Looking for a Halloween makeup look that’s a little witchy, a little glamorous, and instantly recognizable? Sarah Sanderson makeup from Hocus Pocus is such a fun way to dress up for Halloween…especially if you want a costume that still lets you feel pretty!
Sarah’s look is playful and feminine with softly defined eyes, flushed cheeks, and that signature bold lip. And the best part? You don’t need professional costume makeup or complicated special effects to recreate it. You can get the look with regular makeup products you may already have in your beauty bag.
Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party, trick-or-treating with your kids, or putting together a last-minute costume, I’m breaking down the makeup tips you need to channel your inner Sanderson sister.
So grab your makeup brushes and come, we fly!
FAQs
- Who is Sarah Sanderson? Sarah Sanderson is one of the Sanderson sisters in the movie Hocus Pocus. She is played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
- How can I achieve the Sarah Sanderson look for Halloween? Sarah Sanderson has smokey eyes, red lips, contour, a beauty mark on her chin, and defined eyebrows. You can get her look by following the steps below.
- What makeup products do I need to get the Sarah Sanderson makeup look? The best makeup to use to recreate Sarah Sanderson’s look is cream makeup.
Makeup Tips to Get the Sarah Sanderson Makeup Look
It can be overwhelming trying to recreate a complete look. But when you break it down into little sections, it’s really achievable! When you watch Hocus Pocus or search for Sarah Sanderson on Google, you notice a few things about her. Sarah Sanderson has:
- Smokey eyes
- Bold lips
- Contour
- Beauty mark on her chin
- Defined eyebrows
You can recreate her sultry look by breaking it down to these steps. Here’s how:
Smokey Eyes
In my makeup artist course, I learned how to do a really easy smokey eye, and you can learn how too! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Black eyeliner
- Black eyeshadow
- Brown eyeshadow
- Shimmer eyeshadow
- Multitasker Brush
- Smudge Brush
- Eyeshadow Brush
- Mascara
- Brush Cleaning Tile (this will help your brush stay clean between shades)
Here’s how to get an easy smokey eye:
- Apply black eyeliner with the Multitasker brush to the main part of your eyelid. Don’t go above the crease.
- With the same brush, set the eyeliner with a black eyeshadow.
- Take a warm brown eyeshadow and pat it above the black to blend the harsh line. Blend it until it looks seamless.
- Apply the shimmer eyeshadow under the brow and on the inner part of the eye.
- If you want more drama, add black eyeliner along your upper and/or lower lashes.
- Apply a thick layer of Mascara.
Bold Lips
A bold lip is the perfect addition to this Halloween makeup look! But the tricky thing with red lips is that it either fades quickly or comes off on your teeth! And you want to look great all evening!
The absolute BEST long-lasting lipstick is from SeneGence. You apply it in 3 thin layers to really seal in the color and then top it with a gloss for moisture. Your lip color will not budge for HOURS! You can eat, drink, kiss, laugh, and talk and it won’t leave your lips.
Any of these long lasting LipSense shades would be perfect for this look: Red Blu, Plum, Lexi Berry, Fly Girl, Coco
Contour
Sarah Sanderson has defined cheekbones and you can easily get this look too! Here’s what you’ll need:
Here’s how to get those contoured cheekbones:
- Find your cheekbones on your face.
- Start at your hairline near your ear and take the Detail Brush and the cream contour and draw a line right below your cheekbones.
- End the line near the outer corner of your eye.
- Then blend the contour upwards.
Beauty Mark on Chin
Take the same eyeliner you used and create a little beauty mark on your chin. Easy peasy!!
Defined Eyebrows
Sarah Sanderson has great brows! Use a brow pen to define your brows to make them frame your face. Follow the tips in the video below:
Makeup Products to Get the Sarah Sanderson Look
Here’s a list of the makeup products and tools you need to create this look:
- Black eyeliner
- Black eyeshadow
- Brown eyeshadow
- Shimmer eyeshadow
- Multitasker Brush
- Smudge Brush
- Mascara
- Red Blu lip color
- Cream contour
- Detail Brush
- Brow pen
- Brush Cleaning Tile
The great thing about this Sarah Sanderson look is that all the products can be used all year round! They’re all versatile products that you can use daily. So there’s no need to waste a ton of money….this is a practical Halloween look that won’t require you to use products that you’ll never use again!
And that’s it….you’ve officially put a spell on your makeup routine.
What I love about recreating Sarah Sanderson’s makeup is that it feels like Halloween without requiring complicated face paint or a completely different makeup routine. It’s feminine, a little dramatic, a little witchy, and most importantly…FUN.
Finish the look with Sarah-inspired hair and a witchy outfit, and you’ve got a recognizable Halloween costume without having to spend hours getting ready.
And if you’re looking for more Halloween makeup inspiration, try my Practical Magic Makeup Tutorial for a softer Nicole Kidman-inspired witchy glam look, or head to my Easy Halloween Makeup Looks for Women Over 40 for simple last-minute ideas you can create with makeup you already own.
Because getting older doesn’t mean Halloween has to become something we only make fun for the kids. Sometimes it’s good to pull out the lipstick, channel your inner witch, and have a little fun yourself.
If you need more Halloween ideas, make sure to check out these posts too:
- Simple Halloween-Ready Makeup Looks with Seint
- Easy Halloween Makeup Looks for Women Over 40
- Practical Magic Makeup Tutorial: Nicole Kidman-Inspired Witchy Glam for Women Over 40
- Beginner Halloween Makeup
- Easy Cheetah Halloween Makeup
- Pretty Halloween Makeup
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About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She has been working with women for 18 years helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. She believes that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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