For my whiteface clown I use Mehron clown white for my white. For my colors, I prefer regular eye shadow around my eyes, and Graftobian theatrical makeup everywhere else.
For my Tramp I use all Mehron.
I dislike makeup pencils and find that brushes are less hassle and give me exactly what I want every time. For powder, I have tried many kinds, but because of the quantity I need I almost always just buy the cheapest baby powder I can find.
Professional Clown makeup is inexpensive and very easy to use. If you are trying to figure out your face, just buy a color assortment package, a jar or white, cheap baby powder, and a bottle of mineral oil. It's gonna knock you back maybe 20 bucks. Just go here:
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