25 Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Ideas

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’ve waited until the last minute to plan your costume—don’t panic. The good news? You don’t need an elaborate outfit or a trip to the costume store to steal the spotlight. With a few makeup essentials and a little creativity, you can whip up a spooky, sassy, or downright stunning Halloween look in under an hour.

Whether you’re heading to a party, hosting a horror movie night, or just in it for the Insta pics, these last-minute Halloween makeup ideas are super doable and seriously effective. From nostalgic characters like Violet Beauregarde and Prince Zuko to haunting looks like Vecna and the classic Purge Mask, there’s something here for every vibe. You’ll find glam options, terrifying transformations, and even a few funny, off-beat picks that are bound to get double-takes.

Best part? Most of these looks only require what you already have in your makeup bag—think eyeliner, eyeshadow, a red lipstick or two, and maybe a bit of fake blood (or ketchup in a pinch). These are your fast-pass to becoming Halloween-ready without stress.

So skip the costume drama and dive into these 25 last-minute Halloween makeup ideas you can DIY in minutes. Let the transformation begi

Sims Character Makeup

Become a walking Sims meme! Use black eyeliner to draw the green diamond (Plumbob) on cardboard, glue it to a headband, and keep the rest of your makeup minimal—just like a game avatar. You’ll look like you just stepped out of The Sims universe.

Sassy scarecrow

Draw stitched lines with eyeliner at your mouth corners and over the bridge of your nose. Add blush circles on your cheeks, and finish with a floppy hat. You’ll look adorably haunted—and it’s all done in under 15 minutes!

RIP Banana Look

Go quirky and creepy. Use yellow eyeshadow or face paint to mimic a banana peel, then contour black under-eye bags and write “RIP” across your forehead with eyeliner. Bonus if you carry an actual banana. It’s campy, weird, and surprisingly cute.

Prince Zuko

Channel your inner Fire Nation warrior. Use brown or red eyeshadow to create Zuko’s scar over one eye. Pull your hair back into a low bun and wear red or black. It’s a subtle but instantly recognizable look for Avatar: The Last Airbender fans.

Violet Beauregarde (Blueberry Look)

Transform into Violet from Willy Wonka! Use blue face paint or eyeshadow to tint your face and neck. Over-line your lips with a berry lipstick and dab blue on your cheeks. Wear a blue hoodie or tracksuit to complete the blueberry-chic ensemble.

Chucky Chic

@chloegemmamakeup

Evil doll energy, but make it glam. Use eyeliner to draw exaggerated stitched-up scars and red eyeshadow for a creepy stare. Add faux freckles and red lipstick. Tie your hair in messy pigtails and wear stripes. Done and terrifying.

Devilish Baby

@sourandnasty

Use a red base on your face and cheeks, then draw on tiny horns with eyeliner or attach paper ones to a headband. Add black lipstick and winged eyeliner for a devilish pout. Baby pacifier optional for extra flair.

Purge Mask

@BelindaMaines

Draw neon-looking lines across your face using a white pencil liner and fill them in with neon eyeshadow or face paint. Fake the iconic “X” over the eyes and a stitched mouth. Add a hoodie and you’ve become a living Purge mask.

Vecna Vast

Use contour powder to carve deep cheekbones and gray/green tones to hollow out your eyes. Draw veiny lines across your face and neck using eyeliner. Optional: Add latex or tissue for raised texture. It’s unsettling, fast, and ultra-creepy.

Ariana Look

Stwberry Sweet