7.2 The Contents of a Theatrical Make-up Kit

This list for a basic make-up kit should get you by for most applications. Special considerations for make-up can be taken into account for individual actors. It is important to have an ample supply of basic materials and tools to cover the needs of any cast.

A basic make-up kit includes the following items:

• Foundation (grease paint, pancake, cream/liquid)
• Features (highlight and shadow creams)
• Rouge & Blusher
• Setting Material (powder)
• Eye Make-up (shadow, pencil liners, mascara)

• Lip Make-up (Lip Pencil)
• Applicators (brushes, puffs, sponges, foams)
• Cleansers and Skin-Care Products
• Miscellaneous Items
• A Storage Container

For an explanation of each of these items view Make-up Materials (.swf).

You can print an Inventory Sheet of a basic make-up kit or make up your own.