These 17 cat makeup ideas for Halloween are another level

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By Michella Oré

Halloween is basically right around the corner and if you're still looking for costume ideas, why not consider a classic? Cat makeup.

There's a reason this costume appears on the popularity charts every year as one of the most common Halloween makeup ideas. It's simple on its own, but with so many variations to explore, you can easily turn this costume into a look that's all your own. Better yet, you probably already have most of the supplies needed to quickly draw a couple of mustaches. We love a convenient and express transformation.

From basic interpretations, to more Instagrammable costumes, we've rounded up our favorite cat makeup ideas and tutorials for this year's Halloween. Grab your black eyeliner and let's get started.

1. Classic

Do you have 10 minutes to spare and a black liner on hand? Brilliant! You've got what you need for a classic black cat Halloween costume. There are many variations of what you can do with your eye makeup (smoky type, cat-eye liner) but you can't go wrong with a black and gold palette. Add some black lipstick and a pair of ears and voila!

2. Fantasy cat

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Smooth lines and bold blush make for the most fantastical Halloween cat makeup you've ever seen. A touch of white perfectly brightens the look without being too overwhelming. Finish the look with a pearl cat ears headband to make it look extra cute.

3. Pink touches

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If you want to play with color, but still want to keep the amount of work you have to do to a minimum, try a cat look with color blocks and pink accents. Add some details to your eyelids (or leopard print ears) for a cute and playful twist.

4. Realistic cat

With a full face of fur and electric green lenses, this cat costume begs to be seen. Complement the look with a dramatic cat-eye liner and use a pencil eyeliner to draw lines that simulate the texture of the skin around your hair and jawline.

5. Witch Cat

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Do you spend a lot of time watching TikTok? This black cat costume is for you. Red and black play really well together, particularly if you use a colored hairspray to do a two-tone look. We also love how the contrast between the two shades was softened with a light pink blush and eyeshadow.

6. Glitter Cat

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Who said cats can't shine? Just look at those glowing eyes. Try combining your favorite glitter with a cat-eye liner and a pair of thick false eyelashes.

7. Ethereal Cat

A smudged lipstick and voluminous false eyelashes make for a delicate look that seems straight out of a fairy tale. This makeup is cute enough to wear after Halloween.

8. Cat Woman

For a sexy twist on classic cat makeup, think of one of the most beloved villains in the world of comics. Since a cat mascara does the heavy lifting, you can ignore the whiskers and spend all your time on a cat-eye liner and red lips.

9. Cat eyes

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Make the phrase 'Cat eye' literal and line your lower lashes even more to mimic the look of a bright-eyed cat. This is a look where you will want to apply a very thick layer of white eyeliner or face paint for maximum effect.

10. Blurred lips

There's always room for smudged lips, let this cat makeup for Halloween remind you of that. Take your juiciest red lipstick and a black liner to create this eye-catching combination.

11. Cat in Technicolor

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Do you have a little extra time on your hands? This Halloween costume is like bringing Lisa Frank style to life. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world where rainbow kittens have the perfect eyeshadow and futuristic highlighters.

12. Cheshire cat

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Disney fans, this one is for you. Make it like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland with a vibrant purple face and a big toothy grin.

13. catwalk

Did you know that cats can smile with their eyes? Draw a thick line just below your lower lid to create a runway-ready feline, cheekbones and all.

14. Glamorous cat

If Instagram makeup is your thing, you'll have no problem mimicking this absurdly glamorous take on a cat makeup for Halloween. Combine eyes with gold glitter shadow, with matching two-tone lips and lots of highlighter.

15. Jungle Space Cat

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What if a regular cat is too basic for you? This is where this look comes in. Grab your face paints (blue, black and white will do the trick) and let Heidi Klum know you're ready and accept her invitation to her Halloween party.

16. Cat with smokey eyes

If you're going to skip the classic mustaches, focus on a heavy smokey eye to keep those terrifying vibes. A dot of color on the nose gives the same effect as a full face of makeup but is less likely to disappear under a mask.

17. Cheetah

Do you consider leopard print to be a neutral color? In that case, build your classic black cat makeup with some eye-catching cheetah spots. Dark lips and a strip of white eyeliner complete this look.

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