Boo! Halloween is lurking around the corner, and it’s time to resurrect your inner zombie for the spookiest night of the year. Zombie costumes never go out of style, and one of the essential elements that brings your undead character to life is the makeup. Whether you want to look like you just crawled out of a graveyard or are aiming for a more stylish “Walking Dead” vibe, we’ve got the ultimate guide to help you nail that zombie makeup look.
Step 1: Prep
Before you dive into this transformation, make sure your face is clean and dry. A fresh canvas will help the makeup look even better. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser for that flawless, clean look.
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Step 2: Create
To achieve that deathly pallor, you’ll need a pale base. You can use white cream makeup, a foundation several shades lighter than your skin tone, or a combination of both. Apply it evenly to your face and neck using a makeup sponge or brush. Don’t forget to extend it to your ears and any exposed skin.
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Step 3: Contour
You look the part, you need to amp up the scare factor. Add depth with a dark eyeshadow or face paint in shades of green, grey or brown. Use this to contour your face. Hollow out your cheekbones, deepen the eye sockets, and add shadows around your nose and mouth. The goal is to create the illusion of looking sunken and of course, scary.
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Step 4: Craft
To take your zombie look up a notch, it’s time to introduce some gruesome wounds and gashes. You can use liquid latex or scar wax for this part. Apply a thin layer of latex where you want your wound to be, let it dry (which may take a few minutes), and then use blush to add depth and colour. Make sure to make the wound edges look torn and ragged for that realistic touch.
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Step 5: Accentuate
No zombie is complete without a generous serving of blood and gore. Focus on the wounds and around your mouth to create a horrifyingly realistic effect. You can use food colouring for the desired effect.
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Step 6: Add on
The eyes are often the most haunting part of a zombie’s look. You can elevate your zombie game with white contact lenses, which give your eyes that lifeless appearance. If wearing contacts isn’t your thing, white eye makeup can still work wonders. Don’t forget to add some dark circles under your eyes to enhance the tired, undead look.
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Step 7: Finishing touches
Now that your face looks appropriately ghoulish, let’s tackle the hair and outfit. Give your hair a wild, unkempt appearance using hair gel, hairspray, or even a bit of backcombing. Choose a tattered and torn outfit that matches your zombie persona. The more ragged, the better!
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With this ultimate guide to zombie makeup, you’re well on your way to becoming the star of the apocalypse at your Halloween party. Get creative and give your zombie character a unique twist. Whether you’re aiming for a classic Romero-style zombie or a modern, blood-soaked creation, the key is to have fun and fully embrace your inner zombie. Happy haunting, and may your Halloween be frightfully fantastic!
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