Stage makeup is very tricky for most people. Many people actually don t put it on thick enough. Even if it looks very dark while it s being done, it still may fade under the bright stage lights.
Foundation goes on first.
It s very thick, heavy cream and should be a little bit darker than skin tone. Start the foundation at the forehead and blend up to the hairline. Then cover the rest of the face, including ears, eyelids, and the neck. The neck is necessary so it doesn t look like a mask. After the general foundation, a lighter color goes over the shadows under the nose and on the chin.