Whether you’re haunting the night as a skull-faced specter or casting glamorous spells as a celestial witch, Halloween makeup can take your costume from basic to bone-chilling brilliance!

To help you slay spooky season, we’ve rounded up some of Spirit Halloween’s top-tier Halloween makeup tutorials. Even better? We’ve broken down each look step-by-step so you can easily follow along, no matter your skill level.


Skull Makeup Tutorial

Classic, creepy, and endlessly cool, this look is perfect for a skeleton, reaper, and plenty of other spooky characters.

What You’ll Need:

  • White face paint
  • Black face paint
  • Black eyeliner


Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Sketch out the nose cavity and skeletal teeth from your lips onto your cheeks with a thin brush or eye pencil.
  2. Fill in the contours of the cheek with black cream makeup for a hollowed look.
  3. Use a brush or sponge to fill empty spaces and teeth with white cream makeup. 
  4. Shade in jawline and cheekbone details for extra realism.

Pro Tip: Use translucent powder to set your base and avoid smudging throughout the night.


Zombie Makeup Tutorial

Gruesome and gory, like you just clawed your way out of the grave.


What You’ll Need:

  • Liquid latex
  • SFX cut appliances
  • Spirit Gum adhesive
  • Face paint palette
  • Fake blood


Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Apply liquid latex to the areas you want “wounds.” Once dry, tear holes in the latex to create ripped skin effects.
  2. For SFX cut appliances, apply Spirit Gum to the face before placing.
  3. Paint around and inside the wounds using red, white, brown, and black grease makeup for bruising and shadowing.
  4. Add fake blood liberally for a fresh-from-the-tomb vibe.

Pro Tip: Dab dark eyeshadow under your eyes to make yourself look sunken and undead.


Unicorn Glitter Glam Makeup Tutorial

Whimsical, bright, and perfect for a magical night out.


What You’ll Need:

  • Face paint palette
  • Glitter palette
  • Eyeshadow palette
  • Face decals and gems


Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Blend blue, pink, and purple shadows across the eyelids and towards the temples.
  2. Contour using purple and pink cream makeup, blending across the cheeks, hairline, and jawbone.
  3. Apply glitter to cheekbones and temples.
  4. Stick on rhinestones and face decals near the outer corner of the eyes.

Pro Tip: Spray setting spray after applying glitter to lock in the magic all night.


Celestial Witch Makeup Tutorial

Mystical and moonlit, like a witch from the stars.


What You’ll Need:

  • Black shadow
  • Purple glitter
  • Purple grease makeup
  • Black liquid eyeliner
  • Face gems


Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Create a smoky eye using black eyeshadow and place glitter on the inner corner of the eye.
  2. Blend purple grease makeup along the cheeks into the temples.
  3. Use a liquid eyeliner to draw large winged spiderwebs under the eyes. Place rhinestones along the webs.
  4. (Optional) Swipe on black matte lipstick for an extra dark magic vibe.

Pro Tip: Add bold false lashes for an even more dramatic look.


Ringmaster Makeup Tutorial

Bold, theatrical, and vintage circus-chic.


What You’ll Need:

  • Face paint palette
  • Face gems
  • Glitter gel


Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Use a sponge to stipple red face paint below the eyes and above the brows in a triangle shape.
  2. Create a smoky eye using black face paint and add glitter to the center of the lid.
  3. Paint on dramatic, pointed shapes in black around the eyes, onto the cheeks, and over the eyebrow.
  4. Add face gem accents to the points of the black shapes.
  5. Paint on a round red nose and red lips with the corners dragged out.

Pro Tip: Practice symmetrical shapes beforehand for a polished look.


Tips for a Flawless Finish

  • Prime your skin to keep makeup in place longer.
  • Use setting spray or powder to avoid smudging.
  • Always do a patch test before using latex, adhesives, or new products.
  • Remove makeup gently with micellar water or oil-based cleansers.


These looks prove you don’t need to be a pro makeup artist to serve spooky (or sparkly) realness this Halloween. Whether you’re going for glam or gruesome, there’s a tutorial here to match your vibe.

Have fun with it! And don’t forget to tag Spirit Halloween on social media and share your transformation with us! Also, check out our blog for more makeup inspiration and helpful insights on fake blood, SFX appliances, and more.