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October 30, 2022

13 TikTok-approved Halloween makeup ideas to try this season

WATCH: This 'Hocus Pocus' makeup look put a spell on us

Believe it or not, Halloween is coming soon and it's the perfect time to get creative with your makeup skills.

While this year's holiday may still look significantly different than years past due to the pandemic, channeling your inner artist is always an amazing way to get into the spirit.

If you are looking for some inspiration, TikTok can be a great place to start. The social media platform continues to attract more and more users who are looking to create, feel inspired, learn and even laugh.

Just take a look at the Harley Quinn Halloween makeup transformation below, and you'll see for yourself.

@ciaciaxo

💖 ##harleyquinn ##harleyquinnmakeup #suicidesquad ##halloween ##halloweenmakeup

♬ thank you all for use my sound Harley - 🇨🇦 Canadian Native Cosplayer

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced artist looking for something unique to try, the ideas on TikTok are completely endless.

Not sure where to start? No problem. "GMA" has already scrolled through loads of inspiring videos so you don't have to.

Check out some of the best makeup ideas to try this Halloween.

Pennywise

@jk.kru

Would you like a balloon? 🎈 ##clown ##clownmakeup ##ThenNowForever ##halloween2021 ##BeBold ##IT

♬ original sound - Theresa Spencer

This Pennywise-inspired look is trippy yet super cool.

Powerpuff Girls

@dajjrambo

Halloween Series Look 1: Powerpuff Girls 💙💗💚 ##Makeup ##makeuptutorial ##halloweenmakeup ##halloweencostume2021 ##foryou ##OneSliceChallenge

♬ original sound - L I Z S A N C H E Z

Dasia Janae's incredible Powerpuff Girl transformations are so good, you'll want to watch over and over again.

Ying & Yang

@makeup.lois

☯️ YIN & YANG CLOWN 🤍🖤 ##clownmakeup ##halloweenmakeup ##spookyseason

♬ tatatarararara - holaa

Get the best of both worlds, a little ying and a little yag, when you re-create this black and white Halloween moment.

Poison Ivy

@dianaswais

Hands up… Hands high… 🖐🏼🤚🏼 ##halloweenlook ##poisonivy

♬ original sound - Kiera Lyons 🕯🕰🗝

This Poison Ivy makeover is scary good, gorgeous and fun.

Chucky

@queenpadme_

halloween is coming 🎃👄🎃 ##fyp ##chucky ##halloweenmakeup ##chuckymakeup ##spookyseason ##argentina ##makeup ib: @jordynsheamua

♬ Chaji Play - Double 林家磑 LinJiawèi

You'll be sure to turn heads with this "Chucky" doll-inspired look.

Pumpkin Face

@makeuppbyruthie

what halloween looks would you look tutorials on?? Doing one each Monday! ##halloweenmakeup ##spookymakeup

♬ original sound - ruthie

Makeupbyruthie perfectly breaks down how tol get this creepy pumpkin face.

Purple Alien

@juliesmith____

Comment which horror character/cartoon character I should turn myself into & I’ll pick one💜💜💜 ##HelloFall ##ClosetTour ##fyp ##foryou ##spookyseason

♬ psycho - Po𝐿𝒾𝓃𝒶 ✰

Content creator Julie Smith has created a variety of cool Halloween-ready looks ranging from "Child's Play"-classic Chucky to this beautiful, purple alien-like doll look.

Editor's Picks

Stitch

@beautygurumo

1/5 Sadness 🥺💙 ##makeup ##insideout ##fyp ##halloweenmakeup ##disneymakeup ##Stitch

♬ original sound - Belle✨

If you are a fan of Disney's famous "Stitch" character, this full face of blue makeup and hair to match is for you.

Clown

@camlyn

@muamegs thanks for the inspiration girl ##foryou ##foryoupage ##makeuptutorial ##halloweenmakeup

♬ original sound - Camlyn

Camlyn went with a clown look that she says was inspired by Muamegs on TikTok. Throughout the video, she shows each step in addition to the products she used, which include shades from James Charles' Morphe eyeshadow palette. She sealed the look with a vibrant red lipstick.

Hocus Pocus

@ciaciaxo

ITS JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS ##fyp ##foryou ##foryoupage ##halloween ##halloweenmakeup ##makeup ##hocuspocus ##winifredsanderson ##hocuspocusmovie

♬ original sound - 🖤🤘🏻

It's hard to look at this video and not be inspired to try your hand at a "Hocus Pocus"-inspired look.

Wednesday Addams

@taylor_mckillop

##makeup inspired by Halloween movies👻 ##theaddamsfamily ##wendyaddams ##halloween ##halloweenmovies ##halloweenmakeup ##xyzbca ##spooktember ##horrormovies

♬ original sound - Taylor

Listen to the nostalgic tunes of the classic "Addams Family" household while watching Taylor_mckillop transform into Wednesday Addams.

MORE: Influencer transforms into 'Black Wednesday Addams' for Instagram photo series

Skull head queen

@cheyglows

Comment ur favorite look🎃 ##foryou ##foryoupage ##fy ##fyp ##makeup ##makeupart ##creative ##mua ##halloweenmakeup ##halloween ##beatiktoker ##viral ##trend ##art

♬ Countdown - Snoop Dogg

Are you still craving more ideas? Check out this amazing range of different looks Cheyglows offers. She's posted looks ranging from a vibrant skull head queen to Poison Ivy-inspired makeup.

Editor's Note: This story was originally posted on Sept. 24, 2020.