The Basic Makeup Kit

Foundation 

• Here you have two options A) pick up your favorite MATTE full coverage foundation from any store or B) get stage foundation. If you use "normal" foundation it MUST BE MATTE. The stage lights will make you look like a sweaty mess otherwise. If you want to get stage foundation (it is only $10), we suggest Ben Nye. 

• To get Ben Nye you can either go to their website directly or a local shop that sells it. The Kostume Room in Wyoming has a great selection. 

Blush

• Yes, even the boys need blush. Don't go crazy, just bring the life back into your face after the foundation makes you look like a ghost. 

• Normally $1-2 at the local dollar store

Eyeshadows

• You at least need a light brown and a dark brown. Get something that complements your skin tone. We just want to see that you have features like eyes and a nose from stage. You can use these as highlights and bronzer if you are on a budget. 

• Normally $2-4 at the local dollar store

Lipstick

• Pick a shade that is just a bit darker than your natural lip tone. We just want to see that you have lips on stage under the lights.

• Normally $1-2 at the local dollar store

Eyeliner

• Get a shade that looks good on you. Most people like black, but brown can look good if your hair color is lighter.

• You also have the option of several applicator types. There is no right answer! Everyone has their favorite. Just know that gel or liquid tends to be harder for beginners as it needs to dry and can get away from you. If you get a wooden pencil, you will need to bring a sharpener. 

• NOTE: DO NOT share your eyeliner. Don't share any makeup, but this one gets very close to your eyes, and sharing will put you at a huge risk of getting sick. 

• Normally $1-2 at the local dollar store

Mascara 

• Get a shade that looks good on you. Most people like black, but brown can look good if your hair color is lighter. 

• NOTE: NEVER share any makeup, but this one is the biggest NO NO - NEVER - NOT EVER - DO NOT - share. You will get an eye infection if you try to share mascara. 

• Normally $4 at the local dollar store

Sponges/Brushes

•  To apply foundation/blush. You can use your fingers for foundation, but it is hard to make blush look good with your fingers. You'll also need something to apply the eyeshadows to small places like your brows. 

• Normally $2-3 for a pack (will last you the whole show) at the local dollar store

Wipes/Face Wash

•  To take everything off

• Baby wipes work, but wipes made for makeup are better! Face wash is best for sensitive skin types. You can also just wait until you get home each night and wash your makeup off with soap and water.

• Normally $4 for a pack/bottle (will last you the whole show) at the local dollar store

Q-Tips 

• To clean lines and apply eyeshadows.

• You can get away without these, but they really help!

• Normally $2 for a pack (will last you the whole show) at the local dollar store

Makeup Tutorial Videos

This 5-mintue video does a great job showing how to do a woman's look that would work for any show. This YouTuber also has a bunch a great in-depth videos on stage makeup.  

This is the best video I have ever found for men! If you follow this for every show, you will be fine :)