Knock knock! Trick or treat? Lebubè is back at your door this Halloween, but we’re not here to play any tricks. In fact, Lebubè invites you to unleash your creativity: whether you want to scare or enchant, create the perfect Halloween look for you, but don’t forget to take care of your skin along the way.
Table of Contents
Halloween Makeup: Some Statistics
Halloween Makeup Ideas Then and Now: From Simple to Detailed
Timeless Terror: The Classic Halloween Makeup Ideas
From the Big Screen to the Streets: Famous Faces Inspiring Halloween Makeup Ideas
Halloween Makeup? Better Natural!
Scare and Shine with the Perfect Halloween Makeup for You!
Quick Summary
Halloween is one of the best opportunities to express your creativity. Traditions, makeup, costumes, and trick-or-treating are the heart of the spookiest night of the year, where everyone can choose who to become, crafting the perfect look that both frightens and enchants—always keeping skin care in mind.
Halloween Makeup: Some Statistics
Although its origins are debated, Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays globally, especially in the United States, where people spend millions on decorations, costumes, and pumpkins each year. In the U.S., spending for Halloween has increased significantly over the years: from $3.3 billion in 2005 to an impressive $12.2 billion in 2023 (Tighe, 2023).
Unlike the last-minute rush to find the perfect Christmas gift, Americans plan ahead for Halloween, avoiding the risk of missing out on the ideal costume. Around 50% of respondents said they bought their costumes two to three weeks in advance, with only 1% waiting until Halloween day (Tighe, 2023).
Spending on Halloween makeup is also on the rise. A 2022 survey revealed that 75% of male consumers worldwide planned to buy cosmetics for Halloween, compared to 63% of female respondents (could this be the launchpad to normalize makeup for men?!).
Surprisingly, the U.S. isn’t leading the pack in Halloween makeup purchases. While known as the ultimate Halloween fans, only 59% of Americans buy makeup for the occasion, compared to 83% in Australia, followed by 75% in both the Netherlands and Italy (seeing Italy at the top was quite unexpected!) (Petruzzi, 2023).
Halloween Makeup Ideas Then and Now: From Simple to Detailed
Back when I was little, Halloween was a simple affair. Witches wore long black dresses, pointy hats, and wrinkled noses, while ghosts roamed the streets in their grandma’s white sheets. Nowadays, costumes are much more intricate and detailed. Beyond the increased variety of characters, Halloween makeup has become an art form - perhaps a little grotesque, but always artistic.
Let’s explore the most popular costumes of the moment and how to bring them to life.
Timeless Terror: The Classic Halloween Makeup Ideas
Zombie
A white foundation gives a cadaverous look. Dark grey and green shadows under the eyes and in the hollows of the cheeks create a sunken effect. Black or brown lipstick completes the terrifying look. Add fake blood made from corn syrup and red food coloring for the finishing touch.
Vampire
Witch
Black cat
Porcelain doll
Skeleton
From the Big Screen to the Streets: Famous Faces Inspiring Halloween Makeup Ideas
Joker: A green wig, white face base, large black circles around the eyes, and a sinister red smile extending beyond the lips will have you haunting the streets of Gotham City in search of Batman!
Harley Quinn: To help your beloved Joker on his destructive missions, don’t forget pale skin, one eye with red eyeshadow, the other with blue, a heart under one eye, colorful pigtails, and, of course, a mischievous flair!
Pennywise: Even if you’re not lurking in the sewers, white foundation, red lips and nose, and red lines extending from your mouth to your eyes will make everyone fear you might be looking for a child in a yellow raincoat and a red balloon.
Halloween Makeup? Better Natural!
Staying true to our ethos of natural, vegan friendly, and Halal friendly cosmetics, here are some products (ours and others) that will help you create a perfectly spooky Halloween look:
Lebubè’s Tinted Lip Oil and Balm in the shade Enigma: 86% natural, Enigma is the perfect shade for Halloween: grey, buildable with multiple layers, ideal for giving your lips a cooler, ghostly hue.
Lebubè’s Lip and Cheek: A 2-in-1 blush and lipstick, 89% natural, perfect for achieving the desired Halloween makeup in all its shades.
Bioteko White Powder: An Italian-made loose powder, 100% mineral, high coverage, free of preservatives, silicones, parabens, petroleum derivatives, artificial colors, and fragrances.
Scare and Shine with the Perfect Halloween Makeup for You!
Halloween 2024 is just around the corner, and with it comes boundless creativity. Whether you decide to be a vampire or a porcelain doll, Lebubè invites you to turn this holiday into an opportunity to shine... and scare! But remember, the real trick isn’t just in the costume - it’s in how you care for your skin, choosing the best products for you. So, are you ready for an unforgettable Halloween, where beauty takes center stage... even among terrifying creatures? We can’t wait!
FAQs
What kind of makeup to use for Halloween?
For Halloween, you'll need bold and dramatic makeup products like black lipstick, white powder for a pale base, and black eyeliner for details. You can also use colorful eyeshadows and special effects makeup, like fake blood or glitter. For a skin-friendly option, consider natural and vegan products that are long-lasting and gentle, especially if you plan on wearing makeup for extended hours.
How to get Halloween makeup ideas?
Halloween makeup ideas can be inspired by classic characters like zombies, vampires, or witches, or you can look to famous movie characters like the Joker or Harley Quinn.
What is needed for Halloween makeup?
To create the perfect Halloween look, you'll need a good base foundation or powder, bold eyeshadows, eyeliner, and creative lip colors. Don’t forget the details, like fake blood for a vampire or zombie look, or glitter and special effects makeup if you want to take things up a notch.
What is the easiest Halloween makeup for beginners?
For beginners, the simplest Halloween makeup includes looks like a black cat or a porcelain doll. A black cat can be done with just some black eyeliner to draw whiskers, a nose, and eye contours. If you want something slightly more advanced, try a porcelain doll look with a pale foundation, rosy cheeks, and big, exaggerated eyes drawn below your natural ones.
How to make a vampire face with makeup?
To create a vampire look, start with a light or pale foundation to give your skin that bloodless effect. Use dark eyeshadows like black or purple around the eyes, and finish with red lipstick. For added drama, you can draw a small drop of fake blood dripping from the corners of your mouth.
How to do skeleton makeup for Halloween?
To create skeleton makeup, use a white foundation or face paint as the base. Then, with black eyeliner or eyeshadow, define the bones of your face by outlining your cheekbones, eyes, and mouth. Add shading to create depth and dimension. You can also add black or dark grey eyeshadow around the eye sockets for a sunken effect, perfect for that spooky Halloween look.
How to do a witch’s face for Halloween?
For a witch look, you can start with a green foundation or face paint for the skin. Darken the eyes with black or purple eyeshadow and draw some wrinkles or scars for added effect. A long, sharp nose (fake or drawn with makeup) can give you that classic wicked witch vibe.
How to look like the Joker for Halloween?
To recreate the Joker’s face, start with a white base over your entire face. Add black circles around your eyes, then draw the Joker's iconic exaggerated red smile that extends beyond the natural corners of your mouth. Don’t forget the green wig or hair dye to complete the look!
How do you do Harley Quinn’s makeup?
For Harley Quinn, use a pale foundation as the base. Then, apply red eyeshadow on one eye and blue on the other. Draw a small black heart under one eye, and don't forget the pigtails! Finish with smudged lipstick for that chaotic, playful look.
How do you make your lips black for Halloween?
To make your lips black for Halloween, simply use a black lipstick or dark eyeliner if you don’t have one. If you want something more natural, try a dark lip balm or a grey-tinted lip oil like Lebubè’s Enigma, which gives a subtle yet hauntingly cool effect without being too intense.
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