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Fall is coming in hot, y'all—and that means Halloween is quickly approaching. Get ready for your TikTok feeds to be filled with DIY costumes, yummy fall cocktails, and, most importantly, Halloween makeup tutorials. I don't know about you, but I love dressing up, and throughout the Halloween weekend, you bet one of my costumes is going to be a witch. Why? Well, because witches have more fun (duh), and I'm here today with some of the best tutorials on the internet. 1/40" 0.6MM
IMO, it's basically the perfect costume idea—it’s super customizable (you can go spooky, sexy, or totally classic), it’s cute enough to stand out at a party, and it doesn’t even require an elaborate outfit. That's why I've decided to make it as easy as possible for you by finding the 33 coolest, easiest, and prettiest witch makeup tutorials of all time, ahead. Plus, a few tips and tricks for nailing your look by October 31 (you're welcome).
If you like a little bling, this witch makeup tutorial by Erin Nicole TV is exactly the look to try this Halloween. Start with a deep smokey eye, and then carefully use a liquid eyeliner to draw spiderwebs extending from the smokey eye (this part is hard, if you want a cheat, get these spiderweb face stickers from Claire's). And for the best part? Bedazzle the heck out of those webs.
Ready for a twist on the classic witch makeup look? Enter: This Disney-inspired Ursula sea witch tutorial. If a land witch isn't your vibe, opt for an ocean one, like this look created by Ash Levi. Start by coating your face and neck with a light layer of purple face and body paint. Contour with a deeper shade of purple blush or purple eyeshadow, and don't forget to add Ursula's signature beauty mark just below your lip.
If you want to be the cutest little witch on the block, say hellooooo to this adorable candy corn witch makeup look. Brought to you by YouTuber ahistrosa, this tutorial requires a bright orange curly wig, a black lip, a green and purple glitter eye, and lots and lots of totally cute freckles.
So you want to be a witch for Halloween, huh? Maybe you want to keep it on the low-key side because you're not someone who likes to go all out (or maybe you're just not a pro at makeup). Enter: This witch makeup look with a matte black lipstick by Ronkeraji. Start with a deep smokey eye, decorate your inner corners with some gorge purple glitter, finish off with a matte black lip, and you've got yourself a cute af witch lewk that won't scare away all of your friends.
Not all witches are scary, ppl! Take this classic and adorable look from The Wizard of Oz, for example. YouTuber Victoria Lyn gives us a witch makeup tutorial for those who want to look less scary and more cute. In addition to a major tiara moment, you'll need bright pink eye shadow, wispy lashes, and a star-shaped wand for the finishing good witch touch.
Witch makeup doesn’t have to be super literal, btw—as evidenced by this cool look from Ina Pandora. Black lipstick, face paint, and creepy white contacts are all key to nailing this Halloween costume (which, NGL, is basically guaranteed to scare a few people at your party). Blonde hair will give this makeup a nice level of contrast, so invest in a temporary tint or a cute wig to tie it all together.
Take your average witch makeup up a notch by following this epic tutorial from TinaKosnik. You’ll need plenty of green face paint (and black eyeshadow!) to recreate this look for Halloween—and don’t forget to put in your Amazon order for a pointy hat and broom while you're at it. There's something so simple and pretty about this option, IMO.
What's not to love about half-face Halloween makeup? This one from YouTuber ViiRDii combines a black-and-white face paint look with a glitzy green smokey eye and fake eyelashes. It's basically the best of both worlds (aka spooky and pretty), and it's an excellent idea for anyone wanting to take a cooler, more unique approach to their witch makeup.
If you don't love the idea of something creepy or spooky, go for this glam option from Victoria Davette. Recreating her rich, glittery eyeshadow, lots of mascara, and bold lipstick will leave you with a lowkey look that's honestly pretty enough to wear outside of Halloween (just ditch the witch hat maybe?).
The soft, autumnal tones in this witch makeup tutorial almost distract from the fact that it's pretty spooky. You'll need a steady hand and a thin eyeliner brush to recreate the vein detailing YouTuber Jasmin executes here, so don't be afraid to enlist the help of a friend if you're a total newb in the drawing department (I mean, the payoff will be worth it).
If you've always wanted to try out special effects makeup, this tutorial from MakeupByPierreJean is an excellent place to start. Don't forget to stock up on a few crafty supplies to really complete your transformation (like a prosthetic nose or a scar kit) and take your time with it to make it your own. Oh, and bonus points for finishing it all off with a witchy wig and hat.
Inspired by cult-favorite '90s movie The Craft, this witch makeup tutorial from YouTuber LesleyMarie1213 is all about the moody, grungy details (note the boxy eyebrows and overdrawn lipstick). Falsies are definitely required for this costume, so do yourself a favor and grab a lash applicator to make your life way easier.
TBH, Elaine of The Love Witch is probs one of the most aesthetically pleasing costume ideas out there. I mean, just look at that '60s-inspired blue eyeshadow and wayyy over-the-top blush—it doesn't get much cuter than that. You're obvi gonna need a lot of eyeshadow to really nail this look from MUA Jackie Wyers, so stock up before you get started.
Need an excuse to wear a shit ton of glitter and super-bright eyeshadow? Allow me to introduce you to this witch makeup tutorial from Pompberry, which, surprisingly, is pretty easy to recreate. Pro tip: Make sure your smokey eye stays put by prepping your lids with one of these primers:
This Halloween, lean into a scarier vibe with a wicked witch makeup look. The key to recreating this ghostly complexion? Gently contouring with black eyeshadow and a fluffy brush. Just watch how YouTuber Atleeeey does it (it's, like, surprisingly easy—promise).
The coolest thing about this witch makeup tutorial from beauty guru Maryam Maquillage is that it's completely customizable. Maryam breaks down the look into three levels—easy, medium, and advanced—so you can really make this look your own. Just make sure you have a good liquid liner on hand before you get started, k?
Phosphor For Led Part vampire, part demon, part witch—this makeup tutorial from YouTuber Ellarie basically has it all. A pinky-red smokey eye is a nonnegotiable with this look, as is a deep-black base on your lids, so do yourself a favor and grab a few eyeshadow brushes to help you out with all that blending.