Whether you're a hardcore Halloween [1] fan with party plans that have been set since June or you're a casual observer whose happy to order in pizza and watch a few scary movies, you can't deny that spooky season is prime time for a little makeup fun. After all, who needs to buy a (likely flammable) costume from the pop up store when you can simply turn to your beauty bag to create a festive seasonal look?
You don't need to have makeup artist-level skills to celebrate the holiday in style, either. With a little imagination — plus plenty of black eyeliner and a few glitter pots — you'll be able to design a Halloween beauty look in no time. Whether you want to channel the horror genre's most glamorous vixen as Morticia Addams or you're partial to an extra sparkly disco ball moment, these seven makeup ideas will allow you to easily dazzle your friends this Halloween season.
Keep scrolling for all the makeup essentials you'll need to recreate these looks at home.
Sleek Kitty
A slinky, sexy kitten is a Halloween [2] classic, and all you need (besides a pair of cat ears) is a stellar black eyeliner and a moody dark lipstick. Don't be afraid to play with negative space and contouring to make the look extra dramatic.
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Morticia Addams
The queen of gothic glamor is the ideal Halloween [9] look for any beauty lover. All you need is some iridescent gray eyeshadow, a bold red lip, and a crimson manicure to match.
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Cute Spider
Put those liquid liner skills to the test with this elaborate eye makeup look. Play around with the cobweb placement, either under or above the eye, and don't forget a set of false lashes to play up the spidery vibes.
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Glazed Donut
Bring the Hailey Bieber-approved skincare trend into focus and embrace it to the high-shine max. Highlighter girlies, this one's for you. Take the glazed donut look to the next level with a holographic sheen that covers your entire complexion. Don't be afraid to embrace your extra gene with this look.
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Disco Ball
Who doesn't want to play around with oodles of glitter for Halloween [28]? This makeup look is basically fool-proof as long as you have plenty of sparkles around. Keeping the makeup around the eyes is a chic and elevated take on the disco ball, with a sheer glossy lip to round out the look.
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Queen of Hearts
We'd wager a guess that you have plenty of red and pink products to choose from in your makeup collection, so embrace a heavy hand with your blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick to transform yourself into a modern queen of hearts this Halloween [35].
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Go-Go Girl
If you adore the swinging '60s for the glamorous makeup looks, embrace bold beauty with your lashes and eyeshadow this year as a posh go-go girl. Keep the remainder of your glam on the neutral side to allow your eyes to pop.
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