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David Cam
The Basics of Theatre Makeup


Foundation

Clown White
used for stylized makeup and highlighting.

Face Powders
help to set makeup and harmonize with foundation.

Moist Rouge
used for Cheeks and lips.

Liners
used for the eyes.

Lipsticks
Used in brown tones, pinks, and reds.

Lip brush
these should be found in personal makeup kits.

Makeup pencils
used on eyes, lips, and anywhere else needed.

Dry Rouge
Used in same shades as moist rouge.

Mascara
used in browns, blacks, and whites.

Makeup Remover

Powder Puffs
Used for putting on translucent powders.

Absorbent Cotton

Powder Brush
Used to remove excess powder.

Hair Whitener
used to make one's hair seem much lighter.

Hair Colorant
Used to temporarily change an actor's hair color.
Makeup Kit Essentials
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