The 15 Easiest Cat Makeup Tutorials for Halloween
Take your cat-eye to the next level this year
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Let's set the scene: It's October 31st, and you jolt out of bed realizing you don't have a costume or even a spooky manicure for that last-minute Halloween party, or your kids want you to dress up for trick-or-treating.
First, you ponder not even going at all because you have nothing to wear. Then, you run around your room mysteriously trying to find a costume in your closet. After ten minutes of digging, you find an old pair of cat ears—jackpot. Your next stop? YouTube.
Whether you've been planning an intricate cat costume for months or it's a day-of situation, we've rounded up 15 easy cat Halloween makeup tutorials (for every skill set) that will help you become queen of Halloween.
Budget-Friendly
Unlike other Halloween tutorials—or makeup tutorials in general—this cat costume uses super affordable products you can pick up at any drugstore.
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Color Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals
Here's the exact eyeshadow palette Brianna Fox used in her Halloween tutorial video, which features a range of dark and light shimmer and matte shades.
The Show-Stopper
Don't be fooled: While this makeup look can be pulled off in around 30 minutes flat, it will convince your friends that it took hours.
What cat Halloween costume would be complete without some cat ears? Check the next video to match your makeup to this sparkling headband.
Subtle Cat Eye
Sometimes, less is more (especially if you're on a time crunch). If you're going for a subtle look, this cat-eye tutorial will help you achieve your winged-liner dreams.
Quick and Simple
Completing this easy cat makeup tutorial might take up to 30 minutes, but we're betting you can get it done in 20 or even less.
This marker-like liquid liner makes drawing on cat-eyes a breeze, no matter how new you are to crafting a Halloween look.
The Glitter Kitty
There might be a drawn-on nose and whiskers involved, but this sparkly Halloween tutorial from Melly Sanchez is nothing but glamour.
Here's a sparkle-friendly option for cat ears that will actually arrive in time for Halloween with a Prime membership.
Cat Makeup for Kids and Beginners
As a rule of thumb, if a makeup look is basic enough for a kid's costume, it's usually simple enough for beginners. Plus, you can DIY it using makeup already in your makeup bag, including a black eyeliner, white eyeshadow (for contrast), and a bit of pink blush.
Apply this rosy blush directly to the apples of your cheeks for a natural-looking flush.
Full-On Leopard
Leopard is always on trend, so why not extend it to your Halloween costume? The wild print is both fun and easier to replicate than it looks.
Use MAC's coveted and professional-approved Paint Pot to draw spots and dots across your forehead and cheeks.
You'll have everything needed for a flawless finish with the help of this eye-specific makeup brush set from Real Techniques.
The Last-Minute Cat
This “last-minute” look from BeautyByGabbie is one of the simplest ones we found. (Bonus points if you add the contact lenses!)
This palette has every shade you need to complete a catty look for under $10.
Cool as Catwoman
This epic look isn't exactly be for novices, but if you know your way around face paint, you can create a Michelle Pfeiffer-era Catwoman entirely—yes, entirely—using makeup.
But to save some time, consider adding this set to your Amazon shopping cart, which comes with a mask, tail, collar, and a tail.
The Contoured Kitty
Arshia Moorjani’s more advanced take involves contouring, shading, and, yes, contacts, but the result is worth the effort.
This matte eyeliner is perfect for creating whiskers and shapes on Halloween, and regular cat-eyes every other day of the year.
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