It’s that bewitching time of the year again, and I’m writing this blog post to inspire you to craft some spooky, enchanting DIY cosmetics that will sparkle with magic and leave everyone spellbound! If you are hosting a Halloween party or just want to spoil your inner Morticia, continue reading to discover enchanted ideas, like potion flasks, gothic lipstick containers, and more. Grab your cauldron and stir up some fun!

1. Potion Flasks for Your Beauty Concoctions

First, let’s talk about containers. Nothing says Halloween like a collection of mystical potions! You can find amazing potion-style flasks and vials on Amazon. These are perfect for your DIY serums, oils, and lotions. Want to take your magical potions to the next level? Use butterfly pea flower extract for that mesmerizing blue or purple hue—it literally changes color depending on the pH! Istructions abotu how to make it are here! This is real magic! For an extra spooky flair, you can use blue tansy essential oil for your oil-based cosmetics. The color is hauntingly beautiful, and the soothing properties will calm any wicked vibes. 

If you’re in the mood for a vintage, dark academia twist, try using honeybush extract (DIY instructions here) for a red-brownish potion look, or go for a romantic red-pink hue with hypericum infused oil. I personally adore Aroma Zone Rouge Grenadine natural dye.

And what about those mini glass bottles with cork stoppers? They are soooo cute for giving out sample-sized beauty gifts! Just make sure to seal them tightly (maybe even add a dramatic wax seal to impress, melting some wax over it).

For the alchemists out there: you can even find alchemy belts with flasks on Amazon! It’s perfect if you’re planning a medieval or alchemist Halloween costume. I’m getting all the nostalgia feels from the medieval fairs I’ve visited, alchemy notebooks with flasks included! I’ve seen similar ones on Etsy, and they are to die for.

2. Blood Bags for Extra Halloween Drama

Want to add a freaky, fun touch to your Halloween party? Fill up some blood bags with liquid soap! Your guests will LOVE it! You can also use them for spooky drinks if you’re feeling brave enough. Since we’re already brewing potions extracts, don’t forget to use butterfly pea flowers for a color-changing tea that will freak everyone out in the best way! Add some lemonade, and watch it turn from blue to pink or purple: total witchcraft! 

3. Morticia-Inspired Gothic Lipstick Containers

Calling all Morticias! 🖤 Make your own red blood lipstick and put it into an elegant black lipstick container. Those goth-glam vibes are perfect for any dark Halloween queen! If you feel more like Wednesday and are allergic to colors, use black oxyd to create a haunting black lipstick.
I still remember dressing up as Morticia when I was a kid. It was my favorite costume, and I really enjoyed its vibe! 

4. Spooky Lotion Bars with Halloween Molds

Let’s get crafty! Grab some Halloween chocolate molds (think skulls, pumpkins, or bats) and use them to shape your lotion bars. It’s a fun and unique way to add a spooky twist to your beauty routine. Also, these make for awesome DIY gifts! For the recipe, you can follow one of my classic lotion bar tutorials, just add a dash of Halloween flair with the mold!

5. Enchanting Perfume Bottles for Homemade Potions

Halloween style perfume bottles can come in all sorts of mystical shapes and sizes, and they’re perfect for your DIY potions. If you are thinking to make botanical perfumes for Halloween, think about a natural violet fragrance as the star of the show. I love this one from Cremas Caseras, as it's very intense and made with essential oils.
For a magical perfume potion, you might want to add Ylang Ylang and a hint of labdanum to make the violet fragrance even more intense. If you're in the mood for something sleepier, try my pillow spray recipe, it’s a soothing potion perfect for a restful witchy night!

6. Bring a Little Magic to Your Halloween Party

If you're hosting a full-blown Halloween party or just want to add some magic to your own beauty routine, these spooky cosmetics containers and ideas will make everything feel more enchanted. Your guests will be surprised, and you'll feel like the ultimate potion master, whipping up personalized beauty spells! And, for those who likes cake design like me, I’ll leave you with a pic of the bloody Halloween cake I made a few years back: it was a total hit at my party!

Happy haunting, wonderlabbers! May your Halloween be filled with potions, spells, and a whole lot of DIY beauty magic!