10 Halloween Costumes That Are Mostly Just Makeup

First up, the most obvious but perhaps the most effective one. With some green (temporary) hair dye and some white, blue, and red face paint, you’re instantly Gotham’s the most recognizable villain.

For those that want to look cute rather than scary this year, check out this Bratz Doll makeup tutorial on YouTube. This will work best if you have a y2k mini skirt and big boots already in your closet.

This look is for everyone. Eye makeup and optional contact lens will turn you into your favorite game character. Don’t forget to add the green diamond in your Instagram post, and have strange gibberish conversations with your friends.

You might need a step by step to recreate this grinning Alice in Wonderland character. Thankfully, there’s a TikTok tutorial to walk you through it.

HBO’s hit show Euphoria is filled with colorful characters (and makeup looks) for you to choose from. Maddy is a more glamorous choice, with her signature dramatic cat eye and stick-on gems.

Supermodel Twiggy has an extremely recognizable makeup look to replicate. It works especially well for those with large eyes, but anyone can channel the ’60s with some floating eyeliner.

This Stranger Things-inspired look is simple but captures the essence of the show. You’ll look cute, creative, and just the right amount of spooky.

People can’t stop talking about Squid Game. Even the low key makeup has been trending on TikTok. Naturally, Sae Byeok’s character is the most popular, emulating her look is a surefire way to have the most of the moment costume.

We’re loving this throwback Xtina hair and makeup look. It’s so perfect for the current Y2K beauty comeback, it might not even seem like a costume.

One of the most famous figures from Greek mythology, Medusa has long been a wicked Halloween favorite. This TikTok video will show you how get her serpent-inspired look with only some makeup (and a headpiece).