Cosplay USA

I was working a job today with make-up so I thought this would be an appropriate topic. For a long time I neglected to wear make-up with cosplay. I spend so long getting all the parts and pieces on that I don’t even want to put on make-up. Taking those extra few minutes makes all the difference for photos.

If you’re doing a stage performance put more dramatic make-up on by choosing darker colors. Don’t over-do it though or you’ll look like a hooker or something. That’s never good D: Also don’t forget to take off the make-up before you go to sleep. Not only will it wind up all over your pillow but it’s not good for your skin either.

Some costumes call for really dramatic make-up or special effects. Airbrushing is also really awesome but not accessible to most people. Be sure to test out any body paint before the day of the event to avoid disaster or disappointment. I usually stay away from costumes that call for extreme skin coloring like blue or black. It’s typically best/easiest to choose a character that most closely matches your natural features. Different skin colors are difficult but can be very rewarding. Liquid latex is also a fun medium to work with. It cannot be used on the face but is safe for the rest of the body.

You can buy many types of make-up online but you can’t really test it that way beforehand. Costume and theatrical stores also carry great make-up. Halloween is a great time to stock up, but don’t let it sit around so long it gets old. That’s no fun. Have fun with your make-up! :D

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