Zombie Make Up

Because history is relevant to the modern day, I used the pre-Victorian burnt cork mascara to improvise a zombie costume.

Or because I don't keep modern costume supplies on hand.

I started with a base coat of talc, for pallor, but don't think it had much of an effect. The burned cork was for shading, particularly around the eyes.  I finished it off with some fake blood (~2Tbsp corn syrup, with ~5 drops red food coloring and 1 drop of blue).