How To Do a Zombie: Part 4: This videos shows the viewer how to put the final touches to their zombie make-up.  The details include using red for open wounds and black around open wounds to create deep wounds. It also shows how to use black coloring to create mini-wounds and how to use the color purple to create a bruising effect around wounds. It also shows how to use a big fluffy brush to accentuate this effect. Adding black eye shadow makes the face appear sunken in and using white allows you to simulate exposed bones. Blood gel added to wounds adds that extra special effect to each wound. . Halloween Costumes.