How do they match: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

  • Body Make-Up Artist
  • Character Artist
  • Commercial Makeup Artist
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Special Effects Makeup Artist
  • Special Makeup Effects Artist

  • Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

  • Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
  • Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.
  • Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
  • Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.
  • Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.