Nailing those witch makeup ideas and looks at Halloween is easier than you think. With the right witch makeup ideas, you can experiment with a variety of Halloween witch makeup looks. All it takes is the right witch makeup supplies, a little bit of creativity and persistence, and you’re green…err, golden!

Halloween is approaching fast, and your friends likely have some pretty neat tricks up their sleeves to nail those witch makeup looks this year. 

Well, don’t panic – you’re not getting left behind this time around! However, we totally get how confusing it can be to know where to start, especially with all the witches’ makeup pictures you’ve probably scouted online. 

Halloween witch makeup can be really easy, fun, and a creative way to learn a thing or two about face painting. With these witch makeup ideas, you’re sure to leave a few eyes (and likely, jaws) wide open. 

For more makeup ideas, take a look at the best halloween costumes of all time.

How to get those witch makeup looks – An easy-peasy guide

Before we can discuss the different witch makeup ideas to help you decide what kind of witch you want to go as, let’s quickly touch on some Halloween witch makeup basics:

Supplies you’d want to grab:

• Cream makeup
• Eyeliner
• Lashes
• Lipstick
• Setting powder
• Smoky eye essentials
• Spirit gum adhesive or liquid latex
• Witch costume
• Witch wig

How to apply Halloween witch makeup

While we can’t wait to share all the witch makeup ideas we have for you this year, it’s worth discussing the basics of witch makeup looks, just to get you familiar with everything. 

Start by applying some eye shadow to your eyelids – either deep purple, forest green or black is good – through a medium-sized brush and blend generously because you want to get that smoky eye effect, right? 

Now line your upper lash line using a little black eyeliner. If you want, go ahead and add a slight wing. Want a more dramatic flair? Add a few false lashes. There, perfect! 

If you don’t mind masking your good looks down with a prosthetic chin and nose for the ultimate witch makeup look, then here’s what you need to do:

1. Cake your face with varying shades of green. For this step, either liquid makeup, grease, or cream will work absolutely fine. 
2. Use a felt tip eyeliner to draw those arched eyebrows.
3. You can use an eyelash curler to give your eyelashes some extra curl but if you want to know how to curl eyelashes without an eyelash curler, then we’ve got you covered.
4. Use a deep purple eye shadow to contour the nose, chin, and forehead. 
5. To create the perfect creepy skin effect, draw little purple circles over the green. Lovely!
6. Finally, outline those purple circles with white.

And, now, we shall get to the good stuff!

Different witch makeup ideas to experiment with this Halloween

Remember, these witch makeup looks can be achieved using either our assortment of witch makeup or our Mehron witch kit, or both! Either way, don’t be afraid to experiment as one of these two may work more effectively, depending on which Halloween witch makeup style you’re after. 

Now then, here are a few witch makeup ideas to get you started:

The wicked and green witch of the west

The easy green witch makeup is one of the easiest ones to do, although you can get really creative if you want to. 

All you need is a little green lipstick and some green eye shadow. For a fuller green witch look, dye your hair green or wear a wig. Also, to spice things up, you can add some spider webs using a graphic liner.

How to apply the green witch makeup:

• Blend green paint over your face using a sponge. Use turquoise paint to highlight the face. Use purple paint to contour. Now add eye makeup in purple and green.
• Use a fine brush to paint ghost shapes in white. You want to use metallic purple whilst using black paint around the ghosts to add depth.
• Now add swirls with yellow and green paint. Add some black paint and chunky glitter to bring out the ghost eyes. 

Dark, bold, and beautiful – Gothic witch 

Got dark eyes? Dark lips? Big and bold eyebrows? Well, that’s just perfect! The Gothic glam witch look gives you the perfect excuse to pull out your black lipstick (or deep purple if you so prefer), and recreate the Gothic witch look this Halloween. 

How to apply the Gothic witch makeup:

• You want to start with a deep smokey eye.
• Draw intricate spiderwebs carefully from the smokey eye by using a liquid eyeliner.
• If the second step proves to be too taxing, you can go with spiderweb face stickers instead.

Keeping things traditional with the classic witch look

If you prefer basic, no-frills type of witch makeup looks, then the classic look is more than ideal. It’s a really simpleton approach to Halloween witch makeup too: bold red lips, dark eyes, and a neutral face base or white paint is all you need. 

How to apply the classic witch makeup

• Start by creating a ghostly complexion with white face paint. A light foundation works just as well for this. 
• Use a deep green or purple shade to bring out your cheekbones.
• For the eyes, you’d want to go with a smokey effect using black and dark green shades. 
• Finish it off with a winged eyeliner and some false eyelashes. But hang on just a minute: add a deep red lip colour or vibrant purple for a truly awesome and spellbinding finish. Yes, now we’re done!

The old hag – apparently, not so old!

Many young girls love immersing themselves in the true witch persona, and for this, we give you: the wicked old hag Halloween witch makeup! It’s a great way to accentuate your lovely features with a foundation or, perhaps, a mix of green, brown, and green face paint, just to give yourself a convincingly aged appearance. 

How to apply the old hag witch makeup

• Let’s start with applying dark shadow around our eyes, shall we? This will really bring out your tired and wicked features!
• A little brown and black eyeshadow is all we need to give the appearance of hollow cheekbones and a crooked nose. 
• Finish things off with a black or grey lip colour for a stunningly haunting effect.  

Glam it up with some glam witch makeup looks

Even though “glam” used to be associated with many rock’n’roll bands from the 70s and 80s, today, it’s just as apt for a variety of Halloween witch makeup styles. 

Even if you’re not into 1980s rock’n’roll, this look is perfect for a nicely mesmerising and glamorous look. 

How to apply the glam witch makeup  

• Start with a radiant foundation and very subtle highlighting to bring out your glowing skin as a base. 

• Next, add some playfulness to your eyes using gold or shimmering green eyeshadow. 

• Use a liberal does of mascara to truly make your eyes pop. 

• Want to take the drama up a notch or two? Apply false eyelashes and finish things off with a generally dark and matte lipstick, preferably in a black or deep burgundy shade. 

The three old spinster ladies from Hocus Pocus

With season 2 of Hocus Pocus debuting in September last year, what better way to celebrate the shenanigans of the iconic chicks than wear their Halloween witch makeup? 

How to apply the Hocus Pocus witch makeup

The wisest, oldest, and definably the most humorously evil of the trio, Winifred Sanderson is characterised by her practically nonexistent eyebrows, exaggerated blush, fiery curls, and pouty oxblood lips. To nail this look, use some concealer to hide your eyebrows, and apply a little loose setting powder to lock in the no-brow look. Apply a generous amount of coral-hued colour using a blush brush (flat top) to the middle portion of your cheeks. Finish it off with feathery falsies and deep blood red lipstick applied to the centre of your lips only. 

Sarah Sanderson, the flirtiest of the lot, is known for her hypnotic singing voice, airheaded ways, and an easily-distracted, careless demeanour. What you want to do is start off with a strong smokey eye, dark, defined brows, and heavy liner. Skip the blush and go for a deep reddish-brownish lip look. Use your liner to add a beauty mark on either the left or right side of your chin, you choose!

The funny, comedic, clumsy, and actually sensible witch in the trio, Mary Sanderson, is best known for her slanted lower lip (as if it’s trying to fall off her face) and ultra-keen sense of smell. While the elongated bun is important to get the look right, the makeup is especially important: keep it light with this one, using soft lashes and a brown liner. Use a coral pink blush to add just a pop of colour and deep red lips to get a timeless look. Oh, and let’s not forget Mary’s signature beauty mark, so use a liner to make your own near the bottom right side of your nose. 

The chilling witch makeup look of Sabrina the teen witch

Well, hello!

Here, we have pretty much the easiest witch makeup idea of them all: Sabrina, the teen witch, as portrayed by Kiernan Shipka. 

How to apply the Sabrina teen witch makeup

• Find a headband
• Find some red lipstick
• Wear a blond wig but if you’re feeling brave, why not bleach your hair and use a white hair toner to add some icy goodness, eh?

Disney madness: Ursula the sea witch makeup ideas

This Disney-inspired Halloween witch makeup will probably not go out of style for a very long time. 

How to apply Ursula the sea witch makeup

• Put a thin coat of purple face & body paint. Use enough to cover both your face and neck.
• Contour by using a darker shade of eyeshadow or purple blush. 
• Add Ursula’s beauty mark right below your lip

The “I want to suck your blood” makeup for Halloween 

Ah, yes – the vampire, undeniably one of the most popular Halloween witch makeup ideas ever! All you need to do is swap out your traditional lip colour for a shiny black gloss and add some fake blood. But if you really want to nail the look this year, follow the in-depth guide above. For more in-depth advice about vampire makeup, read our guide on how to apply vampire makeup and use tooth paint to create the illusion of fangs.

Try These Witch Makeup Ideas Now

Girl, your Halloween just got more wicked, you best believe it!

Try the above witch makeup ideas and you’re sure to pop a few eyes and twist, err, we mean turn a few heads!

FAQs

What makeup should a witch wear?

Witch makeup typically includes dark eyeshadows, deep lip colours, and perhaps a touch of green or purple for an eerie effect. Don't forget to add some mystical details like fake warts or scars!

How do you do witch makeup?

To create witch makeup, start with a pale base, add smoky eye shadows, use a bold lipstick, and accentuate with spooky accessories like a witch hat and a broomstick.

What is easy old witch makeup?

Easy old witch makeup can be achieved by using simple techniques like grey hair spray, dark eyeshadow, and wrinkles drawn with makeup. It's a classic and effortless choice for a witchy look.

How do you paint your face like a witch?

To paint your face like a witch, apply green or pale face paint, darken your eyes with smudged eyeshadow, and create a wicked smile with dark lipstick. Accessorise with witchy attire for the full effect. 

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