What is the responsibility of the key makeup artist? creating the look for each actor creating special makeup effects teaching actors how to apply makeup purchasing cosmetics at drug stores

(A) Creating the look for each actor

One of the major functions of a Key Makeup Artist is to plan and apply makeup to everyone from bit players to lead Actors and Models. They often work with the director and production designer,  to ensure that the ideas of the movie directors are well executed. The Key makeup artist is saddled with the responsibilities of planning the makeup designs for all leading and supporting actors, this includes, but not limited to cosmetic makeup and facial/body hair applications.