I’ve been researching fun Halloween face paint ideas for months, since my daughter always asks for a cool look to go with her costume. See, there are times when I can barely manage to put eyeliner on in a straight line, so I’ve needed plenty of time to find face painting ideas that aren’t too difficult. Luckily for me, there are tons of easy-to-follow tutorials out there. Here’s something else: Many Halloween face paint ideas look super impressive, without being impossible to pull off.
If your kids love dressing up as much as my older daughter does, take their costumes to the next level with these fun face painting ideas.
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Halloween Face Paint Ideas & Tutorials
Skeleton
This skeleton look is cute spooky, not scary spooky. Start with some white paint and outline the face, eyes, and mouth. Fill in with the black and you're good to go! Get the tutorial here
Photo: Dermot H on flickr
Lace Face
This idea is genius. Simply use a wide strip of lace trim and create a stamp using paint and a sponge! I love how it looks and this is one of those super easy Halloween hacks for sure. Get the tutorial here
Photo: #DIY #Crafts #Recipes
Feathery Owl
This is one of those ideas that looks like it took forever to create (thank you, feathers), but is super easy to pull off. Get the tutorial here
Photo: Modcloth
Glittery Masquerade Mask
This one is easy to create using a little glitter, silver paint, and perhaps some silver leaf! Perfect for all those little princesses. Get the tutorial here
Photo: ShaanXO
Spiderman
Don't forget the superheroes! I'm partial to this spiderman look and it's easy enough to achieve. Webs shooting from the wrist not included. Get the tutorial here
Photo: HelloKids
Frankenstein
This paint job that deserves five stars. Careful with this one though, you'll be asked to be the face-painter at your child's school's next PTA event! Get the tutorial here
Photo: Good To Know
Jack O' Lantern
For the child that wants to be a little more edgy this Halloween, this jack-o'-lantern looks like a pumpkin that could kick anyone's trash! Get the tutorial here
Photo: Dear Crissy
Sugar Skull
Who can forget this Halloween staple? I love the easy customization of a sugar skull. Get the tutorial here
Photo: JC Penney Latino
Sadness from Inside Out
Watch these YouTube tutorials and you can create the whole gang of emotions from Inside Out. I'm partial to how cute Sadness is! Get the tutorial here
Photo: Dope2111
Zombie Skull
This zombie look is a little more in depth than the one shared previously, but luckily, there's a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve it! Happy painting! Get the tutorial here
Photo: Mouths of Mums
Butterfly
Don't forget the whimsy! This butterfly can be customized according to what your daughter's favorite colors are. Little girls love looking like a butterfly princess! Get the tutorial here Photo: Devita