Imagine this: Halloween is nearing once again, and once again you have waited to plan out a costume. While all of your friends and family members simply pull out costumes that they ordered or purchased weeks ago, you're left to pull together an epic costume the night of All Hallows' Eve. If that happens to be your situation this year, not to worry. There are tons of ways to create a last-minute costume that doesn't involve an unsuccessful run to your nearest Walmart. And if you are really short on time, you can always let your makeup do all of the hard work for you.
We know what you're thinking: "I am not a makeup artist." But makeup doesn't have to be hard. In fact, the Halloween makeup ideas we've gathered here are easiest enough for even beginners to pull them off. Whether you and your best friend are hoping to elevate your duo costume to create a standout look, or you're in need of a work-appropriate costume that won't require you to alter your uniform too much, well executed Halloween makeup will give your costume the extra flair it needs.
Even if you are a makeup novice or even just a beginner, a lot of the looks on this list can be recreated with the help of a tutorial. So pull out your best eyeshadow pallets and break out the face paint and fake blood, and get to work.
1Avatar Makeup
Here's one time when feeling blue isn't a bad thing. Watch Avatar (probably for the zillionth time) before attempting to turn yourself into one of Pandora's own.
SHOP BLUE FACE PAINT
3Mad Hatter Makeup
If you love playing with color, this is your chance to make your face a canvas for bright pigments. Once you get the white face paint down, create imperfect smokey eyes with blue and orange eye shadows. The messier, the better.
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4Catwoman Makeup
You won't need to purchase a mask to pull off your Catwoman costume. Breakout the black eyeshadow and glitter to design one that'll fit all of the contours of your face perfectly.
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5Skeleton Makeup
Sure, a skeleton could be seen as a simple Halloween costume. But in this case, less is more. Just pay extra attention to the mouth details.
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6The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Makeup
After you put on the blue face paint and add your cool contour, throw on a red lip. Add in stitching details with black and white face paint to really drive home your rag doll creation.
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7Lip Injections Gone Wrong Makeup
You can recreate these infected injections with a bit of silicone and fake blood. To take it a step further, add a needle prop and fill it with red paint.
RELATED: How to Make Fake Blood for Halloween
8Butterfly Makeup
This can be the perfect addition to any fairy or mother nature costume. It's practically your everyday winged liner with a bit more flare.
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9Harley Quinn from 'Suicide Squad' Makeup
10Cracked Porcelain Doll Makeup
While any sort of talking doll typically tips the scales on the spooky meter, adding in a cracked skin effect will definitely take it up a notch.
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11Poison Ivy Makeup
DC Comics fans, this one's for you. With just a few products (and a steady hand), you can look exactly like one of Batman's enemies. Plus, this iridescent lip will definitely get you some points from the beauty gurus in the room.
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12Spider-Eye Makeup
If you hate spiders, you may want to skip ahead. Small brush strokes and detailed shading give this spider a 3D effect.
13Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' Makeup
Dressing up as a Disney princess isn't just for the kids — adults can get in on these pretty costumes, too! The rhinestones included in this tutorial will also make your look stand out.
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14Cheshire Cat from 'Alice in Wonderland' Makeup
Part creepy, part cute. Alice in Wonderland fans will appreciate this clever-as-a-cat makeup look (get it?).
15Mrs. Grinch Makeup
Looks like Martha May Whovier has met her match. Dress as Mrs. Grinch if you want to put your mean mug on display this Halloween.
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16Wednesday Addams Makeup
17Jigsaw Makeup
The ventriloquist puppet gave everyone a fright in Saw and now, you can do the same at your Halloween party. It's quick and easy to recreate — just use white face paint, fake blood and colored contacts.
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18Tiffany from 'Bride of Chucky'
Tiffany from Bride of Chucky isn't here to mess around. To recreate her look, pencil on super-thin eyebrows and put on deep purple lipstick. You can even draw a heart on your chest as a symbol of your commitment to Chucky.
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19Edward Scissorhands Makeup
Dress up as one of the most beloved '90s characters (Edward Scissorhands) by covering your face with white face paint and prosthetic scars.
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20Sunburn Makeup
Sunburns are never funny in the moment, but they can bring the laughs come Halloween. Cover your entire body with red body paint except for the areas covered by your sunglasses and bathing suit. Then lift up your sunglasses every now and again to show everyone your true colors.
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21'American Horror Story' Nun Makeup
22Lioness Makeup
Upgrade your eyeliner whiskers this Halloween. Instead, go with this golden lion makeup and take your costume from basic to beautiful.
23Devil Makeup
Warning: The sparkly eyeshadow and sultry red lips may seduce party-goers instead of scaring them off.
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24Garden Fairy Makeup
Bring the outdoors in to become an enchanting garden fairy. Adhere pressed flowers to the side of your face for an additional burst of color.
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25Carrie Makeup
Recreate the infamous prom scene from the movie by wearing a tiara and lots (and lots) of fake blood.
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26Starry-Eyed Makeup
It's time to get celestial! Wear this blue and gold makeup look on its own or pair it with classic costumes like a circus performer or Greek goddess.
27Slytherin Makeup
Here's a fun take on a classic Harry Potter costume. Ditch your Hogwarts sweater and cape for this slithering snake design, paired with emerald green eyeshadow and black lipstick.
28Fairy Makeup
Bust our your fairy wings, add a few braids in your hair and complete this ethereal makeup look with the colors of your choice.
29Double Vision Makeup
If you think you're seeing double, you're not alone. You'll freak everyone out with this bizarre makeup look.
30Studded Skull Makeup
Glitzy gemstones really bring the glam with this look. Diamonds are a girl's best friend, after all.
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31To The Moon and Back Makeup
Consider this your way to tell your family and friends that you love them to the moon and back. Or use it as a way to show off your impressive makeup skills. Or both.
32Chucky the Doll Makeup
Chucky is, without a doubt, one of the creepiest dolls to ever exist. Complete your costume by adding scars, stitches and a black eye.
33'Beetlejuice' Makeup
If you can't get enough of Beettlejuice, then take a note from Patrick Starr and give this movie-inspired look a try. You'll of course need a green wig to tie the look together.
34Leopard Makeup
Have a very cheetah-licious Halloween by painting a few leopard (or cheetah) spots on your crown. Now, you just need to round up your friends to put on an epic The Cheetah Girls performance.
35Lightning Makeup Tutorial
Pair this electrifying makeup look with an all-black outfit to make the colors really pop.
36Deer Makeup
Despite how impressive this deer makeup looks, it's surprisingly simple to pull off — all you need is bronzer and a little white face paint.
RELATED: Easy DIY Deer Costumes
37'Euphoria' Makeup
Obsessed with the HBO series? Use pink eyeshadow, winged eyeliner and gemstones to look just like the characters on the show.
38Sadness from 'Inside Out' Makeup
For Sadness, a.k.a. the cutest of all the Inside Out characters, give this easy tutorial a try.
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39Ursula from 'The Little Mermaid' Makeup
While Ariel's makeup is beautiful, let's be honest: Dressing as Ursula is way more fun. Turn into the sea witch with purple eyeshadow and colored contacts.
40Mermaid Makeup
Halloween is a time to turn your dreams into a reality. You know what that means: You can finally become a mermaid with makeup scales and glitter.
41Abraham Lincoln Makeup
Get political this Halloween by transforming into Abraham Lincoln. Watch makeup artist Katelyn Galloway, a.k.a. Kiki G on YouTube use bronzer and highlight to transform someone into this prolific president.
42Daniel Tiger Makeup
Sure, a red hoodie makes this costume idea even more recognizable, but the cute orange and brown accents will be a hit with anyone who loves this cartoon.
43Fluffy Kitten Makeup
Put down the cat ears: This tutorial shows you how to draw ears right on your kid's forehead, so they don't have to mess around with uncomfortable headbands.
44Vampire Makeup
This Victorian-inspired vampire makeup is both scary and fabulous. See how she makes it happen with a surprise object and, of course, plenty of fake blood.
RELATED: The Best DIY Vampire Costumes
45Pennywise from 'It' Makeup
This may just be one of the most terrifying makeup tutorials we've ever seen! Don't forget to wear a ruffled blouse!
Cameron JenkinsCameron is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers topics ranging from holidays to food and more.
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