Hair + Makeup Product Recommendation Middle School + Adults

Makeup Theatre lighting is very powerful and can make performers look pale and washed out on stage, and their beautiful features can often be lost. Below are a few brand recommendations for very well-priced makeup, listed from lowest to highest, as well as where to source these brands. Please note these are only recommendations should you not have products at home already.

• Essence - Priceline • Savvy - Priceline • Australis – Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target etc • Maybelline - Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target etc • Models Prefer - Priceline • Covergirl - Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target etc. • Face of Australia – Priceline • Almay (great for sensitive skin) – Priceline • Innoxia (great for sensitive skin) – Priceline • L’Oreal - Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target etc. • Revlon - Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target etc.

Cream/Liquid Foundation A full coverage foundation is recommended to even out skin tone and to add warmth to the skin under stage lights.

Powder Foundation Powder Foundation is recommended in addition to liquid foundation for those students with very pale skin or with natural redness in the skin. This should be 1-2 shades darker than their natural skin tone. Avoid bronzers or anything that looks too orange. This should be matte (no shimmer). Pressed Powder Foundation is recommended as it is mess free and usually comes with a sponge or powder puff for easy application.

Blush Blush is recommended for all students, as stage lights wash out the face and definition of cheek bones, which is one of the most important when it comes to framing the face on stage. Blush should be matte (no glitter or shimmer) and in a soft pink, dusty rose colour. Colour examples:

Eyeshadow – Matte White and Brown You perform with your eyes as much as you do your whole body, so accentuating the eyes for performance is very important. An eyeshadow palette is usually the best value for money to get both colours.

Eyeliner – Black Gel, Liquid or Pencil Eyeliner can be tricky, so use something you are familiar with. Eyeliner is used to line the eye to add more definition on stage.

Eyebrow Pencil Under the strong stage lights, fine eyebrow hairs can easily look invisible. Eyebrows frame the face so we highly recommend filling in the brows to redefine them for the performance.

Mascara Pale eyelashes can also get washed out on stage. Mascara is an easy way to add definition to the eyes and make them stand out on stage. Under no circumstances should mascara be shared, so please make sure your child has their own mascara.

Lipstick The lips and mouth are another important feature of the face, so a little lipstick redefines the area so it can be seen under stage lights. For middle school students from Prep through to adults, red lipstick is required. Colour Examples

Other We recommend having the following other cosmetics/toiletries in your makeup bag:

• Makeup Remover/Wipes • Cotton buds • Tissues