Sexy Zombie Makeup Ideas
When thinking about a walking, hungry corpse, the term "sexy" doesn't usually spring to mind. Zombies are scary and they can even be gross if they have been decaying long enough for the stench to set in. However, it is possible to incorporate sex appeal into a zombie costume with more than just a sexy outfit. With the use of some makeup techniques, a person can have the face of a zombie while looking "sexy" at the same time.
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Smokey Eyes
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Create dark, smoky eyes for a more cryptic sexiness. In order for the dark, smoky eyes to appear more like the eyes of a zombie, the eye shadow may be applied after creating a "sunken-in" look with dark circles under the eyes. The dark circles may be created using a light grey or brown color to help in the process of simulating a "dead" appearance with discoloration, while the dark, smoky eyes will add a mysterious sex appeal.
Lipstick
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Red lipstick may be applied, not only to add sex appeal, but also to give the impression of "bloody" lips. Lipstick on the mouth of a zombie wouldn't stay perfect while the undead creature is feasting on its victims, so don't worry about applying the makeup flawlessly. After the lipstick has been applied, slightly smear it so that the exterior areas of the lips are also smudged with red lipstick.
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Skin Tone
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Any skin tone will do, as long as the makeup used to create the skin tone resembles a corpse. The foundation may simply be pale or it might have green or yellow undertones. For a more unrealistic or cartoonish zombie look, the skin tone can be pure green. Lighter shades of green, such as lime green will work better than darker shades, since it will help to contrast the other, darker colors used on the face. Using green rather than realistic skin tones will also help in creating contrast with the red lipstick because the two are opposing colors.
Cheeks
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Zombies have something in common with many of the women who work in modeling agencies. Both often have hollow cheeks. The big difference is the fact that a zombie's hollowed-out cheeks tend to be more sunken-in and sickly-looking while a model with high cheekbones will have a more delicate hollow appearance that gives definition to the face without taking away from the attractiveness. Use makeup with dark green undertones to highlight the hollow areas of the cheeks. Apply it lightly to create a delicate hollowness instead of a sunken-in look.
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