Looking for Halloween ideas that are different to the classic vampires, witches and wolves? Then you are in the right place. We have put together a list of 23 unique Halloween makeup ideas. These include designs that are a twist on the classics, some that have been created by makeup artists and more. Take a look to get inspired we have something for everyone from cute to terrifying.
1. Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Queen
First up we have this makeup idea inspired by the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The artist has recreated the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington’s look and turned into the Pumpkin Queen. This is a brilliant way to turn the male character into a female one. This makeup was created with Makeup Forever Flash Palette in white, black and silver. She also used pigments and glitters from Wonderland Makeup. We love this unique take on a classic character.
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2. Fortune Teller Makeup
Next, we have this fortune teller makeup idea. A fortune teller is a great choice for anyone who wants a costume that will stand out from the crowd. The artist has used dark, heavy makeup around the eyes with bold eyelashes. You could recreate the makeup using any colors, just try to keep the makeup dark. Include the forehead symbol, headscarf and coin headband for a mystical fortune telling look.
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3. Fun Princess Fiona Makeup
Fan of the movie Shrek? Then you will love our next pick. This makeup was created in a half and half design. One side is human Princess Fiona while the other side is Princess Fiona as an ogre. The makeup is very creative and gives you two costumes in one. We love this quirky and unique Halloween makeup idea.
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4. Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on TV which means there are a lot of Game of Thrones costumes around. Our next pick shows an artist who has created a unique Daenerys Targaryen costume. The necklace and dress have created with body paint. While painting on a dress won’t be practical for parties you could attempt to paint the necklace. This just gives it a creative look that will be different from everyone else’s.
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5. Spooky Halloween Skull Makeup
Our next pick shows how you can jazz up your classic black and white skeleton makeup. This artist has used black glitter instead of using matte black. The glitter gives the skull design a shimmering look. A little extra touch like this makes your makeup more unique. It would be great for parties to.
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6. Batman Mask Makeup
Be a superhero for the night by creating a Batman mask. A Batman mask is quite simple to recreate and it gives you the chance to glam up the rest of your makeup. All you will need is some black face paint and there are tutorials online to help you create the shape. We like this idea because you can dress up but also wear pretty makeup.
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7. Coraline’s Other Mother Makeup
Next, we have a unique Halloween makeup idea from the movie Coraline. The artist has been inspired by the Other Mother. The Other Mother is a scary character that will make a very creepy Halloween costume. The key feature to this look is the button eyes. You could choose any color for the buttons as the Other Mother says “Black is traditional. But if you’d prefer pink, or vermilion or chartreuse.” There are tutorials online to help you with the buttons.
Instagram | cayaryu
8. Joker Makeup Idea
Instead of being the hero of the night why not be the supervillain? This next makeup idea shows how to create a unique Joker look. It is a half and half design. The half makeup gives you the chance to dress up for Halloween but also show of your glam makeup. You also need to only get one side perfect which is great. We have all been there where one eye looks better than the other. This won’t be a problem with half makeup! You could do this with any character.
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9. Pink Glitter Skull
Skeletons are thought to be dark and scary. Our next pick shows this isn’t always true. This artist has created a fun and vibrant skeleton design. Lots of glitter and pink has been used to create this look. This is perfect for anyone who wants to have dress up but also look glitzy and glamorous.
Instagram | dehsonae
10. Creepy-Crawly Makeup
Bugs and insects scare many people. So why not add these creepy-crawlies to your Halloween makeup. This next makeup look has used a spider design on her eyes, beetle on her nose and a scorpion design on her mouth. This is a simple but effective idea. You could recreate this with the bugs of your choice. We love this unique Halloween makeup.
Instagram | precious.pie
