Before attempting to create your zombie look, be sure to have the basic makeup necessities on hand. Always start off with a clean face free of oils and makeup. By using products under your makeup, the makeup may slip off your skin and not hold properly.
To create your zombie makeup, you will need:
White cream makeup to use as your base foundation. Apply your makeup with soft sponge applicators for light even coverage. Start off with it light and add as needed. Adding to much in the beginning can result in it clumping and not adhering well to your face.
Grey cream makeup to use over the white to create a realistic corpse-like skin tone. Apply this with a sponge and do not use all over the face. Use it to contour around the eyes, nose and cheek to give you a lifeless look. The sponge will allow you to apply it lightly and add as needed.
Light powder. This can either be regular makeup powder or baby powder. Use this to set your foundation.
Dark eye shadow and eyeliner to create a sunken eye look. The eyes will be a major focus of your zombie look. Zombie eyes have dark circles under and around them and by using dark shadow and liner you can create a sunken, darken appearance.
Cream makeup in red, black and green. All these colors can be used alone or mixed together to create bruises and scars. The red can also be used to create blood around the mouth. Use the black cream makeup on your lips for a dramatic look. Apply the creams with sponges or a fine paint brush.
Keep the zombie makeup basic and pay close attention to applying the makeup in a realistic fashion. Be sure to use makeup on exposed areas such as your neck, hands, arms and even feet. Use darker makeup to create a dirty look like you stepped out of the grave on your feet and hands.
This can be achieved by using the black and green makeup and applying it lightly with a sponge. Add some baby powder and gel to your hair to make it look dull, matted and lifeless as well. Be creative and add whatever you like. There are no set rules to what a zombie should look like. It is up to you and the possibilities are endless.
(Source: LoveToKnow.com)
