From ghastly gashes to wrinkles, transforming can be easy
For many Halloween costumes, the right makeup concept is a must. Although stage-quality makeup can sometimes seem out of reach, it can actually be achieved through a few basic steps. Karen Kangas-Preston, MSU Department of Theatre costume shop supervisor, demonstrated on no-preference freshman Katie Ozog that a few cream-based foundations are your fast track to adding 50 years to your look and getting a frightening preview of your future self. With communication sophomore Ryan Alloway, Kangas-Preston showed that a little scar wax can make a convincing open wound and that liquid latex is the key to a flaking, blistering chemical burn. The following are step-by-step instructions to achieving these ghastly looks. Getting old What you will need: • Cream foundation that roughly matches your skin • Cream foundation a shade lighter than your skin • Cream foundation a shade darker than your skin • Translucent powder — powders come in makeup special-effects kits • Flat makeup brush • Small stipple sponge What to do: 1) Start with putting a cream foundation all over your face.
