How to apply makeup correctly

The ability to apply makeup is a miracle. It begins with the image of the character. Through well-matched makeup you can make the viewer believe that he is a Greek God or a medieval knight, Prince or pauper, the Frog Princess or the witch. Despite the huge range of cosmetics, actors often use traditional theatrical makeup.

You will need

• - oily make-up;
• cream "Nivea", "Child" or petroleum jelly;
• - multiple bases Nude (in theatrical sets, there are usually 2 or 3);
• dry makeup, with shades of skin;
• powder;
• shadow;
• - blush:
• - hummos;
• glue;
• - cotton swabs;
• - cotton pads;
• - puff;
• - brush;
• - swipe;
• - mirror.

Instruction

1. Prepare everything you need. All but theatrical make-up, glue and gummosa, you can buy it at a perfume shop. Hummos is used to sculpt the details that will not be able to picturesque methods. For example, if you need to radically change the shape of the nose. To the set of theatrical make-up, add the standard cosmetic set. To create a theatrical image to get a better loose powder and blush.
2. Makeup can be applied pictorial, sculptural or mixed ways. Most often used the latter because it allows to combine the advantages of the first and second. The option depends on the nature of the character, like the face of the actor, lighting and other factors.
3. Consider your face. It has bumps and hollows that need to be considered. If you need to change the shape of the nose or cheekbones — vilaite them from gummosa. This material is very reminiscent of clay and is as comfortable to handle. Vilaite detail. Grease glue the desired area of the face and detail. Wait a few minutes and connect the surface.
4. Apply a layer of cream or vaseline. This is mandatory if you use dry makeup. In the presence of fat paints, you can do without lubrication. Apply the cream in the direction of massage lines, that is, from the nose arcs to the cheeks, from the middle of the forehead to the temples, etc. Excess fat should not be. If they appear, remove them with a napkin.
5. In the same way, apply Foundation. Use a cosmetic sponge, but to apply a basic layer and index finger along the massage lines. Then spread evenly over the entire surface. Don't forget to cover the earlobes and the neck, which is closed by the collar. If this is not done, the viewer will feel that the character wore a mask.
6. When using the artistic technique of applying make-up is governed by the same laws as painting. That is, bulges and depressions are obtained at the expense of lighter or darker tones. For example, if the middle of the forehead to apply the paint lighter than the base tone, it will seem convex. Similarly, you can visually change the shape of the nose and cheekbones.
7. Apply lines of basic details. Give form eyes and eyebrows, nasolabial folds, wrinkles. Lines should be smooth, clear and smooth. To apply them preferred cotton swabs. At this stage it is very important that hands are not shaking and the line was the thickness that is needed. Movement you first need to work out. Try to imagine how you'd applied the makeup to the face of another person, and then try it on your own.
8. It is very helpful to draw the character's face on the sheet. If you grimiruetsya under the finished image, print two pictures — a portrait of the character and your own photo. Try a pencil to paint their face so that it looked like the desired image. Remember, what colors you paint the different parts of the face.