10 Best Makeup for Halloween 2023 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

This makeup set goes into the gory details with bright fake blood for bleeding wounds and dark fake blood for scabs. To make your injuries look realistic, take the spatula, and mould the latex into shape. After that, take the porous sponges to dab the blood where it's needed, making it look blotchy and as natural as possible. 

The ingredients used in the makeup are all non-toxic and the formulas are suitable for sensitive skin types, so the whole family can use them without worry. For under £30, this box of Halloween dress-up goodies is a bargain that will last you for at least one or two years. 

This moody palette, named 'Twighlight and Dusk', is clearly perfect for Halloween. Inside, you've got 8 highly pigmented mattes, 6 pressed pearly shades, 3 chrome toppers, and 1 intense glitter coat. 

Each of the shades are waterproof and long-lasting so whatever the weather, you're safe from any smudges. We think that the red and blacks would make a  great scary smoky cat-eye, and you're sure to love the effect of the glitter. And, if that doesn't sell it for you, it's completely cruelty-free and vegan! 

What's Halloween without a Snazaroo set? This face painting essentials kit has 8 spooky colours – pumpkin orange, zombie green, spider black, ghost white, witch purple, werewolf brown and devil red – as well as a booklet of example looks to try out.

While the colours sound like they'd only suit scary looks, it's actually a great variety pack for children so you can get creative with any style, perhaps a dog or a mermaid. In addition, the set comes with a nifty little brush and a sponge so you can apply your makeup with the right tools for the job. 

If you're going to a club night for Halloween, this makeup will turn all heads your way. With 24 shades of fluorescent colours that make your eyes pop, you wouldn't expect this palette to get any better, but it does – it also glows in the dark. 

In the palette, you'll see a mixture of both matte and glitter pigments so you can choose just how wild your look will be. But, all will change when you enter a UV lit room, as your makeup will glow a bright neon. You can use this paint on your face, arms, body, and legs, so get creative!

When it comes to face painting, you can't forget about the lips. However, it's better to use a proper lipstick as they're more durable and smudge-proof so you can eat and drink as much as you like. This pack of 6 lipsticks provides bright, highly-pigmented shades of red, black, purple, yellow, white, and green. 

These lipsticks really add the finishing touches to your look, and you can even use them on the face, using the pointy tips for additional details – perfect for a sugar skull face paint! They're also simple to take off with regular makeup remover or a facial wipe. 

These super-vibrant face paint crayons are a Halloween must-have for young children. Each of the 36 shades are non-toxic and easy to use so all of the kids can get ready without your help! 

These pens are for drawing, not colouring, so you'll need to paint the base with a different set of face paints and use this product to help you add the fine details. Overall, this is a great selection of face paints but, if you'd like to buy everything all at once, you might want to take a look at the other face paint sets on our list.

This pitch black lipstick is the go-to for any witch or vampire costume. It's also waterproof and long-lasting so it won't transfer or smudge when you eat your trick or treat goodies. If you'd prefer another colour, there are four other spooky shades to choose from: green, purple, red, and orange.

For rich, luscious lips on Halloween, try this high-impact matte lipstick. You're sure to love the rich quality of the formula and the angled applicator wand too. Though this product alone won't make for an entire look, it's a great buy for those who want to look more classy than clown-like! 

Though the most basic, this is also the most impactful product on our list – a thick, creamy tub of white face paint to use as a ghostly white or a base to hold brighter colours. It's made by Snazaroo, so you know that you can trust the reputability of the product, not to mention that it's suitable for sensitive skin and cruelty-free.

Of course, you might want some other colours so it's a shame that there are no additional paints with it. However, for just over £11, you can get 250 ml of quality product that is sure to last you for many Halloweens to come, making it a dress-up box essential. 

To start off, here's a quality bottle of liquid latex to help you bring your fake wounds up to a Hollywood standard. You can use it for wrinkly skin, warts, scars, or cuts, but be careful you don't make it look too real! 

Our only issue with this product is that there aren't any applicators included so you may find that it's a bit messy unless you buy your own brushes separately. However, with almost 30 ml of latex, this product is a great bargain for the money! 

This palette of 20 oil-based face and body paints is perfect if you want an all-in-one painting kit that will work for multiple different looks. It's non-toxic and highly pigmented, so you'll barely need to touch it up throughout the night. 

The only drawback is that it's not recommended for people with naturally oily skin, as the creamy texture makes application to oily skin difficult. If you have dry to normal skin, however, this shouldn't be an issue.