In the world of competitive sports, bodybuilders are known to show off their strength and beauty on stage. Female competitors combine different beauty routines to enhance their physique, which includes the application of competition makeup. It’s best applied by a professional makeup artist, as he or she will know how to blend foundation into the competitor’s deep tan and how to color match eyeshadows and lip colors. If you’re interested in competition-style makeup and how it’s applied by an MUA, keep on reading!
Foundation
Stage tans are a popular beauty routine for bodybuilders, so it’s not uncommon to see darkened skin tones up on stage. With this in mind, makeup artists will have various foundation shades in order to match with the competitor’s tan. The foundation shouldn’t be too light to where it would stand out, but it also shouldn’t be “muddy” or “dirty” looking. It’s important to note: most MUAs recommend you skip tanning the face. The foundation can be set better on fresh skin and blended together more easily than on spray-tanned skin.
Eyeshadow, Cheeks, and Lips
Female bodybuilders are also known for their dramatic stage makeup applied to highlight facial features and compensate for the color that would be washed out by the bright stage lights. Makeup artists will apply a dark base eyeshadow and finish with a sparkly overlay in order to draw attention to the eyes. Pink blushes and darker contour colors can bring back color to the face; lips should be kept simple if you have a dramatic eye look. A professional MUA will ask you about your stage ensemble to best match your colors and shades with theirs.
Setting Powder & Setting Spray
If you don’t want your foundation to smudge throughout the competition day, applying a simple setting powder is key. Makeup artists will have a variety of setting powders that work with tanned skin, especially for a bodybuilding client. Just as important as setting powder, a setting spray to hold everything in place is definitely important for going on and off stage. According to GlamFit Bikinis, “a professional makeup artist specializes in using certain products and steps to ensure your makeup is going to last from those super early morning starts of makeup application, to when you finish up your special day into the evening.”
Conclusion
Get glammed for your competition day with the assistance from a professional MUA at Beauty Studio Inc Mobile Hair and Makeup. We have hair and makeup services that cater towards our body building clients and individuals in competitive sports. If you need to schedule an appointment with us, call or book online today!
