These beautiful and creative Halloween makeup ideas show some of the most eye-catching makeup trends for 2015. We selected Halloween makeup suggestions for both women and men. Women’s looks are influenced by film, fashion shows, comics, and pop culture, while screen characters also inspire many men’s makeup ideas. Discover some of the most famous and frequently used Halloween looks, and find inspiration for your next party.
Halloween makeup ideas for women: sugar skull makeup
This Halloween makeup trend has appeared on runways, where major fashion designers have used similar looks in their collections. Halloween makeup ideas with sugar skulls are not only extremely creative, but also especially suitable for the occasion. Sugar skulls are a traditional element connected with Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which is celebrated in early November.
Black-and-white sugar skull makeup with decorative jewelry
Sugar skull with cobweb elements
Creative Halloween makeup with red elements
Colorful sugar skull makeup idea
Use flowers as makeup elements
Halloween makeup ideas for women with pop-art elements
Halloween makeup ideas from recent years have been strongly influenced by art. Pop art has returned not only in makeup, but also in fashion and interior design. Some of the best Halloween makeup ideas are created in exactly this style. Bright colors, strong outlines, and dots are typical of this type of makeup, making it especially inspiring for comic-book fans.
Pop-art Halloween makeup inspired by comics
Eyeliner design with red dots
Pop art in its purest form
Pop-art makeup combined with yellow hair
Halloween makeup inspiration from the big screen
Film has also influenced Halloween makeup trends. Black Swan impressed audiences not only with its story and acting, but also with its costumes and makeup. Natalie Portman’s character became a popular source of inspiration for Halloween parties, and many people copied the film’s distinctive style. This elegant but unsettling makeup idea is especially suitable for women’s Halloween looks.
Black Swan-inspired makeup ideas
Black Swan makeup with a veil
Imitate a doll face for Halloween
This trend is inspired by Japanese anime and exaggerates the elements of the human face: the painted eyes become large and round, while the mouth appears very small. It is a strong source of inspiration for manga fans on Halloween. The doll-like face also recalls Twiggy’s 1960s fashion look, when makeup was often used to enlarge the eyes.
Doll faces inspired by anime
Halloween makeup in Japanese manga style
A reference to Twiggy’s 1960s fashion look
More interesting Halloween makeup ideas
Women’s Halloween makeup inspired by Saw
Creepy makeup with orange accents
Creative Halloween makeup
Leopard-print Halloween makeup impression
Zombie makeup for Halloween
Half-skeleton makeup idea
Bride of Frankenstein makeup idea
Makeup around the eye as a Batman mask
Mime makeup for Halloween
Alice in Wonderland as a source of makeup inspiration
Halloween makeup ideas for men
Halloween makeup ideas for men may not be as diverse as those for women, but they can be just as original and interesting. Skull makeup remains particularly popular and easy to create. Films have also influenced men’s Halloween looks, and the Joker from The Dark Knight is one of the most recognizable inspirations. Take a look at the best Halloween makeup ideas for men.
Skull makeup inspiration for men
Black-and-white skull makeup
Halloween makeup inspired by the Joker
The Joker from The Dark Knight as Halloween inspiration
Video tutorials for Halloween makeup
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