How Drag Queens Use Makeup to Transform Their Faces and Your Viewing Experience

When you think about drag, many elements come to mind: the wigs, the makeup, the dancing, the lip sync, the jokes. But even a seasoned spectator might not realize how carefully each queenly skill is used to delight your eyes and brain. In this series, Miz Cracker, a Slate contributor and fan favorite on Season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, offers us an insider’s guide to the art and science behind the glitter of a great drag performance.