Halloween is basically around the corner, and if you’re still looking for a couples costume idea that you can throw together quickly, why not consider a classic: cat Halloween makeup, while your boo is a mouse, litter box—you name it.
There’s a reason the costume tops 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 this costume into a look that’s all your own. Even better, you likely already have most of the products needed to whip up some quick whiskers. We love a convenient transformation.
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 black and gold as your palette. Add some black lipstick and a pair of cat ears and you’re done.
Dramatic Cat
