stage foundation

[sarahw]

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can make any recommendations? Currently we use a stage foundation but it is so heavy and greasy and hard to spread evenly. Has anyone successfully used a normal foundation (and which one?) at festivals? I don't mind if it needs 'topping up' between dances....

 

Thank you!

[Flit and float]

I've always used Max Factor panstick (you get it in Boots) on the advice years & years ago from a professional dancer, quite a few pros I know use it. It's like a heavier normal foundation, it looks really bright to begin with (my shade does anyway) but once you spread it out with a sponge it's fine. Withstands sweat etc and covers marks (& tattoos sometimes). Lasts for ages too!

[FelixGirl]

DD always used a pancake make-up by Kryolan, water soluble, goes on with a damp sponge (a bit like face paint!) and dries to a powdery non-greasy finish. It is very easy to put on, and comes off easily with baby lotion or make-up wipes!

[Guesty]

My dad just uses no 7 and works just fine!

[balletqs]

You could try MAC RB use theirs.

[taxi4ballet]

DD just uses normal foundation in a darker shade than usual, and one with a matte finish.

[sarahw]

Thanks for the ideas - will go shopping. ....

[happy days]

Max factor pan stick for us too. Amazon seem to sell it cheaper than boots.

[maz340]

I usually use a mineral foundation one shade darker than normal as I find my skin breaks out horribly after a week of makeup, sweat and stress! Just make sure to use a decent concealer as well as the coverage won't be amazing. 

[sarahw]

Hi all

 

went for the Max Factor pan stick as wanted to match shade as not confident to buy online. Got it in Superdrug as well as Boots. There was a shade which matched well. It was easy to spread and lasted well.

 

Thanks for the advice.