Makeup Tutorials For Dancers
No costume is complete on stage without the perfect dance makeup. Create classical, stylised and dramatic looks with our range of Runway Room Cosmetics – mineral makeup which is gentle on skin, yet striking on stage.
In conjunction with Runway Room, we have created a series of makeup tutorials in order to help dancers, and dance Mums and Dads, create a beautifully finished face to compliment any costume on stage.
Creating An Ethereal Look
In this step-by-step guide, we create an ethereal peach and sapphire blue look that can be used for a range of performance styles.
Create this look using the following:
– Face Base Foundation
– Face Wand Makeup Brush
– Mineral Powder Foundation
– Glow Palette
– Mineral Powder Eyeshadow – Sapphire
– Eye Definer – Black
– Power Lash Mascara
– Luxe Lash
Creating The Perfect Base
Watch this tutorial to create the perfect makeup base.
Create this look using the following:
– Mineral Stick Foundation
– Mineral Powder
– Glow Palette
Classic Stage Look – Brown Tones
Watch this tutorial to create a classic stage look using brown tones on the eyes.
Create this look using all products from the Base Makeup Tutorial Video (above) and the following:
– Dancer Mineral Eye Shadow Palette – Brown Tones
– Black Eye Definer
– White Eye Definer
– Power Lash Mascara
– Supermodel Lipstick
How To Apply Lashes
Applying lashes can be tricky, but with the right guidance and a bit of practice, it can be done! Watch this tutorial to learn how.
There are a range of sizes available:
– Performance Lash – made for dancers on stage to give maximum definition
– Luxe Lash – for long flirty natural looking lashes
– Locquacious Lash – for fabulous definition, great for stage
– Little Lash – for those wanting a little extra volume
– Lucky Lash – a cute little lash with extra definition on the outer corners
Classic Stage Look – Blue Tones
Achieving a classic stage look with blue tones compliments costumes with brighter colours and for jazz performances. Using “Sapphire” Eyeshadow makes the eyes pop on stage.
Create this look using all products from the Base Makeup Tutorial Video (above) and the following:
– Dancer Mineral Eye Shadow Palette – Blue Tones
– Black Eye Definer
– White Eye Definer
– Lady Lash (optional)
– Power Lash Mascara
– CEO Lipstick
Dramatic Makeup
If a dramatic look is what you’re after, then the versatile mineral eye dusts are your friend!
Not only can the eye dusts be used for eyes and cheeks, when mixed with a little water, the dust can transform lips and intensify the colour, as seen in this tutorial.
Create this look using all of the products from the Base Makeup Tutorial Video (above) and the following:
– Vino Eye Dust (eyes)
– Black Sands Eye Dust (eyes and lips)
– Black Eye Definer
– Powerlash Mascara
Create a Print
Create animal prints for wild cats or reptiles, using black eye definer and a range of eye dusts.
Watch this makeup tutorial to see how to create a leopard print, and see our final snow leopard costume look from head to toe!
Create this look using all of the products from the Base Makeup Tutorial Video (above) and the following:
– Dance Mineral Eyeshadow Palette (Brown Tones)
– Black Eye Definer
– Copper Please Eye Dust (cheetah)
– Frost Bite Eye Dust (leopard)
Shimmers and Metallics
Dusts and powders add highlights to eyes and cheeks.
Silver Metallic Makeup
In this tutorial video we add ‘Frost Bite’ eye dust to create a metallic silver shimmer to temples and cheeks alongside ‘Sapphire’ eyes.
Create this look using:
– Frost Bite Eye Dust
– Dance Mineral Eyeshadow Palette (Blue Tones)
Gold Metallic Makeup
Add a gold metallic shine to your makeup for a goddess or warrior costume.
Create this look using:
– Beaches Eye Dust
– Dance Mineral Eyeshadow Palette (Brown Tones)
For a pink shimmer, use:
– Fairy Floss Eye Dust