60 of the Best Halloween Eye Makeup Looks to Slay Spooky Season

1. Tarantula Lids

If you’re looking to give your friends a jump scare without a full face of face paint, this insanely realistic 3D spider eye makeup is all you’ll need. Just grab an inky black liner (makeup artist Katarína Synčáková here used the NYX Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black)and a white liquid eyeliner to create a thick line across your entire upper lid following the natural downward slope of your eye. Add another half-moon shaped line to your bottom eyelid following the shape of the bottom of your pupil and center the body of your spider by aligning it with the top of your pupil. Then, let your creative bug (yeah, we said it) take over and draw its legs using light feathery strokes. Add some highlight using your white liquid liner, then top off your look with some fluffy lashes for an almost-too-real furry spider effect.

2. Pumpkin Peepers

One word: CUTE. Halloween makeup is all about incorporating your own features to create art, which is why we love how this look can transform a bare pair of lids into two perfect little pumpkins. While the skills needed to recreate this look may not be so beginner-friendly, a quick “halloween pumpkin eye makeup” search on TikTok will offer up some easy pumpkin eye makeup tutorials. Fun tip: Top off your lashes with a grassy-green mascara so your lids will look like an actual pumpkin patch!

3. Frankenstein Vibes

Who needs a cut crease for Halloween when you can create a spooky stitched-up crease instead? Grab a black liquid eyeliner and draw two curvy lines where you want your stitches placed. Then, swipe a deep green eyeshadow on either side, smoking it out below your bottom lash line. Fill in the middle with a silver-toned shadow or highlighter and draw in your stitches with a white liner pencil. Use a face paint palette to create your own mini Frankie—your lids are awork of art.

4. Bat Brows

Ever finished creating the perfect Halloween makeup look only to be left wondering what to do with your eyebrows? Turn ‘em into bats! This is one of these super easy halloween makeup ideas that we were able to DIY in minutes. Use a black gel eyeliner pencil to draw your bat (use your creativity here to make it as cute or creepy as you like). Then, fill it in with a black cream liner or face makeup. Add in some mini bats and an exaggerated cat eye to set the perfect spooky scene.

5. Cheetah Eyes

Level up your go-to cat costume with these exaggerated feline eyes. The best part? Recreating this look is loads easier than you may think. Start out with a dramatic cat eye shape that extends past the arch of your brow. Then, fill it in with a matte black face paint. Lastly, draw on your cheetah prints. Kitty nose and lips optional (but highly recommended).

6. Ocean Eyes

Want to look like a mermaid that just discovered a jewel-filled treasure chest? This look will have everyone who lays eyes on you absolutely mesmerized. All you need is a sheer shimmery, white eyeshadow, face makeup in shades of deep and light blue, and a handful of stick on jewels or  pearls to look like you live in a castle somewhere deep in the sea.

7. Knife Liner

This edgy look gives a whole new meaning to a sharp wing. Draw an elongated sideways triangle from the inner corner of your eye stopping at the outer corner. Fill it in with a glitter cream eyeshadow. Then, draw in the handle and add in a few drops of fake blood.

8. Ghoulish Graveyard Eyes

What’s Halloween without ghosts, goblins, and graveyards? Channel your love for scary bedtime stories by using a neon green shadow paint to create a haunting green backdrop for some howling trees and spooky headstones.

9. Colorful Clown Eyes

Clown costumes are always a crowd pleaser when it comes to Halloween. This year, give yours a colorful twist that says you’re the clown that’s always down to party. Exaggerate your eyes with layers of bright pastel colors and play around with different shapes and sizes for a funhouse effect.

10. Dalmatian Dots

While we’ve got Cruella covered later on in this post, we can't forget about the Dalmations! These pup-inspired eyes are not only ridiculously cute, they’re pretty much the entire costume in one look. Start with a layer of concealer to mute the natural color of your lids. Then, cover your entire lid with a layer of white eyeshadow or white face paint. Draw in a thick, sharp wing with a black eyeliner and use the same liner to create your puppy spots all over your lids.

11. Google-y Eyes

Head to your nearest craft store to create a look that's an eyeful—literally. Just stick some of these bad boys on with some makeup glue and paint on some globs of green goo for a head turning Halloween makeup look.

12. Madame Neon Web

This lit-up design has all the right party vibes. After all, who says spiderwebs can’t be colorful? We tried to recreate this look by using a white eyeliner pencil to draw our web design first. Then, we outlined it in sections, using a rainbow of colorful neon eyeliners to reveal a web that looks like it was weaved by a psychedelic spider.

13. It’s Giving Joker

This may be one of our favorite Joker-inspired looks of all time. Block out your brows in green and load up your lids with purple and pink eyeshadow shades. Top off your look by drawing in a sprinkle of backwards “HA-HA’s” to show off your twisted sense of humor.

14. Seeing Triple

Elevate your Halloween eye makeup game with this creatively designed trippy eye look. Who needs a costume when you can master this attention-grabbing makeup look that strikes a balance between eerie and glamorous?

15. Butterfly Eyes 

Immerse yourself in the beauty of this exquisite butterfly makeup rendition. While achieving this intricate look requires a steady hand, those ready to take on the challenge should focus on outlining butterfly wings at the inner corners of their eyes. To finalize the striking look, add a sultry, smoky touch to the outer eye.

16. Dainty Fairy Eyes 

Radiating opulence, this look is a true gem! Begin by effortlessly applying a lustrous gold eyeshadow across your eyelids, extending it towards the inner corners of your under-eyes. For a bewitching fairy-like appeal, stop at this stage. However, if you're aiming for a bolder and more striking appearance, go all out with your creativity by embellishing your eyeshadow with an arrangement of pearls.

17. Over the Top Winged Liner 

If your love for winged eyeliner knows no bounds, prepare to be swept away by this angel-inspired masterpiece, complete with rhinestones.

18. Owl Eyes

We absolutely adore this mesmerizing eye look. Replicating the owl-inspired accent eye may require a substantial level of artistic skill. However, you can confidently enter this realm by using neutral-toned shadows, liquid eyeliners, and delicate wispy lashes to bring this captivating look to life in a masterful way.

19. Bold Siren Eyes 

Take it up a notch by recreating this sizzling fiery red eye look, elevated with luxurious gold foils. This vibrant look is a breeze to recreate. Begin by generously applying red eyeshadow to both your eyelids and under-eyes. Utilize a liquid eyeliner to craft a striking, precise winged liner. To heighten the allure, embellish your outer eye with gold foils, extending the decoration to the elevated areas of your cheeks for a fiercely stunning finish.

20. Clown Behavior

Elevate your smoky red eye makeup and make a grand entrance at the Halloween party with a clown-inspired twist. Utilize your liquid eyeliner to create a triangle shape on the upper part of your lid, extending it towards your brows. To complete the look, add a touch of drama by skillfully drawing clown tears, resulting in a distinctive and unforgettable appearance.

21. Spider-Chic 

Here's a simple method to enhance your eyes while staying true to the seasonal theme. Achieve a timeless smoky eye look using a liquid liner and incorporate a spider web design beneath your eyes for a quick and stylish homage to Spider-Woman.

22. Hollow Forest Eyes 

This eye look evokes the eerie allure of a hollow forest. A dramatic combination of black and delicate gold eyeshadows creates depth and contrast. Apply the black eyeshadow towards the outer corners, accentuating the eyes, while blending the gold eyeshadow skillfully into the inner corners. Intensify the effect with jet-black eyeliner and voluminous lashes for a captivating finish. 

23. Eerie Under Eyes 

Reveal your spooky style with this chilling makeup look. Utilize a red liner to replicate the subtle yet eerie dripping blood eyeliner effect.

24. Bedazzled Spider Eyes 

This is the perfect spooky slay for any Halloween soirée. Elevate your appearance with bedazzled spider eye makeup, embellished with rhinestones, and intensified with deep black eyeshadows.

25. Pumpkin Liner

Ignite your festive spirit with a playful pumpkin twist on the classic winged eyeliner. Apply an array of orange shadows to your lid, complemented by a bold touch of glitter to truly enhance your look.

26. Creepy Cut Crease  

Leave a haunting impression with this spine-chilling look. Master the art of a bloody cut crease, incorporating a touch of special effects with your liquid red eyeliner for a jaw-dropping illusion.

27. Flower Child 

Embrace the cute and dainty route this season and transform your gaze into a blossoming garden. Adorn your eyelids with colorful daisies and shimmering shadows. Elevate the look with voluminous lashes for a beautiful finish.

28. Ethereal Eyes

Prepare to douse your eyes in loads of glitter  with this mystical look. Embrace your inner goddess by embellishing your eyes with shimmery shadows, gems, and a dusting of iridescent highlighter.

29. Purple Haze

Infuse smoky plum and amethyst hues with the blackest-black liner for a captivating purple haze effect. Accentuate the outer corners with glimmering gems, adding a head turning touch. 

30. A Festive Winged-Liner 

Make a wickedly stylish statement with this devilishly chic eye look. It's a subtly alluring way to embrace the holiday spirit, no costume required!

31. Bat-Winged Liner 

Unleash your inner nocturnal spirit with a twisted take on winged eyeliner – transform your wings into bewitching bat wings. Embrace the dark elegance of these winged creatures, crafting an eye-catching and hauntingly beautiful look perfect for a night of festivities.

32. Electric Green

Here's another strikingly beautiful eye look that might require a bit of skill, but with precise eyeliner, we're confident you can recreate this electric masterpiece.

33. Spider Queen

If you have a liquid eyeliner pen, you can do this look. Bonus points if you also have a white eyeliner color to add some dimension to your spider’s legs. Create an all-over smoky eyeshadow look—heavy on the smoke. From there, draw legs extending out from your eye in all different directions. Shade it with the white eyeliner for a realistic effect. 

34. Ghost Gourl

The major Halloween colors are green, black, and purple, so why not use all three to create this epic ghost-infused look? Try using this white eyeliner from ESSENCE MAKEUP to draw on the ghosts. 

35. Straight Out of the Pumpkin Patch

This easy Halloween look is for makeup newbies. Create an all-over orange shadow look on the lid and then draw on your winged eyeliner as you normally would. Then, using a Q-tip dunked in makeup remover, remove two chunks of the eyeliner to create your Jack O’ Lantern teeth. Draw on a triangular pair of eyes and nose, and you’re in the Halloween spirit without even really trying.

36. Spooky Trees

Are you getting the hint yet that you can pretty much create any Halloween eye look with an inky liquid liner? We love KOKIE PROFESSIONAL’S precise longwear liner to get the job done. Use your liner to create these extending spooky Halloween trees over your eyes for a haunting effect. 

37. Wicked Green Apple Eyes

You’re the apple of our eye! Just don’t poison us, please. If you want to keep things simple but still be in the Halloween theme, create a poison apple-inspired eye look with just two colors. 

38. Butterfly Effect

This might take more artistic talent, but if you’re game, try turning your face into a butterfly and flutter your long lashes to keep up with the theme. We love MORPHE’S falsies for extra drama. 

39. Tarot Witch

Show everyone you’re a witch without spending hours on your makeup. Just create this mini moon sequence over your third eye with liquid eyeliner and set it with setting powder or spray so you can cast spells all night long.

40. Blood Drips

Grab a red liquid liner or even use a red lip liner and draw cascading blood “drips” underneath your eyes to make it look like you’re crying the blood of your enemies.

41. Candy Corn Eyes

Candy corn is so well known, all you have to do is use yellow, orange, and white shadows and anyone will pretty much get the gist of what you were trying to accomplish. Dust on some glitter and your eyes will look good enough to eat.

42. Rag Doll Eyes

You don’t have to do a full face of makeup to achieve this rag doll Halloween costume. Even just the eye makeup portion of this rag doll-inspired eye look will make a big impact.

43. Hit a Brick Wall

If you can draw lines, you can create this look. Have a friend write the words “boo” on your lids with liquid liner if it’s too hard to do in the reversed mirror reflection.

44. Queen of Hearts

If nothing’s scarier to you than betting it all on a poker game, channel Alice in Wonderland’s queen of hearts character and draw a royal flush on your lids. Pair this makeup look with a black onesie or go full Queen in a crown and royal staff. 

45. Cat Woman

You don’t need a mask for this look when you can draw on your own. Outline the shape of your mask with pencil eyeliner. For a smudge-proof look, use L.O.C.K. COLOR’S waterproof pencil eyeliner. Then fill in the mask with eyeliner or black eyeshadow. Create a highlighting effect with white eyeshadow or powder. Then draw on some stitches with white liquid liner or liquid face paint. 

46. Violet Beauregarde

We love this visually amazing moment from the 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory—that we've also included it in our roundup of favorite Halloween costumes! Ellie Addis really captured the spreading blueberry effect that started on Violet Beauregarde's nose in the film. 

47. Rainbow Goddess

Not all eye makeup looks require an eyeshadow palette. Sometimes, all you need is an illuminating highlighter and rhinestones in the color of the rainbow like Marika D'Auteuil. 

48. Black Widow

Makeup artist Kandee Johnson morphed Olympic athletes into Olympic superheroes, taking inspiration from a few of Marvel's beloved characters. For the most decorated gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, Kandee interpreted Black Widow through the use of extreme false lashes (this is no mascara job!) and red eyeshadow. Check out her behind the scenes video.

49. Gilded Cleopatra

Nicole Scherzinger went Cleopatra glam for Halloween a few years ago, but we can't forget the aqua-blue eye shadow, the shimmery gold and the black eyeliner. Try this: The tarteist™ Double Take Eyeliner in Black from Tarte Cosmetics has both a waterproof liquid liner and a gel pencil for maximum control of the product and ultimate staying power.

50. Cruella de Vil

There could be 101 Cruellas at a Halloween party, but Khloé Kardashian would still be our number one. Her white smoky eye is A+ but you just can’t miss a complete look like this. She implemented Dalmatian spots from her wig to her nails, and we love it all.

For more Halloween nails, check out these 9 Halloween nail art ideas to inspire your next costume.

51. Glam Devil

Bretman Rock is a crafty devil—before beauty, he started with DIY fashion outfits! But he also has makeup skills to boot. What we like about this winged red eyeshadow is that although it looks like a low-lift, last-minute Halloween option, it takes some skill to blend out that bold color so it seamlessly feathers. Bravo!

52. Morticia Addams

Take a cool, smoky eye, a black liquid liner, add Morticia's signature red lipstick and you've got yourself the perfect last-minute Halloween makeup like Sophie Turner. Take it to the next level by focusing on your canvas for a flawless look and sleeking your middle-part. In the meantime, Morticia, send us your skincare routine?

53. Harley Quinn

Whether or not you saw The Suicide Squad, DC Comics’ bad girl Harley Quinn is a popular Halloween choice. Booty shorts and a fitted tee sounds comfortable enough, but her unmistakable makeup (and hairstyle!) is also so fun. We like how Nicki Minaj chose to rock the red and blue like highlighter, blending down from her lower lash line onto her cheekbones. 

54. Janet Jackson

Channelling one of the most iconic looks from a late '90s music video, Ciara as Janet Jackson in the Busta Rhymes hit "What’s It Gonna Be?!" looks too good. Aside from the spot-on costume, Ciara nails Janet's memorable, long false lashes and black lipstick.

55. La Catrina

Camila Cabello previously paid homage to the Day of the Dead, and we love that you could strip away the costume and still be left with a look that speaks for itself. From the face paint and liquid eyeliner to the black eyeshadow that creates the hallowed-out look of a skeleton, this eye makeup look is as spooky as it is gorgeous.

56. Marie Antoinette

Perhaps the most well-known queen of France, Marie Antoinette is no easy style icon. From the white face makeup to the ensemble of the time, there's a lot to work with. Just focusing on the eye makeup when the "Dancing With the Devil" singer rocked this look, her blue-green eyeshadow with dramatic lashes is a stunning choice!

57. Ouija Board

On Halloween, you can be anyone—or anything. We love that Victoria Justice, star of the Netflix film Afterlife of the Party, went as a ouija board to a Halloween party the other year! The white face makeup and contact lenses make this a truly inspired (and spooky!) look. 

58. Pennywise

The YouTube queen of DIY Lauren Riihimaki mastered the cinematic portrayal of Pennywise—the antagonist of Stephen King's horror novel, It. Of course, the single red balloon and clown costume complete the look, but there's no mistaking the white face paint and red lip color. Check out her makeup tutorial—super approachable, so give it a try!

59. Super Mario

Style is in the details, and this look has many. Brush off your artistry skills and create a fun landscape—like one from @delaracreates. Steady hand required, Super Mario sound effects optional.

60. Unicorn Vibes

If you're looking for cute inspiration (for anything), look no further than Heart Defensor Telagaarta. For this look—just as appropriate for Halloween as it is for Disney World or a music festival—we love the use of blue, pink and purple eyeshadow to create an ethereal kiss of makeup across the eyelids and cheeks. 

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