Blue Peter's best Halloween makeup and costume ideas for 2026!

Looking for Halloween inspiration? Recreate Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters, a classic spooky skeleton, and more with easy, budget costume tips from Blue Peter!

Get Abby and Shini's epic costumes this Halloween!

Get ready for Halloween with Abby and Shini as they get the ultimate spooky makeup transformations. They have just ONE HOUR to complete their favourite glow-in-the-dark makeup looks!

Guided by professional makeup artist Dolly, learn step-by-step how to transform into a KPop Demon Hunter or a classic spooky skeleton with incredible glowing teeth.

Whether you want vibrant, glowing demon hunter patterns or big and scary teeth, these easy-to-follow Halloween makeup hacks and face paint tips will help you stand out in the dark whilst you're trick or treating!

Watch the video above to discover how to get the looks for yourself.

Jump to our top tips for making sure you apply for your makeup and face paint correctly.

Scooby-Doo, KPop Demon Hunters and classic costumes lurk below! 🎃

🚨 Remember, if you're trying any new makeup or face paint products, ask for a grown-up's permission, and test on a little patch of skin first to check you're not sensitive or allergic! 🚨

Looking for Halloween costume inspiration? We've got ideas ranging from popular characters like Daphne in Scooby-Doo and Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters to classic spooky skeleton, vampire and Claudia Winkleman from The Traitors, discover five fun Halloween costume ideas inspired by Blue Peter. Plus, find budget-friendly tips and item lists to help recreate each look at home.

1. Become Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters like Shini 🎤

Shini with face paint as Rumi from KPOP Demon Hunters, an image of her getting her makeup done is inset.

What you need to create this look:

  • A white top, with optional yellow jacket

  • Skirt or shorts

  • Bright hair clips or accessories

  • Costume jewellery

  • Purple wig

  • Trainers or boots

Face paint, optionally look for glow-in-the-dark face paints.

  • Purple face paint 

  • White face paint

2. Become a skeleton like Abby ☠️

Abby with spooky skeleton face paint, an image of her getting her makeup done is inset.

What you need to create this look:

  • Eyeliner pencil

  • Black eyeshadow

  • Setting powder

  • Black top and trousers

  • White tape or paper to create skeleton bones

  • Makeup sponge or paintbrushes

Face paint. Optionally look for glow-in-the-dark face paints.

White face paint

Black face paint

3. Become Daphne from Scooby-Doo like Shini 🐕

Catch Shini wearing this costume in our Halloween episode later this month! Add Blue Peter to your watchlist on BBC iPlayer now to make sure you don't miss it. 

Blue Peter presenter Shini dressed as Daphne from Scooby-Doo, wearing a purple outfit, orange wig and green scarf beside an image of the cartoon character.

What you need to create this look:

  • Purple dress, top and skirt, or purple jumper

  • Green scarf

  • Purple headband

  • Orange wig

  • Purple tights (optional)

  • Simple makeup if desired

Group image of all the 5 main characters of Scooby Doo having a selfie

4. Become Claudia Winkleman from The Traitors like Abby 👑

Catch Abby wearing this costume in our Halloween episode later this month! Add Blue Peter to your watchlist on BBC iPlayer now to make sure you don't miss it. 

Blue Peter presenter Abby dressed as Claudia Winkleman from Scooby-Doo, wearing a green Traitors cloak beside an image of Claudia Winkleman wearing a red cloak on Traitors.

What you need to create this look:

  • Black blazer or jacket

  • Black jumper or turtle neck top

  • Black trousers or jeans

  • Chunky boots

  • Fringe wig (optional)

  • Dark eyeliner

  • A dramatic cloak for a Traitors-inspired twist

5. Become a vampire like Hacker 🧛

Blue Peter presenter Hacker dressed as vampire, beside an image of a young boy dressed as a vampire.

What you need to create this look:

  • Black cape or dark blanket

  • White face paint

  • Black eyeliner

  • Red face paint or lipstick

  • Smart black clothes

  • Fake vampire teeth (optional)

  • Hair gel for a slicked-back hairstyle

Makeup tips and tricks!

  1. Get a good base. This is where the whole face gets covered in one colour - start in the centre of the face and work outwards, this way you know how much face paint to use.

  2. Contour. This is where you can add spooky dimension to the face by creating shadow and depth - using a darker colour, you can sculpt out the hollows of your eyes or cheekbones to add definition and exaggerate features on your face. 

  3. Highlight. You can do this by adding a little bit of white or a brighter colour underneath the eyes, middle of forehead and the chin. 

  4. Powder. Using a light powder can help set the wet products on the face and stop smudging, to keep your creepy creation looking perfect!

Want more Halloween costume ideas?

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