Makeup: Basics For Theatre
Every performer should have at least a basic stage makeup kit like the one on the right.
Most stores are pretty good about helping you pick the right shade for your skin color, but if you've never bought a makeup kit before here's a good tip for you. Make sure to get the kit from a store that will test the foundation on the inside of your wrist. Your foundation should match pretty closely with the color of the skin on the inside of the wrist, but one shade darker wouldn't hurt. You just want to avoid a situation where your face looks like a completely different color than your ears and neck.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
COST =$20
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Here are some great general makeup tutorials. They may not all apply to your character. One important thing not covered here is called "blending". You may be able to find other tutorials for that, or you can ask an experienced actor to teach you. Foundation Application: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFFXZ2FUg3s Highlighting Nose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_0nBPKVQWE&feature=relmfu Shading Nose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy_qxdKoS6o&feature=relmfu Highlighting Forehead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEHNi2WFQ5E&feature=relmfu Shading Forehead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9zZp9YGE8U&feature=relmfu Highlighting Cheeks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTjmrMfkdeE&feature=relmfu Shading Cheeks: PLEASE blend the lines of highlight and shadow more than this video shows :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR2S93q2OE4&feature=relmfu Rouging Cheeks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3rQxZ227_k&feature=related Highlighting Jaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC5QOrFv9x8&feature=related Shading Jaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOoQWFvyhoU&feature=related Highlighting and Shading the Eyes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RObeG4O7UZ8&feature=relmfu Eye Liner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzHmArNFPUo&feature=relmfu Highlighting and Shading Mouth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui9VwoMAViM&feature=relmfu Lip Color: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o08EbsYNmnA&feature=relmfu Finishing with Powder: >>SUPER IMPORTANT!<< http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqDeYvMJUHw&feature=relmfu |