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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: one that will show up on your cheeks.

  4. Step 4: Use a neutral look for the eyeshadow if you are playing a regular person.

  5. Step 5: Line your eyes using a liquid or pencil

  6. Step 6: which ever works best for you.

  7. Step 7: Add some fun false lashes according to your character.

  8. Step 8: Use a very red lipstick.

  9. 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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