How to Apply Stage Makeup to a Young Ballet Dancer
- 1). Apply primer. Dot primer on the forehead, cheeks and chin. Blend out so the entire face is covered with a layer of primer. Allow primer to soak in. Primer creates a barrier that prolongs makeup and makes it appear fresh longer.
- 2). Apply foundation. Dot foundation in the same areas as Step 1 and blend out. A tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation should do the trick for young girls as they seldom have flawed skin. If there are under-eye circles, pat concealer on them for additional coverage.
- 3). Apply eye makeup. Eye makeup is one of the most crucial steps in applying stage makeup. The eyes should pop dramatically so the audience can see a dancer's expression from afar. Dust neutral shadow from the eyelid up to the brow bone. Line the upper lash line with a black pencil eye liner. Create short strokes and then connect the "dots" for a pristine line. Using a fine-point liquid liner or liner and brush, go over the pencil eyeliner for a jet black finish.
If using faux lashes, you may have to cut lashes in half so they fit a young girl's eyes. Apply lash glue to the faux lashes using a Q-tip and allow glue to reach a tacky consistency (which takes about 10 seconds). Gently apply the faux lash to the lash line and press the lash down using the end of a small makeup brush (the end without bristles).
Once lash glue has dried, go over faux and natural lashes with mascara to blend hairs together for a flawless look. - 4). Apply blush. Swirl the fluffy blush brush in a pink blush and tap onto the apples of the cheeks. Without picking up additional product, buff blush to create a natural-looking flush without any harsh lines.
- 5). Apply lip products. Line and fill lips with a neutral lip liner. Apply lipstick and blot with a tissue. Finish with lip gloss.
