Halloween makeup for creating your scariest (or prettiest!) look yet
With Halloween coming up fast, it's time to hone in on which costume you'll don to impress your friends on Oct. 31.
One way to transform yourself, with or without an elaborate costume, is with makeup! A quick face-painting job can pair great with an all-black outfit to look extra creepy while trick-or-treating, or you can go full-on and become a whole new creature with a little extra effort.
Whatever look you choose to wear, we've got the best makeup products to help you start your journey. Keep scrolling to see our top picks!
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Halloween makeup
NYX Professional Makeup Limited Edition Halloween SFX Glitter Face & Body Paint
This SFX Glitter Face & Body Paint from NYX Professional Makeup is available in "Graveyard Glam" or "Broomstick Baddie."
- $10
- Ulta

Anastasia Beverly Hills NORVINA Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 6 for Face & Body
This Anastasia Beverly Hills palette "features 25 buttery, ultra-pigmented, light-filled colors from vibrant mattes to multi-dimensional shimmers for all shades of your personality," Sephora's website reads.
- $60
- Sephora
Harley Quinn Makeup Kit - Birds of Prey
Pull together a Harley Quinn costume with this makeup kit from Spirit Halloween.
- $5
- $14.99
- Spirit Halloween

Mehron, Paradise AQ Pro Face Paint 30 Color Palette Holiday Gift Set
One of the most comprehensive face paint palettes you'll find is this 30-color Mehron AQ Pro Face Paint kit that provides endless options when it comes to creating your look. Three each of the white and black pots provide ample base shades on which to build, and the varying bright and earthy tones throughout allow for maximum creativity that -- when used and stored properly -- will last years. Also worth noting is Mehron is water-activated, glides on smoothly and opaquely, is resistant to smearing, and washes off easily with soap and water!
- $99.95
- Amazon

Kangaroo's Halloween Makeup Monster Liquid Latex
Great for expert or beginner special effects makeup artists, this generously sized and easy-to-use liquid latex will help you achieve all of your gnarly, zombie-fied looks this Halloween and beyond. Make sure to grab some tissue paper or cottons balls to help you craft false wounds!
- $12.95
- $19.99
- Amazon

Mehron Makeup Clown White Professional Makeup (2.25 oz)
The shade Clown White goes much further than simply painting faces for clowns! You can use the white to blend into and pastelize other shades, create mime or ghost looks with it, or simply lay down the base for a masterful look to come. Nearly 12,500 ratings average out to 4.5 stars, making this a top-selling and best-loved Mehron product.
- $9.95
- Amazon
Corpse Bride Makeup Kit
Transform yourself into Emily with this convenient, all-in-one kit available from Spirit Halloween.
- $16.99
- Spirit Halloween
Limited Edition SFX Face & Body Paint
With fantastic, pigmented, and stay-put coverage, this budget-friendly face and body paint from NYX comes in a variety of colors to help you achieve your perfect devil, zombie or any number of creature-of-the-night looks this Halloween.
- $10
- Ulta

Flash Color Palette Multi-use Cream Color Palette
If you want a truly artist-friendly, blendable, fully customizable palette for painting your face, try this pro-level option from Make Up For Ever. Of course, it's great for Halloween, but more advanced masters of makeup will appreciate that you can use the different shades to subtly alter foundations and other liquid products in your everyday arsenal to more perfectly match your own undertones.
- $99
- Sephora

Spooktacular Creations 18 oz Fake Halloween Vampire Blood
It's never a bad idea to keep a bit of fake blood on hand if you're planning on doing an extra-scary vampire or "Carrie" look this season!
- $13.99
- Amazon

UCANBE Face & Body Paint, Water Activated
For another water-activated option that's smaller and at a lower price point, try this palette that comes with all the essentials plus a few fun metallics!
- $12.99
- $25.99
- Amazon

JOYIN Halloween Makeup Set Ultimate Family Party Pack All-in-one Easy On & Easy Off set
There's something deeply nostalgic and satisfying about the smell, feel and look of a classic Halloween makeup kit. Grab one of these popular sellers from Amazon to feel the rush of trick-or-treat night all over.
- $17.99
- Amazon
Accessories & more to complete your look

SMOKE SHOW Reusable Pop-On Manicures
Rock your Halloween manicure all season long with this reusable set from Static Nails.
- $18
- Static Nails
Maleficent Press On Nails - Disney Villains
These Maleficent press-on nails are the last-minute touch you'll need to complete your Halloween look.
- $7.99
- Spirit Halloween
Adult Wednesday Addams Wig - The Addams Family
Coming off the success of hit Netflix show "Wednesday," the infamous Addams daughter is projected to be one of the most popular costumes for 2023 by a landslide. While you can play around with which outfit to wear, one thing's for sure: You need the hair to pull it off. Try this popular wig from Spirit Halloween.
- $24.99
- Spirit Halloween
Halloween False Eyelashes - Pinkfectious
The perfect combination of flirty and dramatic, these pink lashes can go with any number of costumes or makeup looks. And if you're brave enough, they can work for any bold going-out look!
- $4.99
- Ulta
Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Evil Goddess Gem Face Mask
These gems are the perfect way to easily throw on a seemingly intricate work of art with almost zero effort -- and look at that price point!
- $5.29
- Ulta
Kids Vampire Face Tattoo Decal
Throw on an all-black outfit -- cape optional -- and slap on these cute decals to create a fantastic, super-last-minute bat costume.
- $5.99
- Spirit Halloween
White Curls Wig
A long, white wig can work for everything from an icy princess look to a creepy Victorian ghost. Grab one now to keep on hand and use your creativity to craft a shockingly good look this Halloween.
- $21.99
- Spirit Halloween

Costume Bat Wings
Looking for another easy-as-pie way to dress up any look in your closet for Oct. 31? Try bat wings, of course.
- $14.99
- Forever 21

NULOOQ Trendy Rimless Halloween Sunglasses
For a no-fuss way to get in the spirit for passing out candy, toss on this adorable pair of pumpkin glasses and watch the little ghouls and goblins prance about on Halloween night.
- $9.99
- Amazon