Oni (Demon) Makeup:
Features: Bright, often red or blue faces with exaggerated features like horns, fangs, and wild hair.
Use: Represents demons or supernatural beings, conveying their fearsome nature.
Aragoto (Rough Style) Makeup:
Features: Bold, dramatic lines and colors, often in shades of red, black, and white, with exaggerated facial expressions.
Use: Used for heroes or warriors, emphasizing their strength and bravery.
Shiro-nuri (White Makeup)
Features: Predominantly white face with red and black accents to highlight facial features.
Use: Commonly used for a variety of characters, including courtesans and beautiful women, symbolizing purity and elegance.
Kumadori (Colorful Lines)
Features: Uses colorful lines, usually in red, blue, and black, painted on a white base. The lines can be angular or wavy.
Use: Each line and color combination has specific meanings, often denoting the character's mood or role, such as a noble or a villain.
Onnagata (Female Role) Makeup:
Features: Soft, delicate makeup with a focus on subtlety and beauty, including light pinks and whites to enhance the actress's femininity.
Use: Worn by male actors portraying female characters, aiming to convey grace and elegance.