![]() ![]() Beyond makeup techniques, it’s really down to time and preparation. I take as much time on my makeup as I do in creating a look or preparing for a performance and I think that is why drag queens tend to look so good. If you wear red and it bleeds out, you can look as if you’ve bitten into a red berry, but that doesn’t happen with nudes. It’s easy and it complements any makeup look. Currently I use Sugarpill Cosmetics Liquid Lip Colour in Trifle. My go-to lipstick right now is anything nude – for me that means a muted, matt grey-toned pink colour. The main technique is to go from light to dark, from the brow bone down to your eyelid. I’ve seen a lot of people who have obviously bought an eyeshadow palette that has five colours, and then put all five colours on their eyelids without blending them. It’s the makeup that allows every drag performer to become their alter ego. When it comes to eye makeup, you don’t have to paint with all the colours of the rainbow. Drag eye makeup provides an artful transformation that captures the spirit of Pride. Your eyebrows should be at least close relatives – if possible, twin sisters. The Vixen: ‘It baffles me that people use tape to draw on their eyeliner wings’ĭrag queen Ongina Photograph: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock That will leave you properly glitter-free. Instead, get some Sellotape and press it on to the glitter to remove. Then there’s how to take glitter off – because if you just wash your face, then you will end up with glitter everywhere for days. The trick is taking your time, using a fine angled brush and being quite precise. You can stick crystals on your face with eyelash glue, the same for glitter. It also smooths skin texture and moisturizes so you can really create a flawless base. The sticky, jelly texture really holds your makeup onto your face and will keep it in place for up to 24 hours. People always ask me how to apply glitter and sparkles. You must start your makeup process out with a good primer, says Ritzy, who loves Dermablend Insta-Grip Jelly Primer. Photographed by Amanda Picotte Digna, the model for Kryolans class, shows off her finished drag makeup. One thing I often see is orange foundation with pink necks. Medina demonstrates drag contouring techniques to the class. Skin comes in different tones – this applies to all skin colours – so some people have warm tones, some have cool tones. ![]() Your foundation shade should always resemble your skin tone. ![]() It plumps up your skin and makes it glow. The best makeup tip is to drink water – not just while you put your makeup on, but generally. It sounds like a cliche, but good makeup starts with good skin. Courtney Act at the London premiere for A Star Is Born in 2018 Photograph: Anthony Harvey/Rex/Shutterstock ![]()
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