Layers to This
Makeup Breakdown
In the Kit
Facial Fundamentals
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100

the base makeup to which other makeup is applied

Foundation

100

a makeup that accents the eyes and makes them appear larger than usual


eyeliner

100

a popular adhesive, sometimes used to hold false mustaches and beards in place


spirit gum

100

a collection of makeup and makeup supplies; every actor should have his or her own

makeup kit

100

a well known company specializing in theatre makeup products that was founded in 1967

Ben Nye Company

200

using a base at least five shades lighter than the foundation color to bring out, correct, or otherwise change facial features

Highlighting

200

the key to makeup application; does not change much with age


Bone structure

200

can be used to remove makeup

cold cream

200

the form on which an actor keeps track of makeup details


makeup worksheet 

200

a plaster casting of the face

facial mask

300

using a base at least five shades darker than the foundation color to correct, bring out, or otherwise change facial features


Shadowing

300

covering the outer edges of the lips with foundation


Blocking out

300

used to create cuts, scars, and other skin blemishes


derma wax

300

items that are molded then applied to the face or body; for example, a witch’s nose


prosthetics 

300

the edge of a bald wig to which foundation should be applied


blender

400

a dull finish given to makeup; can be achieved with cake foundation or powder

matte

400

the crease in the face that runs from the nostril to the outer corner of the mouth


laugh wrinkle 

400

the material used to black out teeth or to make teeth appear pointed


tooth enamel 

400

a material used to build false mustaches, beards, and sideburns; comes in many colors


crepe hair

400

the shape of eyebrows drop downward

depression eyebrows

500

the effect achieved by using makeup to create highlights and shadows on the face

Chiaroscuro

500

style of makeup used when the actor already resembles the character being portrayed


straight makeup
500

flexible type of material used to help build a double chin


collodion 

500

dabbing the face with a sponge that leaves dots of makeup on the face; makes the skin appear aged


Stippling

500

the shape of eyebrows remain in a neutral state

Uninflected eyebrows

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