20 Best Halloween Face Paint Ideas for Some Creative Holiday Fun

Everyone knows that a pale face, two black eyes, and a zippered mouth is none other than Jack Skellington. Recreate the look alongside a black and white striped shirt or jacket.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

Though the ears are a bonus feature—all you really need to be a deer is some white freckles, eyelashes that stand out, and a cute raised nose! Luckily for you, it's all achievable with some face paint and make up.

Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.

Spiking your hair and wearing a cape is just the first step to channeling your inner vampire. If you really want to embody the mystical creature, you're going to have to draw on some fangs and some bruised looking eyes!

If you think you're as sly as a fox, then paint on a black triangular nose that complements your best orange fit! Now you just have to sneak up on your family and friends when they least expect it.

Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.

Go all out in green to complete this Frankenstein look! Added points if you walk around in the exact fit and have your hands straight in front of you the whole time!

You can never go wrong with an adorable pup as a costume! If you choose to opt with this Dalmatian look, you'll just need some black and white paint, and some cloth for the ears.

Get the tutorial at Twist Me Pretty.

Tigers are fierce in the jungle, but majestic as a Halloween costume! Yes, wearing orange and black stripes is a must—but go the extra mile by painting your whole face orange and drawing on some black and white whiskers.

There are clowns, and there are vintage clowns. Both are creepy, but this one just feels pretty artsy. Once you get that puckered lip on right, the rest is pretty easy!

Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.

If you consider yourself someone on the artsy side, then showcase your skills with this detailed scenic look! You could draw the haunted scene you see here, or come up with your own daunting portrait.

Everyone loves a good mime! This one requires no words, just some black and white face paint (with matching clothes), and your ability to stay very, very quiet!

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Alright, fellow witches—this one is for you! Paint your face green with some accented lines, and you're half way there. Top it off with a pointed hat and a grey wig, and you stole the show!

Who knew an animal as wild as a lion could look so innocent? Some whiskers and a round nose will do for the face paint side of things. (But that lion's mane will need some extra work!)

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

If you want to look as sinister as the joker, all of your painted features need to be as sharp as ever! That includes the edges of your mouth, the vertical lines across your eyes, and that winged eyeliner, too! Add two red polka dots on your inner cheek, and no one will mess with you.

Freckles, freckles, freckles. Oh, and an orange and brown nose! That should be your main focus when embodying a scarecrow before you throw on some straw for hair and your favorite pair of overalls.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Bzzz! That's what you'll be saying when painted up as this bumble bee! Black and yellow stripes across your face will do just the trick.

Appear as a walking sugar skull by wearing white and garnishing your face in intricate designs and abstract shapes and lines. A flower crown will really set you apart!

To look like a wolf, you'll need some fur, sharp ears, and a white bearded mouth! (At least for this look.) If you howl at the moon at nighttime, then that shows how dedicated you really are.

What's more charming than a dead bride? Literally put on a wedding dress—then paint your face a dark, eerie color to show that you are "no longer here."

If you, too, are "strange and unusual," then you'll love looking like Beetlejuice for Halloween! After wearing his infamous black and white outfit, go ahead and paint parts of your face a scattered green, then darken your eyes for an ominous look.

Transforming yourself into Barbie is rather simple feat: Just wear pink! Yes, that includes your makeup, too!