To apply pancake make up you will need to divide a large make up sponge into quarter pieces to make an ideal edge for creating tricky spots, for example under the eye area. It is recommended to avoid using the smooth precuit triangles which you usually use. The foam sponges allow for more absorption of color and easier transfer onto the skin.

You need to put the sponge into the water and then wring it untill it is slightly damp. The sponge shouldn't be too wet because it can make your pancake make up too runny, the water should be used sparingly. Rub the sponge around pancake untill you have sufficient paint. 

The sponge should be wiped all over your face, and add more pancake if you notice that the color gets too thin. A thicker coat should be applied to the area under your eyes and you need to thin it out more around the jaw line. If you stop your pancake make up at the jaw line it will give you a  mask-like effect but you can also extend it down your neck so that your make up could blend directly into your costume. It is also possible to apply pancake make up on hands however you must be ready that it will come off on anything you touch. 

Before you begin to apply your pancake make up try to look for some photos of corpse costumes in make up artist books. Most libraries today have special tables which contain publications in the “dead center” of the building around Halloween time, making them easy to find.

Completing your Corpse Look
Once the ideal inspiration is found you can apply the rest of your make up:

* Apply the grey face paint to your cheeks and under the eyes to create sallow skin and add lifeless contours.

* With the brown eyeliner you should line your upper and lower lids. Give the preference to liquid eyeliner in order to accentuate your eyes and make them appear larger and more ominous.

* Apply thick coats of mascara so that you could give everyone you meet a frosty stare of death.

* Cover the area under your eyes with black eye shadow to achieve a sunken effect.  

* Complete the look with a grey or pale pink lipstick to make your mouth appear thin and lifeless.

* You can also complement your look with fake blood or adhesive skin lacerations which are available at this time of year.  They will boost your overall corpse motif and give you a great opportunity to use your imagination in creating a great story as to «how you died».

Final Enhancements
If you tend to achieve more authentic look try these tricks which will make you look scarier:
* use false yellowing teeth or caps with the help of which you can black out your own;

* temporary spray-on hair color;

* special contact lenses (you can look for the non-prescription grey or pink lenses which can give you the look of a scary corpse). 

A Few Extra Recommendations
If you don't have skills in applying make up or if you are simply intimidated by the idea of creating such a deathly look, you can find make up kits at all Halloween stores. Corpse costumes are very common for Halloween and sometimes even local grocery stores may offer these kits that contain all necessary make up and templates.