Harley Quinn Makeup Tutorial – Margot Robbie Harley Quinn Suicide Squad Makeup

Amy In The Mirror — Thu, 28 May 2026 05:11:42 +0000

If there’s one Halloween makeup look that never goes out of style, it’s Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad. And between the smudged glam makeup, messy pigtails, and iconic red-and-blue color palette, this look is — unsurprisingly — still one of the most requested Halloween transformations every single year.

For my version, I wanted to recreate Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn with a more glam, cinematic feel while still keeping that chaotic, lived-in energy that makes the character so iconic. Instead of making the makeup perfectly polished, I focused on asymmetry, smudging, texture, and expression to really embody the character.

One of my favorite parts of this transformation was filming the process step-by-step while using audio from the movie during the voiceover. The final result feels less like a traditional makeup tutorial and more like watching Harley Quinn slowly come to life.

Whether you’re recreating this look for Halloween, cosplay, a themed party, or just because you love the character, here’s exactly how I created this Easy Harley Quinn Halloween makeup look.

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Harley Quinn Makeup Breakdown

Harley Quinn smudged red and blue eyeshadow

The eyes are really what make this look instantly recognizable. Harley’s makeup is intentionally messy and unbalanced, so don’t stress about making everything perfectly symmetrical.
For the left eye, I blended bright pink and red tones outward in a smoky shape and smudged the lower lash line to make it feel more worn-in and chaotic.

For the right eye, I used deep blue shadow with black smoked around the outer edges to give it that grungy Suicide Squad feel. The key is making the colors look slightly messy without losing the glam factor.To keep the look dramatic on camera, I added oversized wispy lashes and blended darker tones underneath the eyes to exaggerate the smudged effect. Shop Products.

Color Fusion
Eyeshadow Palette

Mink Eyelashes
Cat Eye

The Skin & Texture

One thing that really helps Harley Quinn makeup look more realistic is adding texture and imperfection to the skin.

Instead of leaving the complexion flawless, I added subtle gray and black smudging using eyeshadows around the forehead, nose, and under-eyes to make the makeup feel more lived-in and cinematic. I used liquid eyeliner to draw the infamous heart and rotten on the face.

I also added a fake cut across the forehead using Eyelash Glue and Stage Blood and softened the edges slightly so it blended naturally into the skin. Shop Products.

e.l.f. Expert
Liquid Liner

Mehron Makeup
Stage Blood

The Lips

The bold red lip is one of the most iconic parts of Harley Quinn’s makeup look.

Instead of making the lipstick perfectly crisp, I slightly blurred the edges and added a touch of smudging underneath to keep the look feeling messy and in character. Shop Products.

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color – Uncensored

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Mechanical Lip Liner Pencil, Red

The Hair

For the hair, I used Harley’s signature blonde pigtails with pink and blue ends. This instantly transforms the entire look and makes it recognizable even before the makeup is finished.

The messier the pigtails look, the better. A little teasing and texture actually helps the final result feel more authentic to the movie version. Shop Products.

Cosplay Synthetic Lace Front Wig PrePlucked

Puddin Choker Bracelet Set Cosplay Accessory

How to Make Harley Quinn Makeup Look More Realistic

The biggest mistake people make with Harley Quinn makeup is making it too perfect.

What makes Margot Robbie’s version so iconic is that the makeup feels chaotic, slept-in, smudged, and slightly destroyed — but somehow still glamorous at the same time.

A few things that help:

Smudge the makeup unevenly
Add texture around the eyes
Keep the skin slightly imperfect
Blend darker tones underneath the eyes
Don’t over-clean the edges
Let the look feel messy in certain areas

That balance between glam and destruction is what really makes the transformation work.

Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Daddy’s Lil Monster TShirt

Black Faux Leather Adjustable Gun Holster for Women

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! This look is actually very forgiving because the makeup is intentionally messy and imperfect.

The full transformation took approximately 1 Hour.

These are my all time favorite lashes that I actually wear year round!
Affordable Wispy Mink Eyelashes: https://amzn.to/4fED4S

This Synthetic Lace Front Wig was Pre-Plucked & glueless. Making it much more realistic than most of the Cosplay wigs out here yet still very affordable! https://amzn.to/4wv8lPl

A strong setting spray, waterproof liner, and long-wear lipstick make a huge difference for Halloween makeup longevity. My favorite Setting Sprays for these looks that have water based makeup is L’Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray Mist, Microfine Mist for up to 36HR Wear.

Final Look

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