23 Sugar Skull Makeup Ideas for Halloween

I’ve gotta say, I’m a huge believer that a killer makeup look can totally make a Halloween costume.

And when it comes to a classic that always delivers, the sugar skull is a total showstopper. It’s inspired by the incredible designs from Día de los Muertos celebrations, and the possibilities are seriously endless.

1. Glam Look with Rhinestones

If you want to bring some glitz to your Halloween night, this makeup is a must-have. The artist created those classic skull-like eyes and a skeletal nose and mouth, but the sparkling rhinestones are what really make it pop.

I just love the purple color scheme; it looks so gorgeous with the gems. This is the perfect look for hitting up Halloween parties or for a fun night out on the town.

2. Beautiful Black and Red Sugar Skull

Okay, black and red is such a beautiful color combo for sugar skull makeup. You don’t have to take my word for it, just check out this design!

Here we’ve got a stunning look with a red, black, and gold color palette. I mean, the result is so glam and completely gorgeous.

You could recreate this makeup or even play around with the color combination using different patterns.

3. Traditional Sugar Skull Look

This next idea is hands down one of my favorites! We have a stunning sugar skull design that has a more traditional feel, thanks to the floral headband and the veil.

The makeup itself is just amazing, and those skeletal teeth look so incredibly realistic. A costume and makeup combo like this will totally wow everyone at any Halloween party.

You can see the full costume over on the artist’s page.

4. Half Glam, Half Sugar Skull

If you’re looking to dress up for Halloween but still want to feel totally glam, then this idea is for you. Here’s a half sugar skull design that gives you the best of both worlds.

One side of her face has beautiful, glamorous makeup, while the other half has that spooky sugar skull look. As you can see, you really get it all with this makeup.

A half design like this is perfect for parties or if you’re planning a Halloween night out.

5. Simple Sugar Skull Makeup

Maybe you’re searching for a simpler makeup design. If that’s the case, this idea is absolutely perfect. This is a more minimal take on the sugar skull, with just a few patterns.

The eyes are mostly black with a touch of red pattern, the nose has a cute heart shape, and the lips are red with skeletal lines. All of this is pretty simple to pull off and can likely be done with makeup you already own.

It’s such a great last minute look!

6. Glam Makeup Idea

If you are as obsessed with the glam sugar skull designs as I am, then this one might be perfect for you.

The makeup artist went with dark eyes and classic sugar skull patterns, then finished the look with red lips and a floral headband. It’s the red lips and flowers that really glam up this makeup.

You kind of get the best of both worlds because it’s creepy but also really beautiful.

7. Spooky Sugar Skull Makeup

First up, we have this spooky sugar skull makeup. The artist created a black skull look with dramatic smokey eyes and even painted her neck and body to look like a skeleton.

This whole vibe is finished off with a stunning floral headband and flower earrings. You can recreate the entire thing or just use the face paint as your inspiration.

There’s a full list of the makeup she used over on her page.

8. Creepy White Skull Makeup Idea

Next up is another white sugar skull makeup idea. For this look, she has grey eye makeup and skeletal teeth, and it’s all finished off with patterns and gems.

She also painted her body to match. This is such a ghostly and haunting makeup idea that’s perfect for giving everyone a little scare this Halloween.

9. Beautiful White Lace Sugar Skull Makeup

So many skeleton and sugar skull looks use black for the lines and patterns. But what if you used white instead? This makeup artist created a stunning all white look and finished it off with gems.

The white makeup paired with the rhinestones gives her such an elegant, spooky, and ghostly vibe. I love it!

It’s such a unique idea, and you can check out the YouTube tutorial for it down below.

10. Bold and Bright Makeup Idea

Next, we have a bright and bold sugar skull idea that I just had to share. For this look, the makeup artist used shades like orange and purple to create a gorgeous costume.

The makeup is topped off with gems, flowers, and a statement making floral headband.

A design like this will definitely make you stand out, and I love the colors because these kinds of vibrant shades are often used on traditional sugar skulls. You can see what products she used on her page.

11. Vibrant Makeup Look

If you’re a fan of the more colorful sugar skull ideas, then you absolutely need to see this one. This artist created vibrant eyes, a skeletal nose and mouth, and completed the look with classic sugar skull patterns.

The bright colors are just stunning, and this would be such a fun look for any Halloween party.

12. Bold Sugar Skull Makeup

The last makeup idea I have to show you is super bold. For this look, her face is painted a ghostly white and features stunning red and black sugar skull patterns.

I love this design because it’s vibrant, creepy, and beautiful all at once. This would look amazing paired with a red or black floral headband. You can find tutorials for this type of makeup online.

13. White Skull Makeup with Scary Contact Lenses

Earlier, I shared some white sugar skull makeup. If you loved that vibe, then you have to see this next idea too! Here we have a scary and eerie white look.

The artist painted her face and body and then finished it all off with white contact lenses. This is a very ghostly take on the sugar skull, and it’s guaranteed to give everyone a fright this Halloween.

14. Cute Sugar Skull Clown Makeup

Can’t decide between a clown and a sugar skull? With makeup like this, you don’t have to choose! This artist has combined both looks into one amazing creation.

She created a skull like mouth, added heart shapes on her eyes, and finished it off with gems, bows in her hair, and flowers. It feels like a mix of different Halloween looks.

You could recreate something similar or use this photo as inspiration to design your own sugar skull clown.

15. Spooky Sugar Skull with Rhinestones

Love to go all out with your Halloween makeup? If so, this idea could be absolutely perfect for you. Here we have an incredibly detailed look.

Her face is an icy shade with dark eye makeup, skeletal designs, a spiderweb, classic sugar skull patterns, and rhinestones. There are even gems on her body, and she’s wearing a wig and headband.

Spooky makeup like this would look amazing at any Halloween event.

16. Simple and Spooky Makeup

Looking for makeup that’s simple to create and still super spooky? If that’s you, then you need to check this idea out. Here’s a sugar skull design that uses one color with some shading and patterns.

Compared to some of the more elaborate makeup looks, this design is simple but definitely still makes a statement.

I love the smokey eyes, and it would be a great option for anyone needing a last minute makeup idea.

17. Unique Sugar Skull Makeup with a Mermaid Theme

Next up, I have a very unique idea to show you! This artist combined sugar skull and mermaid makeup together, and the result is pretty amazing.

As you can see, she has the classic skeletal mouth and a patterned nose. The rest of her makeup has a magical mermaid feel, complete with scales.

This is such a mystical and unusual idea, and you can check out which products were used on her page.

18. Black and Gold Makeup Look

This next makeup idea that I wanted to show you is another sugar skull with a floral design. For this one, the makeup artist has created dark, sparkly eyes with petals around the outside.

She also has a matching flower on her chin, and the rest of her face has skeletal designs and patterns. I love the flowers because they look so gorgeous! You could recreate this or try using flowers in different colors.

19. Sunflower Makeup Idea

This next makeup idea is so unique and beautiful. Here we have a sunflower skull. The artist was inspired by sunflowers and the fall season to create this look.

She has a beautiful flower design over her eye, complete with green stems that look like bones. The makeup is finished off with flowers in autumnal colors. It’s such an unusual version of the sugar skull.

You can recreate this or even use different flowers for your makeup. On the artist’s page, you’ll find all the products she used and a link to a YouTube tutorial.

20. Fall Theme Makeup Look

This next look was inspired by sugar skulls, Halloween, and the fall season. The artist created white sugar skull makeup with a fall leaf design on her head and chin.

Autumnal colors were also used on her eyes and in the flowers she’s wearing in her hair. This is a stunning and unique makeup idea that’s perfect for anyone who loves autumn.

There’s a YouTube tutorial for this makeup on her page.

21. Sugar Skull Makeup with Hearts

This next makeup idea is a little bit creepy and a little bit cute. She has the classic skeletal eyes, nose, and mouth. The look is then finished off with pink hearts around the eyes, and there’s a heart on her chin too.

I love the hearts because they’re unique and give the skull makeup a prettier vibe. You could recreate this, or you could try using red hearts as well.

22. Scary and Stunning Makeup Idea

This next idea is one of my personal favorites! Here we have a stunning red sugar skull look complete with gems, flowers, and gorgeous patterns.

She is also wearing a floral headband with a skull on it that looks amazing with the makeup. This is a scary and fierce sugar skull idea that would be perfect for a party.

You can recreate this or try creating simpler patterns. Either way, it’s a fab look for Halloween.

23. Colorful Sugar Skull Makeup

Next up, we have another colorful sugar skull design to show you. This makeup is only on half of the face and features flowers, patterns, and a little sparkle too.

This is such a fun, bright, and unique idea that will suit everyone. You could recreate this or have the skull design painted on your entire face. Either way, it will look amazing.

We hope you have been inspired by these sugar skull makeup ideas!