Hey everyone! I have a quick question for you all... I am going to need to do some old age makeup for an upcoming show.  I do know the basics, however I was trained in makeup for a much larger stage. This show is on a fairly small stage. I realize that in a small stage setting the makeup needs to be handled differently. I will need to do some aging makeup though, (as I am 28 and playing a 50-60 year old woman... ) Do any of you have any tips, tricks, or books you recommend for doing aging makeup in a small space? Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

The only drawback to using straight liquid latex is that it's rather hard on the skin.  And many people have reaction to it whether they know or not that they have an actual allergy to it.  There is a modified OLD AGE STIPPLE product you can buy on the market or a variety of other less harsh things you can use - there is a version using Green Marbl Sealor and other ingredients.  The version I've used for years was developed by Dick Smith for his use in films including DAD with Jack Lemmon, The Godfather and a host of other movies he did - including The Hunger with David Bowie in that series of aging makeups throughout the film. I think he started with it also in AMADEUS on F. Murray Abraham.