20 Glam Lion Makeup Ideas That Will Make You Feel Ferociously Fierce This Halloween

Face painting has dramatically evolved since your childhood visits to the carnival. Instead of the occasional butterfly on a cheek or basic cat whiskers, women are using their complete complexions as canvases for bold, beautiful artwork.

In anticipation of this Halloween, we've been seeing many glamorous takes on the most regal animal of the jungle, the lion. Most wearers of the look opt for a black nose and upper lip, but other than those features, no two styles are the same. Some include molten gold eye shadow and lipstick, others use piercing green contact lenses, and even more boast glittering rhinestones. We've rounded up 20 of the most majestic styles on Instagram for your consideration.

Bonus: if you have naturally curly hair, this costume is an easy way to show it off. Add some sparkle to your mane for extra royal flair.