Tips In Using Stage Makeup Kits For Schools

By Edward Cooper


Spread that Hollywood magic. Create life-like characters with stage makeup kits for schools to make plays more realistic. This type of maquillage is also great for costume-based parties. Find one online or your local craft store.

Conduct a brief research on a set before purchase. Read reviews or find one and read its content. It should match your skin type. Kids with sensitive for example deserve a non-toxic and light makeup to make sure it does not breakout. You may want to check with a dermatologist is highly recommended.

Mastering its use demands practice. Familiarize yourself of how each cosmetic or tool is used to achieve that realistic effect. Note that every stroke or blend produces a different effect. Watching instructional videos or attending demonstrations is helpful in understanding its basic. Use your imagination to personalize the look. Costumes and wigs is also useful to add more detail.

Organize your kit. Have a specific container for each item. Segregate it to powder, creams (including lipsticks and mascara) and tools. Having 3 different bags may work but a bag with multiple pockets will do. This will lessen time in searching for your eyeliner or lipstick can be frustrating. This is also a good habit to have to prevent product contamination. Clean brushes and other tools before storing it.

Observe proper hygiene when using these cosmetics. Wash your hands thoroughly before each application. Use disposable pads and clean brushes in the process. Scoop a small amount on a mixing palette to avoid dipping these applicators twice on the same lipstick or powder. This practice will also prevent bacteria from spreading especially when sharing the same kit with a group. Failure to do so can contaminate the product and result to acne or allergic reactions. You can also get these reactions when using expired items. Discontinue use if the makeup smells bad or it looks stale.

Be cautious of how long you store those cosmetics. They do expire. Note that lipsticks, lip liners, cleansers and eyebrow pencils only last for a year. This includes liquid latex and face paints. Mascaras and sponges on the other hand only have 6 months shelf life. Concealers, liquid foundations and moisturizers take 2 years before you throw it out of your vanity bin. Powders, eye shadow and blush also last for 2 years.

Theatrical makeup is heavier than daily cosmetics. It last longer under the heat of stage lights. Clean and moisturize the area where you want to apply it. Evenly distribute it to make it look natural but do this after skin testing. Stop using if sudden itchiness occurs. Failure to do so may result to inflammation or pimples. Have a topical ointment ready for rashes in case it starts to show after use.

Most tenured performers are intricate with details when purchasing such item. They prefer oil-based products that are highly effective of putting off sweat during the play. However it demands more effort to remove. It can clog pores that often results to skin irritations that is sometimes irreversible. Do not rely on baby wipes or cold creams alone from removing it. Wash it away co with soap and water then use a cleanser to remove excess dirt and moisturize afterwards.




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