8+ Stunning Mermaid Makeup Looks for Halloween 2023

Mermaid makeup is super popular on Instagram and it's going to be a big hit for Halloween 2023. But with so many different ways to do Mermaid Makeup, it can be hard to know where to start. You don't want to end up feeling like you missed out because your makeup didn't stand out. Don't worry, we've got your back! We've curated a list of the 8+ best mermaid makeup looks, complete with tips on how to nail the look. Grab your crown, get ready to be wowed, and scroll on to create your perfect mermaid look this Halloween!

Table of Content

1. What is a Mermaid Makeup Look?
2. List of Best Mermaid Makeup Looks for Halloween
1. Classic Mermaid
2. Dark Siren Mermaid
3. Pearl Mermaid Look
4. Golden Goddess Look
5. Neon Mermaid Look
6. Dreamy Mermaid Look
7. 3D Mermaid Look
8. Shimmery Mermaid Look
9. Rainbow Mermaid Look
3. 5+Pro Tips to Wear Mermaid Makeup Look
4. Wrapping up

What is a Mermaid Makeup Look?

A mermaid makeup look is a fun and creative way to express oneself through the art of cosmetics, drawing inspiration from the mythical sea creatures known as mermaids.

This look uses bright and shiny colors like blue, green, and purple to remind us of the ocean. Glitter and shimmer are also used to make the skin look sparkly like the sea. The eyes are the main focus, with bold eyeshadow and eyeliner. You can add extras like gems or pearls on your face, and use highlighter to make your skin glow. This look is great for costume parties or any time you want to feel like a magical mermaid.

List of Best Mermaid Makeup Looks for Halloween

This Halloween, turn into a beautiful mermaid with our list of the best mermaid makeup ideas. We've got lots of cool looks for you, from shiny scales to silver glitter eyeshadow. Let's get started!

1. Classic Mermaid 

The Classic Mermaid makeup look makes you look like a beautiful sea creature from a fairy tale. It uses bright blue and green colors on the eyes to look like the ocean and adds sparkles to make it seem like you're shining under the water.

How to create a classic mermaid look

1. Apply your favorite foundation and concealer to create a smooth canvas for your mermaid look.
2. Use a blue or teal eyeshadow from the Dolphin Teal Eyeshadow Palette, and don't forget to add some pressed glitter eyeshadow on top for that extra sparkle!
3. Apply classic black winged eyeliner to give your eyes a beautiful, defined look.
4. Use a fishnet stocking as a stencil, and lightly apply a different shade of eyeshadow over it to create a scale effect on your cheeks or forehead.
5. Opt for a bold lip color in shades of purple, blue, or even green to complement your mermaid theme.
6. Apply a shimmering highlighter on your cheekbones, brow bones, and nose tip to complete your classic mermaid look. Now you're ready to make a splash this Halloween!

2. Dark Siren Mermaid

The Dark Siren Mermaid makeup look is like a mysterious and magical mermaid with a dark side. It's a cool choice for Halloween or dress-up parties when you want to look mysterious and attractive like a mythical sea creature.

How to create a Dark Siren mermaid look

1. Begin by applying your regular foundation and concealer to create a smooth canvas for your dark siren mermaid makeup.
2. Use deep purple and black eyeshadows from DE'LANCI Purple Eyeshadow Palette to create a smoky eye effect. Extend the eyeshadow outward to create a winged shape for a more dramatic look.
3. Line your upper lash line with black eyeliner, making it thicker towards the outer corners. Extend the liner slightly beyond your eye for a sultry touch.
4. Apply several coats of mascara to your upper and lower lashes to make your eyes pop. False eyelashes can add extra allure if you desire.
5. Use a darker shade of contour or bronzer to define your cheekbones and jawline, adding depth to your face.
6. Finish the look with a deep, dark lipstick shade like burgundy or plum. Ensure your lips are well-defined and captivating.

3. Pearl Mermaid look

The Pearl Mermaid makeup look is all about creating a beautiful and magical appearance inspired by pearls and the ocean. It uses shimmering white and pearly colors to make your skin glow and look like a precious pearl.

How to create Pearl Mermaid makeup look

1. Wash your face and apply a moisturizer to create a smooth canvas for your makeup.
2. Apply a foundation that matches your skin tone and concealer to cover any blemishes or dark circles.
3. Use a pearly white eyeshadow from Grey Eyeshadow Palette on your eyelids to create a bright and luminous base.
4. Add a touch of shimmer with a pale, iridescent eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eyes and along your brow bone.
5. Apply a highlighter on your cheekbones, nose bridge, and cupid's bow to achieve that radiant, pearl-like glow.
6. Complete the look with soft pink or nude lipstick, and add small pearl or gemstone embellishments to your face for an extra touch of mermaid magic.

4. Golden Goddess Mermaid

The Golden Goddess Mermaid makeup look is all about looking like a fancy and stylish mermaid. It uses shiny gold and bronze colors to make you look like a glamorous sea queen.  It's a perfect choice if you want to sparkle and shine at Halloween, a costume party, or any special occasion.

How to create Golden Goddess Mermaid look

1. Start with a flawless base by applying your regular foundation. Opt for one that matches your skin tone and provides a radiant finish.
2. Use golden and bronze eyeshadows from DE'LANCI 12 Orange Eyeshadow Palette to create a warm and regal eye look. Apply the gold on your eyelids and blend the bronze into the crease for depth.
3. Line your eyes with dark brown or black eyeliner for definition. Add a few coats of mascara to make your lashes stand out.
4. Apply bronzer to your cheekbones, temples, and jawline to achieve that sun-kissed glow. Blend well for a seamless finish.
5. Highlight the high points of your face—cheekbones, brow bone, and the bridge of your nose—with a radiant, golden-toned highlighter for that goddess-like luminosity.
6. Opt for a neutral lip color, like a nude or soft pink, to keep the focus on your eyes and cheeks.

5. Neon Mermaid

The Neon Mermaid makeup look is a cool and modern version of the traditional mermaid style. It uses bright, neon colors that really stand out. This makeup is perfect for anyone who wants to look unique and exciting, especially for Halloween or a fun event.

How to create Neon Mermaid makeup look

1. Begin with a clean, moisturized face. Apply a primer to ensure your makeup stays vibrant and in place.
2. Focus on the eyes with neon eyeshadows. Blend electric blue, neon green, and hot pink to create a dynamic and colorful base.
3. Line your eyes with a bright neon eyeliner in a shade that complements your eyeshadow. Go for a bold winged or cat-eye look for added drama.
4. Add some sparkle with neon glitter from DE'LANCI Chameleon Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow! Apply a glitter adhesive and then carefully add neon glitter to your eyelids for a dazzling effect.
5. Keep the rest of your face simple with a light foundation or BB cream. Opt for a subtle blush, but make your lips pop with a neon lipstick or gloss.
6. Seal the look with a setting spray to keep the neon colors vibrant and in place all night.

6. Dreamy Mermaid look

The Dreamy Mermaid makeup look is like taking a trip to a magical underwater world. Now are you Wondering how to do eye makeup? It uses soft, dreamy colors and a touch of mystery to make you feel like a mermaid. If you want to look as enchanting as a mermaid, this is the ideal choice.

How to create Dreamy Mermaid makeup look

1. Start with a clean and moisturized face as your base. Apply a primer to ensure your makeup stays put all day.
2. Choose soft pastel eyeshadow shades like light blues, purples, or pinks. Blend them gently on your eyelids for a dreamy, underwater effect.
3. Add a touch of iridescent or holographic shimmer to your eyelids and the inner corners of your eyes to make them pop and shine.
4. Line your eyes with bold eyeliner, whether in black or a complementary color, to create a fascinating gaze.
5. Use a highlighter stick on the high points of your face, like your cheekbones, nose bridge, and cupid's bow, to achieve a radiant, mermaid-like glow.
6. Finish your Dreamy Mermaid look with a nude or pastel lip color, and if you like, you can add some faux pearls or sequins to your face for a touch of underwater glamour.

7. 3D mermaid look

The 3D Mermaid makeup look is like a magical upgrade to regular mermaid makeup. It uses special makeup tricks to make it seem like you have real scales, fins, and underwater charm on your face.

How to create 3D mermaid makeup look

1. Clean and moisturize your face to ensure a smooth base for your 3D mermaid makeup.
2. Use fishnet stockings or a stencil to create scale-like patterns on your cheeks and forehead. Apply a shimmery, iridescent eyeshadow or face paint over the pattern for a 3D effect.
3. Use blue and green eyeshadows to create depth and dimension on your eyelids, blending them together for a seamless transition. Add a touch of shimmer to mimic the ocean's sparkle.
4. Apply a highlighter to your cheekbones, brow bones, and the tip of your nose for a radiant, 3D glow that mimics the way light dances on water.
5. Enhance the 3D look by adding small, iridescent rhinestones or sequins around your eyes or on the scales. These will catch the light and give a mesmerizing dimension.
6. Finish the look with bold, shimmery lip color in shades of pink, purple, or coral to complete your 3D mermaid transformation.

8. Shimmery Mermaid look

The Shimmery Mermaid makeup look is all about creating a magical and sparkling appearance inspired by underwater creatures. It uses shiny and radiant colors to make you look like a mermaid from a fairy tale.

How to create Shimmery Mermaid look

1. Start by washing your face to get rid of any dirt or oil, and then apply a quality primer to make your skin a perfect canvas for the makeup.
2. Select shimmery eyeshadows in oceanic shades like blues, pinks, and purples. Apply these colors to your eyelids, blending them together for a seamless look.
3. Apply a glitter eyeshadow or shimmering pigments to your eyelids' center for that extra sparkle.
4. Create a bold winged eyeliner using a waterproof eyeliner pen. This adds drama and makes your eyes pop.
5. Achieve a radiant complexion by applying a highlighter on your cheekbones, nose bridge, and brow bone.
6. Opt for glossy or shimmery lip colors in coral, pink, or nude shades. Don't forget to set your makeup with a setting spray for a long-lasting shimmering mermaid finish.

9. Rainbow Mermaid look

The Rainbow Mermaid makeup look is all about using lots of bright and beautiful colors to make your face look like a magical underwater creature. It's like turning into a colorful fish or a mermaid from a fairy tale.

How to create Rainbow Mermaid makeup look

1. Start by applying your usual foundation and concealer palette to create a smooth canvas for your Rainbow Mermaid look.
2. Use a variety of colorful eyeshadows in shades of blue, green, purple, and pink to create a gradient effect on your eyelids. Blend the colors together nicely.
3. Apply a bold and black eyeliner to define your eyes. You can add a wing for extra drama.
4. Apply a touch of glitter and shimmer to your eyelids and cheekbones to give that magical, underwater sparkle.
5. Choose a lip color that complements the rainbow theme, like a bright pink or coral. Add some gloss for a shiny finish.
6. Feel free to add some seashell or fish scale decals to your cheeks or temples for an extra mermaid touch. Finish with mascara and false lashes for a captivating look.

5+ Pro Tips to Wear Mermaid Makeup Look

1. Consider false eyelashes for a bold and fluttery effect. Choose ones with a wispy or mermaid-like design.
2. Adorn your look with small, adhesive pearls on your face or in your hair for an authentic underwater charm.
3. Incorporate seashell hairpins, earrings, or necklaces to enhance the mermaid theme.
4. If you're showing a lot of skin, consider using body paint in mermaid hues to achieve a complete look.
5. Complete your mermaid transformation by styling your hair in beachy waves or using colorful hair extensions. Consider painting your nails with iridescent or ocean-inspired nail polish.
6. If you're going all out, consider wearing a mermaid tail costume or skirt to complete the look. This will make you look like a true underwater enchantress.

Wrapping up

This Halloween, stand out from the crowd with one of these 8+ amazing mermaid makeup looks! They're fun, beautiful, and perfect for anyone wanting to dress up as a magical mermaid. These makeup looks will completely transform you and make you stand out! Add some sparkle to your look with a De’lanci Pressed glitter eyeshadow palette to really make your eyes pop. Pick your favorite look, try it out, and let us know how it goes. We can't wait to hear which mermaid makeup look you chose! Leave a comment on our blog to share your experience.