1Wicked Witch Halloween Face Paint
Andrew_Howe//Getty Images Yes, a witch may seem kind of basic, but, with the new Wicked movie, it's bound to be trendy this year. This new take on witch makeup really brings the drama. Details to note: Draw thick black lines from the corner of the each eye up across the brow; orangey-red shadow on the upper and lower lids, framed with dark purple; the yellow teeth! (Don't forget to apply makeup to all exposed skin, like hands, neck, and chest.)
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2Bat Girl Halloween Face Paint
E_Lit//Getty Images 3Happy Clown Halloween Face Paint
FG Trade//Getty Images Happy clowns only, please! Go bright, bold, and colorful with a rainbow wig and makeup. Pick a different color to highlight each facial area. Here, orange circles for cheeks, yellow for eyebrows, blue around the mouth and chin, and a red dot for the nose. Trace as you wish with black pencil so features really pop.
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4Zombie Halloween Face Paint
Vladimir Vladimirov//Getty Images 5Bejeweled Spiderwebs Halloween Face Paint
Enrique Ramos Lopez//Getty Images We've all seen spiderwebs drawn around the eyes for Halloween, but here's what takes this look to the next-level: a light colorful powder base around the eyes and stick-in face gems on the "webs." Stick-on rhinestones come in all hues so you can tailor your color scheme to your overall look.
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6Frankenstein Halloween Face Paint
Matt Carr//Getty Images For frightening Frankenstein face paint, start with a base of dark green. Trace around eyes, mouth, and lips with black makeup and blend into the green. The finishing touch here is a hand-drawn scar across the forehead, or try temporary tattoos that mimic stitches.
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7Kid Witch Halloween Face Paint
Rebecca Nelson//Getty Images Maybe it's the black eyes, the blood-red lips, that creepy gray wig, or the all-together combo that puts a chill down your spine! Graphic highlights of white and dark green on the eyebrows, cheeks, and chin bring a sort of modern flair to standard witch makeup.
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8Tiger Halloween Face Paint
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc//Getty Images If this isn't the cutest little tiger we've ever seen! Three colors—orange, white, and black—make up this friendly, easier-than-it-looks face paint idea for kids. We suggest using face paint crayons for the white and black.
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9Sugar Skull Halloween Face Paint
svetikd//Getty Images Magical sugar skull designs, most widely seen during Day of the Dead celebrations, symbolize life and death all at once. Meticulous details, especially around the eyes (as seen here), leave room for lots of creativity. This design is limited to black and white makeup, while more elaborate examples incorporate many colors.
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10Mermaid Halloween Face Paint
Courtesy of SheKnows The trick to this flawless underwater pattern is to hold fishnet stockings to your face and apply your makeup on top.
Get the tutorial at SheKnows.
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11Witch Halloween Face Paint
D-Keine//Getty Images This not-so-good-witch look can work for all ages. An exaggerated smoky eye, dark lipstick, and a drawn-on spider under one eye takes a basic witch costume to the next (spooky) level.
12Vampire Halloween Face Paint
Imgorthand//Getty Images It doesn't take much to pull off this kid-friendly vampire look. Create dark circles under the eyes by blending a little black makeup with pink or purple on top of a white base. Draw fangs with black eyeliner or face paint crayons and fill in with white.
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13Cat Halloween Face Paint
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc//Getty Images Girls of all ages can take a kitty-cat makeup look from sweet to sassy. This design is somewhere in between, with its heart-shaped nose and black kitty-ear headband.
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14Monster Halloween Face Paint
PaulMichaelHughes//Getty Images Scary monster or friendly monster? Take your pick! Trade in the swirly pattern here for straight edges for a more severe, scary appearance. A black eyeliner pencil would come in super handy for this look.
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15Tiger Halloween Face Paint
PaulMichaelHughes//Getty Images We love it when dads (and dudes in general!) get in on the Halloween face paint action. Paired with an orange shirt from the closet, this tiger face paint idea is just plain fierce.
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16Puppy Dog Halloween Face Paint
Courtesy of Twist Me Pretty Perfect for kids' parties or a night of trick-or-treating, this adorable Snapchat filter-inspired puppy makeup only requires a little black-and-white paint. Make it even easier to recreate by using face paint crayons instead.
Get the tutorial at Twist Me Pretty.
17Pirate Halloween Face Paint
Courtesy of Atop Serenity Hill This pirate face paint may look super professional, but it's not as hard as it looks. Just follow the step-by-step instructions.
Get the tutorial at Atop Serenity Hill.
18Unicorn Halloween Face Paint
Halloween is more magical with unicorns. Little ones will love to top off the look with a unicorn horn headband that they can (and will!) wear all year long.
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19Cobweb Eyes Halloween Face Paint
Courtesy of Cosmopolitan UK Need a last-minute Halloween costume? You can create this spooky spider-inspired look in less than 20 minutes. Throw on an all-black outfit that you already have, and you're done!
Get the tutorial at Cosmopolitan UK.
20Dinosaur Halloween Face Paint
Whether your child wears this face paint with a dinosaur costume or rocks it all on its own, we have a feeling he or she will love this fun, prehistoric look.
Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics. Prior to working for Country Living, she wrote for several lifestyle and women’s magazines including Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook
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