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Makeup advice from the pros the face of dance.

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Like the satin of new pointe shoes or a flaming Firebird costume, makeup helps create stage magic. From flesh-toned innocence to provocative, kohl-lined eyes, it can enhance natural features or transform a woman into a fantastical creature. Even though the effect is undeniable, the steps between mirror and stage are often glossed over, as habit trumps glamour. But would a performance be complete without the touches of lashes and lipstick?

Most dancers would say no. Samantha Klanac of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet puts it this way: "After rehearsing all day, putting on your makeup refreshes you and fires up that adrenaline for performance. It is the first notice that performance is on its way--and your body knows it."

The Foundation

For a solid underpinning, follow these steps. Moisturize your face (use an oil-free moisturizer for ache-prone skin, a thicker one for dry skin) immediately after washing so that the makeup floats on the surface instead of settling into crevices. Then apply a base (MAC and Makeup Center versions are popular) over the entire face, neck, and upper-chest with a sponge or brush followed by translucent or neutral-tone powder to set the foundation. Make sure you blend the base without harsh lines. Next, sweep blush on your cheek apples and dust powder on the jawbone, temples, and high forehead to contour bone structure.

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