10 Cool Girl Halloween Costumes Inspired by the Silver Screen
From Nina Sayers of ‘Black Swan’ to Joy Wang of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once.’
It’s officially spooky season and if you’ve been putting off getting your Halloween costume, rest assured there’s still a wide range of options that don’t require buying an entirely new outfit. Drawing inspiration from our favorite films and TV shows, we’re outlining all of the cool girl-approved costumes that can be easily achieved with just hair and makeup.
Whether you’re impatiently awaiting season three of Euphoria or you still can’t get enough of Mia Goth in X, executing a unique costume doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars. Halloween is the perfect time to experiment with new makeup techniques and different hairstyles to completely reinvent your entire look — all while paying homage to your favorite characters.
Ahead, we outline ten beauty looks that are sure to be crowd favorites this Halloween.
Maxine Minx From X
@ozmdrn pls im a starrrrr – maxine minx makeup for Halloween #pearl #maxineminx #halloween #halloweenmakeup #halloweenideas ♬ Please, I’m a Star – NicoLoki
Maxine Minx from X is easily recognizable to most movie fans, and her signature makeup look from the first film is surprisingly simple to recreate. All you need is faux freckles, blue eyeshadow, blonde brows and a few blood splatters. Throw on your favorite pair of denim overalls or a striped tube top and you’re all set to serve final girl on Halloween.
Nina Sayers From Black Swan
@daliagurrola Disfraz numero 3 🦢🖤 #halloweenmakeup #blackswan #halloween ♬ P.I.Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake (Swan Theme) – AllMusicGallery
If you’re looking for a bold look to sport this Halloween, consider going as Nina Sayers in Black Swan. Apply light foundation all over the face and use black shadow or eyeliner to carve out and elongate your eyes. For extra sharp, swan-like features, snag one of Facegym‘s tools or book a signature workout for added sculpt to this look, plus a hydration booster to keep you going all weekend long.
Joy Wang From Everything Everywhere All at Once
@amitys.cameraroll This was such a process but totally worth it #everythingeverywhereallatonce #EEAAO #jobutupaki #joywang #jobutupakicosplay #jobutupakicostume #halloween2022 #halloweenmakeup ♬ original sound – r & m <3 ⸆⸉
Everything Everywhere All at Once is full of absurdist beauty looks to recreate this Halloween. For Joy in particular, her bagel look is an especially chic choice because of the avant-garde makeup details. To get the look, apply a highlighter on your eyes and cheeks before abstractly placing pearl face gems. To finish it off, go for a braided hair style and a DIY donut hair piece.
Wednesday Addams From Wednesday
@isabellrrose Wednesday 🖤 using @novabeauty liner in brown, lip liner in brown 02, and lipstick in Napa 🥀🪦 #Wednesday #WednesdayAddams #JennaOrtega #makeuptutorial #makeup ♬ original sound – Paul
Wednesday Addams has always been a classic Halloween costume, and thanks to Jenna Ortega’s rendition of the character, there’s even more reason to dress up as her this Halloween. Opt for her signature braided pigtails and a grungy eye look or take inspiration from her viral crown braid for an easy yet creepy last minute costume.
Jules Vaughn From Euphoria
@donni.davy Taking it back to episode 1 of season 1 💙✨ #Euphoria #Jules #BTS #MUA ♬ New Girl – Labrinth
Euphoria is known for its editorial makeup looks, which makes it a major inspiration for Halloween beauty. If you want to be more cutesy than scary this year, Jules from Euphoria has a multitude of bold makeup looks to recreate. The show’s makeup artist, Donni Davy, suggests using products from her brand Half Magic to pull off her cobalt blue sparkly eyes from season one.
Jennifer Check From Jennifer’s Body
@petekalemdarJennifer’s Body Makeup 🩸 FAKE BLOOD!♬ original sound – Emilia Barth
To channel your inner femme fatale, dress up as Jennifer Check for Halloween. To get her almost dead look, smear on the foundation and apply a warm eyeshadow around your eyes to mimic redness. Lastly, add touches of blood to your face and clothes to seal your fate.
Priscilla Presley From Priscilla
@bbydoll.gigi i loved the movie so much 🎀 #fyp #foryou #coquette #sofiacoppola #priscilla #elvis #makeup #hyperfeminine #foryourepage #makeupinspo ♬ Crying In The Chapel – Elvis Presley
Sofia Coppola‘s Priscilla is the epitome of vintage glamour. For a Priscilla Presley-inspired costume, wear sharp winged liner, a pouty lip combo, fluffy lashes and tease your hair to oblivion. Using pieces already in your closet, amplify the 70s aesthetic with a set of glazed donut nails to match hers in the film.
Carrie White From Carrie
@makeupbysamanthaharvey ad Carrie white👸🏼🩸 she’s the perfect mix of glam and gore!! Are you going glam, gore or more this year?! @maccosmetics Studio radiance Serum powered foundation Studio radiance 24hr luminous concealer Mineralize skin finish Unfiltered nudes palette Dazzle shadow liquid in the shade not afraid to sparkle Mac stack mascara Lip pencil in shades stripdown and soar Macximal sleek satin lipstick in shade myth Lipglass in shade dreamy Prep+prime fix+ matte #machalloween #maccosmetics #halloween #halloweenmakeup #halloween2024 #carrie #carriewhite #promqueen ♬ dancing while the world burns – adore
Carrie is always a solid choice for Halloween, especially if you’re hoping to lean into the spooky vibes but still feel elegant and feminine. For makeup, go for prom-inspired glam with a smokey eye, flushed cheeks and a rosy lip combo. Of course, don’t forget to pour on the blood.
Mia Wallace From Pulp Fiction
@___mervey fav wasted make-up look #pulpfiction #miawallace #tarantino #vintage #retro #babybangs #fakeblood #classics #cultmovie #makeup #maleuptransformation #halloweenmakeup #80s #90s #miawallacemakeup #caterpillar #evildead #anthonyhopkins #movieposter #killbill #corpsebride #cultmovie #timburton #alexdelarge #onceuponatimeinhollywood #umathurman #aliceinwonderland #alice #umathurman #quentintarantino #tarantino #lewiscarroll #disney ♬ oblivion – kitana
When in doubt, Mia Wallace is a superior costume choice. After securing a bob wig, or styling your own hair — apply a natural base, black eyeliner, a bit of moody eyeshadow and a red lip. For added accuracy, recreate her bloody nose by adding red to your nostril.
Aunt Gladys From Weapons
@pumpkinqveen We know this diva 💅 #makeup #weapons #spooky #horror #halloween #gladys ♬ Tonight You Belong to Me – Dottie Evans & Audrey Marsh
Weapons just came out this year, which means an Aunt Glayds costume will be extremely relevant this Halloween. To tap into her unsettling aura, go for bold shimmery turquoise shadow, dark eyebrows and smudged red lipstick. Practice your menacing smile and you’re ready to conjure up some magic at your next costume party.
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