12 Cross-Gender
In previous chapters we have focused on applying natural-looking makeup for your particular, biological gender. There may be times where you will play someone of the opposite gender. This chapter will focus on techniques for looking as much like the opposite gender as possible. It is helpful to have some visual examples to look at.
Women Playing Men
In general (there are exceptions) men tend to have stronger, more squared-off features than women. We will work in strengthening the features.
Often the ridges of the man's forehead will be more prominent and the lower ridge Will protrude over the eyes. Sometimes, because of male pattern balding, the forehead will be higher and/or wider. To achieve a more masculine forehead, use the ...
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