Top 5 Halloween Face Painting Kits

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Find a Fun Face Paint Kit for Halloween

A Halloween face paint kit makes putting the finishing touches to your costume easy. Choose from 1 of 5 all-time favorite Halloween face painting designs that you can have fun creating on yourself or on someone else!

For inspiration, don't miss the classic videos included here to see how they created horror makeup (not to mention a cool cat!) for stage and screen.

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Image Credit: Skeleton Face Painting and Costume

This scary Halloween skeleton face paint and outfit was shared by ste3ve on Flickr under Creative Commons licence.

Countdown to Halloween

Halloween: October 31, 2011

Why Use a Themed Face Painting Set?

The Advantages of Special Halloween Face Paint Kits

A face painting kit makes your Halloween makeup easy. It contains everything you need to complete your choice of cute or scary face, including all the face paint colors, applicators and instructions with picture examples.

This way, you don't need to spend a lot of money on an entire kit of colors you don't need to get an impressive result.

Neither do you need to worry about finding the right shade or type of face paint for your Halloween design or where you can find a suitable sponge or brush. And the step by step face painting instructions make it easy for you to create detailed makeup that will make you stand out!

1. Be a Halloween Monster!

Halloween Monster Face Painting Kit

For Frankenstein Monster or a Zombie

Monster Halloween Makeup Kit

This Monster Halloween Makeup Kit gives you everything you need to transform yourself into a Halloween monster. The kit has step by step color face painting instructions to show you how to create the Monster look from start to finish.

With the Monster Makeup Kit you get a wheel of face paints in the 5 colors you need for this design, plus 3 sponges and a brush, eye liner, and face powder with a powder puff.

These designs are shown on adults but kids will love to try them too, particularly when they see the stitched up wounds on this Monster!

Be Inspired: Classic Frankenstein

Frankenstein's Monster and the Little Girl

Not scary, just funny! (It has been a while since I read the story so I'm assuming the little girl was unharmed. The young actress in any case would have been no worse for wear!)
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More Scary Halloween Monsters

Have a Monster Time this Halloween!

For the scariest Halloween faces pay a visit to Scary Face Painting Ideas. Or stop by one of my friends to find more monstrous ideas.
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2. Be a Skeleton!

Skull Halloween Face Paint Kit

For a Scary Skeleton Face

Skull Makeup Kit

With a Skull Face Painting Kit it is easy to create a skull face painting that will impress friends and neighbors!

No need to be stuck with a simple white face with black circles around the eyes. Take your skeleton makeup to the next level with this kit and instructions that show you how to paint a spookily realistic skull. The face paint color wheel has all the paint you need, plus you get applicators, powder and eye lining pencil.

The step by step instructions even show you how to paint on those horrible cracks and all those skull teeth!

Scary Makeup of the Silver Screen

Lon Chaney as the Phantom!

Lon Chaney is another horror legend -- his skull-like makeup as the Phantom of the Opera actually made women faint! Will you have a similar effect this Halloween?
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Hey, Funny Bones! Have some fun with Skeletons!

Skull face painting... and more!

Here's an easy step by step skeleton face painting example for you. Or be a Day of the Dead ~ Dia de los Muertos sugar skull! You can also find a wonderful tribute to Lon Chaney, master of disguise.
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3. Be a Cat!

Witch's Cat Face Paint

Purrfect Face Painting Idea for Halloween

Cat Makeup Kit

Cats are closely connected with Halloween and witches and creatures of the night. Small wonder that a cat is such a popular Halloween costume, especially with kids.

With the Cat Face Paint Kit any member of the family can be transformed into a fantastic feline all ready to go on the prowl.

The face paint color wheel, applicators and powder give you the tools you need to go from human to cat in just 6 steps. A purrfect way to add some style to a Halloween cat costume!

Seen the Musical CATS?

This Cat Face Paint reminds me of Rum Tum Tugger!

He's a Cat with cAttitude! Take a look and see if you can pick up a few tips from this cool cat.
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What Kind of Cat Face Paint will You do?

A Feline Face is Fantastic Fun!

For children, look no further than this adorable step by step kitty cat face painting design. Little girls especially love this cute kitty! Or you will find more ideas at Cat Face Painting Ideas.
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4. Be a Werewolf!

Werewolf Face Paint for Halloween

You won't need a Full Moon for these Werewolves to come out!

Werewolf Makeup Kit

Just take a look at this amazing Werewolf Face Paint Kit. A sure way to get some compliments this Halloween!

As with the other kits you get everything you need to create the face, including a couple of strips of crepe wool and adhesive.

This is the most advanced of the Halloween face painting kits but with the help of the step by step instructions and examples you should able to create your very own impressive werewolf face. Here's hoping you don't meet any vampires once you are in costume!

Do You Believe in Werewolves?

Werewolf TV Series from the 1980s

This may bring back memories of 1987! It's a funny scene with no harm done to anyone but may be scary for young children.
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Howling Good Fun at Halloween!

Watch Out for the Werewolf!

Do you want to see a really cool wolf face painting example? Head on over to Dog Face Paint to see more! I also found a fun Werewolf horror fiction resource to share with you below.
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5. Be a Vampire!

Vampire or Vampiress Makeup Kit makes it Easy

Count Dracula and Bride of Dracula will go Batty for this one!

Vampire Makeup Kit

Looks like I spoke too soon, the vampires will be out in full force with the help of a Vampire Face Painting Kit like this one!

The kit has all the paints and applicators you need so all you have to do is decide whether to be a Count Dracula style vampire or a Bride of Dracula vampiress. There are instructions for both of these vampire face paint designs.

In addition to the face paint wheel, sponge wedges, brush, powder and puff and eye liner... you also get a bottle of fake blood with this vampire Halloween face painting kit. Now you can be as bloodthirsty as you like. If there are kids in the house, you might have to share though!

Dracula -- Scene from the Original 1931 Motion Picture

Starring Bela Lugosi

It takes more than this to scare us these days, but what would Dracula have been without Bela Lugosi?
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Something to get your Teeth into!

Fangs for the reminder....

No self-respecting vampire or vampiress would be seen in public without an impressive pair of fangs. This realistic set gives you a custom fit. Popular with Amazon.com reviewers and perfect for anyone over 14 years old who wants to be a convincing vampire.

SCARECROW BRAND CLASSIC CUSTOM FANGS/CLAM

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Vampires are always in Fashion at Halloween!

A Vampire or Vampiress is a Popular Look

Well we all know that Twilight has made vampires popular again, but then they never really went out of fashion at all.

Speaking of fashion, it seems vampires are always very well dressed. I know someone here who has a passion for both vampires and fashion. I have shared her Vampire Fashion ideas below.

Another friend of mine knows a thing or two about Twilight so fans will definitely want to pay her a visit.

Or why not learn the truth about vampire bats?

If you want an easy Dracula face paint tutorial I've got that too. Or check out Vampire Face Paint and Makeup for further inspiration.

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How to Paint a Vampire Face...

Kathy McGraw found the answer!

Vampire Face Paint

Photo copyright Kathy McGraw, all rights reserved. Used with permission -- thanks Kathy!

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Corpse Bride Face Painting Tutorial

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Professional Face Painting Kits

The Top Face Painting Sets from Snazaroo

If you are serious about your face painting, then it may be time to take a look at the top professional face painting kits. These are from face paint experts Snazaroo and are highly rated.

A quality professional face painting kit makes it easy to get an impressive result with your face paints. No matter whether you are asked to paint a Halloween monster or a sparkly flower fairy, you will be prepared with these gorgeous face paint sets.

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Now You Need Halloween Party Invites!

These cute invitations are perfect for Halloween celebrations

Just click an item to visit the store of the designer -- all designs copyright of the respective Zazzle stores linked to below.

Cute Halloween Party Invitation invitationHalloween Owls invitation

Costume Party Halloween Party Invitation invitationMonster Halloween Party Invitations invitation

Halloween Black Cat Haunted House invitationHalloween Party Invitation invitation

Are you going to try Face Painting this Halloween?

Let me know how you get on with your scary face design!

  • JJNW Aug 20, 2011 @ 9:05 am | delete
    My daughter is a facepainter. I am trying to see if I have the flare for face painting that she does. Idk - she is very good!

    Btw, she says Snazzaroo makes the BEST face paints. No cracking, itching. Fun ideas on your page : ).
  • JaguarJulie Oct 6, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Have you hear of Prince PoppyCock from AGT? He did an amazing job with his face painting. Worthy of a Halloween mask. So, guess which one I have tried? Probably not a mystery!
  • WordCustard Oct 7, 2010 @ 4:44 am | delete
    OK I admit it, I had to look him up but wow love that makeup!
  • emmalarkins Sep 14, 2010 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Cool kits! I especially like the step-by-step photos, sometimes they make it look so easy and then you can't figure it out!
  • WordCustard Sep 15, 2010 @ 3:05 am | delete
    Yep, a picture is definitely worth a thousand words when it comes to painting your face! Thanks for visiting Emma.
  • Stazjia Sep 14, 2010 @ 8:13 am | delete
    I do so wish there had been face painting when I was a child, I'd have loved to have one of these monster faces. Blessed by an Angel.
  • WordCustard Sep 14, 2010 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Face painting has come a long way, hasn't it? Thank you very much for your Angel Dust!
  • luvmyludwig Sep 13, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Face painting is the most challenging part of halloween for me. These would make it much easier.
  • WordCustard Sep 13, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Thanks Crystal. I get the feeling Halloween is a lot of fun at your house!
  • CastleRoy Sep 13, 2010 @ 1:40 am | delete
    wonderful face painting lens I am going to lens roll to my Halloween fun and news and my skeleton lens great work love it.
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Halloween Face Painting and Other Spooktacular Ideas

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Halloween Face Painting Kits are a fun way to create a totally scary Halloween look.

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Inexpensive Halloween Makeup 

A Smaller Halloween Face Painting Kit

Character Makeup Kit Wolfe Bros Makeup Accessory

Amazon Price: $5.89 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

If you are just getting started and want to spend as little as possible, this kit still makes it possible for you to paint the scary Halloween face painting of your choice. There's enough here to do plenty of faces so it is ideal if you have several kids to paint or want to create faces for all your friends.

Gory Halloween Makeup 

The Face Painting Kit for the Bloodthirsty!

Paper Magic Group Blood Line Make-Up, Flesh And Blood Kit

Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

There's lots of fake blood in this Halloween horror face painting kit! Not only that but you get liquid latex and "scar putty" too, perfect for creating realistic wounds and scars. PLUS... you get 3 face paint sticks to add even more horrible effects. Kids are going to love this one!