Ballerina-Approved Stage & Camera Makeup: How to Avoid Cake Face & Get Flawless Coverage
- Evelin Bandeira
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
As a ballerina & model, I learned the hard way that makeup artists don’t always get it right — especially when it comes to sensitive skin and matching foundation. How many times have I walked out looking like a ghost… or worse, four shades too dark, or too orange? (And let’s not even talk about the breakouts from shared brushes!)
That’s why I always try do my own makeup now — whether for stage, TV, or photoshoots. Over the years, I’ve perfected my kit with high-performance, long-wear products that won’t irritate my skin. And my #1 trusted brand? Kryolan.
In this guide, I’ll share:
✔ How to avoid mismatched foundation (my biggest pet peeve!)
✔ My must-have Kryolan products — for stage & camera (plus dupes)
Why I Trust Kryolan (And You Should Too, if You're a Dancer)
Kryolan is a professional make-up brand. Which means that this is not as easy to use as the regular ones. Professional brands and lines (some brands, such as MAC, has a pro line) are build to last and look flawless, plus the immense amount of colors they offer.
Why Kryolan, then? As someone whose worked with amazing mua's, this is the number 1 brand in their bag. Have I seen others? For sure! But never, ever, I didn't see this one. And I guess it's because they are:
- Pigment-rich (no caking, even under stage lights)
- Long-lasting (sweat-proof for performances)
- Sensitive-skin friendly (no random breakouts!)
Most drugstore brands can’t handle stage lighting or HD cameras, but Kryolan blends seamlessly while staying put for hours.
My Stage & Camera Makeup Essentials
This little palette is a lifesaver for correcting under-eyes, covering blemishes, contouring and even as a foundation. And you can choose this palette above, with 6 shades, or a more complete one with 12. I just love it!
- 6-12 shades to mix for a perfect match
- Creamy but matte (no shine under lights)
- Doesn’t crease (unlike most concealers)
The holy grail of full-coverage foundation. I have no words, just hands down.
- Best for: stage, photoshoots, or high-def filming
- Buildable (sheer for natural looks, full for performances)
- Blurs imperfections (no need for extra concealer)
Stage makeup needs high-impact color that won’t fade.
- Matte shades for contouring eyelids, face and body
- Shimmers that pop under spotlights
- Blendable (no patchiness!)
- Wet or dry (spritz with setting spray for extra intensity!)
How to Avoid Mismatched Foundation (My #1 Rule!)
1. Test in natural light – indoor lighting LIES.
2. Match your neck, not your face – avoid the dreaded "floating head" effect.
3. Buy a pro palette – like the Dermacolor, so you can custom blend.
Story Time: once, a makeup artist gave me orange face + ghost neck… never again. Now I always bring my own foundation at least to show them my color.
Where to Buy
Most of my Kryolan staples are on Amazon or their official site.
Stage Makeup x Social Makeup
It's important to never confuse both. It's true that nowadays we have amazing makeup products that last for hours, are water resistant, and that even treat our skin, but the more we understand the differences and the great variety of products, the less inclined to make mistakes we are.
On another article, I'll go through my necessarie favorites and how I buy my regular makeup. So let me know below if you have any faves or questions in the comments! 💖
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