Key insights

• 🎭 In comedy, faking tears with props like eye drops is common.
• 🎭 Actors may use Vaseline-based products to achieve a natural teary-eyed look.
• 🎭 Actors use Vaseline-based products like aquaphor for emotional scenes, Menthol applications, such as Krylon sticks, are also used to aid emotions during performances
• 🎭 Use Vaseline-based product as a substitute for menthol products, Be cautious not to get the product directly in the eyes, Use a light touch when applying near the eyes
• 🎭 Actors avoid rubbing their eyes to maintain continuity in scenes, Using a blower to blow menthol air into eyes creates the appearance of redness, Menthol versions irritate the eyes to achieve the desired effect
• 🎭 Blow into your hand first to ensure the cotton with menthol crystals is in place, Avoid potential accidents by securing the menthol crystals properly before using them near the eyes, Prevent horror stories of menthol crystals getting into someone's eye by being cautious and careful

Q&A

• What precautions should be taken when using menthol crystals near the eyes?

  Always ensure the menthol crystals are properly secured before using them near the eyes to avoid potential accidents. It's important to blow into your hand first to confirm the cotton is in place and hasn't moved.

• How do actors avoid rubbing their eyes and create the appearance of red eyes?

  Actors avoid rubbing their eyes to maintain continuity in scenes. They use a blower to blow menthol air into their eyes to create the appearance of redness. Menthol versions irritate the eyes to achieve the desired effect.

• What are the tips for using tear stick and Vaseline-based products?

  Tips for using tear stick and Vaseline-based products include being cautious not to get the product directly in the eyes and using a light touch when applying near the eyes. Vaseline-based products can be used as a substitute for menthol products.

• What specific products do actors use to aid emotional performances?

  Actors often use specific products like Vaseline-based items and menthol applications, such as Krylon sticks, to aid their emotional performances.

• What are common methods used to fake tears in comedy?

  In comedy, faking tears with props like eye drops is common. Actors may also use Vaseline-based products to achieve a natural teary-eyed look.

• How does a makeup artist help actors with crying scenes?

  A makeup artist working in film and television helps actors with crying scenes by employing various methods, such as using specific products like Vaseline-based items and menthol applications to aid emotional performances.

• 00:12 A makeup artist working in film and television helps actors with crying scenes by employing various methods.
• 00:39 Comedy often involves faking tears using props like eye drops and Vaseline-based products for a natural look.
• 01:09 🎭 Actors often use specific products to aid their emotional performances, like Vaseline-based items and menthol applications.
• 01:38 Tips for using tear stick and Vaseline-based products to avoid discomfort. Be cautious not to get the product directly in the eyes. Use a light touch when applying near the eyes.
• 01:59 A demonstration of how actors avoid rubbing their eyes and use menthol to create the appearance of red eyes.
• 02:39 Always ensure the menthol crystals are properly secured before using them near the eyes to avoid potential accidents. It's important to blow into your hand first to confirm the cotton is in place and hasn't moved.