Essential Makeup Kit For An Actor

Every actor should know how to do their own theatrical makeup. It's one of the reasons I created the Theatrical Makeup Intensive - to provide the tools for success backstage. Our Theatrical Makeup Intensive includes the Graftobian Deluxe Student Kit but it was important to me to tell you why this kit is valuable. Here's highlighting the key items every actor should have in their makeup kit:

Theatrical Creme Foundations

With five shades of foundation, you're sure to get the perfect shade to match your skin tone. Don't forget for large theaters, your foundation color should be slightly darker than your skin tone, as the lights always wash you out.

Setting Powder

Every costumer will thank you for having an arsenal of setting powder in your kit. When set with powder properly, theatrical makeup doesn't move. Outdoor theater with heavy costumes? Add an alcohol-based setting spray tp seal the deal.

Eyeliner

Eyeliner creates character and accentuates the eyes. Become sinister, sexy, youthful, and comedic with the use of eyeliner. Brown and black are essential but adding white will give you more options.

Spirit Gum

You never know when you need to attach a jewel or hair or something else to your face. Spirit gum (and remover) is an essential piece of an actors kit. Make sure you keep the top of the container clean and the cap tight. Messy gluey tops dry closed, making it harder to open the container later.

Brush Cleaner

Though not included in the official Graftobian kit, it IS included in the Theatrical Makeup Intensive kit. Keeping your brushes clean will ensure colors don't mix (if you don't want them to) and both your makeup and your face stays clean. Never put dirty brushes away, as they could harbor bacteria and it ruins the brushes in the long run.

Want to know more about what's included in the Theatrical Makeup Intensive Kit? Contact Us for details.

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