How to Do Flawless Stage Makeup (Beginners)
Start with a liquid foundation., Use a very rosy blush, one that will show up on your cheeks., Use a neutral look for the eyeshadow if you are playing a regular person., Line your eyes using a liquid or pencil, which ever works best for you., Add...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with a liquid foundation.
Keep it in your skin tone.
This step is pretty simple.
Use a mineral powder for a flawless finish, the top it off with setting powder. -
Step 2: Use a very rosy blush
The stage lights will drown out you complexion, so a nice rosy cheek is important.
Brush it on to the apples of your cheeks like you would normally. , Depending on character, eyeshadow will vary greatly.
Check with your director for what is appropriate. , Don't be afraid to really make it dramatic, because definition is the name of the game in stage makeup. , If your character doesn't exactly have rainbow lashes, use a set of plain falsies for a voluptuous look , Like the face, stage lights will drown out the lip's natural color.
Stains work well too, but you might not want to stain your lips a jarring red if you're not in favor of wearing it all day.
Save the stain for days where you have back to back shows. , This will give directors a chance to see your look and give you some tips.
In theatre, the director's word is the Bible. -
Step 3: one that will show up on your cheeks.
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Step 4: Use a neutral look for the eyeshadow if you are playing a regular person.
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Step 5: Line your eyes using a liquid or pencil
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Step 6: which ever works best for you.
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Step 7: Add some fun false lashes according to your character.
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Step 8: Use a very red lipstick.
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Step 9: Give your look a test run at a dress rehearsal.
Detailed Guide
Keep it in your skin tone.
This step is pretty simple.
Use a mineral powder for a flawless finish, the top it off with setting powder.
The stage lights will drown out you complexion, so a nice rosy cheek is important.
Brush it on to the apples of your cheeks like you would normally. , Depending on character, eyeshadow will vary greatly.
Check with your director for what is appropriate. , Don't be afraid to really make it dramatic, because definition is the name of the game in stage makeup. , If your character doesn't exactly have rainbow lashes, use a set of plain falsies for a voluptuous look , Like the face, stage lights will drown out the lip's natural color.
Stains work well too, but you might not want to stain your lips a jarring red if you're not in favor of wearing it all day.
Save the stain for days where you have back to back shows. , This will give directors a chance to see your look and give you some tips.
In theatre, the director's word is the Bible.
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