Disney Audition Makeup Tips

[@abigaylestokes2019]

Can I just say you are the cutest person ever and just hearing your voice brightens my day!! So thankful that I found your channel!❤️

[@mackenzienhughes]

You are so kind, thank you! That's one of the best compliments I could ever receive!

[@sarinatachna2588]

Kenzie you are so beautiful, I subscribed about a month ago and I can't stop watching you! You are a lovely person and I really wish you all the best in whatever you decide to do in your life!! Lots of love from Mexico

[@mackenzienhughes]

You are so so sweet! Thank you Sarina!

[@Chaos10139]

I love your videos!! I just had my 4th audition and it didn’t work out for me but I always love going and meeting new people! You are so encouraging and amazing! Thanks for your videos!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thanks Emily! I'm sorry to hear that, being cut at an audition is never easy. I'm impressed that you still have a positive attitude and can find the silver lining in the experience though!

[@Makinze]

I'm not auditioning but I'm still watching this because I think you're so awesome 😂 I love how happy and real you are!!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thanks love!! :)

[@JennsCrazyLife]

I LOVE these Disney videos!! ❤️

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thanks girl!! :)

[@izellaah]

I personally don't wear make up at all but I watched this because I was to audition for a character performer and I really like your videos

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thank you so much!

[@emilym891]

Did you end up getting it?

[@adrianajaime7316]

Thank you for this tutorial, love! I’m now a junior in high school and really want to audition once I finish high school for a Disneyland face character since I live in SoCal! I’ve been watching a lot of videos and taking into consideration different tips on how to prepare! I wanted to ask you if you have any advice for me? Thanks and God bless you!

[@mackenzienhughes]

I'm glad you liked it! As for advice - I've made videos giving detailed advice, I've linked them below! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGeoamOfjsiDjbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/boHFiJegodeniKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6TdkH6vrsRoiNE

[@angelicapaggioli9105]

This was super helpful!! I have an audition coming up soon, and I’ll definitely be following this ❤️

[@mackenzienhughes]

I'm go glad! Good luck Angelica! I'm sure you'll do great :)

[@kktmariee]

ahh I just discovered your channel and I just finished binge watching all of your Disney videos!! I'm hoping to audition in a few years for character performer and your tips helped so much!!! I can't wait to watch you more and see what new videos you come out with!!!💜

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thank you so much Katie!! I wish you all the best with your auditions in the future! :)

[@kktmariee]

kenziemacbrown thank you so much!! you are the sweetest!💜

[@isabellagriffith5524]

Haha when you showed the bronzer, blush, and highlight I instantly thought of Neapolitan ice cream. Great vid! I will use this once I am able to audition!

[@nataliecross9403]

Wait, face characters don't wear false lashes???

[@mackenzienhughes]

Most of them are not allowed to. Performers working with specific characters can, and have to. Also performers for certain roles (like parades and shows) have to wear them as well.

[@nataliecross9403]

kenziemacbrown So do princesses wear them?

[@annew1720]

Loved the video, it brightened my busy week. Thank you so much for the beginner friendly makeup tips. Being below beginner in regards to makeup, this was super helpful. :-)

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thanks Anne, that's so great for me to hear! I'm trying to make more beginner makeup videos, I realized that even though I love watching advanced tutorials my audience might not be the same way! So I'm trying to make them more beginner friendly!

[@esmeegroote7578]

I love that you did this video! You motivate me to go audition someday, you remind me of all the fun Disney gives us😊

[@mackenzienhughes]

Awww thank you! The auditioning process can be very stressful, but it can be super fun too!

[@lostgirlcosplay14]

I auditioned back in March 2016 and did a simple look as well. I didn't make it passed the first round but I love your videos!

[@maeve8029]

Yayy! I've been waiting for this video!!! (:

[@SupermegafoxyBlondie]

This was super helpful! Thank you for posting, I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Yay, I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks Alli!

[@emilythompson1349]

Aw I love it super good video!! I LOVE YOU KENZIE💗💗💗

[@camillewoods7416]

Can you do a video of your face makeup routine (like the foundation, powder/baking, concealer, blush products) you used performing. I don't think it would break character integrity because face makeup usually depended on personal preference unlike the specific eyeshadow and brow look they teach you per character.

[@LaraAkal]

love this makeup look and all the advice!! Definitely great for auditions of all sorts! That foundation looks SO amazing, I'd totally like to try it someday but it's kinda out of my budget rn! 😭 Kind of a random question, but still makeup-related nonetheless- did you learn any other makeup tips and tricks you didn't know before that came from your time working at Disney either from fellow performers or just from what you learned in training and performing? (for me, the experiences I've had working in musical theatre/acting/opera/dance and the wonderful ppl I've worked with while performing have taught me pretty much everything I know, and I still have such a loooong ways to go w/ makeup, but it's all been super helpful!)

[@mackenzienhughes]

That's a good question! Honestly the majority of my makeup knowledge comes from working for Sephora. There's not really anything I learned while I was at Disney, but I would help other performers with their makeup! I think the biggest thing I learned was having another performer recommend this particular foundation for me!

[@mariaveenstra8845]

I have my audition tonight! Thank you Mackenzie!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Yay! I hope it goes well!

[@1mrskissinger]

This video is so helpful! Besides the foundation you used here, do you love/recommend any other full coverage foundations?

[@mackenzienhughes]

This is probably the fullest coverage foundation I've ever worn, but I also really love the Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation a lot! I feel like it really works with my skin type! A lot of the full coverage foundations are matte but I have dry skin and I feel like they make my skin look dull. But they would be great on someone with oily skin! But those are the only two full coverage foundations I've ever really liked.

[@MissyMadnessxD]

Seriously, what an awesome smile and personality!

[@katycoe9244]

thank you for this !! :) i'm going to a Disneyland Paris audition in either Montreal or Toronto in a few weeks (i'm from Ottawa) and i am super nervous and excited !! i had so many people on my ICP last summer tell me i should be friends with Alice and Tinkerbell and its been my dream since then ! it does say not to wear make up but i'm wondering if i should put on a little bit of brown mascara, neutral lip stick and maybe fill my eyebrows to make them look existent because i'm so pale haha

[@AdriannaGunn]

Love your videos!! I have a small tattoo on my forearm that can be completely covered by makeup and want to audition for a face character but don’t know if it’s allowed. Do you know if there’s a policy against it being covered with makeup?

[@mackenzienhughes]

There are actually lots of face characters that have full length costumes! Unfortunately you're not allowed to cover it with makeup (or use that as a solution), but they still might hire you in roles where the costume would cover it!

[@AdriannaGunn]

kenziemacbrown thank you!! 💓

[@a.r.2470]

Thank you so so much! You are beautiful (inside and out!) and I love your videos 💛

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thank you so much Anja!!

[@mermaidsabrina123]

At my audition they had us take off the makeup. Lol. I love you so much tho! And you're so beautiful naturally!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Haha exactly! I was trying to tell people that most people don't wear makeup but then I kept getting requests for a tutorial! So I tried to overemphasize in the beginning that you do not need to wear makeup and they prefer if you don't :)

[@abbie.mp4]

im auditioning in a few weeks (im super nervous lol) and this is so helpful thank you!! btw do you know how long the auditions usually last?

[@mackenzienhughes]

Good luck abbie! :) it depends, it could last anywhere between an hour to a few hours depending on how far you make it! I would always recommend bringing water and some snacks just in case!

[@maeve8029]

I have a couple questions: When you are a face character, does Disney pay for the makeup that you have to buy or is it provided? Also, when there are DCP only character auditions, have most of the people there been accepted into the program already by the time the auditions roll around or is it possible to audition while your still in submission, for instance? I just wasn't sure about the timeline of applying and that whole waiting period. Thanks! (:

[@mackenzienhughes]

All of the supplies for your costume are provided by the company! Depending on when the audition is, it could be either way. My first DCP audition was only a month or two after the applications came out, so I was either the only one in my group or one of the few people who had been accepted into the program. But I'm sure if the audition was later then there would be more people who had gotten in. But you can't be accepted as the character performer role until you go to an audition and get the role there. So I went into the audition knowing I was accepted in the character attendant role. So to answer your question, you can go to the audition while you're in the submission process. You can even go before you submit your application too (I think).

[@maeve8029]

Oh okay, thank you! (:

[@amberthatcher73]

Hey! I'm going to be applying for the DCP in January/February when the application comes out for Fall 2019. I have been watching your Disney videos like CRAZY! I just wanted to say they are really helpful. You seem so sweet! Thank you for all the tips. I'm going to apply to be a Character Performer and attend auditions. I was wondering, are glasses allowed for cast member positions like character attendant or photopass or attractions? And would you recommend wearing contacts to the Character Performer auditions since you'd be wearing them as the characters? Also, do they actually apply makeup to your face at a DCP Character Audition? Again, thank you so much for your videos, I love them!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Awww thanks Amber! That's awesome that you're going to apply for the DCP! I wish you the best of luck :) to answer your questions: 1. Yes, in fact I wore glasses often when I was a character attendant. The only time they're not allowed is if you're in a role, such as a performer, where the character you are portraying does not wear glasses. 2. Yes, I would recommend not wearing glasses to the audition if you could wear contacts instead. If you are hired in a face performer role you will need to wear contacts. 3. In one of the last rounds they will put you in costume and makeup. This is usually only for the auditions where they have the resources to do so (such as in Orlando or Anaheim). It seems they don't usually have this round when they host auditions in other cities such as Seattle, Chicago, etc. I would still recommend wearing minimal makeup, as you will likely have to wear makeup for your role. But you don't want it to be too bold so it's easier for them to picture you as any character. Ex: I wouldn't recommend wearing red lipstick even if you believe you have characteristics similar to Snow White. The casting directors might have other ideas in mind :)

[@amberthatcher73]

@@mackenzienhughes Thank you so much that was super helpful! Thanks for all your help! I'd also love to vlog my experience so my friends and family can follow along. It would be awesome if you had any tips on how you do yours like what software you use to make your videos and just any other tips for people wanting to make videos interesting and entertaining. Thank you!!

[@Thecuriousalicee]

this is probably not a question you have a full answer for buuuuut here it is anyway! I'm only 5'1" and I realize that I can only play 3 face characters, basically. Should I wear makeup to make my eyes bigger and that's it? Or would they bother to considering me for taller roles?

[@mackenzienhughes]

I would definitely accentuate your eyes! All of the characters have bigger eyes and I feel like that would help you no matter what role you are chosen for!

[@ellispaigeknox]

What foundation did you use and can you get it in England? Also do you have to use expensive products like Mac because I wouldn’t like to spend that much money on it

[@TheLaynebrinson]

Are you allowed to wear colored contacts to play a character? Like if they thought I would be good as a brown eyed character would they allow me to wear contacts or find someone else?

[@mackenzienhughes]

Disney provided me with colored contacts (with prescription) because the role I was hired for required I have blue eyes (and mine are hazel).

[@TheLaynebrinson]

kenziemacbrown ok thank you for letting me know!!

[@Amanda-sn4ii]

This was one of the doubts I had. I don't use makeup and I don't know if I should do it for the audition. Any advice?

[@mackenzienhughes]

You definitely don't have to wear makeup at the audition! But wearing makeup specific to your role is part of the requirements of the job. They do train you on how to apply the makeup related to your role, but just know that if you're hired you will have makeup that you're required to wear.

[@liekerutten5329]

I think your so nice and happy that i get happy myself. By the way i love love loveeeee your disney video's ❤

[@mackenzienhughes]

You are so sweet, thank you! I really enjoy making them and it makes me happy knowing that other people enjoy them too!

[@juliecozette4749]

if they tell you not to wear makeup to the audition, would it be okay to still wear some minimal makeup if you have pimples or dark under eye circles?

[@mackenzienhughes]

Personally, I think that's fine. My interpretation of that is to not wear full-on makeup like you see performers wearing in the parks. Mainly because if you are picked to get put in costume they'll put makeup on you too. I think it might be easier to envision you in different roles if they're working with a clean slate. I don't know the official answer, and I don't speak on behalf of the company, but I've seen girls wearing minimal makeup at auditions and it's been fine!

[@leanyknape967]

Would it be possible to reply back to me on what products you used? I cannot always hear perfectly, but I love the look and I would love to recreate it! Thanks for reading!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Absolutely! PRIMER: Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer FOUNDATION: It Cosmetics CC Cream POWDER: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Powder BRONZERS/EYESHADOW: Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Make Up For Ever Bronzer BROWS: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder LINER: Marc Jacobs MASCARA: False Lashes mascara from MAC BLUSH: Tarte Cosmetics HIGHLIGHT: Thrive Causemetics LIPS: NYX Lipgloss (Natural LG 122) SETTING SPRAY: Morphe Continuous Setting Mist

[@leanyknape967]

Thanks so much! I'm auditioning this summer and cannot wait to try this out! Thanks so much for the tips, I really appreciate it! And thanks for responding so quickly! Have a wonderful day!

[@juliebarry383]

Thank you for your video I absolutely loved it! I have a question based on your personal experience! What was some of the best questions that people who came to meet Ariel asked? And if you can say, how did she answer them? :) absolutely love you and your videos I hope you have a good day!

[@mackenzienhughes]

I can't remember any "best" questions off the top of my head, but she got asked about dinglehoppers a lot! One of her favorite dinglehoppers was one she found with Flounder. She was playing hide and go seek in the kelp forest (which Flounder loses at all the time because he's bright yellow and sticks out like a sore thumb), and she saw something sparkly catch her eye! She swam closer and realized it was a gorgeous dinglehopper covered in pearls! It's definitely one of her favorite things in her collection!

[@chrissy590]

When did your contract with Disney end? I️ went there in May 2017 and I’m curious to know if you were the Ariel.

[@mackenzienhughes]

I didn't have a contract with Disney because they didn't relocate me (I was living in Florida when I was hired). But I worked there from September 2015 - June 2016 :)

[@reilygriffen3961]

Your so pretty!!!!

[@sreedeviprasanth7670]

Thanks this is really helpful

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@sabrinahernandez6713]

I had a question, they said that you can only apply to disney every 6 months, does that mean if I go to an audition for character look-a-like one day, can I still go to a parade performer audition the next day?

[@mackenzienhughes]

You can try! What I meant was that they keep your scores for 6 months. So you wouldn't need to go to a look-a-like audition in February and then again in April. Parade performer auditions are for a separate role so I don't think that should affect it. Again, you can go to as many as you like! I think they just tell people that so they don't need to feel the pressure to go as often.

[@cabinboylover]

Just for curiosity’s sake, do the face characters have the ability to see the pictures they’ve taken with guests?

[@mackenzienhughes]

Cast members do have a way of looking up photos up to an hour after they were taken. Mainly character performers and photographers though, they can look it up on the photographer's system. But the only other way they would see photos is if the guests posted on social media (with a public, not private, account) and used hashtags. I've also had guests send me photos after seeing my KZbin videos which was pretty cool! We really don't get the opportunity to see photos that often!

[@rmbouwens]

Can you wear lipstick with nothing else? Like, is that a thing? I wear makeup maybe once a year so Idk

[@shariahlovestosing]

So you talk about Orlando a lot, but do all these tips also translate for Anaheim auditions?

[@mackenzienhughes]

+Shariah Michelle to be honest I’m not 100% sure. The auditions for different parks vary but I’ve never been to a Disneyland audition so I can’t speak from experience. I would think it’s pretty similar!

[@jennieann4788]

Thank you. Really helpful!!

[@overdsed3714]

You are so beautiful 😍😭💞 I don't think you even need makeup

[@mackenzienhughes]

Thanks love! Honestly I don't wear makeup most of the time, but I like the way I look with or without makeup :)

[@districtminho3736]

You're beautiful. Thank you

[@HL-nl9eu]

you seem like a lovely person x

[@rachelfisher1276]

It's been my dream to be a Disney princess for as long as I can remember and I'm finally 18 and living in Orlando so it's possible! I don't wear any make up at all which I know will be fine for the audition, but if I do get the role, are you required to wear full coverage foundation every day on the job? I know eyeshadow/blush/lips are mandatory but what about foundation? Love your videos girl 💕💕

[@mackenzienhughes]

Good luck at your auditions!! Foundation is required as well, but it's one of the few things where you can wear whatever foundation you like. So you can choose to wear a full coverage foundation or a light foundation (from what I can remember). The rest of the makeup was provided.

[@reilygriffen3961]

PLEASE DO A QANDA

[@mackenzienhughes]

I did! :) You should go check it out!

[@jonsutubechannel]

You're so pretty

[@inbalsharlin]

I'm a shoe, my name is moo. I like this.

[@carlosuson2767]

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[@cf1187]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alexisdevlin6120]

Do you still work for Disney? If not how/ why did you leave?

[@mackenzienhughes]

No, I left in June of 2016. I left because I didn't see myself living in Florida long-term. I had also recently graduated from college with a bachelor's degree and knowing how hard it was for my friends to get jobs in their fields I realized it would be better for me to start sooner rather than later. So long story short - I loved my job and my time at Disney but I had to make the decision based on where I saw myself in the long run!

[@katiecoleman2363]

In the job, do they do your makeup or do you?

[@mackenzienhughes]

As a performer you apply all of your own makeup, but they show you how to do it.

[@mjloverandforever168]

So could I just wear mascara to my Disney audition?!?!

[@mackenzienhughes]

Absolutely!

[@vainpiers]

ahhhhh kinda wanna be a disney preformer but I'm punk looking

[@Mitchellerin3]

AngelinBlack change your look

[@mackenzienhughes]

Go to an audition and see what you think! Worst case if they offered you a job and you realized you didn't want to do it you could always turn it down!

[@strawberrybaby4925]

You have such a kind and warm feel to all your videos❤️ But it so makes me sad that you use so many products that are tested on animals and even animal hair brushes. Animal testing is so unnecessary and cruel, and there are so many brands that are against animal cruelty. Princesses are supposed to love their animal friends:(

[@katycoe9244]

thank you for this !! :) i'm going to a Disneyland Paris audition in either Montreal or Toronto in a few weeks (i'm from Ottawa) and i am super nervous and excited !! i had so many people on my ICP last summer tell me i should be friends with Alice and Tinkerbell and its been my dream since then ! it does say not to wear make up but i'm wondering if i should put on a little bit of brown mascara, neutral lip stick and maybe fill my eyebrows to make them look existent because i'm so pale haha