Spooky Glam: 7 Black MUA To Follow For Your Halloween Inspiration

Halloween is right around the corner, and while finding the perfect costume is half the fun, the real magic often happens with the makeup, honey. Whether you’re channeling your favorite movie character, transforming into a glamorous vampire, or embracing your inner spooky queen, the right beat can take your Halloween look from basic to brilliant.

Let’s keep it real ladies, a costume can only do so much. But a dramatic smoky eye, perfectly painted skeleton face, or strategically placed rhinestones can truly bring a character to life. And thanks to social media, you don’t have to be a professional makeup artist to find inspiration for your next jaw-dropping transformation. Plenty of makeup creatives dominate the ‘Gram, giving out free game and showing us their talents go well beyond a flawless beat.

Halloween Makeup Inspiration

From elaborate special effects to whimsical fantasy creations, these beauty creatives are turning their faces into canvases, delivering looks that are all things artistry, imagination, and Halloween magic. For our benefit, many post behind-the-scenes footage, product recommendations, and step-by-step tutorials that make recreating their masterpieces less intimidating.

So, whether you’ve got your Halloween costume together and need makeup ideas or you’re scrambling to pull together a last-minute look, we’ve got you covered.

Below, we’re highlighting Black makeup artists worth adding to your Instagram feed for all the spooky, sultry, and spectacular Halloween inspiration you need this season. Get into it!