Let's face it: when it comes to Halloween makeup [1], there's no better resource than YouTube. Not only are there many different costume options, but YouTube tutorials [2] offer a look at the entire process of using makeup to create different looks — not just the finished product.
With literally thousands of video tutorials to choose from, navigating YouTube for Halloween inspiration [3] can often be a challenge. To help you get started, we've picked 15 of our favorite creepy and cute makeup tutorials to put you on the fast track to a killer costume this October.
Skull
All of YouTuber Alex Faction [4]'s videos are incredibly entertaining, but this one really speaks to our makeup-loving hearts. He draws inspiration from Zombie Boy [5] in Lady Gaga's [6] "Born This Way" video for this creepy look. His impressive attention to detail is clear in this video — especially with his ears and the precise "teeth" lines over his mouth.
Wednesday Addams
There are few families that embody Halloween [7] quite like the Addams [8]. Lex from the popular Madeyewlook Twice [9] channel nails Wednesday's signature black-and-white look by using dark lipstick and eye makeup juxtaposed against pale skin.
Sally Skellington
Cartoon characters offer many different costume opportunities, and The Nightmare Before Christmas's Sally Skellington's [10] bright hair, eccentric outfit, and sewed-up face make her no exception. YouTube makeup connoisseur Alexa Poletti [11] uses blue shadows, fake eyelashes, and cream foundation to get Sally's signature look.
Ursula
In terms of Disney villains, it doesn't get much better than Ursula [12] from The Little Mermaid. Her purple coloring and dramatic eyes make her the perfect choice for trick-or-treaters well-versed in the art of costume makeup. YouTube transformation veteran Promise Tamang [13] helps you learn how to morph into this iconic cartoon character.
Elsa
Box office hit Frozen has taken the world by storm — including YouTubers. This "animated" version of Elsa is one of the best tutorials on the web. Kandee Johnson [14] uses colored contacts and white eyeliner to create elongated, cartoon-like eyes for this Elsa look.
Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones' Daenerys has one of the show's most iconic looks. Carli Bybel's [15] YouTube tutorial shows you how to get this character's thick brows, golden skin, and contoured nose, and check out our photo tutorial to re-create her braided hairstyle [16].
Maleficent
The villain of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs recently snagged the spotlight with the Angelina Jolie remake [17]. YouTube vlogger Charisma Star [18] uses extreme contouring, crimson lips, and dramatic eyes to perfect this legendary look.
Snapchat Rainbow
If you're looking for a particularly timely Halloween [19] costume, look no further than the "Snapchat rainbow" from their recent update [20]. Brittany from the GettingPretty YouTube channel [21] shows us how to get this lens look with rosy cheeks, wide eyes, and a stenciled rainbow.
Corpse Bride (Emily)
This incredible tutorial from Promise Tamang's YouTube channel [22] shows you how to use cream makeup and white eyeliner to achieve Corpse Bride [23] Emily's wide-eyed look.
Fairy
Just because fairies are popular Halloween costumes [24], doesn't mean there's not ways to take this look and make it your own! Fashion, makeup, and lifestyle vlogger Lauren Self of the RefinedFashion channel [25] uses shimmering green shadows to achieve this woodland fairy costume.
Harley Quinn
With the hype of the forthcoming Suicide Squad [26] movie in full force, the DC characters are a perfect place to draw inspiration for this year's Halloween [27] costume. YouTuber Kat Sketch [28] uses body paint to achieve this spot-on costume.
Sadness
Anyone who saw Pixar's latest release, Inside Out [29], fell completely in love with Sadness. This tutorial from Kat Sketch [30] shows you how to achieve the animated character's many shades of blue.
Effie Trinket
While Katniss may be the lead of the the Hunger Games [31] films, Effie Trinket [32]'s insane wardrobe and makeup choices often steal the spotlight. While she has many, many costume-worthy scenes, Kandee Johnson [33] shows you how to achieve her crazy-cool butterfly look.
Queen of Hearts
This Queen of Hearts look appropriately comes from the queen of YouTube makeup tutorials, Bethany Mota [34]. Mota draws inspiration from Tim Burton's [35] version of the classic Alice in Wonderland film.
Bad Blood Crew
Since Taylor Swift [36]'s now-legendary "Bad Blood" music video [37] was released earlier this year, the badass costumes have been discussed as the best group costume of 2015. This tutorial from Desi Perkins' channel [38] is actually a collaboration with three other makeup vloggers, which shows you how to achieve multiple looks from the music video.