The Best YouTube Halloween Makeup Tutorials
I love Halloween. What other night of the year can you hop on the tube, dressed as Cher, bump into three cats, someone dressed as MJ, a pirate and a priest?! Well, to be honest, that’s just the beginning of an average Friday night in Brixton. By the time October rolls around, I’ve usually planned at least five different (very elaborate) Halloween costumes. However, a week before, when that last-minute Halloween party invite arrives, I ask myself: “What on earth should I dress as?!”. Enter, my archive of the best YouTube Halloween makeup tutorials.
Whether you want to be a low-maintenance cute cat or a scary skull – I’ve got you covered. The beauty of step-by-step tutorials is that you don’t need 10+ years of makeup artistry experience to look amazing. So, grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte (or a Dark & Stormy… if you’re doing this 15-minutes before you need the house!) and get your glitter and makeup brushes ready…
Only the OGs will remember my #HalloweenWeek series. As if this was seven years ago now?! I remember how much you everyone loved this good witch/bad witch tutorial. This is surprisingly simple but effective. Also so perfect with the new Wicked film coming out... everyone has a bit of Elphaba and Glinda in them!
Another one of my old favourites. This is look is a fun take on the popular Barbie costume. Sadly, poor Barbs has gone a bit over-the-top with her surgery addiction. This one requires some prosthetic lips from your local party shop. Also a perfect time to use some old lashes… as these don’t actually need to stick perfectly to the lash line!
Oooo she’s a devilllll, she’s a bad little b, she’s a rebellllllll! Final one from me. You can’t go wrong with a devil costume. Your favourite little red dress, red lippy and oh, just some horns to top it off.
Coming in hot (or you know, half-dead) with this amazing Beetlejuice look from Sophie Hannah. As a 90s girl, I have always loved this Halloween classic and have absolutely been loving seeing it rise to popularity with the release of the new film. The amazing thing about a Beetlejuice costume is that it doesn’t need to be perfect – in fact, the rougher round the edges, the more authentic!
Another one of my classic favourites. The Ice Queen by Anna Lingus. This five-minute tutorial looks so professional but trust me, some glitter, eyeshadow and white face-paint and you too can be the ultimate Ice Queen this Halloween. Love the idea of using this to do a spooky Elsa outfit.
This one is for those of you who have a little bit more than five-minutes to complete your look. This tutorial by Brianna Fox is all about getting those scary sunken eyes as part of your look. So easy to follow along with. This one is sure to impress!
For those of you that don’t fancy something spooky this Halloween, how about something artistic instead? Turn your face into a little work of art with this incredible Pop Art tutorial by Abby Roberts.
For those of you that don’t fancy something spooky this Halloween, how about something artistic instead? Turn your face into a little work of art with this incredible Pop Art tutorial by Abby Roberts.
Astrid Mogster created this cool (but creepy) half-pumpkin look a few years ago. I love the creativity of this. You could absolutely tone this down to make it a bit cuter if you’re not feeling like scaring the entire neighbourhood.
Finally, I wanted to include something sweet and whimsical. This would be perfect for a daughter, niece or younger Halloween lover in your life. This woodland fairy is wonderful for a costume party when scary is not the vibe.
The thing I love about these tutorials is that they will never fail to impress. Every year, I love seeing that you still recreate looks I filmed years ago! So, as always, please tag me in your photos! Whether you’re having a cosy night in, carving pumpkins and answering the door to Trick-or-Treaters or headed on a big night out with your friends, I hope you have a spooky Halloween filled with fun!
Love,
Lisa xx