I'm in a muscial next week, and need some foundation suitable for wearing on stage under heavy lights. I've heard of Ben Nye, but don't know where I can buy it from (and fast!). I know there are other brands of professional foundation out there, but I don't know the names of it. Any help with a brand name, shop name or website address would be greatly appreciated!
Further details: the theatre is quite intimate (maybe a 400 seater), I have combination skin and shade would need to be beige-ish (I'm fairly pale-skinned). Oh, and I'm playing a normal human being, not a clown, zombie, ghost, etc!!!
Many thanks!
2006-09-26 01:38:05 · 8 answers · asked by Maureen 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
try www.dauphines.co.uk. They specialise in face paint and stage makeup.
2006-09-26 01:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a memeber of a theatre and to be honest i find normal thick makeup perfect. You dont get as many spots and i does exactly the same thing. If you are playing a person you need to look natural. The only reason stage crew etc ask that you wear makeup is to stop the lights from shining on your face. SO JUST PILE ON THE MAKE UP!.
hope this helps
2006-09-26 01:54:09 · answer #2 · answered by jenni_bacup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leichner does still exist!
If you can get to London, try the Charles Fox store.
It's a shop just around the corner from the Lyceum (where The Lion King is playing).
They have hugely experienced make up artists working there and will come up with the base, powder, shades, whatever you want , specifically to suit your needs.
They know exactly what they're talking about, and stock everything - Leichner, Pan-Cake, Pan-Stick, Greasepaint, etc.
2006-09-26 03:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Huckleberry Finn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liechner, or Liechener if they still are around used to be THE stage make up a few years back. People even not on stage (like me) got it because it was so varied and brilliant. Go into any dep. store dealing in makeup. Maybe not boots, but they may have it, or tell you where. Obviousley Harrods Harvey Nicks, but most actors are poor so it must be more available, as I say, if it still exists. Good luck.
2006-09-26 01:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all you need is some eyeliner (black, brown, colors) which you could get at drugstores with brands like Maybelline or NYC Color or Almay, and some mascara, which I wear L'Oreal Lash Extend or Covergirl. Go to your local Longs Drugs or Walgreens and look for some of the basics.
2016-03-27 10:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out www.screenface.co.uk and www.charlesfox.co.uk. They are both in London's covent garden and are the best. You can shop in store, online and by mail order. Enjoy!
2006-09-26 05:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angels the fancy dress/costume shop in London should be able to help.
2006-09-27 06:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive heard theirs a product called .dermablend i think you can get it from boots it was made for people to cover scars and birthmarks so dont see why you couldnt use it for theatre good look hope this helps .....break a leg !!!!!!!!!
2006-09-26 01:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋