Building a quick and dirty makeup kit for low budget interviews. Suggestions?

traviswears

traviswears

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So, as I'm slowly learning...a little powder to reduce shine on faces in interviews does wonders for the final product. I've been able to hire a m/u person on a few shoots recently and it's been great. Big improvement over just lighting well.

However, a lot of my jobs don't have the budget for a full on m/u artist. I'm wanting to build a small kit I can take around and use to reduce shine during those interviews. I did a little poking around and found that translucent powder seems to be the best option for effectiveness on various skin tones. Has anyone had success with this?

I'm thinking right now: makeup sponges, translucent powder and oil-absorbing sheets.

Is this the right direction? Any add-ons or suggestions on brands that work best?

Thanks!
 
Be sure to buy quality cosmetics. Last thing you want is too induce an allergic reaction.

I know a makeup artist who got sued by a model.
 
I'd ask your makeup artist. They'll likely know exactly what to get, & from where.

Also get something to remove the makeup too. And a small mirror.
 
Most makeup artistes ALWAYS do a tiny patch test before doing the makeup proper if the person being made up has little experience. Proper products like Ben Nye are a safer bet than using ordinary cosmetics from beauty ranges. Trouble is even a student type kit is over $100. I'm not sure you can just powder a few highlights without having the rest of the kit. (and the skill to use it too).
 
paulears said:
I'm not sure you can just powder a few highlights without having the rest of the kit. (and the skill to use it too).
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Well, I've been on several sets where the producer or director used a little powder. I would think that would be better than nothing. My question is not how to I replicate a m/u artist on my own, but how can I help myself out when the budget doesn't allow for one. I consider a multi-use $100 kit to be very affordable.
 
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