Hot girl summer… but make it haunted.
If your ideal summer aesthetic involves dark lipstick melting in the heat, gothic shimmer under moonlight, and eyeshadow shades that look like bruised fruit and grave dust—welcome home. Horror-inspired makeup is taking over the beauty scene on TikTok and Instagram, and it’s not just for Halloween. From glam-goth beach looks to haunted festival makeup, spooky beauty is a statement that doesn’t sweat.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create eerie-yet-glam summer looks, which products can help you pull them off, and how to channel horror aesthetics into every brushstroke. Whether you’re getting ready for a horror convention, night shoot, or just want your eyeliner to scream final girl energy, we’ve got you covered.
🧛♀️ 1. Choose Your Color Palette: Hot & Haunted
Summer horror makeup is all about balance: warm weather meets cold-blooded glam. Focus on rich, pigmented colors that hold up in heat while giving off eerie undertones. Think bruised purples, ghostly silvers, blood reds, and mossy greens. A gothic twist on summer classics—without sacrificing style.
Recommended Amazon Picks:
- Gothic Eyeshadow Palette with Reds, Purples & Greys
- Long-Wear Black Eyeliner Pencil (Waterproof)
- Setting Spray for 16-Hour Wear
Pro Tip: Use silver or metallic green as a highlighter under the brow or in the inner eye corners to create a supernatural shimmer—perfect for dusk or candlelight.
💋 2. Feature a Bold Horror Lip
The lips are where the horror hits hardest. Deep plum, matte black, toxic green, or blood red? Yes. Bonus if it stays put while drinking from your skull goblet or sweating through an outdoor séance.
Recommended Amazon Picks:
Pro Tip: Want lasting pigment? Line your lips and fill them entirely with a matching lip pencil before applying liquid lipstick. Finish with a light dusting of translucent powder for staying power.
🧽 3. Brushes That Match the Vibe
Your tools matter, especially when they match your haunted soul. Horror-themed makeup brushes not only look cool on your vanity but also make the process more fun. From skull handles to coffin-shaped brush holders, your spooky summer look starts with the right kit.
Recommended Amazon Picks:
- 13-Piece Horror Makeup Brush Set (Skull Handles)
- Coffin-Shaped Makeup Brush Organizer
- Spooky Travel Makeup Bag
Pro Tip: Display your brushes in a vintage apothecary jar or ornate goblet for a witchy vanity setup that doubles as decor.
🎨 4. Create a Signature Look Inspired by Haunted Tech
Want makeup ideas that go beyond glam goth? Look to glitchcore and retro horror tech for inspiration. Think pixelated eyeliner, neon accents that glow under blacklight, or black smudge under the eyes mimicking digital corruption. You can even pull color combos or patterns from tees in the Tales From The Gloom Shop like:
Style Inspiration from the Shop:
Pro Tip: Turn prints into real-life mood boards. Tape them near your mirror and pull makeup shades from each design—neon purple, glitch green, dusty pink, pixel gray—for an eerie, cohesive look.
📸 5. Set the Scene: Photos, Filters, & Accessories
The final step? Show it off. Use ring lights with red or purple gels to highlight shadows and cheekbones. Add horror props like fake scars, crystal tears, or even mini spiders tucked into your hairline. Then use editing apps or filters to add static, distortion, or VHS grain to your photos. You’re not just wearing a look—you’re starring in your own haunted short film.
Recommended Amazon Picks:
- Color-Changing Ring Light for Photography
- Fake Blood Makeup Kit
- Mini Temporary Tattoos: Ghosts, Glitches, Symbols
Pro Tip: Try filming your makeup transformation like a VHS horror intro. Use glitch filters, eerie voiceovers, or add overlay text like “this look was found on a corrupted drive…”
🦇 Final Thoughts: Glamour Never Dies
This summer, let your makeup do the haunting. Whether you’re dripping in black glitter or channeling ghost-in-the-machine vibes, horror-inspired beauty is more than just aesthetic—it’s a statement. With the right products, references, and creativity, you can build looks that scare, seduce, and shimmer under moonlight.
👉 Shop horror-inspired art + prints for aesthetic reference: Tales From The Gloom Shop
👉 Follow @talesfromthegloom1 for more horror-themed makeup, decor, and AI video content inspiration
Now go forth and slay… in both senses of the word. 🕯️💋
