1.) LAYERING

• Street makeup is applied in or under 5 layers or steps
• It consists of a simple base and added coloring
• Stage makeup has at least 7 steps
• It consists of...
• The heaviness of stage makeup layers allows it to set and stay for a long time

APPLICATION/REMOVAL

• Stage makeup requires a large array of contouring brushes and sponges
• These cannot mix or be used for more than one purpose because of smearing
• Street makeup can easily be applied with a finger and removed with a makeup wipe or soap
• Stage makeup requires makeup remover, sponges, soap, washcloths, and other products
• The process of application and later removal is also twice as long for stage makeup

CONSISTENCY

• Stage makeup consistency is much thicker
• This allows it to set and resist removal by common sweat and oil leakage
• Street makeup allows for pores to breathe, leaning towards lighter coverage
• It has an airy nature, not covering completely in the first try but just enough to lift away flaws

TEXTURE

• Street makeup has a lighter texture, smoothing into the skin
• Stage makeup has a heavier texture, resting on top of the skin

INTENSIFICATION OF COLORS

• Street makeup is more subdued
• It is meant to be an enhancer, a light touch
• Stage makeup is darker and more vibrant
• It is meant to show up all the way to the back row

STAGE MAKEUP: LATEX SKIN & pROSTHETICS

HOW TO: LATEX SKIN

• Choose a base
• Coat any exposed skin in petroleum jelly
• Apply a base coat of liquid latex
• Apply a coat of colored latex over the base
• Mix your color into the wet latex

HOW TO: LATEX SKIN

• Create special effects in wet latex skin
• Allow latex to dry
• Lightly coat with a layer of cornstarch
• Enjoy!