money You Don't Have to Be an Artist to Recreate This Skeleton Face Paint Look
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You Don't Have to Be an Artist to Recreate This Skeleton Face Paint Look
Whether Halloween is your favorite holiday or you can’t wait until the fake cobwebs and Jack-o'-lanterns are packed up for the season, there’s something undeniably special about going all out on the 31st — especially when it comes to costumes. Your kids probably have the idea, the costume, and the props all set, but if you really want to take things to the next level, finish off that look with some easy Halloween face paint ideas. (Don't worry: We didn't forget about you. We have some Halloween makeup ideas for adults too.)
Whether your kids want to look like cute, fuzzy animals or one of their favorite characters from movies and TV — or whether your makeup application skills are beginner, intermediate, or expert — we have a look that will inspire you. Just add face paint! If you're looking for costume ideas from scratch, we can help with that too. These last-minute ideas are useful in a pinch. Or check out these ideas for Halloween costumes for kids, Halloween costumes for toddlers, or Halloween costumes for babies. Also, why not get the whole family together and dress in a group costume? Happy Halloween!
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Tiger Face Paint
Your little cartoon tiger will think this makeup idea is greeeeat (sorry, we had to).
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Butterfly Face Paint
For a truly unique costume, draw on a beautiful butterfly and complete with a flower crown to transform your little one into a butterfly princess.
Hearst Owned - 4/31
Fox Face Paint
With just a simple drawn-on nose, ears, and an orange outfit, you've found the perfect halloween costume for school.
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Alice and Lois - 5/31
Scarecrow Face Paint
Another super easy last minute Halloween face painting idea. To take it a step further, add red circles on the cheeks.
A Night Owl Blog - 6/31
Avengers Face Paint
Learn how to turn your Tony Stark-fan into Iron Man with this step-by-step tutorial.
Halloween Team (Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes)@Youtube - 7/31
Cat Face Paint
Going as a cat is the go-to easy Halloween costume for both kids and adults — so it only makes since that this tutorial works for both trick-or-treaters and grown-ups.
Tyler Joe - 8/31
Kitten Face Paint
For a simpler idea, draw on little whiskers to complete your child's DIY kitten costume.
Just Destiny - 9/31
Giraffe Face Paint
Add as many, or as little, spots as you'd like. To go the extra mile, add two loops on top of your head for a really convincing giraffe transformation.
RUBEN CHAMORRO - 10/31
Deer Face Paint
Oh deer — only have make-up to use as face paint? With brown and white eye shadows and a black eye-liner pen, you can pull of this convincing deer makeup.
KATHLEEN KAMPHAUSEN - 11/31
Pikachu
Pikachu, I choose you! And with a little yellow, black, red and white face paint (and this tutorial, of course), you can too.
International Face Painting School@Youtube - 12/31
Melted Ice Cream Face Paint
Forget the donut trend: It doesn’t get much sweeter than ice cream face paint, complete with yellow sprinkles to top off the look.
The Love Notes Blog - 13/31
Scary Skull Face Paint
Skip the whole-face makeup, but keep the menacing mug with this skull-inspired look, which centers around one eye and uses just two colors.
Fantastic Face Painting - 14/31
You Don't Have to Be an Artist to Recreate This Skeleton Face Paint Look
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Flames Face Paint
Here’s another way to make a big impact without much makeup — this time using red, yellow and black to create a look that’s sure to light things up.
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Jack Skellington Face Paint
Your tween-ager will look like he just stepped off the set of The Nightmare Before Christmas with this Jack Skellington face paint, which comes together surprisingly fast.
Happiness Is Homemade - 17/31
Cat in the Hat Face Paint
The nose and whiskers on this Cat in the Hat costume couldn’t be easier to do. It only takes one color!.
See more at Desert Chica »Desert Chica - 18/31
Minnie Mouse Face Paint
If your little one isn’t into wearing mouse ears, this cute Minnie Mouse-inspired face paint makes an adorable alternative.
See more at Kiki's Faces and Balloons »Kiki’s Faces and Balloons - 19/31
Little Red Riding Hood Face Paint
The wolf may have gotten a swipe in, but he's no match for this Halloween-ified version of Little Red Riding Hood.
Kellz Makeup and Body Art - 20/31
'The Incredibles' Face Paint
An Incredibles-inspired mask is a great way to add some extra dimension to their Mr. Incredible or Elastigirl costume.
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Chela Waterfield/Colorful Day Events - 21/31
Pink Butterfly Face Paint
Move over kittens and bunnies, this adorable butterfly will steal the show this Halloween — and you can easily sub in whatever color matches her favorite dress and wings.
Ashlie Alvey/Cubby Cheeks Body Art - 22/31
Skull Face Paint
Break out all the colors in your paint box to create this super-cute skull design.
Kait Nichole@Youtube - 23/31
Bunny Face Paint
Who says your little one has to decide between being cute and saving the world? With this adorable “super bunny” face paint, he can be both.
Joseph DeMarco Photography - 24/31
Moana-Inspired Face Paint
Make your little one’s Moana costume even cooler with this colorful face paint, complete with a jewel, reminiscent of the Heart of Te Fiti, to top it off.
Ariel Minervini@Youtube - 25/31
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Face Paint
Switch up the color of the mask to match his favorite Ninja Turtle — and then add some green and black paint to finish off the look, no nun chucks required.
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Darling Dracula Face Paint
Turn your little one into Dracula with some simple arched eyebrows and strategically-placed fangs.
“Z” Face & Body Art - 27/31
Curly-Qs Face Paint
Kids will love the glitter and parents will love how easy these “sparkle swirls” are to create.
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NellieBellie - 28/31
Sports Star Face Paint
A favorite jersey paired with this helmet-themed face paint (in team colors, of course!) will definitely score you a big W with your little athlete.
See more at Face Painting by Trudy »Trudy Murphy/Face Painting by Trudy - 29/31
Flowers Face Paint
A few well-placed petals and a flower — topped off with a jewel in the middle — can add that touch of something special to a sweet fairy costume.
See more at Nadine's Dreams »Nadine’s Dreams - 30/31
'Trolls' Face Paint
Try your hand at re-creating Poppy’s signature look with this Trolls-inspired face paint, ideal if your little one wants to ditch the hair.
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Superhero Mask Face Paint
Add this simple two-color mask to finish your little Batman or Batgirl’s disguise.
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