Halloween is basically around the corner, and if you're still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume idea that you can throw together quickly, why not consider a classic: cat Halloween makeup. Even better, make it a couples costume and have your partner dress as a mouse. There's a reason cat costumes top the charts year after year as one of the most popular Halloween makeup ideas.
It's simple on its own, but with so many variations to explore, you can easily turn it into a look that's all your own. You likely already have most of the products needed to whip up some quick whiskers. Add a cat ear headband, and you've got a super-convenient ensemble.
From beginner-friendly renditions to celebrity-level transformations to your favorite movie characters, we've rounded up our favorite cat Halloween makeup ideas and tutorials to try this year. Grab your black eyeliner and let's get started! Classic Cat Got 10 minutes to spare and some black liquid liner lying around?
You've got what you need for a classic black cat Halloween costume. There are plenty of variations on what you can do with your eye makeup—smoky eyes, cat-eye liner—but it's impossible to go wrong with basic black. Add some black lipstick and a pair of cat ears and you're done.
Dramatic Cat You could draw last-minute whiskers on your face with eyeliner and call yourself a cat, but this glamorous take on the Halloween trope should have you reconsidering. To get the look, makeup artist Marian Santos used LA Colors Truly Matte Foundation, Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette, Bad Habit Divine Eyeshadow Palette (no longer available), and Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner for sketching the infamous feline features that are a nose and whiskers. Sultry Leopard While leopard print is so fashion-forward you can pull it off year-round, it's ideal for a sultry leopard (or cat) costume on Halloween.
Get the look with black shadow or liner, and you can always swap the black lipstick for a bold red lip. If doing it yourself feels too intimidating, that's OK: They make stencils! Catwoman For a sexy twist on your classic cat makeup, channel one of the comic book world's most beloved villains.
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