Need a Halloween costume you can pull together at the last minute? This easy cheetah Halloween makeup is cute, quick, and surprisingly simple to recreate using makeup you may already have at home!
I’m all about Halloween looks that don’t require hours of getting ready or spending a ton of money on a costume you’ll wear once. This cheetah makeup has been one of my go-to looks for years because you can create it in just a few minutes, throw on a black or animal-print outfit, add some ears, and call it DONE.
Whether you’re creating this look for yourself, your teenager, or even a child, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create a cute cheetah face using simple makeup products and easy techniques…no professional costume makeup skills required!
What You Need to Create a Cheetah Halloween Makeup Look
Having the right makeup and tools for this look is key! You really don’t have to have any skill or experience in face painting. Here’s a list of what you need to recreate this look:
How to Create a Cheetah Halloween Makeup Look
Once you have the right tools and products, it’s time to get to work! To get this cheetah Halloween makeup look here are the simple steps:
- Start with a regular face of makeup (if you’re an adult, or skip this step if you’re applying this makeup to a child). Don’t skip the contour! The Buff Brush is great for this first step.
- Apply Bella Bronzer heavily on the top of your forehead and on your cheeks and cheekbones. This will give you a bronzed look. Use the Buff Brush and tap it liberally on those spots.
- Take the Multitasker Brush and Cola contour and start applying cheetah like spots on your face. Start adding a little at a time and continue around your face until you get the desired look.
- Use the same brush and contour to create a nose, whiskers, and defined eyes.
- Use the Multitasker Brush and Versailles and start adding in white areas to the spots to give it a more dimensional look. If you prefer darker spots, you can use Bella Bronzer in between the black marks. Be creative…there is no right or wrong way!
Use these images as guides to create the look you want. You don’t have to be precise and perfect. A cheetah’s spots are not symmetrical so have fun with it!
Cheetah Costume Idea
Once you have your cheetah Halloween makeup done, what should you wear? A simple black shirt and black pants will do! Top the look off with some cute cheetah ears. If you have cheetah print shoes, that’s a bonus!
Shirt | Leggings | Ears | Shoes
And just like that, you’re ready for Halloween! That’s why I love this easy cheetah Halloween makeup so much. You don’t need an elaborate costume, expensive face paint, or an hour to get ready. A few makeup products, some cheetah spots, a cute nose and whiskers, and you’ve got a Halloween look that feels fun without requiring a ton of effort.
Pair it with something black or animal print that you already have in your closet, add a pair of ears if you want, and you’re out the door!
And if you’re looking for even more last-minute inspiration, check out my Easy Halloween Makeup Looks for Women Over 40, where I share four more simple looks you can create using makeup you already own.
Halloween makeup doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the easiest looks are the cutest and this little cheetah is proof.
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About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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