How to Do Stage Makeup for Old Women

Old Woman Stage Makeup

Part of putting on a convincing theatrical production is making the characters believable through use of props and makeup. If you are planning to host a production featuring an elderly woman, you'll want to make sure the makeup is done just right, so your actress wows the audience.

Things You'll Need

• Cake foundation
• Liquid foundation
• Multiple shades of brown eyeshadow
• Brown and black eyeliner
• Brown/black mascara
• Cotton balls
• Makeup brushes
• Makeup sponges

Instructions

1. Set up makeup and tools on the table beside you in the order you plan to use them. This will make the process go more quickly.

2. Apply a layer of foundation makeup with a sponge, covering all exposed areas. If you are using cake makeup, dampen the sponge first. If you are using liquid foundation, apply with a dry sponge. Blend well with cotton balls.

3. Use different shades of brown eyeshadow and foundation to highlight and create shadows and wrinkles throughout the face. Blend with makeup brushes.

4. Create a sunken look by darkening the crescent beneath the eyes with blended shades of brown eyeshadow and foundation.

5. Frost the eyebrows with white or gray cream makeup to match the character's hair color.

6. Apply regular makeup, such as lipstick and eyeshadow, according to the character's background and history. You may forgo this step if the production takes place in a time when makeup was not regularly used.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash the face with mild soap before applying makeup. Take scene and stage lighting into consideration when using makeup, as brighter lights will draw attention to makeup. Study an actual face for reference on shading.

References

• essortment
• Livejournal