stage makeup
Actor's face paint
Stage makeup is cosmetics designed for theatrical performance, formulated to be visible under bright stage lights and from audience distance.
It's typically heavier and more exaggerated than everyday makeup, with bold colors and strong contouring to prevent features from washing out: The actors arrived early to apply their stage makeup.
Stage makeup may also create dramatic effects—aging, wounds, or fantastical characters.
- greasepaintWaxy theatrical cosmetic
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- powderFine dry particles
- rougeCosmetic cheek tint
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
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