Halloween 2025 is your chance to get creative, spooky and stylish all at once. Turning into a zombie might sound scary, but with the right idea, it’s easier than you think—and seriously fun. Here are 6 zombie makeup looks that mix horror, fashion and fantasy, plus tips on how to complete the look with the perfect Halloween contact lenses.
Barbie Zombie
This look is all about mixing pretty and creepy in the most unexpected way. Start with soft glam makeup—pink blush, fluttery lashes, and glossy lips—then add cracks, scratches, or smudged mascara to give it that eerie undead twist. You can even draw “broken doll” lines across your cheek or forehead for extra effect. It’s like Barbie came back from the grave, still looking flawless but definitely not alive. Pair it with a pale pink outfit and purple or light pink lenses to get that haunted doll stare just right.
Vein Zombie
For a more realistic, straight-from-the-grave kind of zombie, focus on creating creepy, visible veins across your skin. Use a very light foundation to make your face look drained of color, then draw thin, winding veins in dark blue, purple, or green around your eyes, temples, and neck. Smudge them lightly to blend them into your skin. The result? A decaying, infected vibe that’s impossible to ignore. To bring the full effect to life, wear soft gray or blind lenses—they’ll make your veins pop and your eyes look unsettlingly empty.
Mermaid Zombie
This mashup is perfect if you love fantasy but still want to stay spooky. Start by creating a shimmering base using blues, teals, and silvers—think fish scales and ocean magic. Then darken the eyes with smudgy blacks or purples, and use special effects makeup or face paint to “peel back” parts of your skin, showing rotting flesh underneath. The contrast between the beauty of the sea and the horror of the undead makes this look super unique. Aqua or ocean blue lenses will tie it all together, giving your mermaid zombie that otherworldly, deep-sea stare.
Comic Book Zombie
Turn yourself into a walking comic book with this colorful, bold zombie style. Use bright face paint like green, pink or turquoise as your base, then outline your facial features with thick black lines to mimic comic-style shadows. Add dramatic dots or fake speech bubbles to exaggerate the effect. Don’t forget the zombie part—draw cracks, blood trails or missing teeth outlines to bring in the undead side. A pair of neon red or bright yellow lenses will make your cartoon eyes pop and keep all eyes on you.
Nurse Zombie
The classic nurse costume gets a dark and gory update with this look. Start with a pale, almost sickly base using light foundation or face powder. Darken under the eyes to look tired or infected, and add fake blood around the mouth, mask, or collar. Tear or dirty up a nurse cap and white shirt for a grungy, infected vibe. A little goes a long way with this one—you don’t need special effects, just good detail. Top it off with bloody red or creepy white lenses to really sell the idea that you’ve just walked out of a haunted hospital.
Glam Zombie
Who says zombies can’t be stylish? The glam zombie look is where beauty meets horror. Start with a full glam base—flawless foundation, shimmer highlighter, winged eyeliner—but then smudge your eye makeup, darken under your eyes, and add “cracked skin” or blood dripping from your mouth. You’re not a messy zombie—you’re a runway zombie. This look is perfect if you want to stay cute but still have that Halloween edge. Lenses in jewel tones like vibrant green or blue-gray or even glitter styles will add a final sparkle to your undead glamour.
Complete Your Zombie Look with HANIIX Halloween Lenses
The secret to a great zombie transformation isn’t just the makeup—it’s the eyes. HANIIX Halloween lenses are made to complete your look, whether you’re going for creepy-cute or full-on terrifying. From icy white to glowing red, from neon pink to vibrant green, there’s a shade for every zombie personality. Safe, comfortable and seriously eye-catching, our lenses are the final step to bring your costume to life (or… un-life).
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