As Halloween approaches, most people are anticipating a night filled with the creepiest, scariest costumes and decorations out there. After all, this holiday is often centered around ghosts, skulls, and gore, but that doesn't have to be the case. If you're looking for something a bit sweeter, a deer Halloween costume is the way to go.
Deer face makeup requires very few supplies — you need some black and white face paint, lipstick for the nose and upper lip, white eyeshadow, and eyeliner for the dots around the forehead, cheeks, and neck. You can also finish off the look with fake lashes and a pair of ears if you're feeling fancy. There are various creative ways you can customize your deer-costume makeup, like adding rhinestones and flower crowns or opting to do full reindeer makeup.
To get inspired for your Halloween costume this year — whether you're planning way in advance or in the need of a last-minute tutorial, keep scrolling for a variety of deer-makeup looks.
— Additional reporting by Clara Amelia
A simple deer-makeup look consists of white dots over the forehead, nose, cheekbones, and neck as well as black on the nose and upper lip. You'll also need white eyeshadow or powder around the eyes.
Add a touch of personality to your deer makeup like this creator did by adding some color. They used pink eyeshadow to dress up what would otherwise be a regular deer-makeup look.
Paint your nose red to channel early Christmas vibes with a reindeer makeup look. Dramatic long fake lashes are always a great touch.
Use antlers to complete your deer makeup look and fake pearls to replace the white dots for a touch of glamour.
Try putting a spooky twist to your deer-costume makeup by incorporating skull details. You'll need black liner and white and black eyeshadow.
To re-create this look, you'll need white eyeshadow and liner, black lipstick or face paint, fake lashes, and your favorite statement necklace.
Wear black contact lenses to make your adorable deer-face makeup look a little more ominous. The antlers are a super-cute bonus.
This easy deer makeup is perfect for a Halloween school or office party. As an alternative to wearing antlers, you can wear some cute space buns.
For a fun, gory twist, try colorful face paint to create a zombie-deer-makeup look. You'll need face paint in your choice of neon colors, white face paint, and black liner.
Add a dramatic touch to your deer makeup by matching your smoky eyeliner to your eyebrows.
Use white shadow and black liner underneath your eyes to make them appear more animated. Contouring the neck around the dots creates a full deer effect.
Show off your holiday spirit a few months early by adding festive antlers and red accessories to your reindeer makeup.
This mesmerizing makeup look consists of a half-frozen deer. To recreate it, you'll need white face paint, black liner, fake lashes, and small rhinestones.
We are obsessed with this creator's lashes. If you have colorful hair, try incorporating it into your deer makeup look by using eyeshadow in a similar hue.
One of the cutest accessories you can add to your deer costume is a flower crown.