How to Apply Belly Dance Performance Makeup
Makeup is a very important part of your personality when you are performing on stage. Belly dancers are usually dark, mysterious, graceful women and also a fantasy lover. You should apply bold, bright and flawless makeup to match yourself with the persona of a belly dancer. It is not easy because you would not see everyone around you applying such makeup, but that is the best part of it; it makes you look stylish and different.
Instructions
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Before applying any makeup, first start with cleaning up your face. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and then apply a little moisturizer, especially on the dry areas of your face as dry skin stands out when you top it with makeup.
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After cleaning your skin, apply makeup primer. Primer helps you to cover any flaws and also helps you get better coverage. It helps makeup stay longer on your face even if you sweat.
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Now apply liquid foundation on your face. Use a sponge or a brush to apply the foundation. Make sure the foundation you use is according to your face complexion. Liquid foundation gives you flawless looking skin and gives you good coverage. You should wear it for performances especially even if you are not used to of wearing it usually. Strong base is important for bold makeup without strong base your face will look uneven.
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Never forget to finish your base with a concealer. Target your problem areas first, such as around your nostrils, under the eyes and on any other blemishes. Keep your lipstick from bleeding by applying concealer around your lips.
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All the above steps will make your skin look smooth and flawless. Dust pressed powder all over your face to set foundation and concealer. Pay special attention to sweat areas. Also apply it under your eyes.
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Create rosy glow on your cheeks by applying blush. For a belly dance performance, choose a very bright pink shade or deep red shades. However, alter your blush application according to the type of performance. Go easier on blush if the lights are brighter at the place where you have to perform.
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Use bronzer after applying blush on your face. Apply bronzer to such areas on your face where sun would kiss such as down the bridge of your nose or right and left side of your forehead.
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Give your face a little glow by applying highlighter. Turn on your high beams by applying it just above your cheek bones. It also makes you look fresh and radiant during your performance.
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Now focus at the most important part of the face, your eyes. Eyes catch most of the attraction so give your eyes all the time needed to look good. Apply three different shades of smoky grey eye shades and blend them to get the correct look. After making your eyes, use black liquid eyeliner. It will make your eyes look bigger and more attractive. Curl your lashes and apply mascara on them.
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Finally, apply red lipstick to get your desired bold belly dance look. Always choose a long-lasting lipstick so that it will stay on your lips till the end of your performance.
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