1. Steps in applying makeup
Stage Makeup
Steps in applying makeup

2. Face makeup
Apply foundation ( pancake) makeup on evenly to the face, ears, hairline and neck.
The foundation should be one shade lighter than the actor’s skin tone.
Apply the face makeup evenly wherever the foundation was applied.
The face makeup should be natural in color, to match the actor’s skin tone.

3. Eyes and cheeks
Highlight with white under the eyebrows, and bottom eyelids.
Draw eyeliner on the bottom lids for both male and female actors.
Top eyeliner may be used on female actors.
Females wear more mascara than males.
Add a rosy colored blush on both male and female. Females should use more blush than males.

4. Lips Lipstick is applied to all actors.
Male actors need to use one shade darker than the actual lip color.
Female actors should wear red colored lip stick.
Outlining should be done only to female actors.

5. Finishing touch
Once all makeup has been applied, dust the entire area with powder.
This helps to seal the makeup and keep it from melting under the theater lights or from the actor’s own perspiration.