difficult as it appears; simply mix different shades of red and black until your neck is sufficiently bloodied.

You May Enjoy

• Accessories
• Audio & Video Accessories
• Binoculars, Microscopes & Telescopes
• Calculators
• Camera & Photo
• Cell Phones & Accessories
• Charging & Power
• Computer Accessories & Peripherals
• Computer Components
• Computer Monitors
• Desktop Computers
• Drones & Accessories
• Fitness-trackers
• Gaming & Accessories
• Home & Portable Audio
• Internet & Streaming
• Laptop Computers
• Microphones
• Microscopes
• Office Phones
• Printers & Office Electronics
• Restaurant Equipment
• Tablets & Accessories
• TV & Video
• Wearable Technology
• Bakeware & Baking Tools
• Bar & Wine
• Blenders & Food Processors
• Coffee & Accessories
• Cookware & Cooking Sets
• Cookware & Cooking Tools
• Cutlery & Knife Accessories
• Deep Fryers
• Electric Grills, Griddles & Skillets
• Entertaining
• Food Processors
• Hand & Stand Mixers
• Ice Cream Makers
• Instant Pot
• Lunch Boxes
• Mixing Bowls
• Pressure & Slow Cookers
• Rice Cookers
• Scales & Thermometers
• Sinks & Hardware
• Slow Cookers
• Tea Equipment
• Thermometers
• Toaster Ovens
• Toasters & Toaster Ovens
• Trash Cans & Recycling Bins
• Utensils & Gadgets
• Utensils & Tools
• Waffle Makers
• Water Containers & Accessories
• Water Filters
• Water Purifiers
• Beekeeping & Feeders
• Decorations
• Fertilizers
• Flowers & Plants
• Greenhouses
• Hedge Trimmers
• Indoor Gardening
• Insect & Pest Control
• Lawn Mowers
• Leaf Blowers
• Outdoor Power Equipment
• Pest Control
• Pressure Washers
• Pruning Shears
• Watering & Irrigation
• Air Conditioners
• Air Purifier
• Bookshelves
• Chandeliers
• Cleaning Tools & Supplies
• Dehumidifier
• Fireplaces & Accessories
• Funeral Products
• Furniture Accessories
• Heating, Cooling & Air Quality
• Home Improvement
• Humidifiers
• Laundering & Fabric Care
• Light Bulbs
• Party Supplies
• Safety & Security
• Sewing & Craft Supplies
• Storage & Organization
• Storage Furniture
• Thermostats
• Windows & Window Care
• Baby & Kids
• Beauty & Personal Care
• Bed & Bath
• Electronics
• Fashion Accessories
• Food & Drink
• Health & Wellness
• Lawn & Garden
• Sports & Fitness
• Toys & Games
• Expert Shopper
• Halloween ideas
• Gift guides

How to do witch makeup for Halloween

Cast a spell this Halloween with these witch makeup tips

Spooky, cute, mysterious, elegant: dressing as a witch for Halloween is a classic for a reason. Whether you're painting your face green, adding warts or going for a glitter-dusted good-witch look, there's no wrong way to create witch makeup . Brew a new twist on the classic Halloween costume with these witch makeup ideas.

October Prime Day: Here are the best early deals Shop this article:  KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Vegan Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick in Black Briar ,  Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Body Paint Stick in Green   and  Urban Decay Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette .

Witch makeup ideas

Wicked witch makeup.

Using a foundation brush , generously apply green face paint to cover your face and neck completely. Use a damp makeup sponge to blend it out. If you want more dimension, mix a little black and white eyeshadow into a small amount of green face paint to create contour and highlighting shades.

Fill in your brows with black and add a dramatic smoky eye in black and dark green. Finish with black lipstick . You can also use green eyeshadow for touch-ups, concealer or highlighter .

Scary witch makeup

For a spookier look, use black or gray eyeshadow to create an exaggerated cheek contour. For the eyes, use black and pink shades to do a blown-out smoky eye and add veins or cracked-skin effects using a thin liner brush. Add the same designs around your mouth after applying black or gray lipstick .

Cute witch makeup

If your Halloween vibe is more whimsical than wicked, pair a vampy lipstick with sparkly eyeshadow in orange, purple or green. Play with pops of color in the inner corner of your eye. Add a bright blush and plenty of highlighter. Draw on freckles or add crystal face jewels to complete this sweet look.

Easy witch makeup

If you know how to do a smoky eye , you can be a witch for Halloween. Use cool-toned black and gray eyeshadow shades to blend out a dark smoky eye, then apply a dark sparkly silver to the middle of your lid. Finish the eye look with black liquid eyeliner and use the same eyeliner to draw on small, spooky decals at the outer corner of your eye.

Witch makeup tips

• Don't skip the primer. Eye and face primers will help your look last all night without running or smudging. Finish with a setting spray or powder .
• Draw on spiderwebs, wings or moons using a liquid eyeliner. If you don't trust your art skills, try a pack of spooky makeup stickers or fake tattoos instead.
• Take a classic black lip up a notch and match it to your costume by layering and blending your black lipstick with dark red lipstick or even a shimmery lip-safe eyeshadow.
• Try a pair of false eyelashes for added drama. Apply them as your final step.
• Play with the shape of your lips to add to your costume's supernatural effect. Shade the outer edges with a dark lip liner and fill the center of your lips with a color that corresponds to your costume. Blend with a lip brush.

What you need to buy for witch makeup

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Thrill Seeker

If you only wear black lipstick for Halloween, try an affordable option such as this long-wearing liquid lipstick . It's transfer- and smudge-resistant for up to 16 hours.

KVD Beauty Everlasting Hyperlight Vegan Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick in Black Briar

This black liquid lipstick is a lighter-weight, more comfortable reformulation of the brand's cult favorite Everlasting liquid lipstick in the shade Witches. Raspberry leaf extract helps it feel nourishing and comfortable.

Mac Satin Lipstick in Cyber

If black isn't your shade, consider this deep, satin-finish purple. The comfortable, creamy formula offers buildable coverage and rich pigmentation.

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set

This set contains everything you need to apply and buff out the face paint, apply eyeshadow and dust on setting powder. It comes with four aluminum-handled synthetic brushes and a makeup sponge.

Rubie's Hollywood Makeup Kit

If you don't mind a bit of a learning curve, this special-effects makeup kit includes everything you need to do witch makeup. It comes with fake blood, fake skin, hair color and more.

Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Body Paint Stick in Green

Achieve a classic green complexion with this easy-to-blend makeup stick. The formula is infused with aloe vera and vitamin E to help your skin feel hydrated and comfortable.

Urban Decay Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette

Featuring warm golds and browns with green accents, this palette is a great choice for fall looks beyond Halloween makeup . The 12 shades are vegan and come in matte, metallic and shimmer finishes.

Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out  Daily Deals  from BestReviews.

Sign up  here  to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.

Laura Reed   writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.

We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it. ( See our policy ) ACCEPT

• Witch Halloween Makeup

How To Pull Off Witch Halloween Makeup

Believe it or not Halloween is just right around the corner – I know, we don’t know how it’s that time of year already. Whether you're heading out out or keeping it quiet at home, you can still get your glam on.

At Cosmetify, we love experimenting with makeup, especially when it comes to spook-tactular looks. And one our fave costumes is obvs the classic witch. From the Wicked Witch of The West to Sabrina The Teenage Witch, pop culture is full of mystical Halloween inspo.

But how do you pull off the witchy look and still look mega cute?

Don’t panic, there’s no green face paint, just ten easy ways you can pull off spellbinding witch makeup looks this Halloween. Whether you want an easy-peasy tutorial or something a bit more gothic glam, there’s something to suit every ability.

1. Gothic witch

Dark lips? Dark eyes? Bold brows? Check, check, check. At Cosmetify, we love black lipstick you can wear all year round , but even more so at Halloween. These gothic glam looks give us the perfect excuse to whap out the black lipstick and recreate our best moody Judy look.

Get the look:

L.A. Girl Break Free Eyeshadow Palette

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color

2. punk witch.

Bonus points if you've already got green hair! If not, this look will still give off major witchy vibes without calling for smearing your whole face in green makeup. The giant flecks of green glitter and the fake freckles adds a fun, flirty touch too.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol 2

Stila Shimmer & Glow Eyeshadow

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Glitter

3. old school witch.

I mean, is it even Halloween if you don’t get your annual viewing of Hocus Pocus? Winifred is the leader of the Sanderson sisters and has the most iconic look with big red curls and a pop of red lipstick. Why not rope your two besties into it so you make the troublesome trio into a reality?

Redken Spray Wax Invisible Texture Hairspray

Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick

4. glam witch.

Halloween witch makeup can still be glamorous. Just take a look at this sultry red eye and liquid lip combo. We’re obsessed with that pop of shimmer on the lids and the killer false eyelashes . Dark lipsticks are not only ideal for witch costumes, but also great if you want to try a vampy look this spooky season.

Stila Semi-Gloss Lip & Eye Paint

SOSU by SJ Premium Lashes

Morphe Jacyln Hill Volume II Palette

5. creepy witch.

If you want to be a little extra this year (or every year, who are we kidding?), try out these wicked witch vibes. Think reds, greens and spooky dark hues. We love the detailing around the eyes using eyeliner and the manicure with black nail polish .

By Beauty Bay Bright Matte 42 Color Palette

Benefit They're Real Xtreme Precision Liquid Eyeliner

Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint

6. basic witch.

Ok ok ok we know this one is pumpkin spice and everything nice, but it’s just so cute. We love the autumnal vibes and the hat adds an extra special touch. To recreate this look you need all the orange burnt tones of this eyeshadow palette and a matching irresistible brown lip.

Huda Beauty Brown Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Exaggerate Eye Definer

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick

7. mystical witch.

Spooky doesn’t have to be all blood and gore, instead opt for an enchanting witch look. To achieve this makeup, you need a liquid eyeliner and a steady hand. If you want to elevate it, why not add purple contact lenses?

Huda Beauty Life Liner Quick 'N Easy Precision Liquid Liner

8. good witch.

Halloween costumes don’t have to always be scary, right? Take a little inspo from Glinda. We also love this cute facial glitter and gems makeup. Combine the pretty flush of blush and the shimmering flecks of silver for a glamorous take on Halloween.

MAC Glitter Reflects

Milani Rose Blush

Morphe 8s Stellar Impact Highlighter Palette

9. 90s witch.

As if we’d forget about The Craft. Whether you were more a Willow or Sabrina fan, you can totally recreate a 90s look with a witchy spin on things. Think grungey makeup, with plenty of kohl eyeliner and a brown lip, duh! And don’t forget the must-have 90s choker and long leather jacket.

Milani Supreme Kohl Kajal

Huda Beauty Power Bullet Cream Glow

10. disney witch.

How could we collate the best Halloween witch makeup looks and not mention this classic Disney number? It will take patience and plenty of practice, but your efforts will definitely pay off in the end. Add a red apple for the full, devilish effect.

L.A. Girl Pro Sculpt Concealer Palette

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

Kevyn Aucoin Unforgettable Lipstick

And there you have it, ten witchy looks to get you in the spooky mood this season. Which is your favorite?

If you want more Halloween looks take a gander at our Beauty Hub or have a look 10 Eyeshadow Palettes to Try This Halloween .

Related Categories

Written by Rebecca Jenkinson

Rebecca is a content writer with over three years’ experience and a keen interest in cosmetics. Cosmetify allows her to combine her blogging skills with her passion for beauty.

Sign in or register to save your wishlist permanently and view them on other devices.

• View your wishlist across all your devices
• Manage your price drop and stock alerts
• Get access to exclusive promos

Enter your email address and we’ll send you a unique sign in link:

Sign up for an extra 5% off! Treat yourself with an extra discount on your first purchase over £30.

• United Kingdom

5 Makeup Products To Pull Together A Witch Costume

The 5 makeup products you need for a quick witch costume this halloween, black lipstick.

Smokey Eyeshadow Palette

Black Eyeliner

Purple Blush

False Lashes

More from Shopping

R29 original series.

• Track Order

COUNTRY PREFERENCES

Current location:

Change location:

Easy Halloween makeup tutorials to try this spooky season

Easy Halloween Makeup Tutorials To Try This Spooky Season

The right makeup can take your costume from slightly spooky to full-on terrifying! But creating a full face of Halloween makeup can be intimidating, especially if you aren't too familiar with using makeup and body paint yourself. That's why Spotlight has created a couple of in-depth videos showing how to create two Halloween makeup looks that can be paired with a Spotlight Halloween costume to create complete outfits.

Check out the videos below to learn how to create a green-skinned witch look and a decaying zombie look, as well as for a complete list of materials you need and projects we recommend to really take your Halloween costume to the next level!

Halloween Makeup Ideas - Wicked Witch Makeup Tutorial

With iconic green skin, scary makeup and a pointed nose, this witch makeup tutorial will transform you from simple to spellbinding! You'll learn how to use scar wax to create artificial cheekbones and a nose, as well as the importance of blending, contouring and layering when creating the gaunt cheekbones of this terrifying witch.

For this Halloween makeup look, you'll need:

• Makeup applicator sponge
• Makeup applicator brushes (large and small)
• BYS Liquid Latex
• BYS Scar Wax
• BYS Green Face & Body Paint
• BYS Zombie Colour Wheel
• BYS Black Eyeliner
• BYS Black Lipstick
• BYS Finishing Powder

Witch makeup

Once you have your makeup done, why not add to your costume by making your own accessories? Our Halloween spell book and felt witch's hat projects will help you create two unique props that go perfectly with a classic witch costume. And don't forget to find a scary witch dress and long wig for the ultimate Halloween look. Explore our adult costumes range to find the perfect outfit today!

Halloween Makeup Ideas - Zombie Makeup Tutorial

With seemingly rotting skin, old bruises and open wounds, this zombie makeup look will make you look positively ghoulish! This easy Halloween makeup tutorial will show you how to create realistic open wounds using liquid latex and paint, as well as the importance of blending when creating realistic-looking bruises and shadows on the skin.

• Stipple sponge
• Small metal scraper/spatula
• BYS White Liquid Foundation
• BYS Cuts & Scratches Colour Wheel
• BYS Dirt Powder
• BYS Liquid Blood
• BYS Clotted Blood

Zombie makeup

Want to really gross out your guests? Keep the zombie theme going with some deliciously disgusting treats, like our zombie cupcakes and zombie feast projects. For your costume, you can dirty up some of your old clothes or choose any of our scary zombie outfits from our adult costume range for a quick and effective outfit.

Complete Your Halloween Makeup Looks With Spotlight

If you're ready to try these Halloween makeup looks, check out our makeup and body paint selection online or at your nearest Spotlight store to find everything you need. And if you love getting crafty on Halloween, don't forget to have a look at our many amazing Halloween projects ! Spotlight is the home of Halloween and has everything you need for a spooky celebration. Browse the Halloween range and get inspired for your look this year.

BECOME A SPOTLIGHT VIP

Get vip discounts, attend exclusive events and more.

Witch Makeup Ideas for Adults and Kids

By: Author Rex Knight

Posted on Last updated: July 11, 2023

Tryout a different look this Halloween with our witch makeup ideas. Witches are not only one of the most popular Halloween looks, but they have also been there from the start. According to Insider,  witches dominated Halloween and people have been making their own witch and ghost costumes from the 1870’s to the 1890’s.

Adult Witch Costume Ideas

The great thing about 2019 is that witch costumes no longer have to be scary, ugly or wicked. You can be any kind of witch you like! You can be a wicked, good, magical or glamorous witch! Any of the witch makeup ideas listed below are perfect for a spooky Halloween party or event. 

#1 What Kind Of Which Are You?

As you scroll through this list of witch makeup ideas think about what kind of witch you want to be this Halloween. Do you want to be a wicked, a classic green or maybe even a white witch?

2. Glittery Cute Witch Makeup

The next cute witch makeup is a fairly simple look that’s stylish and edgy. She has created a fashionable look that you can wear out to any Halloween event. The simple green stripe and glitter really draws your eye and the lipstick is a more subtle shade compared to some of the other witch makeups here. This is one of those witch makeup ideas that anyone can do, without any special skills or tools.

She  has finished off the look by drawing a spider, but you could replace it with any symbol of Halloween . For example, a jack-o-lantern or spiderweb would both look good too.  This is a nice idea that’s perfect for those who want cute witch makeup that is quick and easy to apply. 

3. Not Your Average White Witch

You don’t have to be green to be wicked. This witch makeup idea is a uniquely wicked application. She has painted her face white instead of green, applied red lipstick and lined the lips in a blood red hue. This evil witch makeup looks great! The pink eye shadow highlighting the dark smudges around each eye is a tell-tale sign of wickedness.

Don’t forget to finish your look off by drawing in fissures or cracks along the contours of your face. This is not the easiest witch makeup idea on this list, but it’s worth the extra work to get an amazingly wicked look this Halloween.

4. Keep It Classic

This easy witch makeup is based off of the more classic wicked witch look. She has a nice layer of green makeup and bright red lipstick. It’s a very simple witch makeup to do but it makes for a fun, bright witchy look. To make your look more wicked just darken it up around the eyes and use a less whimsical green colored makeup.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can buy low priced prosthetics and attach them with spirit gum . Check out the picture reviews on this witch nose and chin set to see how good they look when finished with a little green makeup. 

5. Spooky Witchy Glam

Maybe you want to look spooky like a witch, but still want to look fantastic? If so, this next look is for you. She has created a stunning witch makeup that can be used for a white witch or for an evil one. The pale base, dark lips and dark eyes are glamorous enough to wear anywhere on Halloween. Technically, you are wearing a witch costume but the beauty makeup gives you the best of both worlds.

What About The Kids

Here are a few witch makeup ideas for kids. Children’s makeup will usually need to be a simple look that won’t be too high maintenance to wear. Letting your child help apply the makeup can make Halloween costumes a fun activity for both of you.

6. Kids Makeup That isn’t Childish

This look is geared towards anyone who wants simple witch makeup for a child, without it looking too childish. This easy witch makeup look won’t annoy your child or cover their face in a mask of makeup.

There are 3 main features of this witch makeup idea. They are MILD darkening around the eyes, applying dark lipstick and blacking out a tooth. Lastly, you can also draw creases on the eyebrows and laugh lines and then add shadows below the cheekbones.

What really makes this design a simple witch makeup for children is that you can add and subtract from it as much as you like. It doesn’t need a lot of shadows around the eyes, so kids can usually handle getting made up. The overall look is a very mature witch, without the “sexy” that saturates adult costumes.

7. Keep It Simple

Here is another simple witch makeup for kids. This look is fairly basic and involves shading a dark circle around the eyes and then adding extra features for fun. You can paint on black lipstick, make wrinkle lines or even draw simple shapes like the bat on the girl’s cheek in the middle panel below.

• The main features of this makeup are to have fun getting ready, do some parent-child bonding and make sure your wicked witch feels great about her spooky look!

She doesn’t have to be the most glamorous witch trick-or-treating, but she will feel like the luckiest kid out there this Halloween. 

8. Evil And Cute Witch Makeup

This witch makeup idea is simple to do but looks super spooky. It’s a great addition to any children’s witch costume and can even be used for adults. As you can see in the photos below, there are a few main points to hit if you want to pull off this spooky look. Draw a design around the lips, the eyes and then add a spiderweb somewhere on your child’s face. After you hit all three of these spots you can fill in optional places on the face like the nose, eyebrows and cheeks if you want to.

It’s a great look that can really make your Halloween witch a hit in 2019.

→ Be sure to check out the best Halloween decorations of 2019 too!

33 Witch Halloween Makeup Tutorials That’ll Put a Spell On You

BWE = ✨ Big Witch Energy ✨

IMO, it's basically the perfect costume idea—it’s super customizable (you can go spooky, sexy , or totally classic), it’s cute enough to stand out at a party, and it doesn’t even require an elaborate outfit . That's why I've decided to make it as easy as possible for you by finding the 33 coolest, easiest, and prettiest witch makeup tutorials of all time, ahead. Plus, a few tips and tricks for nailing your look by October 31 (you're welcome).

1. This gothic glam witch makeup

If you like a little bling, this witch makeup tutorial by Erin Nicole TV is exactly the look to try this Halloween. Start with a deep smokey eye, and then carefully use a liquid eyeliner to draw spiderwebs extending from the smokey eye (this part is hard, if you want a cheat, get these spiderweb face stickers from Claire's ) . And for the best part? Bedazzle the heck out of those webs.

More From Cosmopolitan

Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette

ColourPop Mixed Crystal Face Jewels

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara

2. this ursula sea witch makeup tutorial.

Ready for a twist on the classic witch makeup look? Enter: This Disney-inspired Ursula sea witch tutorial. If a land witch isn't your vibe, opt for an ocean one, like this look created by Ash Levi . Start by coating your face and neck with a light layer of purple face and body paint . Contour with a deeper shade of purple blush or purple eyeshadow , and don't forget to add Ursula's signature beauty mark just below your lip.

Mehron Liquid Makeup | Face Paint and Body Paint

About Face Cheek Freak Blush Balm

ColourPop Super Shock Pigment

TEOYALL Long Lasting Blue Body Glitter

3. this cute orange witch makeup look.

If you want to be the cutest little witch on the block, say hellooooo to this adorable candy corn witch makeup look . Brought to you by YouTuber ahistrosa , this tutorial requires a bright orange curly wig , a black lip , a green and purple glitter eye , and lots and lots of totally cute freckles .

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina False Bottom Lashes

Morphe 9Z Just Say Zen Artistry Palette

Mersi Short Orange Wig

Freck The Original Freckle

4. this matte black lip witch makeup.

So you want to be a witch for Halloween, huh? Maybe you want to keep it on the low-key side because you're not someone who likes to go all out (or maybe you're just not a pro at makeup). Enter: This witch makeup look with a matte black lipstick by Ronkeraji . Start with a deep smokey eye, decorate your inner corners with some gorge purple glitter , finish off with a matte black lip , and you've got yourself a cute af witch lewk that won't scare away all of your friends.

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour

Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

Lilly Lashes The Wedding Lash

Makeup for Melanin Girls Single Glitter Pods

5. this glinda the good witch makeup.

Not all witches are scary, ppl! Take this classic and adorable look from The Wizard of Oz , for example. YouTuber Victoria Lyn gives us a witch makeup tutorial for those who want to look less scary and more cute . In addition to a major tiara moment, you'll need bright pink eye shadow , wispy lashes , and a star-shaped wand for the finishing good witch touch.

ColourPop Too Haute Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Cosmetics Amplified Lipstick

YNLJGC Face Gems

Ardell Ardell False Eyelashes Wispies Black, 1 pack (5 pairs of strip lashes per pack)

6. this dark witch queen makeup.

Witch makeup doesn’t have to be super literal, btw—as evidenced by this cool look from Ina Pandora . Black lipstick , face paint , and creepy white contacts are all key to nailing this Halloween costume (which, NGL, is b asically guaranteed to scare a few people at your party ). Blonde hair will give this makeup a nice level of contrast, so invest in a temporary tint or a cute wig to tie it all together.

KVD Go Big Or Go Home Mascara

Mehron Makeup Paradise Makeup AQ Pro Size

MAEPEOR Matte Lipstick and Lipliner Set

Ebin New York Cattitude 3D Lash

7. this green witch makeup.

Take your average witch makeup up a notch by following this epic tutorial from TinaKosnik . You’ll need plenty of green face paint (and black eyeshadow !) to recreate this look for Halloween—and don’t forget to put in your Amazon order for a pointy hat and broom while you're at it. There's something so simple and pretty about this option, IMO.

Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Stick in Green

MAC PRO Performance HD Airbrush Makeup in Landscape Green

Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ 30 Color Palette

Mehron Makeup Fantasy F/X Water Based Face & Body Paint

8. this dead witch makeup look.

What's not to love about half-face Halloween makeup? This one from YouTuber ViiRDii combines a black-and-white face paint look with a glitzy green smokey eye and fake eyelashes . It's basically the best of both worlds (aka spooky and pretty), and it's an excellent idea for anyone wanting to take a cooler, more unique approach to their witch makeup.

Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions Eyeshadow Palette

Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2

9. this cute witch makeup.

If you don't love the idea of something creepy or spooky, go for this glam option from Victoria Davette . Recreating her rich, glittery eyeshadow , lots of mascara , and bold lipstick will leave you with a lowkey look that's honestly pretty enough to wear outside of Halloween (just ditch the witch hat maybe?).

Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star Volumizing Mascara

Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume HD Mascara

Uoma Beauty Drama Bomb Extreme Volume Nourishing Mascara

Nars Climax Mascara

10. this fall witch makeup tutorial.

The soft, autumnal tones in this witch makeup tutorial almost distract from the fact that it's pretty spooky. You'll need a steady hand and a thin eyeliner brush to recreate the vein detailing YouTuber Jasmin executes here, so don't be afraid to enlist the help of a friend if you're a total newb in the drawing department (I mean, the payoff will be worth it).

Vertex Eyeliner Brush Set

Lancôme Long Time No Shine Loose Setting Powder

MAC Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palette

Morphe 35O Supernatural Glow Artistry Palette

11. this sfx witch makeup.

If you've always wanted to try out special effects makeup, this tutorial from MakeupByPierreJean is an excellent place to start. Don't forget to stock up on a few crafty supplies to really complete your transformatio n (like a prosthetic nose or a scar kit ) and take your time with it to make it your own. Oh, and bonus points for finishing it all off with a witchy wig and hat.

Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Stick

Fixline Eyeliner Gel - Black

KISS Lash Couture Matte Black

NYX Ultimate Glow Shots Liquid Eyeshadow

12. this the craft witch makeup tutorial.

Inspired by cult-favorite '90s movie The Craft , this witch makeup tutorial from YouTuber LesleyMarie1213 is all about the moody, grungy details (note the boxy eyebrows and overdrawn lipstick). Falsies are definitely required for this costum e , so do yourself a favor and grab a lash applicator to make your life way easier.

e.l.f. Halo Glow Soft Focus Setting Powder

Jeffree Star Cremated Eyeshadow Palette

Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick

Morphe Color Pencil

13. this love witch makeup tutorial.

TBH, Elaine of The Love Witch is probs one of the most aesthetically pleasing costume ideas out there. I mean, just look at that '60s-inspired blue eyeshadow and wayyy over-the-top blush —it doesn't get much cuter than that. You're obvi gonna need a lot of eyeshadow to really nail this look from MUA Jackie Wyers , so stock up before you get started.

Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eyeshadow

Anastasia Beverly Hills Ombre Effect Long Wearing Brow Powder Duo

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner

Buxom Full-On™ Plumping Lip Cream Gloss

14. this starry night witch makeup tutorial.

Need an excuse to wear a shit ton of glitter and super-bright eyeshadow? Allow me to introduce you to this witch makeup tutorial from Pompberry , which, surprisingly, is pretty easy to recreate. Pro tip: Make sure your smokey eye stays put by prepping your lids with one of these primers :

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Eyeshadow

NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Amplifying Eye Primer

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer

15. this wicked witch makeup tutorial.

This Halloween, lean into a scarier vibe with a wicked witch makeup look. The key to recreating this ghostly complexion? Gently contouring with black eyeshadow and a fluffy brush . Just watch how YouTuber Atleeeey does it (it's, like, surprisingly easy—promise).

Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow

Haus Laboratories: Glam Attack Liquid Eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow Single Eyeshadows

16. This glam witch makeup tutorial

The coolest thing about this witch makeup tutorial from beauty guru Maryam Maquillage is that it's completely customizable . Maryam breaks down the look into three levels—easy, medium, and advanced—so you can really make this look your own. Just make sure you have a good liquid liner on hand before you get started, k?

Makeup Forever Step 1 Redness Correcting Primer

NARS Climax Mascara

Stila Stay All Day Vivid & Vibrant Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Lime Crime Black Velvet Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipstick

17. this demon witch makeup tutorial.

Part vampire, part demon, part witch—this makeup tutorial from YouTuber Ellarie basically has it all. A pinky-red smokey eye is a nonnegotiable with this look, as is a deep-black base on your lids, so do yourself a favor and grab a few eyeshadow brushes to help you out with all that blending .

E.L.F Studio Small Angled Brush

Beauty Junkees Gel Eyeliner Brush Fine Angled

Sigma Beauty Winged Liner E06

Morphe M165 Angled Liner Brush

18. this silver witch makeup tutorial.

Red and black aren't the only color scheme options for witch makeup, as evidenced by this cool-toned look from beauty vlogger Jordan Hanz . BRB while I go stock up on purple lipstick and ultra-long falsies to recreate this tutorial.

Oh Yours Beauty Paris Faux Mink Lashes

Ardell Multipack Demi Wispies False Lashes

UOMA Beauty Black Magic Carnival Bahia Eyelashes

Tarte Tarteist PRO Cruelty-Free Lashes Center Of Attention

19. this badass witch makeup tutorial.

DW, just because you want to be a witch for Halloween doesn't mean you have to go for spooky makeup. This glam option from vlogger AshGhotCakessTV is all about s hiny highlighter , pink lids, warm blush , and vampy lips . Like, don't mind me while I try this one before Halloween.

Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm

Real Techniques Tapered Cheek Makeup Brush

Mented Cosmetics Blush

Beauty Bakerie Cotton Candy Champagne Blush Palette

20. this moonchild witch makeup tutorial.

Okay, this witch makeup tutorial from YouTuber Nikki French is a bit more advanced than some of these other looks —but if you've got a decently steady hand (and hella patience), you can definitely give it a try. Psst: You'll need some white eyeliner to recreate those little stars around your eyes.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Stick

21. this subtle witch makeup tutorial.

If you want your costume to carry your look, you'll love this subtle witch makeup tutorial. The perfect addition to any witch hat and broomstick, this look from vlogger Mei Yan requires holographic sparkles and the perfect red lip .

MAC Matte Lipstick

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

22. this 1950s witch makeup tutorial.

Another glam option, this 1950s-inspired witch makeup is basically guaranteed to turn heads at your Halloween party. When recreating this look from YouTuber PinupDollAshleyMarie , make sure you pay extra attention to your eyebrows (you want them sharp and defined) and your lids ( you want them layered with green eyeshadow and sparkles that look just plain witchy ).

Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Vivid Jade

Spacepaste Glitter in Jailbait

MAC Glitter in Emerald

Glitties Cosmetics Extra Fine Glitter Powder in Jade Green

23. this witch makeup tutorial with veins.

K, I know this look is supposed to be creepy-AF—but am I the only one who thinks it's also, like, ridiculously pretty? I'll chalk that up to vlogger Jenna Arredondo 's perfectly feathered brows and deep smokey eye (and, you know, those realistic-looking veins). Smooth a lightweight primer on your face before you get started —it'll help make your look last through the night.

Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel

NYX Studio Perfect Primer

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

Ulta Matte Face Primer

24. this holographic witch makeup tutorial.

Follow YouTuber Nicol Concilio 's lead and give your witch makeup a good ol' holographic treatment. Load up your Amazon cart with purple glitter , black lipstick , and a few spider web face decals to really bring the look home.

Konsait 65PCS Halloween Spider Face Tattoos

NYX Metallic Glitter

J. Cat Beauty Rockin' the Night Sparkling Powder

Lemonhead LA Spacepaste

25. this evil witch makeup tutorial.

Listen, I usually shy away from super-creepy Halloween makeup, but there's something about this look that I can't resist. Even better, vlogger Alexzandyy makes it look so damn easy in this tutorial. Other than black eyeshadow and eyeliner —which, let's be real, you already have— you'll want to buy white face paint for extra contrast .

Manic Panic Dreamtone Flawless White Liquid Foundation

Mehron Makeup Clown White Professional Makeup

Snazaroo Classic Face Paint, White

Moon Creations Face & Body Paint

26. this snow white witch makeup tutorial.

Ready to take your witch makeup to the next level? Try this Snow White tutorial from YouTuber AJ Kane , which is the perfect combination of scary and silly. There's lots of detail in this look, so take your time and watch the tutorial in full before you get started. Oh, and go ahead and invest in a fresh black eyeshadow —you'll need a lot of it for this one.

Akstore Long Wavy Curly Hair Cosplay Wig & Wig Cap (White)

BabyMars Renaissance Witch Cloak

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Lip

Sephora Collection Colorful® Eyeshadow

27. this easy witch makeup tutorial.

Need something easy you can pull together at the last minute? Vlogger Beautybyjosiek 's got you covered. All you really need is a black eyeshadow palette with a few matte and sparkly shades, an inky black lipstick , and a thin pencil eyeliner (for drawing a couple of decals under your eyes). Feel free to customize this one as much as you like —you can't really go wrong.

The Lip Bar Straight Outta Patience Eyeliner

Patrick Ta Major Dimension Precision Gel Eyeliner

Too Faced Killer Liner 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

L.A. Girl Shockwave Eyeliner

28. this spider witch makeup tutorial.

Go for a super-unique vibe this Halloween with vlogger Rocio Laura 's spider witch tutorial. Pro tip: Make things easy for yourself and find an eyeshadow palette that has all of your colors—something that has a couple shades of black, purple, and white. You'll also need a thin-tipped black eyeliner to make your lines and edges as sharp as possible .

MAC Powder Kiss Eyeshadow

Viseart Petits Fours Eyeshadow Palette

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner

NYX Slim Eye Pencil

29. this gothic witch makeup tutorial.

IMO, there's nothing not to love about this gothic witch makeup tutorial from YouTuber Kayleigh Noelle . My favorite part? That sharp-AF eyeliner and bold moon decal. BTW: Try to stay away from warm, sparkly eyeshadows when recreating this look —you want matte, cool-toned hues to stay on theme.

NYX Suede Matte Lipstick

Rimmel Stay Matte Lip Liquid

Lilly Lashes Houston

MAC Fluidline Eye Liner Gel

30. this white witch makeup tutorial.

Don't feel like risking the chance of showing up to the Halloween party in the same costume as one of your friends? Yeah, you gotta try this witch makeup tutorial from vlogger Picturresque Regina . The combination of white eyeliner and rich maroon eyeshadow is too cool to pass on . And, yes, you'll definitely need a white wig for this one.

NARS Pure Pops Single Eyeshadow in Fatale

SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow

Afflano Red Eyeshadow Palette

Spacepaste in Roosevelt

31. this american horror story witch makeup tutorial.

If you don't want to dress up as a generic witch (no shade!), you'll love this American Horror Story -inspired look from YouTuber SmashinBeauty . Heavy black eyeshadow and eyeliner will help you really bring this look to life (especially if you follow her lead and add just a touch of green eyeshadow for dimension ).

NARS #20 Allover Eyeshadow Brush

MAC 239 Synthetic Eye Shader Brush

e.l.f. Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow

32. this grunge witch makeup tutorial.

Another themed option from SmashinBeauty , this witch makeup tutorial is inspired by '90s horror film The Craft . Short and boxy eyebrows will help you transform into a grungy witch —as will classic black eyeliner and a purple-black lip .

Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat Refillable Hair-Like Eyebrow Pencil

Kosas Brow Pop Clean Dual-Action Defining Eyebrow Pencil

Item Beauty Brow Chow Clean Smudge-Proof Eyebrow Pencil

REFY 3.0 Stage Brow Collection

33. this witch queen makeup tutorial.

Last but not least, we have this truly f*cking scary witch makeup tutorial from vlogger Roxxsaurus . You do need a bit of skill to successfully recreate this one , but if you feel decently comfortable with liquid eyeliner , you should be able to draw on your "mouth" with no problem.

Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Pen No-Skip Eyeliner

KISS Halloween Lash Drip False Eyelashes

ALICE Manga Lashes Fox Eye False Eyelashes

Why trust cosmo .

Siena Gagliano is a contributing beauty editor at Cosmopolitan and has two years of experience writing about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle news. She’s an expert at researching and writing beauty stories, like the Day of the Dead makeup tutorials and American Horror Story Halloween costumes , and feels especially knowledgable on witch makeup thanks to years of dressing up as one. She regularly tries out new witch makeup tutorials on herself, while working with the industry’s top makeup artists to try new techniques.

Ruby Buddemeyer was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan for nearly three years and has five years of experience writing about beauty, fashion, and celebrity news across print and digital, including skeleton makeup ideas and the best Halloween makeup tutorials for beginners . Her witch makeup tutorial picks were based on video reviews and ratings.

Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan , where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes . Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.

Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan , where she primarily covers beauty in the makeup, skin, and hair spaces, as well as some fashion and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life ? Gotchu. What about how to achieve ridiculously glowing skin , a super bouncy blowout , or exactly how to use that viral face mask ? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan , Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As NYC's newest resident, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini this city has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram where you'll see that her account is mostly dedicated to pics of her cute dog and that magazine life.

Ruby was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram . 

Best Halloween Ever

75 Funny Couples Costume Ideas for Halloween

40 Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas You Can DIY

24 Genius Halloween Costume Ideas for Blondes

42 Trio Halloween Costumes for Your Friend Group

28 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for Brunettes

Punny Costumes That'll Really Make People Thiiink

40 Office-Appropriate Halloween Costumes for Work

The Most Iconic Celebrity Halloween Costumes

Found: Fab Halloween Costumes for Ppl w/ Red Hair

60 Non-Cheesy Nail-Art Ideas for Halloween

Amazing Group Costume Ideas to Text Your BFFs Stat

• EXPLORE Tech Help Pro About Us Random Article Quizzes Request a New Article Community Dashboard This Or That Game Popular Categories Arts and Entertainment Artwork Books Movies Computers and Electronics Computers Phone Skills Technology Hacks Health Men's Health Mental Health Women's Health Relationships Dating Love Relationship Issues Hobbies and Crafts Crafts Drawing Games Education & Communication Communication Skills Personal Development Studying Personal Care and Style Fashion Hair Care Personal Hygiene Youth Personal Care School Stuff Dating All Categories Arts and Entertainment Finance and Business Home and Garden Relationship Quizzes Cars & Other Vehicles Food and Entertaining Personal Care and Style Sports and Fitness Computers and Electronics Health Pets and Animals Travel Education & Communication Hobbies and Crafts Philosophy and Religion Work World Family Life Holidays and Traditions Relationships Youth
• EDIT Edit this Article
• PRO Courses Guides New Tech Help Pro Expert Videos About wikiHow Pro Upgrade Sign In
• Browse Articles
• Learn Something New
• Quizzes Hot
• This Or That Game New
• Train Your Brain
• Explore More
• Support wikiHow
• About wikiHow
• Log in / Sign up
• Arts and Entertainment
• Halloween Costumes

How to Apply Witch Makeup

Last Updated: June 4, 2023 Tested

This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff . Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. The wikiHow Video Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 219,068 times. Learn more...

Broomsticks, pointy hats, black cats and big noses: there’s no costume more timeless and classic than a witch. But even more important than her famous accessories, the modern-day witch completes her spooky ensemble with some fierce makeup. Whether you want to go green and ghoulish, subtle and sexy, or something in between, there’s a wicked witch look out there that will have you practically cackling with glee.

Painting and Altering Your Face

• Rub on your primer, then dab foundation on your face and blend it out with a brush, extending down and blending with the skin on your upper neck.
• Using your fingers, rub concealer under your eyes or on any spots, then brush on some powder to help the makeup set.
• Your eyes will be pretty dramatic, so you can either keep the contouring subtle or use it to enhance the witchy look even more.
• Squeeze some paint onto a palette or paper plate and use a soft makeup sponge to dab it onto your face, blending as you go.
• Apply it as close as you can to your hairline, onto your ears if they’ll be exposed, and down your neck and chest to meet the neckline of your dress or shirt. Leave your eyelids bare, since you’ll be doing a smoky eye look later.
• Dab away the excess paint afterwards with a fresh sponge.
• Can’t figure out where to contour your cheeks? Pull a “fish face” to make your cheekbones pop and apply your eyeshadow.

Applying Eye Makeup

• Brush some matte black eyeshadow onto the top of your eyelid and follow the crease line out. Then, use a green eyeshadow to blend it out into your green face paint, towards your nose and underneath the the lash line.
• Choose a bright green shadow for the main part of the lids and apply with a small brush.
• Use a black liquid liner to create a thick line just below your lower lashes and above your upper ones. Extend it out into the cat-eye tail and blend it out.
• Use your fingers to spread primer on your eyelids up to your eyebrows. Then, rub on a brightly-colored eyeshadow with your fingers, using multiple layers to make the color pop. Try green or purple for a classic witchy look, or experiment with other neon colors.
• Blend a matte brown eyeshadow into the crease of your eye with a large blending brush, just above the colored eyeshadow. With a smaller, tapered brush, blend a black eyeshadow into the outer corner of your eye and into the crease.
• To make your colored eyeshadow pop, use a small brush to swipe on white eyeshadow below your brow and along the inner corner of your eye.
• Apply a black liquid liner along your upper lid, following the crease outwards towards your temple.

Adding Embellishments

• You can stick on your prosthetics before your do your makeup, or add them on after and swipe on a bit of extra green paint.
• For a non-green witch, you can also use brown eyeliner to define your brows.
• Choose a black or purple lipstick for an intense, dramatic effect, or go with a slighter darker shade of green than your main face paint color. You’ll look spooky and witchy either way.

Expert Q&A

Video . By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube.

• Face paint can be difficult to clean out of a makeup sponge. If you can, use an old one that you can throw away afterwards. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Things You’ll Need

• Wig cap (optional)
• Green face paint
• Makeup brushes in varying sizes
• Several soft makeup sponges
• Green eyeshadows: light, dark, and neon shades
• Yellow eyeshadow
• Black matte eyeshadow
• Brown or tan eyeshadow for contouring
• Silver glitter eyeshadow
• Black liquid eyeliner
• Green, black, purple or red lipstick and lipliner
• Fake eyelashes
• Prosthetic nose, chin, or warts (optional)

You Might Also Like

• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIestUvpqE&feature=youtu.be&t=1m41s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymhtOQ3QLA&feature=youtu.be&t=5m38s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymhtOQ3QLA&feature=youtu.be&t=6m43s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIestUvpqE&feature=youtu.be&t=2m27s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N8ga7ohwrA&feature=youtu.be&t=54s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N8ga7ohwrA&feature=youtu.be&t=1m18s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIestUvpqE&feature=youtu.be&t=3m46s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIestUvpqE&feature=youtu.be&t=8m15s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIestUvpqE&feature=youtu.be&t=3m6s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cWd2V8cypM&feature=youtu.be&t=1m49s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMd9LqI0yRs&feature=youtu.be&t=1m37s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cWd2V8cypM&feature=youtu.be&t=4m40s
• ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cWd2V8cypM&feature=youtu.be&t=6m5s

About This Article

• Send fan mail to authors

Reader Success Stories

Aug 3, 2016

Did this article help you?

Oct 24, 2017

Oct 27, 2016

Oct 24, 2016

Featured Articles

Trending Articles

Watch Articles

• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Do Not Sell or Share My Info
• Not Selling Info

Get all the best how-tos!

Sign up for wikiHow's weekly email newsletter

Spellbound Witch – Halloween Makeup Tutorial

For as long as I can remember, I always dressed up as a witch on Halloween. Except one year when I dressed up as a weird ghost thing, a memory I try very hard to forget! I even have pictures from when I was around 4 years old adorned in my full witch outfit. I had it all, the strap on pointed nose, complete with a hairy wort. The plastic fingers with pointed nails that you put on top of your own; they always smelt so bad and came off half way through the night. The tall, pointed black hat which was always too big for me and fell half way down my face. I even had a black cape and an authentic, twiggy witches broom. Complete with sparkly black tights, I was always the best dressed little witch!

Dressing Up

But as I’ve gotten older, I kind of lost the dressing up aspect of the season and haven’t gone all out for a while. But now I love that it’s the perfect excuse to go a bit crazy. It’s a time when imperfection is the key, and being a bit bizarre is nothing but encouraged. For me, this means trying new looks that I would never dream of doing any other time of the year. It’s about putting those light, subtle, natural shades to the side. And finally finding an excuse to use those darker shades that were always left untouched.

I love being a bit creative and embrace any excuse to experiment. So what better way than to try a few new looks on the spookiest season of all. Because I loved dressing up as a witch so much, I thought it was only right to do the makeup to match. Instead of just smudging some black face paint around, I thought it was time to finally complete my look. And if you’re being true to the holiday, you need to go all out and have a truly believable costume! And I’m not just talking about a bog standard green painted face, this is something a little bit more authentic.

The Perfect Witch

It’s all focused on the pale matte skin, which lets the black and purple really stand out. Dark, black eyebrows accentuate the darkness of the look and help to give a more eerie feel. And everyone knows that a good witch needs a pointy nose, and the answer’s all in the contouring. The key is to use darker colours on both sides of the nose and highlight the tip; this helps give the appearance of a pointy nose for a true witchy feel. Now here’s my favourite part; the lips and eyes.

Here’s where it really gets a bit bonkers and starts to feel like a true Halloween look. Dark, pointed eyeliner blended into purple and black and purple ombre lips. I love how much this stands out on the paler background, and it truly does look like hat I would imagine a witch to look like. It’s spooky with a touch of glamour, and has the true witch vibe without being too over the top.

i absolutely love this look. It has such a spooky, witchy feel to it and it’s kind of scary-pretty, if that even makes sense. It gives you a true Halloween vibe and is the perfect finishing touch to any costume. To make it believable you need to go all out. And this makeup is definitely the perfect finishing touch. Honestly, I was a bit alarmed when I first saw myself. It’s the complete opposite of anything I’ve ever tried and took a bit of adjusting to. But the longer it was on, the more I learned to love it and truly felt like I was part of the holiday.

So, what are you waiting for? Time to embrace your darker side, as well as them darker colours.

To a very spooky night!

Witch Make Up Tutorial:

Be the most glamorous witch in the room with a touch of something special!  

What You Need:

• Regular Foundation
• Red Liquid Blusher / Cheek Stain
• White Face Powder
• Purple Eyeshadow
• Black Eyeshadow
• Liquid Eyeliner – Black
• Mascara – Black
• Black Lipstick
• Deep Purple Lipstick / Gloss
• Lilac Lipstick / Gloss
• White Highlighter / Eyesahdow
• Darker Contour Powder / Brown Eyeshadow
• Various Makeup Brushes

Getting The Look:

• Cleanse, tone and moisturise face, then add your usual primer .
• Apply your regular foundation all over the face.
• Use a red liquid blusher, and apply colour high on the cheekbone. Apply it quite thickly so that the result is quite bright, and gives an ‘overdone’ look.
• Add white powder all over the face.

• Wet an eye shadow brush  and sweep purple onto the eyelids, and under bottom lashes. This helps to intensify the colour.

• Use an angled brush to apply black eyeshadow  to the outer corners of the eye, going above the eyelid crease and below the lower lash line, creating a curve.

• With liquid eyeliner draw 2 dots in a diagonal line – One at each outer corner of the eye, roughly 1cm out – This will be used as guidelines to create a flick.

• Line the top and bottom of the eyes with the eyeliner, connecting the dots, making the outer edges slightly thicker.
• Now time to create the spiderweb. Choose an eye and using the eye liner , draw 4-5 slightly curved lines coming outwards from the eyeliner already applied.

• Draw connecting swoop lines between each curved line to create the image of a ‘spiderweb’.
• Wet a thin brush, and apply purple eye shadow  following the point of the eyeliner down to the inner eye.
• Colour the eyebrows black using the  black eye shadow
• Apply thick mascara, to both top and bottom lashes.
• Use black lipstick to draw a thick outline of the lips, leaving the centre blank.

• Fill in the centre of the lips with purple lipstick/lip gloss , overlapping the black and blending it in.
• Use a flat brush to dab lilac lipstick to the very centre of the lips, creating an ombre effect.

• Apply a darker powder to the inside bridge of the nose and BLEND!
• With highlighter/white eye shadow , sweep along the tip of the nose up towards the forehead, to create a ‘pointed’ effect.

And that’s it, you’ve been transformed into a spell bounding, glamorous witch!

Want to stay up to date and receive exclusive content and recipes? Follow me and never miss a moment!

Have something to say? Just sprinkle your thoughts and let me know what’s on your mind…

In The SPIRIT Of Fun – Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Onigirazu… sushi sandwiches, you may also like, monster bride halloween makeup tutorial, in the spirit of fun – halloween makeup....

11 Spellbinding Witch Makeup Ideas For Halloween

Updated on 9/12/2023 at 4:35 PM

Spooky season is the time for binge-watching scary movies, checking out haunted houses, and choosing your Halloween makeup look. If you already know you want to be a witch this year, finding the right outfit is only half of it — you also need the right makeup look to pull it all together. There are so many different options to choose from, whether you're leaning toward something more involved — like a gorgeous half-face Halloween makeup look — or just want something quick and easy when you score a last-minute party invite.

Dressing up as a witch is a timeless choice, but that doesn't mean it has to be basic or boring. Halloween witch makeup comes with a multitude of options where you're only as limited as your imagination. You can opt for pretty witch makeup or, if you're short on time or need something low-key for a work party , you can always just go with witch eye makeup. Either way, the classic Halloween witch costume is always a good idea. To get you started, we found the best easy witch makeup ideas and tutorials for you to choose from. These will have you casting all the right spells in no time. Keep scrolling to see for yourself.

Witch Makeup Ideas

Cute Witch Makeup

Skip the scary costume this year and make your witch a cute one using this makeup tutorial. It features a bright eye with a light-green shade highlighting the lower lash line, while a glittery deep purple covers the lid. For added cuteness, put on some fake freckles to ensure people know your character is a good witch.

Easy Witch Makeup

This easy witch makeup look is instantly elevated with the use of colored-contacts. Simply create a smoky eye with a slightly grey-toned base, pop in your contacts, and you're good to go. If you want to go all out, you can also follow her tutorial for creating the curly wig.

Modern Witch Makeup

Keep things simple and easy with this witch makeup look inspired by the classic Halloween movie, "The Craft." The look is more of a modern take on the timeless costume featuring a sliced eyebrow, lined eyes, over-lined lips, and a tiny upside-down cross to top it off. Complete the costume with an all black outfit to really sell the costume.

Witch Eye Makeup

Make your eyes pop with a shade most spellcasters adore: green. This witch eye-makeup look will have friends hypnotized. The base features a soft green shadow, which you can customize. Then, add a black spiderweb for added spookiness.

Pretty Witch Makeup

Ooze seduction and grace just like the timeless "The Love Witch." This '60s-inspired makeup relies on bold vibrant colors, such as coral and light blue. When paired with a soft pink, people will be falling in love at first sight — just like in the movie. And who doesn't love a classic Twiggy eyelash moment?

Sexy Witch Makeup

If you're interested in creating a sexy witch makeup look for Halloween, give this tutorial a try. The completed look has a cut-crease eyeshadow moment that you can customize with the color of your choice. It's also versatile enough to be paired with whatever outfit you choose.

Gothic Witch Makeup

Go for a gothic look with this take on witch Halloween makeup. It incorporates a shiny highlighter that will leave people mesmerized. Instead of a dark smoky eye, it uses a more subtle hue, which allows the top and bottom eyeliner to steal the show.

Wicked Witch Makeup

Your Wicked Witch of the West costume from "The Wizard of Oz" won't be complete without an all-green face to go with it. This tutorial adds a contemporary twist, nixing the warts and a big nose, for a touch of glam and beauty.

Simple Witch Makeup

This simple witch makeup involves a beautiful smoked-out eyeshadow look, but it's the black lipstick, black veins, and crescent drawing on the forehead that make it easy to complete.

Green Witch Makeup

Looking for something quick and simple? All you need to do is grab green eyeshadow, black lipstick, and green glitter, and this look can be yours in just a few minutes.

Glamorous Witch Makeup

If you want something heavy on the eye makeup that still stays on theme, check out this glamorous witch makeup tutorial. It features an orange and purple cut-crease eyeshadow look and black lipstick that will have everyone staring in the best way possible.

• Makeup Tutorials
• Halloween Beauty

Login To Use Services

How It Works | | Log In |

Get Instant access to the complete makeup guide covering

50+ makeup tips makeup products usage guide makeup application as per occasion, face shape & season makeup mistakes to avoid makeup removal techniques, subscribe by email below to get your free copy.

Email Confirmed Successfully

61 Spectacular Halloween Makeup Ideas For 2023

Updated at  29 aug 23.

Halloween is just around the corner and we are here to help you out with some spectacular Halloween makeup ideas for some last-minute inspiration.

Deciding on a costume can be nerve-wracking especially when you want to look your spooky best for this one day of the year. When costume ideas fail you, there is always Halloween makeup that will come to your rescue. It is easier and cheaper than assembling a whole costume. Moreover, it can elevate even the saddest-looking costume to the level of fun and exciting. So, get ready with us to add a spooktacular touch to your night with some exciting Halloween ideas.

Let’s get started!

61 Best Halloween Makeup Ideas

IMAGE COURTESY : PINTEREST

1. Easy Tiger Halloween Makeup

Let’s start this list of gorgeous Halloween makeup ideas with this easy and fierce makeup idea.  The Halloween makeup products that you would need are your trusty eyeliner, black eye shadow, and black lipstick.

2. Are You My Boo?

Here is a cute Halloween makeup idea for you. This is something that even beginners at makeup can do. Do your usual makeup and paint cute little ghosts on your cheeks. Finish off with some white freckles.

3. Morticia Addams

The Addams Family is a classic movie and has been an inspiration behind several scary Halloween makeup looks ever since it hit the screens in 1991. Morticia Addams is a queen and a true feminist icon. She is passionate, fierce, and hot. She knows what she wants and is not afraid to ask. So, do you still need to be convinced to channel your Morticia Addams this Halloween?   

4. Spooky Bat-Inspired Halloween Makeup

Vampires have been a popular choice when it comes to scary Halloween makeup easy to create. You can recreate this look easily with basic Halloween makeup products such as your trustworthy black eyeliner, mascara that gives you long and voluminous lashes, purple, green, and white eye shadow along with some vamp-esque black lipstick.   

5. Golden Witch Halloween Makeup

If there is any other popular choice after vampires when it comes to Halloween ideas for dressing up, it has to be the gorgeous spooky witch. Anyone can be a witch. All you need is a black dress and a pointy hat. You can of course add the oomph with spectacular golden makeup look like shown here and be the fierce sorceress you are.

6. Scarecrow Halloween

We have yet another classic Halloween makeup look for you. Nothing says Halloween more than a scarecrow costume. If you don’t wish to dress up in the full costume, you can easily create the scarecrow look using some clever makeup.

7. Poison Ivy

This is one badass environment advocate you will find in the DC universe. Use green and red as your makeup palette and you will be completely fine.

8. Harley Quinn

Here is another badass DC character that has become more famous in the last few years thanks to Margot Robbie’s performances. This one here is a bloody take on the Harley look and fairly easy to recreate if you know your way around basic makeup.

9. Evil Queen

You are never too old to take inspiration for Halloween makeup from Disney villains. Here we have the Evil Queen from Snow White. And this is one of the easiest Halloween makeup looks that we could find for you.  

10. Witch Of The Night

Take it up a notch with this spectacular Halloween makeup. There is more than one way to be a witch on Halloween and we found this to be a very gorgeous way of expressing your creativity. So, go be a spooky witch of the dark forest and the night with this amazing makeup idea.

Do you know that in many cultures Medusa is seen as the protector of women? She is not the villain that pop culture has painted her as. But hey it would be rather villainous if you didn’t give this Medusa-inspired look a try.

12. Hello, Pumpkin!

Think of Halloween and you automatically think of all things Fall and a lot of pumpkins. So here we are with a scary Halloween makeup look inspired by the Jack-o’-lanterns. This is in true Halloween spirit so that you can sip on your pumpkin spice latte while getting ready to be the spookiest pumpkin of the night.

13. Beautiful Angel

This is truly one of the easiest last-minute Halloween ideas. You don’t even have to bother about the costume. Just dress in pristine white attire and let your Angel-inspired Halloween makeup do the rest. We are madly in love with this look of the literal winged eye makeup and the golden tears.

14. Cleopatra

There is something about gold makeup that changes a simple look to awesome in a matter of seconds. And here we are with yet another Halloween makeup look that would require you to use your gold and glittery Halloween makeup products. Cleopatra was known for her beauty and intelligence. If you need another reason, well, this makeup look rocks. So, go ahead.

15. Witch In Scarlet

As we have said earlier, there is more than one way of dressing up as a witch for Halloween and we have ensured that you get to choose from several Halloween makeup options for the same. So, here we are with yet another witchy makeup look that can make you the talk of the night.

16. The Corpse Bride

A lot of Halloween ideas come from pop culture and we are here with one such extremely popular Halloween makeup idea. This is a look straight out of the Tim Burton movie and you get to recreate the titular character of the Corpse Bride complete with her big eyes, hollowed cheekbones, and blue skin.

17. Cute Red Halloween

Enough with the vampire-inspired Halloween makeup looks. Let’s talk about the real deal. Can you dress up in a sexy black dress? Well, that’s mostly what you need for being a vampire this Halloween. Rest can be taken care of with some Halloween makeup and we are here with the perfect inspiration for you. The Halloween makeup products that you would essentially need are red and black eyeshadow and gorgeous red lipstick. You can use liquid lipstick to create fake blood.

18. Scary Skull

Get ready to be the talk of the party and the reason why so many people will be losing their sleep. Because that’s how scary and spooky this Halloween makeup looks. It’s easy to recreate and can be done even by beginners at makeup. the whole look is further held up by the white contact lenses.

19. Yellow Halloween Makeup

One can also go for various color combinations and opt for a specific one like yellow. Light yellow makeup with the focus on the eyes along with complimentary lip makeup makes this look amazing.

20. Scary Clown Halloween Makeup

Clowns can be scary and no, we are not just talking about the scary clown from pop culture that has made it to the big screens over the last few years. But, clowns, in general, can be scary and we think Sam Winchester would agree with us. So, why not give this Halloween makeup a go and be someone’s nightmare this 31st. 

21. Coraline Doll

Coraline is one horror movie that can give the creeps even to full-grown adults. Who even decided to call this a movie for kids is beyond us. But hey! ‘Tis the season of creepy and scary and this movie can inspire a ton of Halloween ideas. One of the most popular choices is, however, the Coraline doll.  

22. Spooky Witch Halloween Makeup

Here is yet another rendition of the scary Halloween makeup for becoming a witch the night of the 31st. We absolutely love this Halloween makeup for its dark and spooky vibes. Go and rock the night in this dark getup.  

23. Celeb Halloween Makeup

You might also go for a simpler halloween makeup by focusing more on the eyes. A galaxy inspired eye makeup, complimentary lipstick shade and a light makeup can work wonders for you during halloween.

24. Lily From Sex Education

Netflix’s Sex Education is extremely popular across the world due to its highly entertaining as well as educational premise. You can go out this Halloween as your favorite character and for us, it has to be the quirky and creative Lily Iglehart. Her space buns along with fun and colorful makeup are perfect for the Halloween season.

25. Chucky Halloween Makeup

We cannot get enough of the pop culture classics and here we have yet another one of a classic horror character which you can recreate easily through makeup. You can dress up as Chucky and grab some black and red color palettes when it comes to Halloween makeup products required for acing this look.

26. Simple Clown Makeup

If you don’t want to go the scary route this Halloween, then you can go for this simple yet spectacular clown Halloween makeup.

27. Wednesday Addams

Wednesday Addams is another one of the popular Halloween makeup choices. She is a feminist icon and has been revived and reinterpreted several times over the years. She has grown to be a fan favorite and we too cannot hide our love for the awesomeness she brings. And being her this Halloween is also pretty manageable and easy.

28. Pulp Fiction

Just a few years after the release of The Addams Family came the iconic Tarantino film, Pulp Fiction that gave the audiences the iconic character of Mia Wallace played by Uma Thurman. She is also a rather popular choice when it comes to Halloween makeup. This look is very easy to recreate and perfect for that last-minute Halloween prep.

29. Ghostly Ghosts

Well, it’s truly the undead that are at the center of the whole Halloween celebrations so it’s obvious that ghost-themed Halloween ideas are fairly popular. You can dress as you like and let your pale, very undead makeup does the rest. This Halloween makeup gives you a lot of creative space.

30. Halloween Witch

Truth be told, this Halloween makeup reminded us of the Evil Queen Regina from the CW show, Once Upon A Time . Take a look yourself. How do you see a magical queen with a ripped-out hand in her heart and not think of Regina Mills?  

31. Marilyn Monroe

Here is gorgeous Halloween makeup for you if you are not so much into scary Halloween makeup. You can dress up as the iconic Marilyn Monroe. You can find several Halloween makeup videos to get the Marilyn Monroe look on YouTube, Instagram, or even Pinterest.  

32. The Jigsaw Halloween

Do you want to play a game or is it just us? Get inspired by yet another iconic character from the famous horror film, Saw. With the franchise still alive and breathing, why not recreate the look of the infamous Jigsaw Killer this Halloween?

33. Easy Halloween Makeup

This halloween makeup looks amazing if you are looking for a simple and easy option. The good thing about this look is that you don’t even need a full costume. You can dree up in your regular clothes and use makeup to create the look.

34. New Halloween Makeup

One of the top halloween maeup looks, this one is quite simple but attracts a lot of attention. The red lips with complimentary eyeshadow and hair color look gorgeous. Pair it with the right costume and you are all set for halloween.

35. Cutesy Witchy Vibes

You can express your inner witch with this simple yet cute Halloween makeup this year.  

36. Scary Pumpkin

If you know your way around makeup, then you can opt for this very scary jack-o’-lantern Halloween makeup.

37. Red Riding Hood

Get inspiration from Brother Grimm’s who are the OG when it comes to all things spooky and scary. So, here is a rendition of the Little Red Riding Hood complete with her red cape and an eye mauled by the big bad wolf.  

38. Cute Tiger Halloween Makeup

Have you seen Ariana Grande wear her cute little cat ears all year round? Yeah, so you can surely carry ‘em ears for one night of the year. Go get dressed as a sexy tigress and try out this cute Halloween makeup.

39. Creepy Doll

This year has been good in terms of content on the OTT platforms. One show that broke all sorts of records is the Korean show, Squid Game on Netflix. The Squid Game mania has taken over the world and you would see that during Halloween too. So, we have the perfect Halloween makeup idea for you—the creepy doll from the Red Light, Green Light Game.

40. Ruby From Sex Education

Ruby has been the highlight of the latest season of Sex Education. The audience saw a never seen before side to her and fell in love with her. Her Christina Aguilera costume within the show is a great Halloween makeup inspiration. If this doesn’t cut it for you, then you can simply go as a Ruby herself. Win, win!

41. Maleficent

Classic Disney villains as Halloween makeup inspiration never gets old. Recreating the look for Maleficent is pretty easy. You can take the help of the many available Halloween makeup videos for the same.  

42. Pretty Pirate

Ever felt inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow? Or did you just ever want to be anything like Elizabeth Swann, the pirate? If yes, then this is your chance to be the pirate of your dreams. And we have just the Halloween makeup inspiration for you.

43. Sexy Witch

This is yet another take on classic Halloween makeup. anyone can be a witch and anyone can be a witch of their choosing. Let your creativity do the talk and here we are with this gorgeous Halloween inspiration to get those creative juices flowing.

44. Golden Medusa

With the right accessories, you can take a simple green dress and make it into a Medusa costume. So, if you happen to have some golden snake-themed jewelry, you can totally rock this Halloween makeup which is something pretty easy to do.

Remember Daphne from Scooby-Doo ? This is her. Do you feel old yet? Just kidding. Daphne never gets old and neither does our love for her.

Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory have been a part of our collective childhoods. So, we all know of the notorious Violet Beauregarde, the gum-chewing, utterly competitive brat who was one of the five children to enter the chocolate factory. Well, that Violet can be one of your go-to Halloween ideas this year.

47. Queen Of Hearts

Helena Bonham Carter gave us an amazing Halloween makeup look with her iteration of the Queen of Heart from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With this as your look, the whole town should run to safety if they want to keep their heads.

48. Coraline

Here we have the original cute and smart Coraline. This can be a cute Halloween makeup idea for this year.

49. Promising Young Woman

A movie that made headlines for its storyline and a stellar performance by Carey Mulligan is the Emerald Fennell directed, Promising Young Woman . Cassie had many different looks throughout the movie but what stuck with us is her sexy yet sinister nurse costume with a rainbow wig.

50. Straight From Fantasy Land

Whether it be from your favorite fantasy book or video game, you can find many Halloween ideas. we found one and fell in love with it instantly owing to the level of creativity, beauty, and overall awesomeness it exudes.

51. The New Joker

Joaquin Phoenix’s iteration of Joker can be a pretty good Halloween makeup inspiration. It is scary Halloween makeup easy to do with face paints.

52. Inside Out

Move over the pop culture and go with this scary Halloween makeup that would require some finesse. This is a soul-baring makeup idea, literally. A very bloody idea.

53. From The Black Panther

Marvel’s Black Panther was a wonderful movie and it left so many people in awe with its representation of the Black people. It was a cinematic masterpiece that inspires many Halloween ideas to this day. And this is one such Halloween makeup idea. It is absolutely gorgeous and easy to recreate.

54. Half Angel, Half Devil

You must know how it is popularly said that we have an angel sitting on one shoulder to inspire us to do good while the devil sits on the other shoulder inspiring us to be evil. It is basically a way of accepting that a person has both a good and a bad side to their personality. Translate this into one of the most creative Halloween ideas ever and you would get yourself a spectacular half angel and half devil Halloween makeup look.

55. A Broken Doll

Dolls are creepy. No wonder they are a very common subject of horror flicks. So, we are here with scarier Halloween ideas that of course include a doll. This broken and tattered doll forms a very scary Halloween makeup look.    

56. Elf Queen

Move over Khaleesi and be the gorgeous elf queen with this cute Halloween makeup look this year. It is just so pretty that it had our hearts as soon as we laid eyes on this look.

We have told you, haven’t we? Dressing up as a classic Disney villain never gets old and we stand by what we said. And we obviously have yet another Disney villain as a Halloween makeup inspiration—Ursula, the sea witch from The Little Mermaid .

58. Demon From Hell

Here is yet another fantastic and scary Halloween makeup look. It takes things up a notch and would definitely require some fine skills. But hey, if you got ‘em skills, go for this brilliant look.

Shego from Disney’s Kim Possible is yet another great Halloween makeup idea. She is the anti-hero and a total badass. Channeling her this Halloween would make you relive the good old Disney days.

60. Maeve Wiley

Sex Education has gained immense popularity and so has Maeve Wiley. You can easily recreate her makeup this Halloween. You can either be a blonde or a brunette with pink hair ends. Just ensure that you have her signature eye makeup.

61. The Creepy Joker

There have been many iterations of the Joker over the years but the one by Jared Leto has by far been the creepiest. If that is what your heart is set after, then this is the perfect Halloween look for you. Creative and new.

RECOMMENDED STORIES

25 Best Sandra Bullock No Makeup Photos

Madonna Plastic Surgery Secrets - Revealed

55 Stunning Flower Mehndi Designs For 2023

21 Minimalistic Henna Designs Trending In 2023

25 Best Polynesian Tattoos For Women

Ashley Graham Weight Loss Story - Complete Details

You may like.

25 Beautiful Feather Tattoo Designs For 2023

55 Stunning Shoulder Tattoos For Women - 2023

25 Best Hair Salons In America In 2023

35 Inspiring E-girl Makeup Looks To Copy In 2023

25 Beautiful Heart Tattoos For Women - 2023

How Bella Hadid Lost 20 Pounds?

20 Best Stopwatches With Reviews - 2023

21 Avril Lavigne No Makeup Photos - 2023

25 Strength Tattoos With Meaning

15 Hottest Cheerleaders Of All Time

15 Best Pokimane No Makeup Photos

25 Best Tribal Tattoos For Women For 2023

Most popular.

51 Best Front Hand Mehndi Designs - 2023

Top 51 Most Beautiful Hollywood Actresses

25 Most Popular Celebrities With Lip Fillers: Before And After With Images

75+ Stunning Underboob Tattoo Designs For Women - 2023

101 Stunning Tattoo Designs With Meaning - 2023

Trending stories.

Khloe Kardashian Face Tumor - Complete Story

25 Best Polynesian Tattoos For Men - 2023

The leading authority in photography and camera gear.

Become a better photographer.

10.9 Million

Annual Readers

Newsletter Subscribers

Featured Photographers

Photography Guides & Gear Reviews

18 Spooky & Fun Witch Photoshoot Ideas for 2023

Make your witch photoshoot scarily good with these killer tips and ideas. Includes props, locations, photography tips and more!

Learn | Photoshoot Guides | By Jeff Collier

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative, dress up, and take fun pictures, and what better way to capture the spirit than with a witch photoshoot?

If you’re planning to capture some fun and witchy photographs during this spooky holiday season, this article can help you.

Halloween has always been my favorite time of the year. I love having an excuse to get creative and take photos using witch-themed props and costumes.

I want to share my tips and tricks for a killer witch photoshoot, including ideas on costumes, locations, props, makeup, and special effects.

Table of Contents

What Are Some Witch Photoshoot Ideas in a Group with Friends?

Credit: Cottonbro Studio

Gather your friends for an exciting witch photoshoot where the only limit is your imagination. Some fun picture ideas include: 

• Celebrate the Sabbath (a midnight meeting of witches) as a group
• Dance around a fire – see our creative fire photography tips
• Get your entourage to join hands in a circle with smoke rising from the ground
• Stand together while all dressed in hooded cloaks
• Act as if you are spell casting
• Hold various props, including brooms, crystal balls, spell books, baskets full of herbs, and small smoking cauldrons
• Stand in front of an altar adorned with potions, candles, and other witch-related items.

What about Witch Boudoir Ideas?

Credit: Anya Juárez Tenorio

One popular Halloween costume is a sexy witch, which, when done appropriately, makes for tasteful boudoir photographs .

Being able to dress up and feel sexy is a fantastic feeling and the perfect way to elevate your self-confidence.

Add fun props to your witch boudoir session, such as witch hats, skulls, cauldrons, crystal balls, pumpkins, tarot cards, candles, a witch’s broom, an oversized spell book, and fog to create a spooky yet sexy setting.

If you’re looking for witch boudoir outfit ideas, think about anything you’d expect to see a traditional witch wearing but a little more revealing.

(It doesn’t have to be expensive, either – check out our DIY boudoir ideas .

Boudoir costume ideas may include lingerie, shorts with thigh-high boots, sexy body suits, gothic witch tops, and corset dress bustiers.

Of course, you’ll want to stick to dark colors like black or midnight blue to convey that witchy mood in your shoot.

A simple bra and panties with a witch’s broom and hat are another easy wardrobe option for boudoir sessions.

So make your Halloween a bit sexier and plan a fun, provocative witch boudoir photoshoot. 

(Check out these boudoir photography poses to really nail your shoot.)

11 Tips for a Scarily Successful Coven Photoshoot

Credit: Sierra Koder

Gathering in the woods with your witchy friends is the perfect opportunity to take eerie coven-style photographs. 

Here are some tips for a scarily successful coven photoshoot: 

1. Plan ahead

Start by sitting down together and brainstorming ideas – note down all of them, even the whacky ones!

Once you’ve narrowed down your ideas, pre-plan your outfits, props, and locations for the coven photoshoot. Make a list of everything you need so you’re organized on the day.

2. Collect inspiration pictures

If you see images online that grab you – whether it’s the wardrobe, the poses or the overall scene – save them as inspiration.

You can create a mood board for your shoot to consolidate your ideas and refer back to it on the day of the shoot.

You can also send the pictures to a professional photographer if you decide to work with one, to help communicate what you’re after.

3. Think about props

Props can take your witch photoshoot to the next level. For example, you might plan a bonfire and dance around it carrying crystal balls, skulls, and witch’s brooms.

Props can also help you set the scene for a séance, tarot reading, or other witchcraft activity.

• What are some family Grinch photoshoot ideas?

4. Try special effects

Credit: Erik Mclean

Consider investing in some special effects like smoke bombs , a fog machine, or colored paint powder .

For example, use candles and stand in the woods as the fog machine covers the ground with an eerie mist.

5. Take photos from different angles

Try shooting from above downwards to get a bird’s eye view of the coven at work.

Or, shoot from low down to make the enchantresses look larger than life.

6. Nail your depth of field

The depth of field you need will differ depending on the effect you want. To get the background in focus as well as the subjects, use a wide depth of field.

To create some eerie floating lights behind the coven, string up some fairy lights and use a shallow depth of field (low f-stop number) to get a bokeh effect.

7. Shoot at the right time of day

If you’re doing your witch photoshoot outdoors, plan for a time of day when the light isn’t too bright. Harsh midday sun is never the most flattering for photographing people because it creates hard shadows. 

Instead, try the golden hour for a magical scene or twilight (the blue hour) for a darker, more eerie mood.

(Read more on how to take blue hour photos .)

8. Harness ambient light sources

Street lights or porch lights can make for stunning ambient light sources in a moody photoshoot. Bump up the ISO to compensate for the low light , or use a tripod and a slightly slower shutter speed to get enough detail into your shots.

9. Capture movement

A slower shutter speed can also be used without a tripod to deliberately capture motion blur and add a sense of mystery and movement to the images. For example, capture the movement of the witches holding hands and dancing in a circle. 

10. Get creative in post-processing

Editing your images – even using a free image editor – can take them from merely good to eye-poppingly awesome. Play with contrast and shadows to heighten the mood.

You can even try double-exposures to create an eerie, ghost-like effect. 

Bonus: How do you do witch photoshoot makeup?

Credit: Beatriz Braga

Outfits are critical to a successful witch photoshoot, but makeup can mean the difference between a boring shoot and an epic one.

It’s ok if you’re not an experienced makeup artist. Even if you’re not a fan of putting on lots of makeup, you can create spooky witch makeup perfect for your Halloween or coven photoshoot.

One common witch makeup design is painting the face green using face or body paint, and adding a long prosthetic nose with a wart. Enhance this look by adding bright metallic purple eyeshadow and lipstick, creating a colorful and contrasting look.

Another fun idea is to use vibrant orange glitter eyeshadow and eyeliner or face paint to draw spider webs below the outer corners of the eyes and draw a dangling spider on one side of the face.

Creating a gory witch using makeup can make for an exciting photoshoot if you love horror movies, so hunt online for some tutorial videos to follow along with.

Lastly, you could take cues from Hollywood and go for a more subtle and elegant witchy makeup design. Channel Morticia Addams with dark, smoky eyeshadow, heavy eyebrows and red lips for a flattering yet spooky look.

Check out these 8 essential tools to help you succeed as a professional photographer.

Includes limited-time discounts.

You'll Also Like These:

Jeff Collier is an experienced film photographer who enjoys experimenting with modern digital photography equipment, software and apps. He’s also an ex-world champion triathlete and avid cyclist, clocking hundreds of km each week in the beautiful Tweed Valley of northern NSW, Australia.

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

WELCOME TO SHOTKIT

Enter your email to be sent today's Welcome Gift: 19 Photography Tools

Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions.

🔥 Popular NOW:

Unlock the EXACT blueprint to capture breathtaking iPhone photos!

Shotkit may earn a commission on affiliate links. Learn more.

• Celebrities

25 Creepy Spider Makeup Ideas for Halloween

A fear of spiders is one of the most common fears. Even if you are not terrified of spiders, not many people like them. With that said, spider makeup is perfect for Halloween. You can give everyone a little fright by wearing makeup inspired by the creepy crawlies. To give you some ideas, we have found 25 spider makeup designs. There are scary looks, illusion makeup ideas and more. Take a look and see which scary spider you want to be.

1. Scary Spider Mouth Illusion

First up, we have this scary mouth illusion. So, the makeup artist has kept her makeup quite simple but the mouth looks as though there is a spider sitting in it. This is such a horrifying thought and the legs even look they are poking out. This will give anyone who is scared of spiders a fright.

Source: @elisauroora

Products used: NYX Hella Fine Eyeliner, Love Contours All palette, Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and Black Bean, Brow Pencil in Taupe & Cool Neutrals palette, Lumene Finland CC Cream in Medium, Kat Von D Lock It powder and Smash Box Cosmetics Studio Skin Concealer in Fair.

2. Spider Eye Makeup for Halloween

Instead of the mouth, you could create a spider illusion around the eye and here is a cool way to do it. As you can see, she has a dark brown and black blend on her eye and she has painted spider legs around it. When the eye is closed, it will create the illusion there is a spider but no eye. It is a cool idea and there are spider leg tutorials online.

Source: @satyress

Products used: Morphe 9A Always Golden palette, Clinique Pretty Easy liquid eyeliner, Stila Glitter and Glow liquid eyeshadow in Kitten Karma, BG lashes in South Beach, PÜR Cosmetics Afterglow highlighter and NYX Lip Lingerie in Bedtime Flirt.

3. Black and Purple Makeup with White Contacts

If you want to go all out and give people a fright, then you could try something like this. The makeup artist has contoured certain areas with purple makeup and she has also created three spider illusions. One on her eye, one on her mouth and the other on her body. This is such a scary idea especially with the white contacts. She looks like a ghost covered in spiders!

Source: @sinairuelas

Products used: Jeffree Star Jawbreaker Palette, Magic Star Concealer C5, Velour Liquid Lipstick in Weirdo & Druglord, Benefit Brwvo! Conditioning Primer, Foolproof Brow Powder, Maybelline Superstay Foundation 210 and Tatti Lashes TL10.

4. Spider Queen Costume Idea

Look like a Queen this Halloween with makeup like this. For this look, the artist has used dark eye makeup with red lip color. She has also created the illusion that the spider on her face has bitten her. We love the white contact lens, that makes it look realistic. The look is complete with a crown and spider web to show she is a spider Queen.

Source: @abbyroberts

Products used: The ordinary serum foundation, NYX Highlight and Contour Palette & Fire Palette, Sugar Pill Love+ & Tako, Suva Beauty Hydra Liner in Grease & Space Panda, Makeup Geek Cosmetics Bedrock Shadow, ABH Norvina Noir Shadow, Ben Nye Scab Blood, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Liner in Zero, Lilly Lashes Mykonos, ABH Medium Brown Dip Brow, Mac Nighmoth Liner and Buxom Cosmetics Stay The Night Babe Gloss.

5. Beautiful Makeup with Spiders

Next, we have a makeup idea that makes you look pretty but also scary. As you can see, the artist has created beautiful eye and lip makeup that you would usually wear but she has added a spooktacular twist. She has painted spiders on her body, face and she has used two of the illusions. This is an awesome idea and it gives you the best of both worlds.

Source: @makeupbyabigailemma

Products used: Tatti Lashes TL Mitchell 2 Lashes, Inspire Cosmetics Midnight Pressed Glitter, Sample Beauty Spectrum Palette, Maybelline Gel Liner, Too Faces Better Than Sex Mascara and Snazaroo Black, White & Red Paint.

6. Sparkly Spider Web Makeup

If all the scary illusions are not your thing but you still want to look spooky for Halloween, then this is perfect. This artist has created beautiful sparkly eye makeup with a cute web design around the eyes. The look is complete with black lip color and sparkly decorative spiders. This is a fun and glitzy makeup idea and it will be great for parties.

Source: @truleytalentedbeauty

7. Horrifying Spider Illusions

This next idea is one of our favorites because it is so horrifying and clever! The makeup artist has created spider illusions on her eye and mouth. It looks like spiders have completely taken over. The black contacts look amazing because one eye looks like a spider while the other one looks super creepy. It is quite a simple look but very effective. We love this.

Source: @yadirose

Products used: Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation in 365C, Milani Cosmetics Conceal +Perfect in 145, ABH Norvina 2 Palette, Maybelline Blackest Black Studio Gel Eyeliner, NYX Jumbo White Pencil and Look-Chic Lashes in Glam.

8. Glam Eye Makeup with Tiny Spiders

Instead of one large spider like in some other makeup looks, you could use a tiny spider design. Here is a cool idea. So for this look, the artist has created glam eyes with a white web design. She has also painted tiny spiders all around her eye. This is a unique, glitzy and fun makeup idea. You could even paint one large spider somewhere else to make it look like the scary mommy spider. Either way, your makeup will look spooky and unique.

Source: @heysofimakeup

Products used: P Louise Makeup Academy Base in 2, LA Girl Cosmetics Instinct & Untamed Palette and Suva Beauty Liners in Space Panda & Grease.

9. Black and Neon Orange Makeup

The next makeup idea uses more cool illusions. One eye has a black and neon orange web design while the other eye has the spider leg illusion. The artist has also painted a spider on her mouth which looks super creepy. This is a stylish and scary makeup look and we love the neon orange and black color combo. You can also view a video tutorial on the makeup artist’s Instagram page and the link is here .

Source: @valpham

Products used: P Louise Makeup Academy Base Rumour 2, Morphe X James Charles Palette, Helene Cosmetics Pigment no.5, ColorPop Cosmetics Pencil Liner in Untz, Lilly Lashes Mykonos, BH Cosmetics Color Highlight Palette, NYX Liquid Black Liner, Dose Of Colors Foundation Light Medium 120 and ColorPop Ultra Blotted Lips Scenic Route.

10. Gorgeous Makeup with Spiders for Halloween

If you want to look stylish, pretty and spooky this Halloween, then this makeup idea is for you. Here we have gorgeous eye and lip makeup complete with spider illusions on the eye and mouth. This makeup gives you the best of both worlds because you can look beautiful but also enjoy Halloween.

Source: @rebekaheller

Products usedL BPerfect Cosmetics X Jah Makeup Clientele Palette.

11. Stunning and Scary Makeup for Halloween

Next, we have another stunning and scary makeup look. For this, the artist has used bold black eye makeup and red lip color. The look is complete with spider illusions and rhinestones. It is a unique and amazing makeup idea. This is another makeup idea that gives you the best of both worlds.

Source: @aankita.b

12. Amazing Spider Illusion

Looking for a unique spider illusion? If so, this is perfect for you. Here we have smokey eye makeup. Below one eye there is a black section with a white web. While the other eye has an illusion that looks like the spider is dangling from a web in her eye. It is a scary look and it will give anyone with a fear of spiders a fright!

Source: @nataschap

Products used: Melt Cosmetics Rust Stack & Dark Matter Eye Shadows, NYX Liquid Suede in Vintage, Lashes by Lena Lashes in Bev, Inika Organic Pencil in Black Caviar, Suva Beauty Grease & Space Panda Hydra Liners and ABH Dark Side Liner.

13. Pretty Spider Web Face Makeup

The next makeup idea is Halloween glam. So, the artist has used a black and red color palette with a red and black eyeshadow look and red lips. She has also created a web and spider design on her face. Makeup like this is another one that makes you look pretty but spooky. Recreate the whole look or just the small spider and web with the makeup instead of the larger spider.

Source: @miriammelonn

Produts used: Morphe 3503 Fierce by Nature Palette, Wet N Wild Beauty Megaline, ColorPop Cosmetics Lippie Stix in Infinite Best, LA Girl Cosmetics Pro.Matte in Light Tan, Lime Crime Bushy Brow Pen and Morphe Glamabronze Megastar.

14. Spider Queen Costume Idea

Next, we have another glam spider Queen. This time the artist has used a black and gold color palette complete with a spider design on her face and body. She has finished off the look with a glitzy crown. This is a fun and unique spider makeup idea and it will look amazing at a Halloween party!

Source: @jadedeacon

15. Spider Illusion on Eyes and Lips

Love the scary illusions? If so, check this out. Here we have a spider leg illusion and it also looks like there is a spider in her mouth. The look is complete with black contact lenses. It is a spooky look and it is perfect for those who want to give people a scare. Recreate both illusions or just the eyes would be cool one their own.

Source: @bronya_h

16. Bold Makeup Idea for Halloween

You can also put the spider leg illusion on both eyes and here is a cool way to do it. As you can see, the artist has created black and white spider legs with orange eye makeup. The look is complete with orange lip color. It is a cool look and we love the use of the classic black and orange Halloween colors.

Products used: NYX Epic Liner & White Liquid Liner, Morphe 3502 Palette, Lilly Lashes Miami Lashes, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation, NYX Gotcha Covered Concealer, Maybelline Fit Me Powder and Jeffree Star Weirdo, Coral Fixation & Queen Bee lip color.

17. Scary Spider Eye Illusion

We love this next makeup idea! For this look, the artist has painted spiders on her face. She has also created the illusion that a spider is coming out of her nose and mouth. The best part about this makeup is the eye illusion. It looks like she has pulled down her eyelid and spiders are coming out of it. This is such a freaky illusion and it will scare everyone!

Source: @michpagemakeup

18. Easy Spider Makeup Idea

The next makeup idea is perfect for those who love classic Halloween designs. This makeup artist has created a web and spider design complete with purple lip color and orange eye makeup. It uses classic Halloween colors and designs. Something like this is easy to wear and it is perfect for any Halloween event.

Source: @addybeauty

Products used: Morphe 35M Palette, CC Beauty Paint and 5D07 Lashes by Docolor.

19. Colorful Spider Legs

Like the spider leg design? If so, you need to check this out. One eye has a black spider design and the other has colorful legs. This is such a unique and fun idea. Recreate this or you can use colorful legs on both eyes. You could even paint colorful spiders elsewhere on the body.

Source: @beautydope

Products used: Morphe X Jaclyn Hill Palette, Kat Von D Ink Liner Trooper Black, NYX Liquid Liner White, Sephora Pro Palette, Juvia’s Place Zulu Palette, Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and Juvia’s Place Nefertiti Highlighter.

20. Super Cool Mask Illusion

This next idea is another one of our favorites! Here we have a mask illusion. The makeup artist has made her face look like a mask with a cobweb design on the eyes and there is a spider too. This is such a unique and spooky idea. There are tutorials for mask makeup online.

Source: @brandixmakeup

Products used: P Louise Makeup Base & Secret Sinner Palette, Morphe X James Charles Palette, Makeup A Murder Poison Neon Pigment, NYX Lumi-lite Glitter & Glitter Glue, Suva Beauty Acid Trip, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Black, Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner, Sleek Makeup Solstice Palette, Eyelure Marquise Lashes and Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Echo & Purple Eyeshadow.

21. Glamorous 3D Spider Makeup

Next, we have another glam makeup idea. This time the artist has created a beautiful black eyeshadow blend with matte nude lips. She has completed the look with 3D spiders on her face and a gorgeous crown. This is a fun and unique for Halloween. We love this one. Recreate this or try a red lip color.

Products used: Kryolan TV Paint Stick in EF21, Sugar Pill Tako Eyeshadow, Suva Beauty Grease & Space Panda Hydra Liners, Makeup Revolution C1 Concealer, Makeup Geek Cosmetics Bedrock, ABH Noir Shadow, NYX Highlighter and Contour Palette, ABH Lip Palette, Certifeye Dreamy Lash and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Liner in Zero.

22. Spiderman Makeup for Women

If you are a fan of Spiderman, then this makeup is for you. This makeup artist has created the classic red Spiderman suit with makeup and she also has a spider eye illusion. It is such a unique idea and it is great for those who want something unique and different. Recreate this or try the whole Spiderman look without the eye illusion.

Source: @makeupby_tashxx

Products used: Mehron Paradise AQ Palette, Morphe X James Charles Artistry Palette, NYX Espresso Brow Pencil, Sugar Lashes Drama, Maybelline Fit Me 220 & Eraser Light, Mac Dark Deep, Laura Mercier Translucent Powder, Doll Beauty Like A Diamond.

23. Green Makeup with Spider Eyes

The next idea is another spooky look. For this look, the makeup artist has used green makeup on her face complete with spider illusion eyes and black lips. We love this because it has a classic Halloween witch vibe with the new illusion techniques. Try something similar or you can put the illusion on only one eye.

Source: @beautybybrontey

24. Regal Spider Makeup Design

This next idea is another one of our favorites because it has the spider design but she also looks like a regal vampire . It is a makeup look that you can put with a few different costumes. Pair it with fangs and you have a vampire or maybe wear a witches hat or crown. It is up to you.

Source: @lindamartinmua

Products used: Benefit Pencil in shade 6, BeautyBay Me, Myself & Mmmmitchell, Huda Beauty Life Liner, Mac Prolongwear Waterproof Founation in NW15, Fenty Beauty Uncensored Stunna Lip Paint, NYX White Liquid Liner, Tatti Lashes TL Mitchell and Vida Atrevida.

25. Black Widow Halloween Makeup

The last makeup idea features a design inspired by Black Widow spiders. Her eyes and lips have black color while she has spider leg illusions and one large Black Widow spider on her face. This is cool and creepy look for Halloween and it will give people who are scared of spiders a fright.

Source: @arirodmua

We hope you have found a scary spider makeup look to try!

About the Author

Rebecca puttock, leave a reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

StayGlam.com – Daily Dose of Fashion and Beauty Inspiration

Recent Posts

• 21 Barbie Halloween Costume Ideas
• 23 Most Beautiful Red Ombre Nails and Ideas
• 21 Pretty Purple Nail Designs and Ideas
• 23 Cute Hair Colors and Trends for 2021
• 23 Best White and Gold Nails To Try Yourself

Quick Links

• Comments Policy
• Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy

16 Creative Barbie Makeup Ideas For Halloween 2023 That Are So Glam

More pink, please.

The summer of 2023 was basically defined by the highly-anticipated, instant classic Barbie movie starring none other than Margot Robbie (who is basically a Barbie girl IRL). Leading up to the star-studded film and long after its theater release, all things Barbiecore — from hot pink manicures to permanent tattoos that nod to the film — have been at an all time high.

With Halloween just around the corner, it makes all the sense in the world that Barbie-inspired costumes are sure to reign. And while some may assume that means every costume will look the same, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Just like in the film , every Barbie had her own identity. While Robbie’s character was named “stereotypical Barbie,” with outfits that ranged from disco dancer to a vibrant pink cowgirl, there were also distinct characters like mermaid Barbie , president Barbie, writer Barbie, weird Barbie...you get the idea.

For those who want to doll up their own personal identities, there are endless ideas for spooky season. Below, find the most unique Barbie-inspired makeup ideas for Halloween 2023, from a simple look that’s Margot Robbie-approved to more out-there glam moments that match even the boldest of aesthetics.

16 Barbie Makeup Ideas For Halloween 2023

Margot robbie’s soft barbiecore makeup.

For the makeup minimalists who are looking for soft pink tones and subtle glam for their Barbie costume, who could provide better inspiration than the Barbie girl herself?

Hot Pink Siren Eyes

For a seriously sultry look that screams Barbie, pair an on-trend siren eye with shades of pink eyeshadow all over your lid. As for the rest of the glam look? Neutral lips and faux freckles add an extra dose of doll-like energy.

Disco Barbie Energy

Take notes from the choreographed disco scene in this year’s Barbie movie and go for understated pink-hued lips and graphic metallic circles of all sizes. The playful makeup moment will catch the light as you “Dance The Night” away.

Hailey Bieber’s Pretty Pink Micro Wing

For a chic makeup moment that is perfect for Barbie costumes and beyond, try painting on a tiny wing in your favorite shade of pink à la Hailey Bieber.

’80s Barbie Vibes

Serving up all of the funky 1980s vibes, lavender and fuchsia hues meet graphic lines for a Barbie-esque eye moment that is sure to turn heads at a Halloween party.

Itty-Bitty Baby Pink Details

Hints of powder pink at each eye’s inner corner creates an editorial vibe that feels unexpected for any Barbie-centric costume you have planned this October.

Mod ’60s Doe Eye Makeup

ICYMI, the 1960s are currently a top decade when it comes to beauty and fashion references on the red carpet and beyond. If your Barbie costume happens to be inspired by the era, a mod eye with graphic lower eyelashes is sure to stun.

Graphic Neon Pink Eyeliner

A painterly way to approach the celeb-loved cut crease look, this graphic eye makeup in a neon pink hue (with a similar pink shade in the inner corner) is giving serious Y2K vibes.

Hot Pink Overload

With this boldly glamorous look, “more is more” is most definitely the approach. Hot pink blush? Check. Hot pink eyes? Check. Hot pink lips? Also check.

Pink Rhinestone Eye Makeup

A classic makeup look that is reminiscent of the 2016 era of YouTube glam, this vibrant cut crease is made all the more stunning with sporadically placed rhinestones.

Kylie Jenner’s Flushed Pink Blush

If you prefer to keep your makeup understated and low-key, this fully-flushed pink blush moment on Kylie Jenner is effortlessly chic and on-theme.

Fairytopia Wings

For fans of the early 2000s Barbie movies — namely Barbie Fairytopia — butterfly eyeliner painted on your face in vibrant pink and purple shades is a playful way to leave the life-sized wings at home.

Vibrant Pink Eyeliner

For makeup lovers who are loyal to their glam routine, an unexpected pop of vibrant pink eyeliner on your waterline is the perfect way to elevate your go-to look.

Weird Barbie, But Make It Glam

A makeup moment filled with rainbow hues and black-lined lips, this vibrant beauty look is a subtle reference to “Weird Barbie,” Kate McKinnon’s character in the 2023 film.

All That Glitters

For those who prefer a whole lot of high shine, this glittered eye look is made all the more interesting with sharp cutouts in lieu of a classic wing.

Goth Barbie

In the mood for a costume that’s a bit more dark and daring this Halloween? Consider creating your own pink and black-hued “goth Barbie” look, with black lipstick, graphic eyeliner, and ultra-pink blush.

Spooky joke about a witch who lives at the beach will make you giggle this Halloween

Posted: October 25, 2023 | Last updated: October 25, 2023

Halloween is almost here and this spooky dad will make you giggle. What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? Read on to find out.

With their question-and-answer format and simple punchlines, dad jokes never fail to entertain and this is one that the whole family will enjoy.

What do you call a witch who lives at the beach?

So, what do you call a witch who lives at the beach?

The answer is…

・A sand-witch!

・ READ MORE: What do you call a single vampire? Silly Halloween joke is fang-tastic

Halloween dad joke cracks up Twitter

The Halloween joke is making people laugh on Twitter .

One person wrote: “I love it.”

“Omg I can’t stop laughing,” said another.

A third person added: “Nice one!”

“That sure made me chuckle,” someone else tweeted.

If you loved that one, here’s another spooktacular joke. What do you call two witches sharing an apartment?

More funny witch dad jokes

There are enough dad jokes about witches here to keep you entertained right until October 31…

・ Why do witches stay in 5-star hotels? Because of the excellent broom service!

・ What’s the problem with twin witches? You never know which witch is which.

・ What was the witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling.

・ What did Dracula say when the witch and the warlock started kissing? Get a broom!

・ What’s a witch’s favorite makeup? Ma-scare-a.

・ How does a witch style her hair? With scare spray.

・ What do you call a witch with a rash? An itchy-witchy.

・ How did the witch get around when her broomstick broke? She witch-hiked.

・ What do you call a nervous witch? A twitch.

・ Why couldn’t the little witch read her spellbook? It was written in curse-ive.

・ What do witches in Australia ride? Broomerangs.

・ What do you call it when witches are optimistic about the future? Witchful thinking.

・ What happens to witches who break the school rules? They get ex-spelled.

・ What do witches’ cats like to have for breakfast? Mice crispies.

The post Spooky joke about a witch who lives at the beach will make you giggle this Halloween appeared first on HITC .

More for You

Keep Your Kitchen Cabinets Organized With This Genius Dollar Tree Hack

How October 28's Full Hunter’s Moon Affects Each Zodiac Sign

Here's Why Some B-52s Have White Wing Tips

I moved my family from California to Texas 2 years ago. A friend warned me we would hate it — 6 months later, other families followed us.

NYU student, criticized and lost job offer for Israel-Hamas remarks, speaks out

Is daylight saving time ending in 2023? What to know about proposed Sunshine Protection Act

How To Keep Sheets From Balling Up in the Dryer With These 5 Tips From Laundry Experts

7 Astrological Signs that Make the Best Lovers

Ukraine Su-27 Fighter Jet Engages 'Russian Target' in Rare Intercept Video

The 13 Players Facing Trades Or Releases From LIV Golf League

Trump's N.Y. civil and criminal cases collide with Michael Cohen on the stand

Jim Jordan didn't flunk bar exam; Hakeem Jeffries was not Rhodes scholar | Fact check

Fetterman ‘can’t believe’ Marshall resolution on school lunch ‘is even real’

Stimulus 2023: Payments Are Coming to These States in October

Rashida Tlaib Faces Punishment

The driest place in North America has sprung to life with lakes and flowers after Hurricane Hilary

It's Official: Your Social Security Benefits Will Increase This Much in 2024

When will mortgage rates and home prices fall?

A Rediscovered 1981 DeLorean with Less Than 1K Miles on It Is Bringing Fans 'Back to the Future'

Toyota Chairman Says People Are Finally Seeing Reality on EVs

CNN values your feedback

How heidi klum became the undisputed queen of celebrity halloween.

For over two decades now, Heidi Klum has served up tricks, treats and ever-outlandish ensembles to retain her title as the queen of celebrity Halloween costumes , arriving at her annual bash on or in gurneys, spaceships, biohazard trucks and clouds of smoke.

And that’s before we even get to the looks themselves.

When the German model first moved to the United States in 1993, she “immediately fell in love with Halloween and the spookiness of it ,” Klum told The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. “All that was missing was a fantastic party. It felt like a real opportunity for me.”

In the years since, Klum has spent hundreds of hours in, and likely hundreds of thousands of dollars on, hair, makeup and prosthetics preparing for her star-studded festivities, dedicated to her goal of doing for Halloween what nobody has dared do before.

From pagan spirits to Wonder Woman: A brief history of the Halloween costume

“I have sleepless nights over Halloween; you have no idea,” Klum told People magazine earlier this month . “I can’t rehearse this; it’s only on the day. I always hope that it works out.”

Musing over what her next costume will be often begins the day after Halloween, she told THR, because of both enthusiasm and needing ample time to construct such elaborate costumes.

We’ve yet to see what Klum has up her sleeve this spooky season, though she did tell Entertainment Tonight that “it’s going to be very colorful, and super big.” For now, then, here are some of her most iconic Halloween looks from years past — from 2022 dating back to the early aughts.

2022: The worm

Last Halloween, Klum wriggled and writhed into her annual party as a very realistic earthworm, with only her eyes peeking through the sculptural worm-suit itself. (She later changed into a sheer bedazzled bodysuit for the party — lest she be limited to doing the worm on the dance floor — but left her facial prothesis on.)

Klum’s husband Tom Kaulitz accompanied her on the red carpet dressed as a fisherman with a ghoulish twist — a prosthetic eyeball hanging from his socket.

2019: The skin graft zombie

Perhaps one of Klum’s creepiest costumes, her 2019 look saw her dressed in a head-to-toe bodysuit resembling a decomposing body — scarred and visceral, flayed in parts and with an exposed brain — seemingly revivified by cables and other surgical bits.

Klum and Kaulitz — a zombified astronaut, naturally — arrived together in a biohazard truck.

See Beyoncé’s best looks from her haute couture-rich Renaissance tour

2018: The ogre

In 2018 Klum and Kaulitz dressed as animated movie stars Fiona and Shrek, respectively, in costumes so realistic it was as if they had walked off a character parade float at Universal Studios.

2017: The “Thriller” werewolf

Back in 2017, Klum paid homage to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video by recreating the werewolf look Jackson transformed into in the music video’s movie-within-a-movie opening scene. As well as meticulously copying the clothes Jackson wore in the video, the costume also incorporated prosthetics, so Klum’s werewolf face moved with her own features. (Klum’s zombie entourage, also pictured above, referenced the second horror movie trope referenced in “Thriller.”)

2016: The clones

Technically this wasn’t a costume “on” Klum, because she came to her party dressed as herself. Her Halloween twist, though, came with her plus-one — or plus-five, rather: a group of models she enlisted to appear as clones, using eerily-accurate prosthetics and identical outfits.

2015: The cartoon bombshell

Halloween is often synonymous with “sexy,” and in 2015 Klum went as one of Hollywood’s most iconic sex symbols, Jessica Rabbit — a costume both realistic and yet also so quintessentially cartoonish. The costume’s two hours-long removal at the end of the night — which cost her some of her own skin — called for a nail polish remover-like substance and a chisel, Klum told People magazine.

‘Darkitecture’: The art and psychology of haunted house design

2014: The butterfly

As a longtime Victoria’s Secret Angel, Klum had spent years wearing wings for the lingerie brand’s annual Fashion Show, but never ones quite like this. For her 2014 party, Klum become a butterfly — with wings hand-painted by artisans who’d worked on Victoria’s Secret Angels’ wings. Her glowing bugs’ eyes were powered by batteries placed inside the mask, near her real eyes.

2013: The senior citizen

Klum aged herself by a few decades for this Halloween costume. From head to toe, she was made unrecognizable with layers upon layers of makeup and prosthetics that gave her wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots and yellow teeth. (Nonetheless, she donned an elegant tweed twinset, paired with a paisley blouse, pearls and a tan handbag.)

“Just going into my future is what I wanted to do for myself,” she told Yahoo Entertainment in 2022 . “I wanted to, like, look in the mirror and be like, ‘OK, I want to see, you know, what I might look like when I’m like in my 80s.”

2011: The flayed body — and the ape

A predecessor of sorts to her alien zombie look, Klum in 2011 wore a body suit (and matching face paint) designed to look like the human body sans skin. She made a grand entrance to her first of two parties that year in Las Vegas rolling in on a gurney pushed by two people dressed as bloody doctors.

How the clothes in ‘Euphoria’ became a powerful storytelling device

But that wasn’t all — in her second look for a party in New York City, Klum and then-husband Seal donned outfits inspired by the “Planet of the Apes” films.

“We didn’t really think about, you know, going to the bathroom,” Klum told Yahoo Entertainment of the costumes. “It was very tricky.”

2010: The glam robot

In preparation for her red and purple costume that transformed her into a “Transformers”-worthy robot, for days Klum practiced walking on stilts in her backyard, she told People magazine. “It was amazing, though, because I was so tall and I could just tower over everyone,” Klum said — until she’d had a few drinks.

2006: The Garden of Eden

Then nine months pregnant with her third child, Klum and then-husband Seal dressed as the biblical forbidden fruit (wrapped by the serpent, no less) and Eve, respectively. The original sin here, though, is the lack of effort put into Seal’s ensemble.

2004: The vampire witch

In a testament to just how over-the-top Klum’s costumes have become, it’s telling that her 2004 look — a sexy vampire witch costume which featured a voluminous wig, oversize witch’s hat, knee-high boots and blood red makeup — now seems positively understated. “I was rigged from the ceiling and then I was flying over all the people like ‘Happy Halloween ha ha ha’ on my broom with a skeleton on my back,” she told People of her grand entrance to that year’s party.

Since she wanted a full, realistic skeleton, Klum bought one from a supply store for doctor’s office materials.

2003: The gold-grilled E.T.

At her 2003 party, Klum made her arrival by exiting a golden spaceship, dressed as a cyberpunk-style golden alien. Reminiscent also of the Grecian god Hermes, her look featured gold armor and boots with leaf accents, golden belt detailing, gold body glitter, a golden grill and gold ribbons woven into her long braids.

2001: The Anglo-Saxon legend

In 2001, Klum dressed as the 11th-century Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman Lady Godiva. Though the eponymous legend told of Godiva’s naked ride through the English town of Coventry on horseback, Klum covered up, wearing a white bodysuit with crystalline detailing. She added a long blonde wig.

“I was always looking for something that I hadn’t seen, and so I was Lady Godiva,” Klum told People magazine. “I came on a horse, obviously. It was a police horse from New York City.”

The most stylish celebrity Halloween costumes of 2023

Spooky season starts early with hailey bieber and vanessa hudgens….

Hailey Bieber kicked off Halloween celebrations in style this year, surprising fans by showcasing her first eerie look weeks before the spooky holiday arrived. Celebrities, A-listers and socialites consistently excel at Halloween costumes for an array of reasons. 

First and foremost, their access to resources is unparalleled. With the help of professional stylists, makeup artists, and designers, they can transform into virtually any character, often with meticulous attention to detail. Glam squads ensure that their costumes are not only visually striking but also incredibly authentic.

You may also like

The competitive nature of the entertainment industry drives celebrities to outdo one another, especially during Halloween. Spooky season pushes the style set to think creatively, resulting in innovative and imaginative costume choices that captivate audiences. And some do so just to generate buzz on social media with staged photoshoots and set ups… the Kardashians come to mind as the main arbiters of the ‘for the gram’ Halloween ‘fit. Their commitment to the cause elevates their Halloween costumes to a level of theatricality that is oddly awe-inspiring.

Fashion forward, Halloween loving, celebs are aware of the impact of their public image. The month of October provides them with an opportunity to showcase their sense of humour, creativity, and relatability to fans. By donning costumes, they engage with audiences on a personal level, creating memorable moments that we eagerly anticipate year after year - making their yearly transformations a celebrated tradition in the fashion world.

MORE: 24 cool-girl approved Halloween costume ideas for 2023

RELATED:  The most stylish celebrity Halloween costumes of 2022

As the costumes start trickling in we take a look at the  most stylish celebrity Halloween costumes of 2023… so far:

Vanessa Hudgen's Witch Costume

On Friday the 13th, Vanessa Hudgens captivated fans by channeling her inner witch, donning an authentic crooked hat and a mysterious choker necklace. Her enchanting attire cast a spell, showcasing her flair for fashion and creativity.

Hailey Bieber’s Vampire Costume

Taking to Instagram, Hailey Bieber unveiled her vampiric transformation, capturing the essence of a seductive vampire with a modern twist. Hailey flaunted a striking ensemble that included a luxurious 4-strand pearl necklace, adding a touch of elegance to her costume. She paired this with a sultry red lace corset featuring fur trimmings, red lace thigh-high stockings and a sophisticated vampiric up-do. Fake blood and cherry-cola lips completed the look. 

Khloe Kardashian’s Cow Costumes

Khloe Kardashian delighted fans by hosting her annual pumpkin decorating party, where she and her son Tatum stole the show dressed as adorable cows. Donning cozy onesies and cow print makeup, they brought farmyard glam to the festivities. 

Hailey Bieber’s Rachel Green Costume

Hailey Bieber also wowed fans and the internet alike with her impeccable portrayal of Rachel Green from Friend. In her homage to the character famously played by Jennifer Aniston, captured Rachel's quintessential '90s style, showcasing her admiration for the beloved sitcom's Central Perk cafe, with an oversized mug of coffee.

• A-list style
• Hailey Bieber
• Celebrity fashion
• Khloe Kardashian
• Fashion news

More Culture

Britney Spears' 10 most iconic outfits

Madonna had a matching mother-daughter Versace moment and you probably missed it

Rita Ora steals the show in sheer gown at Venice's amfAR gala

Lily-Rose Depp rocks seriously unexpected lingerie in photoshoot with girlfriend 070 Shake

Maya Jama and Stormzy's best style moments

Selena Gomez's post-breakup anthem outfit is utter perfection

Kendall Jenner is a modern cowgirl in new Stella McCartney campaign

Lily Allen reveals how fashion helps her cope with 'harrowing' acting role