Contest Stage Makeup

Stage makeup application is much different than everyday makeup.  It should be intense.  By the end, you should look like a 'glamourous clown'.  I promise, the 'clown look' will disappear as soon as the stage lights hit you, and what you're left with is just looking GLAMOROUS! 

Makeup Suggestions & Price List

Below I detailed a list of the cosmetics I use, as well as options for different skin tones.  MAC is my preferred and suggested makeup brand.  I use other brands as well, and I will let you know which ones those are.  If you have additional questions, please leave it in the comment section or shoot me a message, and I'll be happy to help.

Foundation & Powder

• MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 - $27
  
  • An oil-controlling formula that offers a natural matte finish with medium to full coverage.  This is PERFECT for all-day wear.  You may get a little warm backstage in the pump room, and you'll definitely will feel the heat of the stage lights, so this makeup is masterful at keeping you looking fresh all-day.
  • What color to choose?
    
    • NW 40, 43, 44, & 45 fit most skin tones once tanned.  Everyday wear I'm NW 40, but for stage, I wear NW 45.  So the color you select should be 2-3x darker than your normal complexion.
      
    • MAC also provides beautiful hues for darker complexions.  NW 48, 50, 55, & 58 would be wonderful options.
• MAC Studio CareBlend Pressed Powder - $26
  
  • A soft, cream-like powder that helps skin feel conditioned and comfortable.  This is also great for extra coverage and setting your base foundation for the perfect porcelain, pore-free look.
  • I use Dark Deep, but suspect that DARK, MEDIUM DEEP, or MEDIUM DARK would work for most skin tones.
  • Why I don't use the Studio Fix Powder with the Foundation?
    
    • You are more than welcomed to, but with the coverage that the foundation offers, Studio Fix Powder I find is too much coverage.  You don't want a caked on, baked on look.
      

Bronzer & Blush

• Mineralize SkinFinish - Gold Deposit - $32
  
  • Great for finishing your overall look by adding beautiful highlights to the face.  I lightly brush it over the apples of my cheeks mainly.  Don't over do it!
  • MAC has several options for Bronzers, Gold Deposit just happens to be the one I use.
    
• Powder Blush - Fever (Matte) - $22
  
  • Great for bringing out the cheek bones and adding beautiful and healthy color to the skin.
  • I recommend using Fever for tan or darker skin tones & Dollymix for Fair to Medium.
    
  
  

Eyeshadows & Liners

Brows & Lashes

• Eyeshadow - Carbon (black) - $16
  
• Eyeshadow & Highlighter - Ricepaper -$16
  
  • Great for highlighting brows, eyes, and nose
    
• Liner - COVERGIRL - Ink It! - $7-9
  
• Precision Liquid EyeLiner - e.l.f. - $3
  
  • Quality without breaking the bank
    

• Eyebrow Kit - e.l.f. - $3
  • please oh please don't forget to enhance and darken your brows.  There is nothing worse than a perfect face of makeup and forgotten brows.  They'll virtually disappear if you don't.
• False Lashes - Ardell Natural or Glamour. - $4-6
  • I have tried both the Natural and Glamour lashes and both work!  Choose what you like.
    
• Mascara - e.l.f. 3-in-1 Lengthen, Define & Volumize - $3
  

Lips, & Misc.

• MAC Lipstick - Honey Love - $16
  
  • I suggest getting a matte lipstick then adding a clear shine lip gloss on top
  • Reds, pinks, and nudes look well on stage.  For the nude, you may want to add a hint of pink for color.  It really depend on your overall style and suit.
• L'oreal Infallible 8 hour Lip color - $9-12
  
  • Posy, Pink Topaz, Coral Sands, OR Red Rebel
  • You may choose the color that you feel best suits you.  Those are only colors I have used successfully on stage with myself or other DIVAs
    
• Lip and Eyeshadow Primer - e.l.f. - $1-3
  
  • Helps your eyeshadow and lip color stay in place all day
• Camouflage Palette - Coastal Scents
  

Tips & Suggestions

• This list is ONLY to guide you, and to help you get started -- Please test out all the colors at least 4-6 weeks out from your competition. MAC consultants are very helpful, and will help you get everything you need. You don't want to be stressed out.
  
• Practice your stage look with your coach (or with me) at least 1-3 times before competition day.  You want to be proficient in the application.
• Don't share your makeup.  Yes, I am a meany.  Seriously though, save yourself from germs, spending extra cash, losing or misplacing your makeup.  It's not cheap, and you want to be the only one to blame if and when something comes up missing, running out faster than expected or contaminated. 
• Be sure to have clean brushes and good applicators
• MAC Studio Fix Fluid doesn't come with a pump applicator, so if you want a pump for easier application, you will have to purchase one. $10
• Check out the 'Makeup Tutorial Video' for a visual demonstration and extra tips