Halloween Makeup Trends To Try This Month

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, where creativity takes center stage, and makeup lovers get to flex their skills with bold, transformative looks. From classic characters to modern pop culture icons, Halloween makeup offers endless possibilities for those wanting to make a spooky, glamorous, or even funny statement. If you’re studying at Career Academy of Beauty or simply love makeup, this is the perfect time to try out some of the hottest Halloween makeup trends for this year.

In this blog, we’ll dive into several fun, spooky, and stunning makeup trends you can experiment with this Halloween season!

1. Euphoria-Inspired Glam

Thanks to the ongoing popularity of the hit series Euphoria, glittery and bold makeup looks are trending for Halloween. Think striking neon eyeshadow, crystal accents, and dramatic eyeliner that makes your eyes pop. This is the perfect look if you’re heading to a party but want to keep it edgy and fashionable rather than gory or scary.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Use bright eyeshadows in neon pinks, purples, and blues.
• Apply a thick layer of glitter on the eyelids for extra sparkle.
• Add rhinestones or sequins around the eyes for that Euphoria sparkle.
• Opt for glossy lips and dewy skin to complement the high-glam aesthetic.

2. Classic Vampire with a Modern Twist

The classic vampire look never goes out of style for Halloween. But in 2024, the vampire aesthetic is evolving. Think less Dracula and more Underworld—a sleek, modern, and glamorous take on the undead. You can keep it dark and sultry with sharp contouring, deep lips, and smoky eyes, but adding a glossy, high-fashion twist will make you stand out.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Start with a flawless pale base using a full-coverage foundation and a shade lighter than your skin tone.
• Contour the cheekbones sharply to create an angular, undead appearance.
• Smoke out the eyes with black and deep red eyeshadow to create a sultry, vampiric vibe.
• Line lips with black or deep burgundy lipstick, and add a glossy topcoat for an alluring effect.
• Fake fangs and blood accents are optional, but they’ll add to the gothic atmosphere.

3. Colorful Sugar Skull (Día de los Muertos)

The Día de los Muertos sugar skull makeup is a popular trend that allows for creativity and celebration of Mexican culture. With intricate designs, bold colors, and the freedom to personalize your look, this makeup trend is a standout option for Halloween. You can go for traditional styles or modernize the look with new colors, patterns, or even glitter accents.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Start by creating a white or pale base across your face.
• Use black or dark eyeshadow to hollow out the eye sockets and draw details around them with bright colors like red, orange, blue, or purple.
• Draw intricate floral designs and other patterns around the eyes, forehead, and cheeks.
• Use black eyeliner to define your nose and mouth, creating the illusion of teeth or bones.
• Accentuate the look with glitter, rhinestones, or metallic face paint to make it even more festive and eye-catching.

4. Mermaid Siren

The mermaid siren makeup trend combines beauty and horror, creating a sea-inspired look that is both enchanting and eerie. This look plays with iridescent scales, shimmering skin, and deep sea colors like blues, purples, and greens. Adding in creepy elements, such as sharp teeth, blood, or eerie eye contacts, transforms the glamorous mermaid into a terrifying sea creature.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Apply a shimmering or iridescent base using highlighter, glitter, or holographic powders.
• Use fishnet stockings or mesh to create the illusion of scales by pressing them over your skin while applying colorful eyeshadow or body paint.
• Blend blues, greens, and purples to create a mystical oceanic look around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead.
• Add faux pearls, seashell accents, and glitter for a glamorous finish.
• If you want a darker twist, apply fake blood near the mouth or add sharp teeth to transform into a dangerous siren.

5. Zombie Bride

The zombie bride look is perfect if you’re looking to combine elegance with gore. This trend combines the beauty of a bride with the terror of a zombie, giving you the chance to play with contrast in your makeup. You can go from glamorous to horrifying by adding decaying skin, wounds, and a tattered wedding dress.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Start with a traditional bridal look: soft, elegant makeup with long lashes and glowing skin.
• Transition into zombie mode by applying gray or greenish tones to mimic dead skin.
• Add fake wounds, torn skin, and fake blood to the cheeks, forehead, or neck to create a decaying effect.
• Use special FX makeup techniques like liquid latex to create more realistic wounds.
• Finish off with dark contacts and a veil to pull the look together.

6. Alien Abduction

For a more extraterrestrial vibe, the alien abduction look is a fun way to stand out at any Halloween party. This trend uses metallics, iridescent finishes, and strange, otherworldly features to create an alien appearance. You can go glamorous with glitter or creepy with elongated features and eerie eyes.

How to Achieve the Look:

• Begin with a metallic base for the skin, using silver, blue, or green shades.
• Add holographic or iridescent highlighters to create a glowing effect.
• Apply geometric or abstract shapes around the eyes and cheeks to give your face an alien-like symmetry.
• Use prosthetics, like extra eyes or antennas, for a more dramatic extraterrestrial look.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is the best time of the year to showcase your makeup skills and try out new, daring trends. Whether you’re drawn to glamorous, gory, or playful looks, there’s something for everyone. At Career Academy of Beauty, we encourage our students and makeup enthusiasts to explore their creativity and embrace these exciting trends. Use this season to experiment with different techniques, products, and ideas. Halloween is your chance to break boundaries and take your makeup artistry to the next level!