Cosmetic Favorites for Cosplay.
Here is my short list of cosmetic favorites for cosplay.
Witch Hazel: This natural astringent can be found at any drugstore for under $5. Swipe it on with a cotton pad to reduce redness and stop bleeding and irritation. Not to mention, it's a great refresher at any point during the con!
Physician's Formula Bronzer: Need to be tan now, but not later? This stuff blends like a charm and gives you any level of tan you want with a natural glow. Its comfort and staying power are both excellent, to boot.
Urban Decay Primer Potion: Any eye makeup you use will stay put through the apocalypse, the Dread Penguin Uprising, and that three-hour panel you have Saturday afternoon before the Masquerade [guh!]. It's a trooper. You can also use it as a base for other face designs.
Aqua Net: The old stand-by! Use it to style your wig! Use it to deter fangirls [stickier and less harmful than pepper spray]! But most exciting, use it to set makeup or body designs. It took me two hours to do Zorin Blitz's tattoos with liquid eyeliner, and I made it stay for four hours using a good spritz of Aqua Net!
Physician's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quads: My favorite Quad to use for everything from 'guy' eye makeup to facial contouring is Canyon Classics, but I highly recommend whatever Quad works best for your coloring or desired effect.
Ben Nye Drama Quad: Cream color for highlights/shadows/lips/cheeks, these four options create literally endless possibilities. Reshape your face, give yourself a creepy burn scar, make yourself into Marilyn Monroe, etc.
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeliner in Brown: The perfect choice for defining eyes that don't need to look too girly. You can also use this versatile liner for detailling and other designs.
Well, that's all for now, kids! I'll add more once I think of it.
Witch Hazel: This natural astringent can be found at any drugstore for under $5. Swipe it on with a cotton pad to reduce redness and stop bleeding and irritation. Not to mention, it's a great refresher at any point during the con!
Physician's Formula Bronzer: Need to be tan now, but not later? This stuff blends like a charm and gives you any level of tan you want with a natural glow. Its comfort and staying power are both excellent, to boot.
Urban Decay Primer Potion: Any eye makeup you use will stay put through the apocalypse, the Dread Penguin Uprising, and that three-hour panel you have Saturday afternoon before the Masquerade [guh!]. It's a trooper. You can also use it as a base for other face designs.
Aqua Net: The old stand-by! Use it to style your wig! Use it to deter fangirls [stickier and less harmful than pepper spray]! But most exciting, use it to set makeup or body designs. It took me two hours to do Zorin Blitz's tattoos with liquid eyeliner, and I made it stay for four hours using a good spritz of Aqua Net!
Physician's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quads: My favorite Quad to use for everything from 'guy' eye makeup to facial contouring is Canyon Classics, but I highly recommend whatever Quad works best for your coloring or desired effect.
Ben Nye Drama Quad: Cream color for highlights/shadows/lips/cheeks, these four options create literally endless possibilities. Reshape your face, give yourself a creepy burn scar, make yourself into Marilyn Monroe, etc.
Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeliner in Brown: The perfect choice for defining eyes that don't need to look too girly. You can also use this versatile liner for detailling and other designs.
Well, that's all for now, kids! I'll add more once I think of it.