How to Apply Makeup on Yourself for a Show

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have everything out in front of you in your workspace.

   Make sure you have a good well-lit mirror, cotton wool pads, make-up brushes, make-up sponges and make-up remover, just in case you make a mistake.
   
   While you're working, remember to sit back and judge the effects of your work at a distance from time to time: your audience won't be looking at you from two feet away.
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   Step 2: Start with concealer (for dark under-eyes and blemishes)

   Bear in mind that stage lighting tends to shine right through make-up and make the skin underneath visible despite your make-up application.
   
   You will probably have to use far more make-up than usual.
   
   If necessary for the role, contouring to change face shape should be done at this stage--highlighting cheekbones, increasing eye depth, narrowing or attaching little importance the nose, highlighting a weak chin, emphasizing less on a lantern jaw, adding age lines. , The variety of effects possible are too numerous to mention here but, in general, dark colors around the eye increase the perceived depth of the eye socket and light colors have the reverse effect. , Paint on lipstick using a lip brush.
   
   Blot to remove excess but leave the stain, then reapply the lipstick and blot lightly once more.
   
   This ensures thorough and longer-lasting coverage. , It may sound a little bit odd applying this last but waiting until all your other make-up is done can help you judge how much you need. , This is powder without color, used just for setting make-up.
   
   Some actors even recommend a light misting of aerosol hairspray to set your make-up but if you'll be sweating, this can lead to skin issues. , Letting heavy theatrical make-up sit on your face for hours is bad for your skin.
   
   A good start for getting most of your make-up off is boxed baby wipes--handy and effective.
   
   But follow that with a make-up remover specifically for eyes and a thorough cleansing of the entire face.
   
   Finish with a toner/astringent and a moisturizer. ,
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   Step 3: followed by foundation and powder.

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   Step 4: move on to eye make-up.

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   Step 5: Use lip-liner (either exactly matching or not

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   Step 6: depending on the effect desired) to give your lips a definite edge and reduce the tendency of lipstick to bleed into creases around the lips.

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   Step 7: Finally

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   Step 8: apply blusher or tinted bronze powder.

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   Step 9: Depending on the show and how vigorously you'll be exercising

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    Step 10: you may want to finish with another layer of "translucent" powder.

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    Step 11: When the show is over

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    Step 12: remove your make-up as quickly as possible.

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    Step 13: Finished.

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