Pumpkin Orange Makeup Ideas for a Classic Halloween Look
Halloween makeup is a creative hobby for many of us. It’s a day to transform into our favorite characters, from princesses and witches to simply embracing the classic red and orange Halloween spirit through our makeup and outfits.
Thinking about this concept, I will list 30 orange and black pumpkin-inspired makeup ideas for a traditional Halloween vibe.
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You won’t get only literal painted pumpkin-on-the-face ideas, but will transform into wearable looks in the season’s most iconic colors, from the Pumpkin Girl to the Gothic Pumpkin Queen.
1. Classic Spooky Pumpkin Girl
The quintessential black-and-orange Halloween makeup.
- Bright pumpkin-orange eyeshadow
- Thick black eyeliner
- Small black pumpkin lines at the outer corners
- Orange or terracotta lipstick
Natural glossy lips for a softer vibe. Add little black stars for a playful touch.
2. Jack-o’-Lantern Eyes
Focus on the eyes. This makeup, like the one before, is an ode to Jack-o’-lantern- the main symbol of Halloween – and its colors, but it focuses on subtly representing it in the eye makeup.
How to Achieve This Look:
- Orange eyeshadow covering the lids
- Black exaggerated eyeliner
- 2-level eyeliner with neon orange
- Tiny triangular jack-o’-lantern eyes or mouth details
- Glossy black lips
3. Pumpkin Spice Girl ☕🎃
A more autumnal version of Halloween pumpkin makeup. This is wearable, warm, and feminine to honor both autumn and Halloween.
How to Achieve This Look:
- Burnt-orange eyeshadow
- Soft brown/black winged liner
- Tiny pumpkin drawn beneath one eye
- Warm nude-orange lipstick
4. Black Pumpkin Queen
For someone who wants Halloween to feel darker. Dark, smoky black eyes, with a touch of neon orange to send the message: dark & halloween
How to Achieve This Look:
- Matte black smoky eyes
- Pumpkin-orange inner corners
- Black pumpkin-shaped graphic around one eye
- Deep orange/black ombré lips
A messier alternative for grunge aesthetics.
When darkness is handrawan around the eyes and on smoky lips.
5. Pumpkin Patch
For lovers of all the cuteness and happy vibes pumpkin patches bring to Halloween, this is an autumnal yet artistic, festive option for classic pumpkin-themed Halloween makeup.
How to Achieve This Look:
- Soft orange eyeshadow
- Black eyeliner
- Tiny pumpkins scattered beneath the eyes
- Little green leaves/vines connecting them
- Glowy glitter all over the face
Go extra whimsy with glittery orange lashes and 3D pumpkin vines face art.
6. Gothic Pumpkin 🖤
Similar to the dark one, but extra dramatic in the darkness aspect.
How to Achieve This Look:
- Black smoky eyes
- Burnt orange under-eye shadow
- Fine black pumpkin/ vine drawings
- Matte black lipstick with a tiny orange center
For a whimsigoth vibe, draw delicate black vines around the eyes and neck.
7. Pumpkin Fairy
Still Halloween, but whimsical rather than spooky. A fairycore touch of magic to your Halloween Classic Makeup.
- Shimmery orange eyeshadow
- Black winged eyeliner
- Tiny black stars + pumpkin shapes
- Glossy orange lips
8. Pumpkin Doll
Doll makeup is a common Halloween choice, and there are infinite ways to get creative with it.
Since this post is the Classic Spooky Halloween Girl list of makeup ideas, these doll makeup looks are inspired by a traditional Halloween vibe.
Very feminine and graphic.
- Orange blush extending toward the temples
- Dramatic black lashes
- Little painted pumpkin nose/cheek detail
- Glossy orange-red lips
9. Poison Pumpkin
A slightly witchier interpretation.
- Deep pumpkin-orange smoky eye
- Black eyeliner extending into a sharp point
- Tiny black dripping details
- Dark burnt-orange lipstick
10. Pumpkin Cat 🐈⬛
The popular cat makeup, but with a classic Halloween touch in the orange and black palette.
- Orange smoky cat-eye
- Black elongated eyeliner
- Tiny black cat nose/whiskers
- Small pumpkin detail beside the eye
11. Pumpkin Tears
Very simple but visually striking.
- Orange eyeshadow
- Black liner
- Black “tears” underneath the eyes
- Tiny orange pumpkin at the end of each tear
12. Vintage Halloween Pumpkin
This vintage makeup resembles the doll makeup in that it aims to create a porcelain, vintage doll-like appearance. However, it also evokes the orange and black Halloween energy.
- Muted pumpkin-orange eyeshadow
- Thin vintage black eyeliner
- Small black beauty mark/pumpkin or heart detail
- Classic orange-red lips
- Marked cheeks with round shaped blush in soft orange
13. Pumpkin Clown
A bridge between last year’s viral clown makeup ideas post and this Halloween-themed one.
- Orange eyeshadow
- Black exaggerated clown liner
- Tiny pumpkin-shaped clown details
- Orange lipstick with black contourn
- Diamond pattern details
14. Artistic Jack-o’-Lantern Smile Makeup
For an artsy, bold Halloween makeup where the Jack-o’-lantern is the main star and not scared of showing off.
How to Achieve This Look:
- Glittery overload
- Gold details
- Large pumpkin art covering almost the whole face
- Black smoky eyes
- Orange blush
- Black stitched/jack-o’-lantern mouth
- Tiny orange pumpkin nose
- Huge lashes for thetrical aspect
For the person who wants to participate without doing a full costume.
