I have a great idea for a halloween costume this year but it requires me to be a black person and I'm white. I need to cover my face and both arms from shoulder to fingertips. What could I possibly use? Shoe polish was suggested but that would be one hell of a mess. I think the spray on tan makes you look orange so that won't work either. Please help!
2006-09-11 08:09:38 · 33 answers · asked by hmb9605 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
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2006-09-11 08:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by osi.psychologist 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you need to be very careful with this one. Do not use black shoe polish because no one is actually Black. Why don't you look into a really dark bronzing cream or powder. Try investing in some actual stage makeup like at the link below.
2006-09-11 08:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by kathy r 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, make sure you're not going to offend anyone. There is a bad history of white people being black-face, and you don't want to look like that. If you can dress up without painting yourself, I would recommend that route. If you want, use self tanners and just make your skin darker without pushing the black-face effect.
Go to a theater store and get make up from them. Otherwise, get foundation from the makeup isle that's made for darker complexions. Do you have any black friends? Ask them what type of make up they use and have them help you. You can also get a "finishing spray" that will keep your make up from smudging from a theater make up supplier. (I was the ghost of Christmas Future in a show, and my hands and face were covered in make up, and the spray kept it from budging.)
Use astringent, like Clean and Clear, to remove your make up before you wash with soap. It will take off all types of make up with ease. (I was the Wicked Witch a few years ago, and it removed all of the green.)
2006-09-11 12:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. Some people could be offended. And with good reason. Historically some folks made fun of black folks by doing that. Although the book "Black Like Me" was interesting.
Find a different costume.
2006-09-11 08:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you have got to be very cautious with this one. Do no longer use black shoe polish considering no person is honestly Black. Why do not you appear right into a rather darkish bronzing cream or powder. Try making an investment in a few precise level make-up like on the hyperlink beneath.
2016-08-21 07:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by shiva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the store where they have halloween costumes and stuff. They always have face paint. IF you don't find the right color, buy a couple of them and mix them together to get the right shade.
2006-09-11 08:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by cece 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magic Marker Is Good And Can Be Washed Off In The Shower.
2006-09-11 08:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel you ought to be very careful with this one. Don't use black shoe polish due to the fact nobody is really Black. Why don't you look right into a rather darkish bronzing cream or powder. Try investing in some specific stage makeup like at the hyperlink under.
2016-08-09 14:10:42 · answer #8 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a thing called "black face" make up in the 1920-30s but it is now considered controversial and quite offensive. I would rethink your costume choice.
2006-09-11 08:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by Signilda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing once for halloween and I used foundation makeup for dark skinned peoples. If you really want it to last use some dark powder too. It will look more real on your arms if you shave them.
2006-09-11 08:12:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grease Paint or Liquid Latex, both available at costume stores and on the net
2006-09-11 08:11:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋