theatrical makeup
Actor's face paint
Theatrical makeup is cosmetics designed for stage, film, or television performance.
It's formulated to be visible under bright lighting and at a distance, often bolder and more pigmented than everyday makeup.
The category includes foundation, contouring, prosthetics, and special effects materials: The actor spent two hours in theatrical makeup before each show.
- face paintCosmetics applied to skin
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- false eyelashesArtificial lid fringe
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
prosthetics · spirit gum · bald cap · wigs · foundation · blending · kabuki · aging · stippling · tribal patterns · layering · texturing · shading · adhesives · sealing · character creation · highlighting · color palette
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- statement fashionbold colors, bold prints, statement pieces, statement jewelry, maximalist
- beauty techniquescontouring, highlighting, blending, bronzing, strobing
- entertainment designset design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, scenic design
- historical beautykohl, rouge, carmine, vermilion, white lead
- Victorian TheatreHenrik Ibsen, proscenium, Oscar Wilde, footlights, backstage