Nine jaw-dropping makeup ideas to elevate your Halloween costume


From the Queen of Tejano to Frida Kahlo


Halloween Makeup Ideas© Hola
OCTOBER 20, 2022 9:04 AM EDT

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of makeup looks to pair with your chic costume. Whether you’re going for a spooky yet sultry look or want to recreate your icon’s signature style like  Selena Quintanilla  or Frida Kahlo we’ve got you covered. Ahead, you’ll find awe-inspiring designs and details to enhance your Halloween makeup this year. From painting artwork looks to glamorous ideas, keep scrolling for the best Halloween makeup inspirations.

Get inspired!

Carmen Miranda

Channel the Brazilian actress and singer this Halloween with this fruit-inspired makeup and headband.

Carmen Miranda© patrickstarrr

Frida Kahlo

Turn into your favorite Mexican artist this year and embrace her authentic yet beautiful striking unibrow.

Frida Kahlo© chameleonkandy

The Joker

Looking for a challenge? Recreate this DC Comics supervillain’s famous look this Hallow-eve.

The Joker© withlove

Lion King

The release of the live-action film The Lion King inspired everyone to relive and recreate the iconic animated movie.

Lion King makeup© Hola

Skeleton

Take notes on the Mexican-American beauty guru’s edgy and cool approach to this half-skeleton makeup look.

Selekton© desiperkins

Selena Quintanilla

Sing along to Bidi Bidi Bom Bom this October as you dress up with beauty tips from this iconic Selena-inspired style.

Selena Q© makeupbyaurelio

Ursula

Don't be a poor unfortunate soul this year! Instead, channel Disney's most infamous underwater villain — Ursula.

Ursula© rachelduffyartistry

Maleficent

Sculpt those cheekbones and plump those lips! You’ll be Angelina Jolie’s look-alike within minutes.

Maleficent© makeupbyclau_r

Maleficent

Sculpt those cheekbones and plump those lips! You’ll be Angelina Jolie’s look-alike within minutes.

Maleficent© makeupbyclau_r