Q&A for How to Apply Stage Makeup

Yes, if you are wearing stage makeup, it generally should be waterproof, especially if you're acting in a sad play.

Yes, if you are nervous you may sweat a lot. Just bring your own makeup to begin with, especially eye makeup.

The style is the same, but the makeup is thicker and brighter than most people would feel comfortable wearing in their daily life. If you think it's not bright or thick enough for stage lights, you could always make your own personal touches to the routine.

Use a good primer which smooths out the skin, then a heavier foundation/concealer.

The answer will depend on how old you already look. For children, they tend to have smaller faces and smaller features, so using techniques like contouring to make their features look bigger and their necks longer may make them look older, but probably not like a 26 year old. You will have better luck making yourself look "older" if you are a teen, (ages 16+) because you are already reaching adulthood. You will be taller, which can help as well as some possibly already developed features. Using contouring and natural yet flattering makeup, as well as dressing in "mature" clothing (maybe business attire) will work.

Maybe take an emergency makeup kit with you backstage. This way, you can do touch-ups before each scene.

Using a darker foundation is a bad idea because it won't match your neck or your hairline and will look fake. The best way to warm up your face is to take a cool-toned bronzer or contouring powder that is two shades darker than your skin tone and sweep it where shadows would naturally be on your face.

Try Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and Ulta. They have some cheaper base products.

You could either use a grey wig or dye it. If you don't want to actually dye it grey, you could use spray coloring. It's usually available at most party stores.

As long as you use a highlighter slightly lighter than your skin tone, you should absolutely stunning. Highlighter is the perfect way of drawing attention to your cheekbones. If you have a medium to dark skin tone, for stage makeup it would be best to stick to highlighters with a golden undertone. However, if you have a light to fair skin tone, you should stick to an icier, more silver-toned highlighter.

Being a MUA (makeup artist) requires experience like any other job. Practice on yourself and/or other people, gain a lot of experience and be passionate.

Instead of eye makeup, focus on strengthening your eyebrows and contour your jaw.

Ben Nye is one of the most reliable, popular, and has the best reputation of many makeup companies.

It's always hard at first, but I've discovered a magnifying mirror helps a lot. Apply glue to the flat area and let it dry for about 15 seconds before putting them on. Get as close to your lash line as possible, and start with the inner corner of the eye. Press them down gently if you need to and then apply mascara.

Looking jaundiced means having a yellowish or sickly complexion. Use a yellow face paint mixed with a lotion or foundation, and use a dry brush to lightly dab it on.

Apply the shadow for the crease a little bit below the eyebrow to give the appearance that there is a prominent crease, but if that's too tricky, skipping it won't make much of a difference.

Just apply basic stage makeup, a basic light brown smoky eye, and bright red lipstick.

Once you apply the foundation, it should blend seamlessly with the rest of your complexion.

If you want to darken your legs, you can use a temporary spray tan. If you want them to look more toned, you can contour your legs.

It would be a good idea to do so. That way, the makeup doesn't get in your hair.