Halloween is a special holiday because it is when children and adults alike come to play. Even the most austere dad will go trick-or-treating with his kids in a good mask and costume. The party lovers get to mingle with ghouls, vampires, fairies, nurses, and even the most random Doppler Effect adorned by Sheldon Cooper in one episode of The Big Bang Theory.
The more passionate Halloween enthusiasts think about their costumes and makeup months in advance, so they have time to either buy or make them. However, we never seem to have everything ready on time, do we? It helps to have a few Halloween face painting ideas in your hat in case anything comes up.
Cartoon Characters
Who doesn't like cartoons? Animation characters are a great go-to when looking for something cute and fun for kids and adults. They are easy to make and often only need a play with varying shades without too heavy detail.
Think of the menacing Scar from The Lion King or the elegant Elsa from Frozen. You can create these faces using face paint or makeup in case your paints run out. Of course, the full costume, including wigs, makes a better presentation, so if you had not pre-ordered Elsa's white hair or blue gown, fish around for close alternatives.
Animal Faces
Remember that cute cat costume complete with a tail? Animal faces are easy and delightful to make, and they hardly require time. They are a hit with children who want something that complements their adorable faces.
Felines are especially a favorite, and you can opt for a cheetah, cat, tiger, or lion face. Other animal face painting ideas include puppies, giraffes, butterflies, deer, and bunnies. To go the extra mile, complement the face paint with contact lenses and get a mane for a lion face or a pair of cat ears to go on your head.
Fairytale Characters
Every girl feels like a princess or wants to be one when they grow up. Halloween is the chance for every little girl to transform into Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, or Snow White. The more outrageous princess at heart will go for Princess Fiona from Far Far Away (Shrek).
Fairytale characters are an even more graceful presentation if paired the face with Belle’s gold gown, Cinderella’s blue dress, or Tiana’s green ball gown.
Superhero Characters
Not all of us dream of sitting pretty as the damsel in distress waiting for Superman. Some want to be the hero, complete with a cape. Kids' superhero face painting ideas include Spider-man, The Flash, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman. To complement your face for a more grown-up, sensual effect, think of Wanda Maximoff's flaming red outfit or Cat Woman's black gear.
Villain Characters
Batman cannot exist without the Joker's menacing laugh and antics. Snow White is more enchanting set against the Evil Queen, similar to Dorothy against the Wicked Witch of the West. Villains make deliciously wicked Halloween costumes, and the face paint is all the more devilish.
Think of the blue-and-pink-haired Harle Quinn, the horned Maleficent, the black-and-white-haired Cruella, or the purple-faced Ursula, and pair any of these faces with their matching regalia.
Halloween should not be bland because you are too late to pick out a costume or face. The options are endless and painless to create. If you do not buy your costume, make time for a DIY outfit and complement it with any of these face painting ideas.