20 Animal-Inspired Halloween Makeup Looks

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As Halloween gets closer, many of us are beginning to think about if we want to dress up this year, how many looks should we do, and of course what should we be? For the moms who love to get in on the Halloween fun, it can sometimes be difficult to think of a good costume and then once there is one in mind, many parents debate if they should spend money on a costume at all. And then there are those of us who are just so last minute, we literally forget to get a costume until the day before Halloween. However, in a world of makeup YouTubers and Instagram influencers, we have a lot more options!

Although people have achieved tons of different Halloween looks with makeup, one theme in particular that is pretty common is to do an animal-inspired look. Creating an animal face with makeup is an awesome last-minute idea because they usually don't even need a costume to be recognizable. Aside from some ears or a cute hairstyle, animal makeup looks can be just the solution needed for moms or others who don't want to spend money on a full costume, but still want to take part in the Halloween fun. Whether one wants to do something cute, like a dog, bunny, or giraffe, or something more fierce, like a lion, tiger, or snake, there are tutorials and photos out there for just about everything! All they require is a makeup bag and some imagination! Here are 20 animal-inspired makeup looks that are sure to turn heads this Halloween.

Dog Halloween Makeup

This adorable dog look was done by YouTuber Lolly Isabel. She show us how to get the perfect puppy face. And her hairstyle, which resembles droopy puppy ears, definitely takes the look to the next level.

Bunny Halloween Makeup

This sassy bunny look is done so well it's easy to tell what it is even without the ears (although the ears are the perfect touch). Check out the tutorial by Tina Halada.

Cheetah Halloween Makeup

This look is Cheetahlicious! And yes, that was a Cheetah Girls reference. This makeup look by Blushed By Malique is sure to spice up a last minute Halloween costume.

Fish Halloween Makeup

The mermaid look may be popular for Halloween, but how about a fish? ClasssCulture nailed this fun underwater look.

Giraffe Halloween Makeup

This cute giraffe tutorial by Metiza Magazine shows us how to do this epic patterned makeup look. We especially love the creative hairstyle that looks like giraffe ears.

Lisa Frank Snow Leopard Halloween Makeup

This Lisa Frank-inspired leopard look by Victoria Lyn is more bold and dramatic, but it definitely looks like fun! We love all of the colors used to make this fierce spotted look.

Deer Halloween Makeup

A deer is a popular Halloween makeup look because it can be pretty easy. However, Instagramer kiss_n_makeup_mua shared this look, which is definitly a more stylish take on the woodland creature.

Zebra Halloween Makeup

Makeup artist Selena NB thought outside the box with this ultra glam zebra look! But, of course doing one's whole face in black and white stripes is totally acceptable, too!

Dalmatian Halloween Makeup

This dalmatian look is so fun! Instagrammer Lacy really did an awesome job. And the pigtails make a great substitute for puppy ears!

Butterfly Halloween Makeup

One makeup look that definitely doesn't require a costume or ears is a gorgeous butterfly. Makeup artist Rose Heffron created this pretty purple look and it's totally mesmerizing!

Peacock Halloween Makeup

This insane peacock look is sure to turn heads! The bold combination of colors is so pretty. Makeup artist Alexis Leigha really went all out for this one.

Lion Halloween Makeup

This lion makeup looks like it came straight from The Lion King Broadway stage. Makeup artist and YouTuber By Alyssaa really perfected that lioness contour!

Unicorn Halloween Makeup

Unicorns may not be real animals, but they sure do make a fabulous Halloween costume! YouTuber Kayleigh Noelle shows us how to do this magical pink unicorn look.

Snake Halloween Makeup

Snakes can be a tad creepy, but this makeup is actually pretty glam! Artist Cristina Constantin did a killer job on this Halloween snake look.

Fox Halloween Makeup

AXI Creations did this foxy Halloween makeup and it turned out awesome! The color in the hair and the expert details in the face really made this animal-inspired beauty look over-the-top in the best way.

Mouse Halloween Makeup

Artist Kristine Rangel did this cute mouse look and added a glittery cut crease to make it even more fabulous. All this makeup needs is the little mouse ears and it's complete!

Bat Halloween Makeup

This bat makeup is a little more subtle, but still perfect for Halloween! Instead of doing her whole face to look like a bat, YouTuber Sally Jo added small bats "flying" on her face.