Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up with a rash on my face after just getting over a bad cold. I was told by the doctor that it was a staph infection spread by wearing a face mask. The face mask I wore so people wouldn’t catch the cold from me. FML
Today, I woke up to find my face all red and swollen. Turns out it is caused by the medication I’ve been taking for over a week now. Only in very rare cases it will cause redness on your skin. I’m glad to know I’m special. FML
Today, I used a new face mask that claimed it would make my skin glow. I must have missed the part about testing for allergies. My “glow” turned into a bright red rash overnight, just in time for a first date. FML
Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML
Today, I was preparing for a huge party I've been looking forward to for months. I did all the usual things a girl should do, put on a facemask, painted my nails, exfoliated… I was feeling confident until I peeled off the facemask. I guess when it said "vibrant" what it meant was bright red. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML
Today, I woke up with a rash all across my body. Last night, my boyfriend and I got it on in some bushes, and it seems one of those was poison ivy. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, I awoke to make-up all over my face and nail polish on my hands and feet because my daughter wanted "daddy to look pretty." I have a job interview in an hour and none of it is coming off. FML
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BeccaHugs 17
Just audition for the part of the half dead zombie. Problem solved.
BVBarmy_girl 22
Hmm.. I was a little to quick to assume OP was a girl xD
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perdix 31
Look for a revival of "The Elephant Man."
FightMyLiger 19
OP is not an animal!!!
challan 19
I once saw a movie called, "elephantiasis of the nuts" I know they are always looking for those kinds of actors.
perdix 31
#47, that was a whole movie? I don't think I could bear to see the plot twists.
chelsearenaeee 16
Stage makeup sucks. Get ready for break outs and oily skin.
jbunzie 6
just find a cosmetic line that doesnt have it and buy a whole kit
perdix 31
Go for set design or lighting. If you really want to make it in theater, you'd probably have a better chance behind the scenes. I don't know if there's such a thing as a "fluff guy," but if that's the only way to get into show biz, you may want to get into insurance or panhandling.
sugarshane007 20
Perdix, there are always other ways to get into show biz, regardless of any hinderance, and without having to be the "fluff" person.
FightMyLiger 19
I was pretty sure the fluff guy was strictly **** industry.
iforgavelennon 7
That's not how theater works. You can't just say "Well, I can't make a career as an actor so I'll go into set or lighting design instead." Acting and designing require two different skill sets. They also both require a certain amount of natural talent in their respective areas. I've seen actors try to be designers and designers try to be actors and 99 times out of a hundred, it doesn't work. Yes, there are people who can do both but it's rare. That said, I started out as an actor/singer/dancer (I wasn't that great, but I didn't know that). When I blew out my knee in high school I decided to try designing so I could stay in the theater program and discovered where my true talent lay. But switching when you're already at the professional level is almost impossible.
iforgavelennon 7
Also, you forgot costumes. Costume design is important too!
alwayswinning123 7
Well just hope for the best op, good luck!
karlcolt45 19
quasi modo was made for you!
PenguinBitch 44
But the show must go on!! Look for makeup that contain no such compounds. Hard to find but they're out there.
cynically 19
1. don't use cheap makeup 2. don't wear it when you don't have to 3. invest in an EXCELLENT makeup remover (I recommend any by Lancôme) 4. throw out any old products 5. wash your brushes
KingDead 18
Not all make up will give you a reaction.. Try something different and hopefully it won't have an effect.
The_Thinker 18
Now you're ready to be a natural performer in the most unadulterated sense. Just ask Shakespeare himself! Caliban, Richard III, The Macbeth Witches - with such a convincingly hideous face, you'll never need an ounce of make-up again!