Prepare your face for makeup by washing and drying it thoroughly. Pull back long hair so it is not in your way. Men should also shave. Apply moisturizer to your face.
Apply white, oil- or water-based makeup to your entire face with your fingers or a makeup brush. Paint a neat, circular or oval shape that stops at your jawline, in front of your ears and about one inch from your forehead hairline. Do not apply makeup beyond those boundaries.
Powder your face lightly with translucent powder and a powder puff if you are using traditional grease paint. Powdering is not necessary if using cake or water-based makeup.
Paint in eyebrows with the black grease pencil or eyeliner. Use only eyeliner or specialized makeup pencils around eyes. Make your face look sad, happy or silly by the way you apply makeup to your brows and eyes. For instance, down-turned eyebrows and a small tear on the cheek connotes sadness, while eyebrows that are drawn high on the head and widened eyes express surprise.
Draw a red outline around your mouth with the lipstick and fill in the space. Powder your face again if needed. Allow the makeup to set for approximately 30 minutes before touching your face, exposing it or going outdoors.