Halloween is basically around the corner, and if you’re still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume idea that you can throw together quickly, why not consider a classic: cat Halloween makeup. Even better, make it a couples costume and have your partner dress as a mouse.
There’s a reason cat costumes top the charts year after year as one of the most popular Halloween makeup ideas. It’s simple on its own, but with so many variations to explore, you can easily turn it into a look that’s all your own. You likely already have most of the products needed to whip up some quick whiskers. Add a cat ear headband, and you’ve got a super-convenient ensemble.
From beginner-friendly renditions to celebrity-level transformations to your favorite movie characters, we’ve rounded up our favorite cat Halloween makeup ideas and tutorials to try this year. Grab your black eyeliner and let’s get started!
Classic Cat
Got 10 minutes to spare and some black liquid liner lying around? Great! You’ve got what you need for a classic black cat Halloween costume. There are plenty of variations on what you can do with your eye makeup—smoky eyes, cat-eye liner—but it’s impossible to go wrong with basic black. Add some black lipstick and a pair of cat ears and you’re done.
