page_title: Theatrical makeup
section_title: Lips
hierarchical_section_title: Theatrical makeup / Straight makeup / Lips
caption_attribution_description: English: Applied makeup to the lips and cheeks assisting in the conveyance of emotion.
context_page_description: Theatrical makeup is makeup that is used to assist in creating the appearance of the characters that actors portray during a theater production.
context_section_description: Though the eyes are the most expressive feature of the face, the eyes and ears of the audience follow mouth movements to understand a play's progression. If a performer's lips are underdone or overplayed, they will detract from the performer and the performance. A general rule is: the larger the mouth, the deeper the lipstick tone. However, the actor should not appear “all mouth”.
  Fair complexions use shades of lipstick like pink and coral. Brown complexions are enhanced by coral and orange shades. Red lipsticks are reserved for large theatres and character portrayals. An auburn or brown pencil are used to provide definition to the lips. Lipsticks on men can look doll-like. Men use natural-colored lipsticks, lightly applied.
caption: Applied makeup to the lips and cheeks assisting in the conveyance of emotion.
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