What I pack for a dress rehearsal or dance recital

I really wanted to write a blog of everything I pack to get ready for a rehearsal or a recital, but being that there's just so many things to pack, I knew I just couldn't fit everything in one blog so I made a video instead. In this video I went over everything I take and how I organize everything to make sure I don't forget things. I hope you like this video and if you do please let me know so that I can make more because I really did enjoy making this. Hope you enjoy.

What's in my dance makeup kit?

Hey everyone! Hope all is well. So today I would like to share all the makeup that I wear when I perform whether it's for small shows or our big annual recital. With small shows being just days away, I thought it would be a fun idea to share all the products I use to be stage ready. This will be a long post, but I promise you that if you're a dancer you'll like this post. I have been dancing for over 20 years and along the way I have found the products that best fit my skin and doesn't come off when I get sweaty. So if you want to see what makeup products I use then keep on reading.

Face:
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray:
I absolutely love this spray because it helps my makeup stay throughout the entire day and it won't slide off when I sweat. I put this one before I apply any primer. Here's the link if you would like to purchase it.
http://www.sephora.com/makeup-lockdown-travel-duo-P33154769?skuId=1871235&icid2=products%20grid:p33154769

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer:
This primer helps my foundation go on smoothly and helps it stay without sliding off. I apply this right after my setting spray.
http://www.sephora.com/photo-finish-oil-free-foundation-primer-pore-minimizing-P387425?skuId=1635606&icid2=products%20grid:p387425

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation:
I use the shade 20 beige and I love it because even though its a light foundation you can build it up for more coverage. This foundation is like a second skin and it looks so flawless. It's a little pricey, but it lasts a long time so I feel that its worth it plus it doesn't break me out, and that makes me happy. I have very sensitive acne prone skin so I'm always super careful when I try new products and this is something that I've used for many years, and I find that its great for my skin.
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/chanel-vitalumiere-aqua-ultra-light-skin-perfecting-sunscreen-makeup-broad-spectrum-spf-15?ID=549220&CategoryID=62588&LinkType=&selectedSize=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D30%26ruleId%3D52%26slotId%3D%26kws%3Dchanel

Maybelline New York Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer:
I love this concealer because it covers my dark circles and will not crease on me. I think it might be better than high brands out there. I use the shade 30 light/medium.
http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-174-face-studio-master-conceal-153/-/A-16878211

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation:
I use the color Fair-light neutral this is for fair to light tones with yellow undertones. I like to set my whole face with this so I'm not oily or shiny when I'm on stage.
http://www.sephora.com/amazonian-clay-airbrush-foundation-P380829?skuId=1534692&icid2=products%20grid:p380829

Benefit The Porefessional:
I only use this powder on my t-zone because that's where I tend to get more oily. It also comes with a built in brush so you can just throw it in your purse and not have to worry about carrying an additional brush.
 http://www.sephora.com/the-porefessional-agent-zero-shine-P384964?skuId=1578236&icid2=products%20grid:p384964

Maybelline Master Fix Setting +Perfectiong Loose Powder:
This powder is a translucent powder so I only use it to bake around my eyes and sometimes on my cheeks.
http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-174-facestudio-174-master-fix-153-setting-perfecting-loose-powder-10-translucent-0-21-oz/-/A-49098297

Eyes:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion:
This primer helps the eyeshadows be more pigmented and keeps them from creasing due to oil and sweat. I apply this right before I apply any eyeshadow to my eyelids. I even apply some under my eyes by my bottom lashes because I apply shadow there as well.
http://www.sephora.com/eyeshadow-primer-potion-tube-original-P284716?skuId=1704402&icid2=products%20grid:p284716

Lancome Color Design Eyeshadows:
I use two colors on my eyelids. One is blue and the other is pink. We all wear the same shadows in my dance group. The blue one is call Best Dressed and I apply it all over my lid. The pink one is named Makeover metallic and I apply it on my brow bone.

Concealer:
I have used two concealers that I have found work best. I love both equally so the only difference is price. They are the Maybelline Face Studio Master Conceal in the shade 30 Light/Medium. http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-174-face-studio-master-conceal-153/-/A-16878211
The other concealer is called Doulbe Duty Beauty Shape Tape Contour Concealer by Tarte in the shade light/neutral. I don't use both at the same time, just one or the other. I love them because they cover dark circles and they do not crease which is something I struggle with.
http://www.ulta.com/double-duty-beauty-shape-tape-contour-concealer?productId=xlsImpprod14251035#

Eyelashes: Sassi 101 I use these because they are really big and really stand out on stage. (I only use these in our big recital and dress rehearsal)
http://www.target.com/p/duo-adhesive-lash-adhesive-dark-0-25-oz/-/A-13324244

Duo eyelash glue in black because it looks like I already have eyeliner. This eyeliner also never gives me any problems and always helps my lashes stay in place.
http://www.target.com/p/duo-adhesive-lash-adhesive-dark-0-25-oz/-/A-13324244

Cheeks:
NYX Wonder Stick in light/medium around my temples and cheeks for a bit of contouring.
http://www.target.com/p/nyx-professional-makeup-wonder-stick-153-concealer/-/A-17052338

Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer in number 03 Sunblushed to set the contour stick.
http://www.clinique.com/product/1594/5737/makeup/bronzers/true-bronze-pressed-powder-bronzer

Lancome Blush Subtil Shimmer in the shade Shimmer Pink Pool because our cheeks need to stand out and that is a super pigmented blush.
http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/face/blush-and-bronzers/blush-subtil/096018206015.html#start=10

Lips:
Lancome Le Lipstique Lip Liner in the color Spiced Apple to keep my lipstick from running. 
http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/lips-and-nails/lip-liners-and-pencils/le-lipstique/096018025333.html#start=25

For Lipstick I have used two different ones so it just depends if I want a matte finish or a glossy finish for that day.  The glossy one is Lancome in the shade Red Stiletto. I like this one because its glossy but if you have your hair down and it goes on your face it will stick to the lipstick. 
http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/lips-and-nails/lipstick/color-design/096018063267.html#searchtype=autocompletion&q=color+design&start=1
The matte one is the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella and I like this one because its matte and lasts all day. I like both of them because they are true reds and perfect for dance.
http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/velvet-matte-lip-pencil/999NACVTMLP01.html?dwvar_999NACVTMLP01_color=7845024675#start=5

That is all for this post. I hope you guys enjoyed it and found some helpful recommendations on what kind of products to use.  If you have any recommendations for me just let me know in the comments below, and if you would like to see how I do my make up just let me know in the comments. Talk to you soon.

Dance Recital 2017

Hello there, I haven't posted in quite a while and I'm really sorry about that. My life has been so crazy with culinary school, dance and work. Today I just wanted to post our dance flyer because our show is this weekend, and we want as many people to attend as possible. There are still tickets left and hope many of you would like to come out and see what our show looks like. Hope you can make it.