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How to Do Pageant Makeup for Girls

Putting makeup on your face at a beauty pageant can be paramount to your success. Applying the products to your face for a pageant is different from applying it for other occasions because bright stage lights can alter the appearance of your face. Several techniques are available to accent your face and make it stand out from the crowd of competitors in a positive light. Knowing when to apply light and when to apply dark makeup is key to your success.

Things You'll Need

Makeup sponge
Foundation
Loose powder
Base colors
Brush
Eyeliner
Blush
Mascara
Lip liner
Lipstick
Gloss

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe a makeup sponge into foundation, then brush it onto your face in short strokes. Dab loose powder onto your face. The loose powder takes away the shine of the lights on stage.
- 2
  Brush on a light color onto your eyelids using short brush strokes from the inside of your eyelid to the outside. A color that is lighter than your skin will draw attention to your eyes. Brush a small amount under your eyes as well.
- 3
  Brush on eye powder to just below the bone above your eyelid. A darker color is best because stage lights can make your face washed out if your don't have defining makeup.
- 4
  Brush blush on the bottom of your cheekbones. Brush towards your nose along the bone.
- 5
  Pencil in eyeliner just under the lashes of your eyes and just above them. Draw them out in short streaks.
- 6
  Stroke your eyelashes with a mascara brush. Curl the mascara brush as you apply the makeup. Only put on a small amount of mascara, as it can clump.
- 7
  Apply soft lip liner to your lips. Apply your lips with lipstick by drawing on a light coat. Add just enough gloss in the same fashion to slightly coat your lips.

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