The basics The Shades From the Crypt Palette is designed for creating dead or lifeless looking skin tones, such as for fantasy creatures, forensic cadavers, or any character look that calls for this kind of look.  The benefits Reel Creation Colors are water resistant, sweat resistant, and usually require little or no touch ups other than occasional powdering. The uses A great selection of colors to meet the needs of the special effects and casualty simulation effects artist in creating skin tones that appear degraded or lifeless. The pro tip Activate with recommended activator or 99% Alcohol and spray over the colors to activate them or rehydrating during use.