Amazing makeup tricks

Here we go again: attempting to transform our kids into superheroes, princesses and zombies, given minimal time and cash. Here’s a tip: A costume doesn’t have to be about a fancy wardrobe ensemble; makeup creates the real drama. Here, three professional Broadway makeup artists explain how parents can create characters in 30 minutes or less. No beautician—or mortician—needed.

Young Nala, from The Lion King
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Makeup artist: Elizabeth Cohen, makeup supervisor for The Lion King
Model: Cypress Eden Smith, who played Young Nala

Flounder, from The Little Mermaid
Estimated time: 25 minutes
Makeup artist: Alison Wadsworth, makeup supervisor for The Little Mermaid
Model: Trevor Braun, who played Flounder

Frankenstein, from Young Frankenstein
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Makeup artist: Angelina Avallone of Young Frankenstein
Model: Sadie Killebrew

Time Out New York Kids / Issue 36 : Oct 1–31, 2008

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