30 Pirate Makeup Looks You *Need* to Try for Halloween

K, is it just me or are you already completely over summer and looking straight ahead to fall? Yeah, I see you and I’m here for you during the difficult time that is June through September. But here’s an idea: Let’s just take a quick sec to pretend that it’s October and that we’re in full preparation mode for fall’s most iconic holiday. Yep, I’m talking about Halloween—and, IMO, the easiest way to get in the mood for the spooky season is to start finding the right costume. Now, IDK if you’re ready for this, but this year, you’re 100 percent joining me in wearing pirate makeup.

Seriously, pirate makeup is highly underrated when it comes to Halloween looks (anyone else immediately envision a 13-year-old boy with an eye patch and some black eyeliner?). But this season, pirate makeup is finally having its moment. Since I know you’re going to want to start practicing ASAP, I’ve rounded up the prettiest and coolest pirate makeup looks from all of Instagram (yup, I did that for you), from a spooky pirate skull to a really cute pirate princess look. So to prepare for Halloween like the little Autumn-loving pumpkin I know you are, keep scrolling for the 30 best pirate makeup looks.

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