The great thing about fantasy creatures is that while the basic outline of their design is well-established, you’re free to go into the details as much as you see fit. Start the makeup application process with a clean canvas. Gently cleanse the child’s face to remove any dirt or oils. Follow up with a light, hypoallergenic moisturizer to hydrate the skin. A well-moisturized face not only provides a smooth surface for makeup but also makes it easier to remove the makeup at the end of the day. Use a White Base The base design is that of a typical cat makeup tutorial, but the specific use of colors that perfectly mimic Scar’s fur, as well as the scar itself make this makeup design easy to identify. The execution is incredibly simple while the results are undeniably remarkable, and if you want to further enhance the costume’s motif, you can do so by wearing a pair of 3D glasses or simply walking around with a box of popcorn. 14. Halloween Cat Makeup – Disney’s Scar Halloween may still be months away, but that hasn't stopped TikTok from forward-planning costumes and Halloween makeup inspo in a major way. The hashtag #halloween2023 already has just shy of a billion views with users declaring which trends they're getting behind and the key costumes they “better see this year.”

Pinkfoxbeauty did an excellent job at portraying a stormy sky using nothing more than silver, blue, and some white for the lightning, and we have to admit that the results are quite impressive. One great thing about this makeup idea is the concept itself, so if there happens to be any other famous painting that you’d like to wear during Halloween, you can go ahead and try that out instead. 5. Simple Halloween Makeup – Simple Red Some of your friends will be superheroes, but why not look like your own comic this Halloween? Anthony recommends starting on a clean canvas with your base makeup, then focusing on the dots. "I typically trace shapes with a pencil before committing to paint, but for this look, I have found the best way to get the dots on in a uniform way is to find something in your house and use it as a rubber stamp. You can even use the end of a brush if the handle ends in a flat tip," he says. My favorite time of year is officially upon us: Halloween—or, more officially, Spooky Szn. Aside from October finally bringing me cooler weather ( I hate summer, not sry), it also means my feed will be dominated by epic Halloween makeup starting...now. To be honest, I usually have little-to-no motivation to go all out with a Halloween costume (so much work! So little photographic evidence!), especially when recent Halloween seasons have been looking a whole lot different and more distant. So I was truly thrilled to find that Halloween eye makeup is trending this year, which is basically the waaay chiller sibling of regular Halloween costumes.Strictly from a design point of view, this entry is very easy to replicate at home, just as long as you at least have the iconic long elven ears. Baby deers are precious as can be, and this look by skincare and makeup creator Kailin Chase is both cute and super easy. Using an eyeshadow palette with a ton of neutral colors, start with a white highlight in the inner corner of the eyes, then go down the side of the nose in an inverted triangle shape. Using a blending brush, apply a light brown shadow on the outer side of the white triangle, blending out to give dimension to the look.

If you also happen to have a friend who’s a big Batman fan, hanging around together dressed as your respective characters will further enhance the impact of your costume choice. 4. Colorful Halloween Makeup – The Starry Night Because of that, it was only a matter of time until someone figured out a way of making candy corn the topic of a makeup tutorial, and as you can see from Anna.Gyggi’s post, the result is actually quite sweet. It’s essential to prioritize the safety of your child’s skin. Ensure that the makeup products you use are explicitly designed for skin application and clearly labeled as non-toxic. This precaution is crucial to prevent any skin irritations or allergies that could arise from harmful ingredients often found in non-skin-safe products. Patch Test When creating Halloween looks that involve pale or colorful faces, applying a white base is essential. White face paint or makeup serves as a blank canvas, allowing the colors to appear more vibrant and true to their intended hue. This base ensures that your makeup design stands out and looks its best. Use Makeup Brushes At the end of the day or night, make sure to remove all makeup meticulously. Use a gentle makeup remover designed for sensitive skin or mild soap and water. Be especially careful when removing makeup from the sensitive eye area to avoid any potential irritation or discomfort. Be Mindful of AllergiesOf course, our entries are merely suggestions, so you don’t have to follow them to the letter. In fact, we actually encourage you to try new designs, especially if you like standing out. Most of the time your eyes are the only parts of your face to actually need any makeup, and that’s probably what Murillo_Makeup thought as well when they made this golden glitter makeup design. We chose them based on how unique they sound, how easy they are to create, what materials you need to make it work, and more, so you’ll notice makeup tutorials that can be done in less than 20 minutes, while others will require a couple of hours.

When thinking about makeup ideas for Halloween and Walt Disney animations, most of you will probably be thinking about Ariel, Else, or Rapunzel. Many people, especially children, can’t wait for Halloween to come around since it’s the only time of year when they can dress up as literally anything they want. Classic painters like Vincent van Gogh would be proud to know that their work lives on in one way or another, so if you’re a fan of the famous painting The Starry Night, then you’ll enjoy El_latide_del_arte’s makeup idea.Invest in a set of makeup brushes, particularly those designed for face painting and detail work. Makeup brushes offer precision and control, enabling you to create intricate designs and apply different colors with ease. They are especially valuable when working on small children’s faces to achieve a professional and artistic result. Avoid the Eye Area You can even go ahead and wear red clothes for a complete femme-fatale vibe, or spice things up with some victorian dresses for a more vampiric/blood queen feel. Whether you want yours to be creepy, gory and covered with fake blood, or cutesy and adorable, we've got all the inspiration you need. All you need to do is play around with the typical colors used in candy corn (white, yellow, and orange), and you also need enough of a steady hand to draw the candy corn itself on your face.

Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan with four years of experience researching, writing, and editing makeup stories that range from Native American makeup brands to microblading. She’s an authority in all makeup categories, but is an expert when it comes to Halloween makeup, thanks to years of binge-watching Halloween tutorials on YouTube.

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As for this year's headliners, our obsession with Wednesday Addams is only about to get deeper, which is fair, given the Netflix series missed Halloween last year and released at the end of November, so everyone's fave spooky sis deserves the limelight. One perfect example is this forest spirit or dryad design from EmeraldAliceMakeup that will certainly enchant anyone that looks at you. As you can see from Glamvan’s post, they went with some simple eye makeup, a dash of color for the nose and lips, and some drawn-on whiskers. 2. Cute Halloween Makeup – Candy Corn