Costume & Character Makeup Application

Costume & Character Makeup

Take Your Costume to the Next Level

Complete the transformation with professional costume and character makeup, applied in-store by our experienced team using Kryolan stage makeup. Whether you’re dressing up for a party, performance, event or photoshoot, our makeup service is designed to elevate your costume and bring your character to life.

This service is the perfect add-on to costume hire, but is also available for customers supplying their own costumes.

What We Offer

🎭 Character & Themed Makeup

  • Decades (70s, 80s, 90s, vintage glam)

  • Iconic characters

  • Film & TV-inspired looks

  • Fantasy & theatrical makeup

🧟 Special Effects (SFX) Makeup

  • Scars, wounds & bruising

  • Blood effects

  • Creature & horror looks

  • Stage & performance-ready SFX

💄 Costume Enhancement Makeup

  • Drag & high-glam makeup

  • Festival & party looks

  • Dramatic stage makeup

  • Colour-matched looks to suit your costume

All makeup is applied in-store and tailored to your costume, character and event.

Pricing & Bookings

Pricing is by quote and depends on:

  • Makeup style and complexity

  • Time required

  • Event date and availability

  • Whether it is paired with costume hire

To ensure the best result, we recommend enquiring in advance - especially during peak periods such as Halloween, Book Week, theatre seasons and event weekends.

How to Enquire

To discuss your look, check pricing and availability, please email us with the following details:

  • Event date

  • Character or theme

  • Photos or inspiration (if available)

  • Whether you are hiring a costume from us

📧 Email: info@upstagedancewear.com.au

Our team will get back to you to discuss your vision and provide a personalised quote.

Why Choose Us

  • Professional-grade Kryolan stage makeup

  • Experienced with costume, character & performance makeup

  • Seamless add-on to costume hire

  • Melbourne-based, in-store service

  • Ideal for parties, performances, theatre & events

Looking to complete the full transformation?
Ask us about pairing your costume hire with wig styling and character makeup for a fully customised look.

👉 Enquire now to bring your character to life.