Exactly How a Pro Ballerina Does Her Stage Makeup For The Nutcracker

Lauren uses stage beauty staple Mehron's StarBlend Cake Makeup ($14) for her foundation and applies it wet using a sea sponge. "I definitely wouldn't wear it on a regular day because it makes you look like a plastic Barbie. It's really heavy," she said of the cake makeup. It holds up well under lights because she layers both pressed powder (for setting) and loose powder (for blending) over it.

Her best tip for application? "Don't forget the ears!" Otherwise, they turn red from dancing and end up mismatching the face.