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Zombies & UndeadNo. 6557 · The 2026 edition

Spirit Halloween’s Ultimate Zombie Makeup Tutorial

Transform into a zombie with this step-by-step makeup tutorial using liquid latex and prosthetics!

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This tutorial teaches you how to create a realistic zombie look using liquid latex and prosthetic wounds. You'll learn to apply and blend the prosthetics, add dimension with shadows and cream makeup, and finish with fake blood for a gory effect. Perfect for Halloween!

Directions

  1. Spread thick coats of liquid latex onto your skin using a makeup sponge and allow it to dry completely.
  2. While the liquid latex is drying, brush spirit gum onto medium-sized prosthetic wounds or cuts and let it become tacky. Then press the prosthetic onto your skin and hold for 30 seconds.
  3. Brush a layer of liquid latex over the prosthetics to help them lie flatter on your skin. You may need to apply multiple layers.
  4. Carefully use your fingers, tweezers, or eyebrow scissors to gently pull apart the dried liquid latex, creating small holes.
  5. With a makeup sponge or your fingers, gently blend the edges of the prosthetics and latex into your skin for a seamless transition.
  6. Grab your Halloween makeup palette and use black eyeshadow to add definition and shadows around your cheekbones, lips, neck, eyes, cuts, and more. Get creative!
  7. Add depth with layers of grey, white, and black cream makeup over the black outlines. Use white to highlight the center of your face and neck, and yellow to create a bruised, sunken look around eyes and cuts.
  8. Finish by applying fake blood to your liquid latex and prosthetic wounds.

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