Makeup artist (stage/film/studio) applies makeup to faces of actors and other performers to improve or alter their appearances for studio or stage productions. He/she examines casting list and prepares wigs, beards and other materials needed. He/she uses grease paint, rouge, lipstick, face powder, wigs, and beards to impart the desired facial characteristics or expressions to the actor or actress. He/she also issues instruction to hairdresser as to the style of hairdressing required.