To one degree or another, there is a bit of diva in all of us, wouldn’t you say? I have been in the belly dance community for a number of years and one thing for sure, dancers love makeup. Dancers need makeup. Dancers love mineral makeup. So, when a dance friend of mine contacted me to teach her students how to apply performance makeup, I said a happy yes! Dancers are fun folks to be around. Especially these dancers, my burlesque dancer friends.
Burlesque Beauties
Why would a dancer use mineral makeup for performance (and everyday wear too)? The same reasons we do, actually:
It stays where you put it.
It’s waterproof, and sweat proof.
It is healthy and healing for your skin.
It won’t oxidize and change color.
You can layer it to give the coverage you need (a little or a lot).
Glitter!
Can you think of any other reason a dancer or performer would want to wear mineral makeup, instead of traditional stage makeup?
What is the difference between performance makeup and everyday wear? More, more, more!
Have you any performance mineral makeup tips for us? Please share!
