Halloween is the perfect time of year to get creative with your makeup. It doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are so many options—from simple makeup looks like the ones we shared here today, to elaborate costumes that take hours to put together but look amazing when they're done. We've gathered these makeup ideas are all so simple, yet they will make you look great on Halloween!

Wednesday Addams

Wednesday Addams is one of the most iconic Halloween characters, and she's not hard to recreate. Her signature pale skin is easy to achieve with a little bit of white makeup, and you can use a black eyeliner pencil to draw her signature big eyes. Add some jet-black hair dye or a wig for an even more convincing look.

The Joker

Joker costumes can be as straightforward or as complicated as you want them to be. For this look, you'll need white makeup, red lipstick, and blue eyeshadow. Add an orange wig if you have one lying around—it will help complete your costume and make it look more realistic. If not, just wear black pants with suspenders and a button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up.

Mermaid skeleton

For this look, you’ll need a dark green or blue foundation. Use a white eyeliner pencil to draw the mermaid scales on your face and neck. To create the illusion that your eyes are closed and sunken in, use a black eyeliner pencil to draw over them and around them (but not on top of them). Once that is done, take a red lip liner or lipstick and trace it under your lower lip for some added definition. Finally, use an eyebrow brush with blue eyeshadow on it to apply shimmery blue shadow around each eye socket so they look like gills.

Magician or wizard

The magician is a fun costume to wear. It’s easy to create and can be done in many ways. You can pick up any white face paint, black eye shadow, black lipstick, and eyeliner at your local costume store or buy them online. If you want to add a little more flare to your outfit, try getting some fake facial hair like sideburns or a mustache (or even better yet both). For the hat, the choice goes with something basic like a wizard hat or top hat but if you want something more elaborate try looking into wizard robes instead!

Pennywise

Pennywise from "It" is one of the most iconic clowns in history, and with good reason. He is terrifying! The main thing that makes this character so scary is his face paint and costume, so if you want to look like him then you will need to get some white face paint, red lipstick, and black eyeliner. You can pick up a cheap plastic wig or if you want to go for something a little more elaborate try getting a clown wig instead!

Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)

The Queen of Hearts is a classic Halloween makeup idea. You can create this look by using white, red, and black face paint. If you want to add more color to your outfit try wearing a red dress with golden trimmings or even wearing a crown!

Coraline

Have buttons and blue hair? If so, then you have the perfect costume for Halloween! All you need to do is get a yellow coat and some black tights. Then put on some red lipstick and add in some button eyes. You can also try adding in a little bit of white face paint to make your skin look paler if needed!

Princess Fiona (Shrek)

Princess Fiona is a princess from the movie Shrek. She is a princess with long red hair cursed by a witch and became an ogre. To look like Princess Fiona, you will need to wear a green dress and apply green face paint and black eyeliner. You can also wear green contact lenses to complete the look. Put your hair in a braid and you can add a crown to finish off your costume.

Unicorn

Unicorn is one of the most popular costumes for girls. It's also a great way to show off your creativity and personality! You can go with a simple rainbow-colored wig, or you can make your own glittery accessories. There are also ready-made unicorn headbands that you can wear instead of a wig. If you want to take your look to the next level, add some colorful makeup! You can draw a rainbow-colored design around your eyes or use glittery eye shadow for an extra sparkly effect.

Day of the Dead Sugar Skull

Sugar skull makeup is a popular choice for Halloween. Sugar skull makeup can be applied with a brush or sponge, and the finished look is achieved by using black eye shadow to create the skull shape. To get started, use a white base to make your face look whiter. Then add details like lips, cheeks, and eyes using red lipstick or blush.

Fairy Princess

If you’re going to be a fairy princess for Halloween, your makeup should fit the theme. Use a light pink or white base and then add glitter and sparkles to create glamourous wings! Add a shimmery lip gloss to give your lips some poutiness. Pair this look with a tiara and wand for an extra magical effect! If wings aren't really your thing, try adding some colorful tights instead, or even just wear some white-and-gold shoes instead of winged ones.

Conclusion

The best part about Halloween makeup is that it doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need to spend hours on YouTube trying out tutorials or go down the rabbit hole of buying all the right products. Your costume can still look great, even if you're only wearing three things: lipstick, black eyeliner, and blush.

We hope this post has given you some inspiration for your own Halloween makeup ideas in 2023 and that you have a great time this Halloween!