Stage makeup and bad skin

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:14pm

Hey all--

I hadn't done a show in many years, and am currently in one that goes up in a month. I know Ben Nye products are pretty standard, and my group uses them. A decade ago, some of us discovered that Max Factor products provided decent coverage and were a step up as far as not making your face break out *quite* as badly as stage makeup.

I'm not only having trouble finding Max foundation lately, but it got me thinking: Since times and technology and makeup formulations have changed, are there any other commercial makeup brands/products on the market today that are kind to sensitive/oily skin, that you can also use for stage foundation? Or will I have to use Ben Nye and grin and bear it (and break out)?

Thanks, feel free to post or PM me. :)

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:43pm

I've always used MAC studio tech foundation, but I'm not so sure it how it would work for someone with oily skin as it is a cream base.

[ElphabaRose]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:45pm

I use MaxFactor and love it. During my last show, I didn't break out at all. Just remember to wash it all off carefully as quickly as possible.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:46pm

There's only two things I use on my face:

Silly Putty and Sand Paper.




Sorry, had to do that.

Try MAC. Talk to the person behind the counter and they should be able to give you the best advice. Also, check into really good skin cleansers.

Posted: 5/19/06 at 2:47pm

MAC ..absolutely.

[otis33]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 3:08pm

Something else to think about - is makeup really necessary for the show you're doing?

How big is the house? What age are you playing? Etc. I've found on many occasions that I haven't even had to wear makeup. Quite often just a nice ole powder takes away any shine and serves the purpose.

But if makeup is necessary - I agree with the above posters. MAC. They're great at MAC. They'll sit you down, do tests, and find the best MAC product for you. Good luck.

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 3:09pm

Thanks for the suggestions, all!

So Max and MAC are still the best, huh? Good to know. Walgreen's in my area has stopped carrying it, so I'll have to check out Osco Drug or Sally's Beauty Supply, hope they have it! Believe me, as a person with difficult skin for 20 years, I definitely will have my trusty oil-free cleanser on-hand, and someone else on here recommended Pond's wipes for the quick makeup changes. I would also probably dab a bit of benzoyl-peroxid on some trouble spots before applying makeup, but not only do we have costume changes in this show, we have the aforementioned makeup changes. So we'll see during tech week what kind of timing we have. Thanks again, feel free to PM more if you think of anything! :)

[kooky]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 6:50pm

MAC - - - without a doubt !

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 8:25pm

I ran into two members of Blue Man Group at a party once. I didn't eat pizza for a year.

[morosco]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 8:33pm

I'm pretty sure Wal-Mart carries Max Factor.

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 9:17pm

Look for the MF stick foundation (I don't remember the specific name of it). It provides good coverage and lasts a while--great for shows with a large ensemble!

[Holly Therese]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 10:10pm

Is it called Pan Stick or something?

[Blair]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 10:17pm

I've always used the Max Factor Pan Stick.

MAC is great, and I generally use that for my everyday make-up, but for shows, it doesn't usually give me enough coverage.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 11:33pm

Pack it on, baby!

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 11:37pm

Well we're taught in stage make-up class that the reason for breakouts with Ben Nye products, or with any make-up is the pre cleaning. Do you wash your face/clean with some sort of baby wipe and put lotion before applying the make-up? That may be why. But maybe that doesn't work for everyone. Either way, I've used both in the past and I think Ben Nye has the best foundation but I love MF's eye shadow.

[lovepuppy]

Posted: 5/21/06 at 5:19am

No, I wash my face daily a few times with Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne wash. But during the show for makeup changes I will have to use wipes since they're so quick. Just during showtime. But after the show I plan to clean and do my mud mask and my other normal skin maintenance, of course!

[TheHumanTorch]

Posted: 5/21/06 at 7:33am

for foundation the MAC studio tech is fantastic... if you go to any department store i'm sure you can sample all the different brands of foundation which would work best... just from experience... don't use the Bill Nye makeup remover... it takes the makeup off but its basically pure grease, i broke out so badly after that... Updated On: 5/21/06 at 07:33 AM

[WiiCKED x3]

Posted: 5/21/06 at 3:19pm

I have really oily skin. I just break out from everything.

But MAC works really well.

[pndmnd]

Posted: 5/23/06 at 4:18pm

Was it ever answered whether the heavy stage-type make-up was really esential, or could you use a regular foundation (like a light L'oreal or something oil-free designed for problem skin)?

What I was taught in make-up classes is kind of different than what SallyBrown said. I've always been told that if you wash your face before putting on make-up, you definitely want to put on a moisturizer and give it some time to sink in before putting on your stage make-up. The reason is that if you put make-up on without moistruizing, your skin will soak up your base.

Anyway, Ponds wipes (or even baby wipes) work pretty well for removing make-up, but probably won't get a deep-down to your pores cleaning. If you're wearing heavy make-up, it usually takes a few wipes before you get everything off. So, I would suggest using those for removing the top layer of make-up for your changes, and then you shouldn't need to put a new layer of moisturizer and foundation on, too.

Also, I'd be careful about using the benzoyl-peroxide too much. I'd probably use it after you take your make-up off for good for the night. Remember, if you use too many chemicals and try to dry out your skin too much, it can almost have a reverse effect. Some people's skin can start to produce too much oil to compensate for the too dry skin. Good luck!

[peach]

Posted: 5/23/06 at 4:39pm

I don't have really bad skin, but it is sensitive and I do have a tendency to redness and breakouts if I don't take good care of it!

I haven't done a show in a while, but I have had success with MAC, like others have. In terms of Max Factor products. I've had better luck with the Pan-Cake water-activated formula than the panstick (the cake is not as heavy or creamy as the stick, but it takes longer to put on, and longer to take off).

For in between scene make-up changes, Ponds wipes are pretty good. The baby wipes seem to be more of a hassle on my skin, but that's just me. And when the shows were over, I used cold cream to get the make up off, and then I wash my face with regular face cleanser.

I find putting a light, moisturizer on before base makeup actually helped keep my skin clearer.

Just make sure you get that all of that make-up OFF after the show. that will definitely help your skin!