95+ Halloween Makeup Men Ultimate Guide

It is that time of the year when men get to showcase their creativity and become scary creatures for Halloween. Whether you’re trying to pull off a classic style or something distinctly creepy, here are 90+ Ideas Halloween Makeup Men Love, you can break down into categories to inspire your next frightful metamorphosis.

90+ Ideas Halloween Makeup Men Love

Discover 90+ Halloween makeup ideas for men, from classic monsters to creepy clowns, perfect for your next spooky transformation!

🧛 Classic Horror Halloween Makeup Men

1. Vampire: Very pale skin, dark eyes, blood-red lips.

2. Undead: Pale skin with gray undertones and hollow eyes.

3. Werewolf: Fuzzy accents and sharp teeth, with heavy eye makeup.

4. Mummy: Face covered in bandages, with dark, sunk-in eyes.

5. Frankenstein’s Monster: Green skin, neck bolts, flat-top head.

6. Dracula: Tall and well-dressed with long teeth and well-groomed hair.

7. Bride of Frankenstein: White-streaked hair and heavy eye makeup.

8. The Invisible Man: Wrapped in gauze, wearing dark glasses.

9. Phantom of the Opera: Half face painted white with dramatic eye makeup.

10. The Mummy: Stitched up with dark, empty eyes. ​*(Glamour + menskool.com)*

🤡 Creepy Clowns & Jokers Halloween Makeup Men Love

11. Joker: Green hair, white face paint, and a menacing grin.

12. Pennywise: Red balloon, orange hair, creepy grin.

13. Harlequin Clown: Dotted patterns and dramatic eye makeup.

14. Sad Clown: Weepiness and flaccid features.

15. Twisted Clown: Dark, smokey eyes with a threatening facial expression.

16. Mime: White face makeup, black stripes and no speaking.

17. Ventriloquist Dummy: Drawn-on mouth, wooden features

18. Circus Clown: Bold colors and over-the-top features.

19. Clown Skeleton: Clown makeup with skeleton elements

20. Demonic Clown: Jagged teeth and blistering eyeball makeup. ​*(Allure)*

💀 Skeletons & Skulls Halloween Makeup Men Love

21. Half-Skeleton: One side painted as a skeleton.

22. Full Skeleton: The whole skeletal face, neck, etc.

23. Glowing Neon Optime Skull: Neon colors that trim the skull.

24. Glow-in-the-dark Skull: Painted with phosphorescent paint for a glowing effect.

25. Sugar Skull: Detailed patterns with floral designs.

26. Glow Skull: His eyes and teeth glow under UV light.

27. 3D Skull: Greater features for realism.

28. Cracked Skull: Cracked paint effect with bone showing underneath.

29. Zombie Head: Deteriorated flesh with gleaming skull!

30. Alien Skull: A large, high-featured alien-style skull. (menskool.com, Modern Gentleman Magazine)

👹 Monsters & Mythical Beasts Halloween Makeup Men Love

31. Minotaur: Bull horns and rough features.

32. Medusa: Hair made of snakes, eyes that can pierce.

33. Yeti: Hairy visage with glistening blue hues.

34. Chupacabra: Snaggletoothed, shiny-eyed.

35. Kraken: Sea creature features and tentacle marks.

36. Gorgon: Several serpent-like traits and scales.

37. Manticore: Lion body with a scorpion tail.

38. Cyclops: One big eye, mountainous face.

39. Harpy: Features of birds, sharp talons.

40. Banshee: Wailing spectral form. (DIYs.com, Maybelline)

🧟 Undead & Decay Halloween Makeup Men Love

41. Rotting Corpse: Decomposing skin with visible bone.

42. Grim Reaper: Cloaked figure with skeletal face.

43. Zombie Pirate: Ripped clothing with zombie makeup

44. Zombie Doctor: Bloodied scrubs with an undead twist.

45. Zombie Soldier: Military clothing and zombie make-up.

46. Zombie Businessman: Business suit and ties, rotten face.

47. Zombie Miner: Mining helmet and zombie makeup.

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48. Zombie Chef: Apron smeared with blood, body parts, undead features.

49. Zombie Nurse: Scrubs with zombie makeup.

50.  Teacher: Clothes turned chalkboard with putrid appearance. (menskool.com, Modern Gentleman Magazine, Allure, Teen Vogue, Maybelline)

🧚 Fantasy & Fairytale Halloween Makeup Men Love

51. Wizard: Long beard and mystical symbols.

52. Sorcerer: Dark robes with arcane symbols.

53. Elf: Pointed ears, ethereal makeup.

54. Sub to sing to: Inscription on your gravestone.

55. Fairy: Spinkling details on fine features.

56. Moon: Pearl bookworm.

57. Troll: Big nose rugged features.

58. Dragon: Scales, fiery eyes.

59. Unicorn: Horned head with pastel makeup.

60. Griffin: Eagle and lion hybrid.

61. Phoenix: Flames for Fowl, and Luminous Skin.

🎬 Pop Culture Icons Halloween Makeup

62. Mad Hatter: Brightly colored clothes, with quirky face paint and messy hair.

63. Edward Scissorhands: Pale skin, scars and dramatic eyes.

64. V for Vendetta: Guy Fawkes mask-influenced makeup.

65. Beetlejuice: White face, green hair and moldy skin.

66. Freddy Krueger: Burned face effect and fedora.

67. Jason Voorhees: Face paint of a hockey mask and blood splatter.

68. Michael Myers: Pale, blank face with empty eyes.

69. Ghostface (Scream): Long face paint resembling the famous mask.

70. Ash (Evil Dead): Gory lacerations and chainsaw prop.

71. Darth Maul: Paint your face red and black like the Sith Lord.

👿 Demons & Dark Forces Halloween Makeup for Men

72. Fire Demon: Colors like an inferno with cracks of molten rock and the eyes of the demon burning.

73. Morphed: Distorted face with unnatural shadows and veins.

74. Lucifer: Slicked-back hair, angular contouring, glowing red eyes.

75. Horned Devil: Horns, red face paint and fangs.

76. Hellraiser: Pale-skinned with dark scars and pins in the face (Pinhead-style).

77. Shadow Demon: All-black face makeup, smoky effects.

78. Soul Eater: Black holes for eyes and a gaping mouth.

79. Blood Demon: Blood drip, glow-up wound.

80. Night Terror: Dark, chaotic lines and glowing eyes.

81. Ancient Evil: Wrinkled, cracked face with black magic symbols.

🌀 Psychological & Surreal Halloween Makeup

82. Duality: Half-visaged peace, half-visaged fury.

83. Distorted Reality: Seared skin, pocked features.

84. Creepy Doll: Porcelain skin, exaggerated facial expressions.

85. Sewn Mouth: Stitches painted or glued over the mouth.

86. No Face Illusion: Blank or blurred face illusion using shading.

87. Peeling Face: Layers of makeup for skin peeling off.

88. Inverted Face: Eyes and mouth location are wrong.

89. Mannequin: Glossy skin and blank stare.

90. Broken Mirror: Cracked glass effect across face.

💡 Halloween Makeup Men Will Love: Bonus Tips

• ✅ Stick to Indian-available brands for affordability and accessibility such as Colorbar, Kryolan, PAC, or Nykaa Paintstix!

• 💧 Prep your skin ahead of time — moisturizer and primer help prevent irritation.

• 🧴 Seal your makeup using translucent powder or a setting spray to stay fresh through parties or events.

• 🎭 Combine ideas for a new spin — zompire clown, demon magician, steampunk vampire, etc.

• 🧪 Practice in advance if you’re doing detailed looks like 3D illusions or prosthetics.

From horror classics to modern nightmares to something in between, these 90+ spooky Halloween makeup men loves run the gamut of inspiration—gore, glam, or otherwise. With some practice and the right tools (most of them easily available in India), you can morph into a character that’s horrifying, mind-blowing, and selfie-worthy.

So choose your favorite category, dust off your brushes, and get creepy! 👻

Christy Corner

Christy Connors is a beauty enthusiast and the creative force behind CharmyChick.com, where she explores the latest in beauty trends, skincare, and self-care. With a background in fashion business and merchandising, Christy brings a unique blend of style, strategy, and storytelling to the beauty space.