Spooky Season Buzz: The Answer to All Your Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Fuss Is The Bat Wing Eyeliner

Nothing can be more terrifying this season than scrambling to locate a last-minute Halloween makeup look. The quickest solution could be to forgo the costume store runs and create something extraordinary with your makeup instead. Whether you’ve run out of spooky ideas or are simply short on time, your entire look need not be a horror film just because it’s Halloween.

The easiest way to enjoy the traditional, eerie, and even menacing sensations of All Hallows’ Eve is actually experimenting with the bat wing liner trend, which is currently gaining viral status on Instagram – an effortless hack to get into the spirit. Here’s some bat wing Halloween eye makeup inspo, as well as a guide on how to achieve the look.

Here’s How To Achieve The Bat Wing Eyeliner Look

Begin with using a matte liquid liner and silver face glitter to achieve Rachel Doctor’s furious bat eyeliner look. We advise using any eyeliner that is extremely pigmented and long-lasting because smudged makeup can escalate the scary element of Halloween.
Just as you would for a winged cat eye, apply the black liquid liner, but ensure to make the lines broader as you approach the outer corner of your eye.
Use your creativity to make ragged, uneven triangles that mimic bat wings.
For added drama, consider sketching a triangle that extends into your inner eye.
To complete your Halloween ensemble, add some dramatic falsies.
Don’t forget to finish off your look with setting spray to ensure it stays put all night.

5 Scroll-Stopping Bat Wing Eyeliner Inspo For Halloween 2023

Looking for more bat eyeliner inspiration? Check out the list of a few of our favourites by continuing to scroll.

The Classic Halloween Hues

To conjure Halloween, use the traditional colours of October 31st. So quickly get ready for the night by adding orange eyeshadow to your black bat wing along with some orange blush because nothing says Halloween more than pumpkin spice makeup shades.

Punk In Pink

Neon pink and purple eyeshadow give this look an added edge. We adore the bold use of long false lashes and purple contact lenses in this bat wing look.

Rosy-Cheeked Bat Eye Makeup

Um, not all bat makeup has to be icy or bland. Clear evidence: This flushed, rosy makeup depends heavily on warm-toned eyeshadow and a lot of blush to feel both a little bit dreadful and a lot more gorgeous. Grab some blush, gold and red eyeshadow, and some glossy black lipstick to recreate the look. Add your bats on the cheeks at last.

Lean Green Flying Machine

I feel like a cross between Green Lantern and Bat Woman would be wearing this green and black makeup. Before you begin, make sure to use a primer so the green will blend perfectly and stay in place even after you add the OTT black wings on top.