Easy Halloween Makeup Looks

You don’t need a professional kit or fancy FX products to create show-stopping Halloween makeup. With just a few of your everyday Spectrum brushes, you can transform your regular glam routine into something spooky, sparkly, or downright spectacular.

Whether you’re going full costume or keeping it subtle with Halloween-inspired touches, here’s how to make the most of your makeup brushes this spooky season.

1. The Smoky Vampire Look

 

A timeless Halloween classic - sultry eyes, sculpted cheekbones, and a touch of drama.

Brushes you’ll need:

• B06 Fluffy Blender Brush - To sweep burgundy or charcoal shadows across the lid and blend into the crease.
• A04 Tapered Finisher Brush - Ideal for deepening the outer corner and diffusing darker shades for that vampy, smouldering finish.
  
• Buff & Blend Dual-Ended Brush - Use the angled end to blend shadow or liner along the lash line for a soft, smoky edge.

To make it more modern, swap matte black for a deep plum or aubergine shimmer — it’s mysterious, but wearable.

2. The Soft Spiderweb Liner

 

You don’t have to go all-out to nod to Halloween. This look adds a subtle, creative twist that still works for a night out.

Brushes you’ll need:

• Fine Detail Brush - Perfect for drawing delicate web-like shapes at the outer corners of the eyes.
• Concealer Brush - Clean up edges or sharpen your web with precision.
• A01 The Finish Brush - Dust on highlighter to contrast against your dark liner — it’ll catch the light beautifully in photos.

Use a gel or liquid liner for clean, crisp lines, and a small amount of shimmer in the centre of the lid to make the look pop.

3. Sculpted Skeleton (The Easy Way)

 

Contour lovers - this one’s for you! With the right tools, you can achieve a skeletal, structured look that’s glam, not gory.

Brushes you’ll need:

• A05 Angled Cheek Brush - Use to carve cheekbones with grey-toned contour or eyeshadow.
• A04 Tapered Finisher - Blend the edges to keep your contour diffused and wearable.
• Foundation & Concealer Dual-Ended Brush - Use the smaller end to highlight the high points of the face (under the eyes, forehead, chin) for contrast.

To make it less costume-like, keep the rest of your makeup clean and glowy - think “chic skeleton,” not full skull.

4. Pumpkin Spice Glow

 

If you prefer autumn glam over full scare, lean into the season’s warm tones and glowing finishes.

Brushes you’ll need:

• Pumpkin Spice Box Brushes - Perfect for applying bronze, gold, and burnt-orange tones.
• Blush & Blend Dual-Ended Brush - Add warmth to your cheeks and softly diffuse colour across the temples for that pumpkin-spiced radiance.

This look pairs perfectly with an orange-toned lip or a soft copper shimmer on the eyes.

5. Bewitching Eyes & Shimmer

 

When in doubt, go bold on the eyes. A dramatic smoky shimmer or metallic green shadow instantly screams “witchy glam.”

Brushes you’ll need:

• B06 Fluffy Blender Brush - Buff darker tones into the outer corners.
• Shader Brush - Smudge shadow under the lash line for sultry definition.
• Eye Brush - Press shimmer or metallic pigment into the centre of the lid for that “bewitched” sparkle.

Add a touch of glitter to your inner corner and pair it with a glossy black eyeliner flick.

Whether you’re recreating a classic Halloween icon or just adding a seasonal twist to your glam, our Spectrum makeup brushes are so versatile - perfect for blending, shading, and sculpting every spooky-season look.

Explore more brush essentials in the Brushes Collection and get creative this Halloween - no costume required!