As a black drag queen, your foundation should match your skin tone, and make your skin appear perfectly smooth. Shoot for a shade that blends into your skin when applied to your jawline. Powder will help set the foundation in place.
If you plan to perform onstage, feel free to be heavy-handed with your foundation. Bright lights and distance make this mandatory. If you're going out for the evening with friends, you may want to lighten up a bit on your foundation. Dancing will make you sweat, and your hard work will be ruined in a few short hours.
According to the Slice website, always cover the entire eyelid with a light-colored foundation. You'll be adding more makeup on top of it, and whatever remains visible will make your eyes more noticeable.
Smoky eyes are definitely a black drag queen's friend. For this look, use a dark eyeliner and make it thicker toward the center. Add a light base over the foundation, put on a dark eyeshadow up to the crease, then top it off with a few coats of lighter eyeshadow above the eye. Black queens can use bright jewel tones to play up their skin; violet, in particular, is a popular color for eyes.
If your natural eyelashes need some pizazz, false eyelashes can add a beautiful, feminine touch. They're available in different colors, and some even have jewels. Many false eyelashes are sold with adhesive already attached to the back. Simply remove the protective strip, and carefully press the eyelashes into place. False eyelashes can be trimmed or left their original length.
Line your lips to keep the lipstick in place. According to MO's Universe, the new eight-hour lip stains can do wonders for color and length of wear. Lipstick can be any color you wish---again, onstage lips should be bright and bold, while on-the-town makeup can be a little less so.
According to Image and Style News, less is more when applying blush, but stage divas should look dramatic. Ruby reds, poppy pinks and orange corals are standouts on black skin. You can also go in the other direction and use black lipstick for another striking look.
To apply blush, start from the jawline and gently flick on color. If you need more, dampen the brush slightly and add more powder, then flick again. Lipstick colors work for blusher colors as well, but instead of using black as an eye-popping blush color, try a deep burgundy or dark red instead.