Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year. From spooky school discos to trick-or-treating around the neighbourhood, kids love dressing up and getting creative. Costumes are fun, but nothing completes the look like a professional face paint or glitter tattoo.

At Mini Marvellous Faces, we’ve been lucky enough to bring colour, sparkle, and smiles to children’s parties and community events across Leamington Spa, Warwick, Banbury, and surrounding villages. With years of experience, professional paints, and a flair for magical designs, we know exactly which faces light up little ones at Halloween.

Here are our Top 10 Halloween Face Painting Ideas – a mix of spooky, sparkly, scary, and sweet. Perfect for both boys and girls, and completely unisex for children who want something in between.

1. 🧛 Classic Vampire

No Halloween would be complete without a vampire or two! With pale white skin, darkened eyes, and sharp painted fangs, this design is a favourite with kids who want a touch of drama. Add a splash of red detail at the mouth for extra spookiness.

Great for: older kids, discos, themed parties.

2. 🧙 Sparkly Witch

Witches don’t have to be scary! A sparkly witch face paint can include shimmering green skin, purple glitter, and magical stars. Children love accessorising this one with a pointed hat and broom.

Great for: little ones who want sparkle with their spooky.

3. 🦇 Bat Mask

Whether as a superhero (Batman!) or a spooky black bat, this design is bold and unisex. It looks great across the eyes and forehead, with wings stretching out across the face.

Great for: quick transformations at school discos.

4. 🕷️ Spider & Web

Creepy crawly fun! A painted spider dangling across the cheek with a detailed web always gets attention. This design can be made simple for younger kids or super-detailed for older ones.

Great for: boys and girls, fast festival-style painting.

5. 🎃 Pumpkin Glow

Nothing says Halloween like a glowing orange pumpkin face. Designs can be made friendly for younger children or more sinister for those who want a spooky jack-o’-lantern effect.

Great for: toddlers through to teens – everyone loves a pumpkin!

6. 👻 Cute Ghost

Not every child wants to be frightening. A soft white ghost with big eyes, a smile, and maybe a little glitter is ideal for children who like to keep things fun and light-hearted.

Great for: nursery parties and first Halloweens.

7. 🐺 Werewolf / Monster

Hairy textures, pointed ears, and fierce fangs – this design is a showstopper. Werewolves and monsters are especially popular with children who want to stand out at Halloween parties.

Great for: older children who want dramatic, bold face paint.

8. 🧚 Halloween Fairy

A fairy but with a spooky twist! Instead of pastels, we use purples, blacks, oranges, and glitter. It’s magical but still fits perfectly into the Halloween theme.

Great for: kids who love sparkle but want to join in the Halloween fun.

9. 💀 Skeleton or Sugar Skull

Skeletons are a Halloween classic. A full black-and-white skeleton face is dramatic, while a colourful sugar skull (inspired by Día de los Muertos) gives a beautiful, artistic option. Both are totally unisex.

Great for: teens, discos, and big parties.

10. 🧟 Zombie

Greenish skin, dark circles under the eyes, scars, and stitches – kids love playing zombies. This is one of our most-requested designs every Halloween.

Great for: children who want a scary transformation.

✨ Beyond Face Painting – Glitter Tattoos for Halloween

Halloween isn’t just about painted faces – glitter tattoos are also hugely popular at this time of year. Designs like bats, cats, cobwebs, and even pumpkins can be applied in minutes and last all day (and night!). They’re waterproof, safe, and give kids that extra sparkle for trick-or-treating.

🕯️ Tips for Choosing the Right Halloween Design

• Age matters – younger children often prefer friendly designs like pumpkins, ghosts, or sparkly witches.

• Personality – bold kids may love skeletons, zombies, or vampires; quieter ones may prefer fairies or glitter tattoos.

• Practicality – school events sometimes prefer less scary looks, while parties allow for more detailed designs.

👩‍🎨 Why Parents in Warwickshire Choose Mini Marvellous Faces

• 🎨 Professional, skin-safe paints – gentle on children’s skin, easy to remove.

• ✨ Glitter tattoos that last – perfect for parties and events.

• ✅ DBS checked & fully insured – peace of mind for schools, parents, and organisers.

• 🥳 Experienced at local events – from school fairs in Warwick to big family days in Banbury.

• 💷 Affordable & flexible bookings – from just £60 per hour.

📍 Mini Marvellous Faces is based in Leamington Spa and proudly serves Warwick, Banbury, Kenilworth, Southam, and surrounding areas. Whether it’s a Halloween party, a school fair, or a community event, we’re here to make your celebration unforgettable.