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10 Things Every Actor Should Have in Their Makeup Kit<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Crystal G. Herman<\/p>\n

June 16, 2017<\/p>\n<\/font>

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Do you know what you should be packing in your makeup kit?\u00a0 Let me help you be the best prepared actor in the dressing room.\u00a0 Use this checklist to get what every actor should have in their makeup kit.<\/p>\n

1. A box.<\/h4>\n
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You can use a makeup box. Though, many actors use tackle boxes<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> because they tend to be cheaper and have more sections.<\/p>\n

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2. A simple hand towel.<\/h4>\n
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A simple white hand towel is used to cover your makeup station, and it allows for easy clean up every night.<\/p>\n

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3. Brush\/comb.<\/h4>\n
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While there are often spare combs and brushes in the dressing room, it is much nicer and more hygienic to bring your own.<\/p>\n

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4. Toothbrush\/toothpaste.<\/h4>\n
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Do you have a kissing scene or have to yell in someone\u2019s face?\u00a0 Did you have a sandwich with onions on it right before your call?\u00a0 I think you get the picture\u2026<\/p>\n

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5. Baby wipes.<\/h4>\n
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While you could buy makeup remover wipes, baby wipes do the same job for a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n

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6. Eye and lip liner.<\/h4>\n
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I don\u2019t care if you are male or female, stage lights will wash you out and flatten your expressions.\u00a0 Defining your eyes and mouth is necessary to be seen and understood on stage. Invest in a dark brown or black eyeliner and a nude lip liner that works with your skin tone.<\/p>\n

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7. Nail polish remover.<\/h4>\n
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Did they wear neon pink fingernail polish in Elizabethan England? Oops! I don\u2019t think so. You better get that off with something quick!<\/p>\n

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8. Soap.<\/h4>\n
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A travel sized bar of soap is not only good for cleaning your hands and face, but this item can be used to block out your eyebrows.<\/p>\n

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9. KY Jelly.<\/h4>\n
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(Yes, I did really just say that.)\u00a0 Blending makeup over a prosthetic, scar wax, or a bald-cap is a nightmare.\u00a0 The secret is to put a little KY jelly on the appliance before applying your makeup.\u00a0 When you do this your edges will disappear and the color match will be much closer.<\/p>\n

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10. Stage makeup kit.<\/h4>\n
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There are many stage makeup kits on the market but my favorite is the Ben Nye Theatrical Creme Pro Makeup Kit<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 It comes in many different skin tones and lasts most students several years.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget to toss some of your regular street makeup in your kit.\u00a0 It never hurts to have an extra shade of eye shadow or lipstick.<\/p>\n
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Need some advice? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/h3>\n