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Two-Face Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 12

Two-Face Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 12

If you're looking for a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply and paint a prosthetic, SFX Artist Nsomniaksdream has you covered. Continue reading to learn how she created this Two-Face inspired look and to see what products she used for the transformation, or watch her detailed video below. Shop the Look Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out The List To re-create Nsomniakdream's look, these are the products she used: Mehron Modeling Wax, $7.38 Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive, $4.90 Ben Nye Neutral Set Powder, $20 Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, $80 Stage Frights Foam Latex Meatbag Appliance, $45 Graftobian Spatula/Sculpting Tool, Double Ended, $7.20 Pros-Aide® II Adhesive “The Sequel” 2oz, $14.75 Mehron Liquid Latex 4.5oz, 12.95  Mehron Pro Color Ring Bruise, $13.95  Graftobian Stipple Sponge, $0.99  Mehron Sweat & Tears 1oz ,$6.95 Total Cost: $214.07 Buy All Step 1: Prep your brows and hairline before application Using Mehron Modeling Wax and the Graftobian Spatula/Sculpting Double Ended Tool,  add a thick layer of product to set your eyebrows and any hair along your hairline that will be covered by the appliance. The latex prosthetic will be sticky during removal and may tug at any unset hair. Step 2: Prep the prosthetic... gently! Many prosthetics, including the Stage Frights Foam Latex Meatbag Appliance used in this tutorial, have areas around the eyes, lips, and nose that need to be gently "opened" or "torn" in order to fit around your eyes, lips, and face. Gently tear the sealed areas to prevent from damaging it. Tearing creates jagged edges that will be easier to blend and trick the eye into thinking it looks a real scar line versus cutting with scissors which creates clean lines that will be obvious to spot if not blended perfectly. Step 3: Use powder to "outline" where the prosthetic will be placed onto your face Line up the appliance on your face to see where you want to place it. Once you've found the perfect position, take a brush with Ben Nye Neutral Set powder and dust it around the edges to create a guide on where to apply it once you add adhesive. Step 4: Apply the appliance Using Pros-aide Cream and a q-tip, apply a thin layer of adhesive to your face around the inside perimeter of your powdered outline and along the outer edges of the prosthetic while avoiding the thin outermost edges. You can easily add more adhesive to the edges once everything is in place. Additional lumps and bumps that may occur during application will add to the scarred effect and are not a bad thing. PRO TIP: When you are applying a full face prosthetic, start at the bridge of your nose, as it's a good central point to start with, and work your way outward. Step 5: Blend in the edges for a seamless transition Taking a Graftobian Stipple Sponge, dip into a small amount of Pros-Aide The Sequel, and dab the sponge around the edges to create a nice thin layer to help blend the seam into your skin. Repeat the process using thin layers of Mehron Liquid Latex to make the transition even smoother. It's normal to apply three or four thin layers, and be sure to let each layer. Set with Ben Nye Neutral Set powder  because the latex will stick to itself.   Step 6: Add depth and shadows using sponges and brushes Using the Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, (a good alternative with a better range of flesh tones is the Skin Illustrator Ve's Pirate Palette) an alcohol activated paint, dip into the lightest red shade and apply to the highest points of the prosthetic. Next, use the darker shades to paint the recessed areas to make them look like open wounds. Step 6: Paint the highest points lighter Using the lightest shade from the Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, paint the highest points of the prosthetic to look like fresh flesh that is still intact. Step 7: Create a black eye Using the Mehron Pro Color Ring in Bruise, paint the skin around the eye to mimic a fresh black eye.   Step 7: Final details! Using a small amount of Mehron Sweat & Tears, paint the wounds to give them a gruesome glossy finish. Using the Graftobian Stipple Sponge  and Skin Illustrator Zombie Palette, add a few shadows and darker bruises to the face and neck. You're Camera Ready! Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this makeup look. To view more tutorials from Nsomniaksdream, visit her on YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series Glam Skulltress by PaigeMarieMakeup Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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Glam Skulltress: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 11

Glam Skulltress: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 11

The skull trend is still going strong, and for this tutorial, we partnered with PaigeMarieMakeup for a bit of an untraditional skull. This tutorial is for those that want to dip their toes into the SFX world while still maintaining a glam makeup look. In addition to using makeup, she shows us how to add some stickers, gems, and an elaborate headpiece for an easy glam skulltress look that will turn heads from SFX beginners to makeup lovers alike! Shop the Look Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out The List To re-create paigemariemakeup's look, these are the products she used: Mehron Paradise Makeup Palette – 30-well, $124.95 Blend Bunny Cosmetics Little Miss 'She Never Misses' 25 Shade Eyeshadow Palette, $28 RCMA No Color Pressed Powder, $18 NYX Thick It Stick It Brow Gel, $13 Graftobian Corrector Wheel (Light), $32 Ben Nye Liquid Eye Liner (White), $12 Total Cost: $227.95 The Tutorial Step 1: Apply the eyeshadow Using the Mehron Paradise AQ Palette, lay down your eyeshadow base. Paige Marie used the light purple shade before layering on some of the Blend Bunny Cosmetics Little Miss 'She Never Misses' Palette to add a pearly glow. Step 2: Apply foundation, powder, and contour Does this sound like your normal makeup routine? These first few steps will be very similar to your normal glam routine. For this look, Paige Marie uses her favorite illuminating foundation in two different shades (for foundation and to contour) and RCMA No Color Pressed Powder. Step 3: Add highlighter Keeping with the glam theme, add a beaming highlight. Paige Marie used the lightest shade from the Blend Bunny Cosmetics Little Miss 'She Never Misses' 25 Shade Eyeshadow Palette on the high points of her cheeks, brown bone, and upper lip. Step 4: Brows and lashes For this look, only half of your face will be a skull, so using the NYX Thick It Stick It Brow Gel, fill in one brow, and add lashes. For liner, you can use either a liquid liner, or in this case, a sticker. Step 5: Block out your other brow For this step, Paige Marie used a glue stick to cover her brow with plenty of RCMA No Color Powder. To further disguise this area, she took the Graftobian Corrector/Neutralizer Wheel in Light to create a skin-tone finish and powdered some more. Step 6: Paint on the jaw and face details Using the Mehron Paradise Makeup, paint on the jawline and other details. Feel free to add more or less based on your comfort level and how detailed you want your skull to be. You can use stickers and gems to create more details, too. Step 7: Use a white liner for added details and as a guide for your gem application To help guide where you're going to add more gems, draw lines using the Ben Nye Liquid Eye Liner (Paige Marie uses white) to both add more detailing and to make application a breeze! Step 8: Time for lips Apply your favorite liquid lipstick, and use the Ben Nye Liquid Eye Liner and Blend Bunny Palette to add depth and create "teeth". Adding pear shaped gems is a fun way to add "teeth" to your skull, too. Step 9: Paint your neckline Using the same colors you used for your eyeshadow, cover your neck and décolletage. Throw on a wig, a flower crown, and whatever accessories you want to complete the look. You're Camera Ready! A special thank you to Paige Marie for creating this look and for the detailed tutorial. You may find her and view more of her work on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series Rainbow Skull by fancyflutie Easy Phantom Makeup by Nsomniaksdream Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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Rainbow Skull: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 10

Rainbow Skull: SFX Tutorial Series, Pt. 10

We're continuing our SFX Tutorial Series with an easy special effects makeup look using just a handful of products. If you have the proper brushes and tools already, you can create this look for under $40! Shop the Look Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out The List To re-create fancyflutie's look, these are the products you need: Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet in Flash, $14.95 Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Single Refill (Black), $8.95 Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Single Refill (White), $8.95 Ben Nye Glitz It, $10 Total Cost: $42.85 The Tutorial Step 1: Paint the teeth, jawline, and basic outline of the skull Using the Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White, first paint the teeth. This will help guide the rest of your outline. Next, move on to the jaw outline. Using the same tools, outline the eye sockets and nose. Don't forget to add a white line down the center of the nose to represent the septum. This will make the skull more realistic. Step 2: Time to add a bit of color! Using a sponge and the Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet in Flash, swipe your sponge across several of the shades in the cake and apply to your face in sweeping motions. This will create streaks of color. Customize the look by using more of your favorite shades or even selecting a different palette. Continue this step until you fill in ever area except the eye sockets, nose, and the inner portion of the jaw. These areas will be painted black. Step 3: It's all in the details Using a fine detail brush (the Sigma Chrome E11 Eye Liner Brush works perfectly for this step), outline the teeth and jawline first using Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in black. Adding thinner lines within each tooth and where the teeth meet the cheek area will give a more realistic look. Leave a small section between the outer jaw and mouth. It will be filled in completely with black in the next step. Step 4: Move on to the nose Using the same detail brush, outline the nose cavity and be sure to leave the thin white strip along the middle. Fill in the nose with black and move on to the eye sockets. Same thing, outline them first. They will be filled in soon. Continue to outline the skull and add a few details above the brows and on the cheek bones for depth and dimension. Step 5: All about the eyes Fill in the eye sockets with black. Once it has dried, take a fine detail brush and add a few colorful details (fancyflutie used blue from the palette) along the outer rim of the eye socket. These additional steps make a big impact! Step 6: Add more details around the skull Once you're happy with the eyes, clean your brush and use white to add small details above the teeth to represent the roots of each tooth, and add a few fine details above the brow bone and on the cheeks near where you added the black fine details before. This will help make those details pop. Step 6: Add a second layer of black A nice, rich, deep black eye socket and in between the teeth and jaw bone will help create depth. You're almost done! Step 7: Everything's better with a little glitter Apply Ben Nye's Glitz It onto any area that has white. and also on to the eyelids. Allow to dry, and that's it! You're Camera Ready! Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this makeup look. A special thank you to Mehron and fancyflutie for creating this look and for the detailed tutorial. You may find her and view more of her work on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. More Tutorials Feeling inspired? We are, too! Enjoy more tutorials from our SFX Tutorial Series Easy Phantom Makeup by Nsomniaksdream Beetlejuice + Miss Argentina by The Official Lola Rose Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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Halloween Queen: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 7

Halloween Queen: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 7

This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials every week through Halloween. In our seventh and final release of the series, PRO artist Samantha Jaymes creates a Glam Gore Halloween Queen makeup look featuring a collection of Ben Nye products from Camera Ready Cosmetics. Follow along as Samantha walks you through each step of creating this look! Shop The Look Ben NyeEssential Eye Palette$58 Ben NyeCake Eye Liner$12   Ben NyeStage BloodStarting at $3.50 These are the products she used: Ben Nye Olive-Brown Matte HD Foundation Palette – $64 Ben Nye 8-Color Essential Eye Shadow Palette – $58 Ben Nye Cake Eye Liner in Black EL1 – $12 Ben Nye Stage Blood, 1oz – $5 Total Cost: $139 Get the look for less! Opt for smaller palette options or individual shades, and use a black gel or cake eyeliner that you already have on hand: RCMA Makeup 4-Color Foundation Palette – $27 Make-Up Atelier 5 Color Eyeshadow Palette in T20 Smoke Variation – $36 Ben Nye Stage Blood, 1oz – $3.50 Total Cost: $66.50 Step 1: Highlight your brows. Using the lightest shade from the Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Palette, highlight above and below your brow and blend out. Step 2: Create a dark lid and smokey eye. Using the darkest shade from the Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Palette, create a dark eyelid base and smudge out with a shadow blending brush. Next, dip into the eyeshadow palette and create a deep, chocolate brown smokey eye. Use the excess shadow from your brush to extend the smokey effect across the lower lash line.  Finish your eye look with the Ben Nye Cake Liner and a thin liner brush. Create a thin line along the upper lash line, extending out beyond the corners of each eye. For an even more dramatic effect, draw a thick triangular outline from each corner of the eye and fill in with the black liner.  Apply long, voluminous false lashes for extra glam. Step 3: Contour and shape your face. Using a bronze shade from the Ben Nye 8-Color Essential Eye Shadow Palette, or any other eye palette with bronzy and gold shades, start creating depth around the face. Contour below the cheekbones, around the temples, across the forehead and along the jawline and neck.  Step 4: Create "stitched-up" details lines across the face. Using a light foundation shade, trace the outline of your face stitches. Samantha starts in the top middle of her forehead, traces down the bridge of her nose, and starts from the middle bridge of her nose across the tops of her cheeks and down to the her jawline and neck. Once you've finished the outline, dip into a slightly darker foundation shade to trace an outline around your faintly traced lines. Dip back into the Ben Nye Cake Liner or another black eyeliner you have on hand, and create thin lines down the middle of your traced lines. Then create "stitches" across all of the lines, as well as on the ends of your brow. Step 5: Create a glossy nude lip. Using a nude lipliner, trace the outline of your lips. Fill in with a matte lipstick in a similar nude shade, and top with a nude or clear lip gloss for a bold, glam lip look. Step 6: Create the look of dripping blood from some of your stitches. Add a small amount of Ben Nye Stage Blood to the end of a thin makeup brush and apply thin, dripping strokes from various places on the face - from stitches, the top of the forehead, and the corners of your mouth. Anywhere you think needs a touch of Halloween gore! Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Samantha Jaymes (@samanthajaymes_) for bringing this Glam Gore Halloween Queen to life. Check out CRC's other SFX Tutorials: Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Halloween Clown by Kelly Tull Butterfly Face Paint by Angie Lum Need something specific to create your SFX looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Also, explore our limited edition, exclusive collaboration with SFX artist Freakmo, a.k.a. Kiana Jones. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. Mallory Hatten Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
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makeup BUTTERFLY FACE PAINTing: SFX TUTORIAL SERIES, PART 6

makeup BUTTERFLY FACE PAINTing: SFX TUTORIAL SERIES, PART 6

This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented special effects makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our sixth release of the series, PRO artist Angie Lum creates a vibrant, luminescent butterfly face painting look featuring a collection of cult-favorite SFX makeup products from Camera Ready Cosmetics. Follow along as Angie walks you through the step-by-step butterfly face paint tutorial for this popular Halloween butterfly makeup look! Shop The Look Make Up For Ever12 Flash Color Palette$99 Cozzette BeautyInfinite Matte Shadow$12   Cozzette BeautyStylist Creme Liner$18 These are the products she used:  Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Sealer – Starting at $10 Ben Nye Lip Colour Pencil – Nude (LP127), $12 Ben Nye Lipstick – Cotton Candy (LS41), $16 Cozzette Stylist Creme Eyeliner – Jet Black, $18 Cozzette Infinite Matte Eyeshadow – In shades Gratitude, Jack, and Jet, $13 each Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate – Starting at $16 Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles – Marshmallow, $7.50  Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum – Starting at $6.90 Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case Palette – Flash (MO5210), $99 NYX Epic Ink Liner – Black, $9 Mehron Pencil Liner – Dark Brown, $3.95 Lashes in a Box – N°23, $8 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk, $4.50 Total Cost: $249.85 Get the makeup butterfly look for less! Use a moisturizer, setting spray, nude lipstick, lipliner, and black eyeliner that you already have on hand for your butterfly face painting. Or opt for individual cream paints instead of the full Make Up For Ever Palette: La Femme Eye Shadow Pans Refills – In shades Icy Blue, Navy Blue, and Black, $4.50 each   Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles – Marshmallow, $7.50 Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum – Starting at $6.90 Lashes in a Box – N°23, $8 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk, $4.50 Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup AQ, Singles – In shades Sky, Dark Blue, and White, $5.95 each Total Cost: $58.25   Butterfly Tutorial: How to Create Your Makeup Butterfly Face Paint Design in 10 Easy Steps Step 1: Prep Step 2: Map out and fill in Step 3: Shade wings Step 4: Set and define Step 5: Outline and set Step 6: Line the eyes Step 7: Add detail to the wings Step 8: Outline in white Step 9: Get out the glitter Step 10: Lashes and lips   Step 1: Prep skin for butterfly face painting and cover up your brows. Angie preps her skin with the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrate and follows up with a full-coverage foundation base. Then she applies water-based the Kryolan Professional Make-Up Hydro Spirit Gum over her eyebrows to hold them down before applying white creme makeup to conceal them. Step 2: Map out and fill in your butterfly makeup design. Using a dark brown artist pencil, outline the shape of butterfly wings on both sides of the face. Create faint lines so you can easily cover up your tracing in the following steps. Fill in your outline with a light blue creme makeup. Step 3: Apply shading to the tops and bottoms of your butterfly face paint wing outline. Using a dark blue creme makeup, apply shading to the tops and bottoms of the makeup butterfly wings. Slowly fade the color in towards the inner parts of the face, almost like an ombre effect. Step 4: Set creme makeup in place with matte eyeshadows. Define shading. Lock the creme makeup in place using matte eyeshadows of the same color for easy butterfly eye makeup. You’ll be using two different shades to cover the different blue colors. As you’re setting the butterfly makeup, accentuate the shading inside the wing design by applying more of the eyeshadow color to the tops and bottoms. Step 5: Outline your butterfly makeup design & set in place. Apply a black creme or gel eyeliner to the outer border of the butterfly face paint design, creating thicker lines towards the top and bottom rounded edges of the wings. Once you’ve outlined the full design, go back over the outline with a matte black eyeshadow to set the lines in place. Step 6: Line your eyes! Using a black liquid eyeliner, line the upper and lower lash lines of your eyes. Create a winged outer corner for a dramatic butterfly makeup effect. Step 7: Create delicate detailing inside the makeup butterfly wings. Dip back into the creme eyeliner from the previous steps and create thin, delicate lines inside the wings. These are the veins of the butterfly wings. There is no right or wrong way to draw these lines but follows Angie’s butterfly face painting tutorial video above to see how she completed this step. Step 8: Outline the butterfly wings again, this time in white. Using a white creme pencil, outline the wings again for more definition. Do not go over the black outline; simply trace the outside edges of the black. Step 9: Apply glitter inside the butterfly wings. Time to get that iridescent, ethereal sparkle! Angie uses Eye Kandy Glitter Sprinkles in shade Marshmallow to create this effect. Apply all over the inside of the butterfly wings. Step 10: Complete the butterfly makeup look with false lashes and a nude lip! Finish your butterfly face painting with voluminous false lashes and a pretty, nude lip. Angie uses Ben Nye lip liner and lipstick for her classic lip look shown below. Her lashes of choice were Lashes in a Box style #23. Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Angie Lum (@angielum) and Lei V Artist Agency for bringing this Butterfly Face Painting vision to life.   For More Like Our Butterfly Face Painting Guide, Check Out Our Other SFX Tutorials: Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Scary Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum Glam Halloween Clown Makeup by Kelly Tull Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands. Also, check out these Top 10 SFX products loved by PROs. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative or to see if we can order the exact product you need.
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Halloween Clown Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 5

Halloween Clown Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 5

  This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials every week through Halloween. In our fifth release of the series, PRO artist Kelly Tull re-creates a Creepy Glam Halloween Clown featuring a collection of products from Camera Ready Cosmetics that makes for the perfect clown makeup look for girls (or guys!). Follow along as Kelly walks you through each step of creating this clown makeup look with her makeup painting tutorial! SFX Clown Makeup Look Must-Haves Mehron30-Well Paradise Palette$124.95 RCMA MakeupNo Color Powder$14 These are the special effects makeup products she used to create her clown makeup look: Mehron Paradise Palette – $124.95 Ben Nye Studio Color Eye & Cheek Rainbow Palette – $58 RCMA No Color Powder – $14 NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator– $7.50 Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick – Berry Me, $19 NYX Slim Lipliner Pencil – Currant, $6 Total Cost: $229.45 You can also get this clown makeup look for less! Use individual refill shades versus the full size palettes and choose a lip color you already have on hand: Camera Ready Gel Eye Liner - Black Out, $10.99 La Femme Blush Rouge REFILL - Flamingo Pink, $7.90 Mehron Paradise Cake Makeup REFILLS - Various Colors, $8.95 NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator - Various Colors, $7.50 Total Cost: $35+ How to Apply This Clown Makeup Look in 8 Easy Steps - A Clown Makeup Tutorial Our eight-step glam-scary clown makeup tutorial will walk you through this perfect clown makeup look for girls or guys from foundation to the final shimmer so you can learn how to apply scary clown makeup for Halloween like a pro. Get ready; get set; SCARE! (But make it glam.)   Step 1: Foundation Step 2: Eyes and brows Step 3: Lips Step 4: Cheeks Step 5: Mouth Step 6: Finishing eye touches Step 7: Neck ruffle Step 8: Glow, baby!   Step 1: Set foundation in place. Kelly uses the RCMA No Color Powder to lock her foundation in place. This sets a flawless, full-coverage base for the rest of your clown makeup for Halloween application. Step 2: Create exaggerated brows and detailing around the eyes. Using a fine detail brush, dip into a black gel liner or aqua-paint to fill in your eyebrows. For the inward portion of your brows (facing the nose) extend lines outward and up towards the forehead. Using the same black makeup, create clown-like detailing above the brows and around the eye area. Follow the video above to watch how Kelly accomplishes this, or follow your own style to create your perfect clown makeup look for Halloween! While you're waiting for this clown makeup to dry, continue with steps 3 thru 5. Step 3: Line and fill-in your lips. Choose a dark purple or mauve color to line the full perimeter of your lips. When lining the lips, extend the corners of your mouth slightly outward for a wider, more exaggerated clown makeup lip effect. Find a similar liquid lipstick color in a matte finish to fill in your clown lips since clown makeup often features overdrawn lips. Step 4: Create bright pink clown cheeks. Choose a rosy or light pink powder blush color and apply in a circular motion to the apples of your cheeks. You'll be left with round, cartoonish, clown-like cheeks - which is essential for any great clown makeup look. Go back over the blush with a bright pink aqua-paint to really make your cheeks pop. Step 5: Create a cartoon clown makeup mouth. Dip into a brown face paint to draw a large, cartoonish outline of a mouth around your lips. Start just between the bottom of your nose and upper lip, drawing the line out towards the bottom of your cheeks and down towards your chin. Follow the video above to watch how Kelly completes this portion of her clown makeup look. Once you have your outline, fill-in the lines with a white face paint. Do not paint over your lipstick from the previous step. Step 6: Complete your clown makeup eye design. Now that your eyes have had time to dry, fill in the shapes you created earlier with the same black gel liner and finish off the look by gluing sequins or gems in certain parts of the eye design for a dramatic, glam effect. Go ahead and be creative! No two clown makeup looks are alike, so express yourself with unique shapes! Step 7: Paint a colorful neck ruffle to bring your clown makeup look to life. The iconic clown ruffle is a must to complete this clown makeup look! But no worries, you don't need to go buy one; just paint one! Choosing bright, vibrant cake makeup colors, created thing blocks of color from the top of the neck to the top of your chest, finishing them off in a pointed fashion. Alternate colors as you go until the full neck is filled in. Add white circles to the end of each pointed color line, and then outline everything in black (the circles and the individual color strips). You now have a bright collar that’s an excellent addition to your clown makeup for Halloween without any extra accessories. Step 8: Add some serious glow! Apply a shimmering body illuminator, like NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator, to the shoulders and chest (just below your painted neck ruffle). Also, add it to the forehead and T-zone. This adds an extra element of glam! If you want to transform this clown makeup look into a scary clown makeup look, simply add some special effects blood. Visit our YouTube channel for more step-by-step SFX tutorials. A special thank you to artist Kelly Tull (@kellytull_) for bringing this Creepy-Glam Halloween Clown to life. Check out CRC's other SFX Tutorials: Comic Book Pop Art by Kelly Tull CATS with a Twist by Andie Piazza The Nun by Janet Cake Glam-Gore Witch by Rachel Quattlebaum We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks or want to find other unique makeup products to embellish your clown makeup look? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need to create your perfect clown makeup for Halloween.
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Halloween SFX Makeup: Top 10 Products Loved By PROs

Halloween SFX Makeup: Top 10 Products Loved By PROs

  Special effects makeup isn’t reserved only for the Halloween lovers. Although, it’s this time of year that really gets us excited about the creative, endless possibilities in the world of SFX makeup. Whether you’re curious to know what the professionals are using, building your own SFX makeup kit, or simply have no idea what any of the special effects talk is all about, take a peek at our best SFX makeup products for Halloween.   10 Best SFX Makeup Products for Halloween: These bestsellers consistently make the list year after year, and for good reason – they’re best in class for their respective product categories. Add a few (or all) to your SFX makeup kit or at-home makeup collection, and be sure to tag us in your Halloween makeup creations on Instagram and Facebook!  Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette Graftobian Stipple Sponge Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Paint Pros-Aide “Original” Adhesive Mehron Rigid Collodion Kryolan Professional Make-Up Eye Blood Ben Nye Clown White Ben Nye Fresh Scab Bdellium Tools SFX Brushes 1. Read all the way through to see our #1 bestselling SFX Halloween makeup product! 10: Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette, $60.50 This compact, pocket-sized palette contains 10 of the most popular Halloween SFX makeup colors from Skin Illustrator’s line of pigments. Designed to mimic just about any injury or illness imaginable, this palette simulates burns, cuts, scrapes, scabs, bruises, and more. Each color must be activated with 99% alcohol or activator. Spray or dab the solvent onto the desired color, swirl for 30 seconds, and apply with a brush, sponge, or mascara wand.  Purchase Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette 9: Graftobian Stipple Sponge, starting at $1 Meet one of the best SFX makeup tools there ever was! Graftobian’s classic stipple sponge is used for a variety of SFX makeup looks, like the five o’clock shadow and broken blood vessels. The charcoal-colored web matrix sponge allows for uneven, splotchy makeup application that’s so common in Halloween makeup creations, like demons, old-age, monsters, and more. Also available in a pack of 12 for cost savings. Purchase Graftobian Stipple Sponge 8: Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Paint, $8 These water-activated pigments by Ben Nye are smudge-proof and transfer-resistant once dry. Incredible for face or body art of any kind, especially Halloween SFX makeup looks, Magicake delivers intense color that will not fade. The opaque formula is not waterproof, so you must use a water-resistant setting spray to ensure long-lasting wear in conditions near water, humidity, or moisture. Purchase Ben Nye Magicake 7: Pros-Aide "Original" Adhesive, $18.20 If you’re looking for a non-irritating, heavy-duty adhesive for prosthetic application or other Halloween makeup needs, Pros-Aide stands out as one of our best SFX makeup staples. This water-based formula is often used for medical prosthetic applications, as well as by makeup artists for adhering appliances and other makeup components to the skin. It is safe to use on sensitive areas and boasts water-resistant, non-toxic properties. Purchase Pros-Aide “Original” Adhesive 6: Mehron Rigid Collodion (Scarring Liquid), $7.95 Develop realistic scar makeup effects with ease. Mehron’s clear solution wrinkles the skin as it dries to quickly develop a scarred look. Build dimension and deepen scars by building thin layers until you’ve reached the desired scar makeup effect. Because this product is so easy to use, it’s recommended for both seasoned artists and those new to SFX makeup. To remove the scar makeup, simply peel off. Purchase Mehron Rigid Collodion Shop SFX Makeup Bestsellers Pros-Aide"Original" Adhesive$18.20 MehronRigid Collodion$7.95 KryolanEye Blood$29.00 Shop All SFX Makeup 5: Kryolan Eye Blood, $29.00 Cry tears of *fake* blood! This gel-like formula delivers life-like bloody eyes and tears without impairing vision or irritating the eye. This Halloween SFX makeup is safe for use on sensitive eyes and for those who wear contact lenses. Discard product one month after first opening. Purchase Kryolan Professional Make-Up Eye Blood 4: Ben Nye Clown White, starting at $6 The preferred choice by artists worldwide, Clown White boasts an ultra-creamy texture and brilliant white finish for any drag, cosplay, or Halloween SFX makeup needs. The formula goes on smooth and opaque, so you don’t need a ton of product to achieve the desired look. For best results, apply a setting powder on top of the product to eliminate transfer and lock makeup in place. Purchase Ben Nye Clown White Makeup 3: Ben Nye Fresh Scab, starting at $12 Create natural-looking scabbed over wounds with ease! Fresh Scab by Ben Nye maintains a jelly-like consistency for realistic blood clotting effects. The naturally tinted, corn-syrup-based formula is peppermint flavored and safe to use in and around the mouth. This fake blood easily washes out of most fabrics and surfaces. Purchase Ben Nye Fresh Scab 2: Bdellium Tools SFX Brushes, starting at $10 These high-quality, eco-friendly SFX makeup brushes by Bdellium Tools were specifically manufactured to withstand strong dyes, solvents, and brush-cleaning solutions. Each brush is fabricated with sustainable bamboo handles and vegan synthetic bristles shaped in a variety of styles for flawless, reality-defying Halloween makeup looks. Purchase Bdellium Tools SFX Brushes 1: Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax, starting at $7 Coming in at #1, our best SFX makeup can help you manipulate the appearance of real skin distortions – broken nose, witch’s chin, bullet holes, and more. The moldable yet firm scar makeup wax comes in three flesh-tone shades with a translucent finish. For best SFX makeup results, apply on top of a thin film of spirit gum adhesive and seal in place with a durable liquid latex. Purchase Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax Which of these best SFX makeup products are you loving for Halloween makeup looks? Comment below with your favorites.  Need something specific to create your Halloween makeup looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of the best SFX makeup brands. Don’t see the SFX makeup you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative or to see if we can order the exact product you need. About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional-grade products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans works together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground. 
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CATS Musical Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 2

CATS Musical Makeup: SFX Tutorial Series, Part 2

This Halloween season, we’re teaming up with talented makeup artists across the United States to bring you a series of exclusive SFX makeup tutorials. In our second release of the series, PRO artist Andie Piazza re-creates the sassy, fan-favorite Bombalurina from CATS: The Musical. Follow our step-by-step tutorial of this look down below, or watch Andie's video tutorial on our YouTube channel! Shop The Look Danessa MyricksVision Cream Cover$28 Danessa MyricksPrimary Cream Palette$36 RCMA MakeupNo Color Powder$11.15 These are the products she used: Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover – Shade N05, $28 Danessa Myricks Waterproof Cream Palette – Primary, $36 Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Palette – STP-80, $48 L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencil – Very Black, $5 RCMA No Color Powder – 3 oz, $11.16 CRC Makeup Velour Powder Puff – Single, $1.99 Total Cost: $130.15 Buy all Get the look for less! Purchase individual shades versus the full palettes: Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Green Leaf – Individual, $9 Ben Nye MagiCake in Fire Red – Individual, $5 Ben Nye Eye Shadow in Lemon – Individual, $9 Yaby Eyeshadow in Orange Matte – Individual, $4 Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in Black – Individual, $5.95 Mehron Paradise AQ Cake Makeup in White – Individual, $5.95 L.A. Girl Gel Glide Eyeliner Pencil – Very Black, $5 RCMA No Color Powder – 3 oz, $11.16 CRC Makeup Velour Powder Puff – Single, $1.99 Total Cost: $66.05 Buy all Step 1: Apply a full coverage foundation all over the face and set in place. Andie uses Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover to create a flawless, full coverage base. Your goal is to create the appearance of pore-less skin, which you’ll later bring to life with vibrant color and cat-like detailing. Set foundation in place with RCMA No Color Powder and a CRC Powder Puff. Step 2: Create a bold, colorful smoky eye. Adjust colors to match the personality of whichever CATS character you’re re-creating. For Andie’s Bombalurina eye look, she uses the Ben Nye Studio Color Rainbow Palette. Start with the bright yellow shade. Apply inside the crease of your eye and extend just above the brow bone. Next, apply the light green all over your lid. Step 3: Create a red-to-orange ombre underneath your eyebrows. Take a flat liner brush and dip into a pigmented red cream paint, like the one included in Danessa Myricks’ Waterproof Cream Palette. Create a line underneath your eyebrow, from the inner bottom corner all the way to the outer bottom corner. Re-visit the Ben Nye Rainbow Palette, this time dipping a fluffy eyeshadow brush into the vibrant red color. Apply that on top of the red cream paint and just below, creating a faded appearance – from deep pigmented red to more sheer. Below the red ombre, apply the orange shade from that same Ben Nye palette to fill in the gap between the red and yellow shades on your eye. The final look should be an ombre rainbow – red at top that fades into the bright green on your lids. Step 4: Fill-in brows, creating the appearance of wispy fly-aways as you go. Using the black Danessa cream paint, trace your eyebrows and define the shape. Fill in with the cream paint and draw staggered fly away, whisker-like hairs coming out off the brows. Set with black eyeshadow to lock in place. Step 5: Line your eyes - heavily! Using the same black cream paint, dramatically line the upper lash line, creating a winged cat eye look. The heavier the line, the better. Bomblaurina is all about sass, so add any additional eyeliner details you see fit. The more dramatic, the better! Set your liner with black shadow to lock in place. Step 6: Create lighter white patches around your face. Apply white cream paint to the bottom portion of your face, from the bottom of your nose out to the laugh lines and to the bottom of your chin. Also paint your nose white and bring it up in between the eyebrows and across the middle of your forehead. Apply bronzer around the rest of your face, the parts without white cream paint, to accentuate the lighter sections you’ve created. Step 7: Define your lips. Using the Danessa Myricks cream red paint from your palette, apply a dramatic red lip. Step 8: Create a cat-like nose and mouth. Using a black gel liner, Andie uses the L.A. Girl Glide Gel Liner, fill in the bottom portion of your nose in all black. Draw a line from the bottom of your nose down to the top center of your upper lip. Fully outline the perimeter of your lips. Dip a fluffy shadow brush into a black eyeshadow and lightly buff out the line connecting your nose and lips. Using the L.A. Girl Gel Liner, apply dots above your upper lip on both sides. Extend a smile line from the corners of your mouth outward. Step 9: Add more color to the face. Mix the red and orange eyeshadows from the Ben Nye Rainbow Palette and apply to the cheeks for an added pop of color that ties the look together. Step 10: Create whiskers. This is the most time-consuming part of the whole look. Using a very thin detail dish, dip into the black cream paint again and create thin line strokes along your cheeks. Fill in gaps with white cream paint strokes to add dimension. Once you’ve finished your cheeks, do the same on each corner of the forehead. Finish the look with any last-minute detailing, like lining below the eye, apply false lashes – anything that adds extra drama! Visit our YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial of this CATS makeup look. A special thank you to Lei V Artist Agency and artist Andie Piazza (@andiepiazza) for making this video possible. Catch Part 1 of our Halloween video tutorials series here, featuring artist Kelly Tull creating a pop art comic book character. We’re accepting your videos as part of our SFX tutorial series! Send submissions to [email protected] for consideration. Need something specific to create your SFX Halloween looks? Shop Camera Ready’s extensive collection of top special effects brands here. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our Customer Experience Team for a comparable alternative, or to see if we can order the exact product you need. Mallory Hatten Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics
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THE BEST PROFESSIONAL-GRADE MAKEUP TO COVER UP TATTOOS

THE BEST PROFESSIONAL-GRADE MAKEUP TO COVER UP TATTOOS

As makeup artists, we appreciate the beauty, creativity, and artistry behind tattoos, but concealing tattoos? That’s an art all on its own!  Whether you’re covering tattoos for a bride’s big day or transforming a client’s body into a tattoo-less character for film, tv, or modeling – cover up makeup for tattoos takes time, lots of practice, and high-quality makeup.  We surveyed our network of makeup artists to discover the tried-and-true tattoo covering makeup products that get the job done. If you’re in the market for easy, flawless tattoo cover up makeup, these pro-approved products are the best place to start!   Top 9 Brands of Makeup for Covering Up Tattoos: Ben Nye Cinema Secrets Danessa Myricks Beauty European Body Art Joe Blasco Kryolan Professional Make-Up Mehron Reel Creations Skin Illustrator CONCEALING TATTOOS WITH BEN NYE Gary Parson, Kim Dawson Agency - Dallas, TX “[Once I've applied color for tattoo coverage,] I stipple from a Ben Nye Essential HD Matte Foundation Palette to mimic skin tone and texture. I also use a dab of matte powder or cream blush and/or bronzer to replicate the color of the skin in a more realistic way." TATTOO COVERING WITH CINEMA SECRETS Pauline Griffiths-Gough, Former MUA - Chester, United Kingdom “When I was still doing makeup, I only ever used Cinema Secrets Foundation for tattoo coverage. It also doubled as flawless coverage for the face. I had clients come in with bad acne, saying nothing had ever covered their problem areas like that foundation did.” DANESSA MYRICKS BEAUTY MAKES GREAT MAKEUP FOR TATTOOS Mary Erickson, Former MUA & Owner of Camera Ready Cosmetics “The Vision Cream Cover is an all-in-one foundation & concealer that covers everything, including hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and, yes, tattoos. It’s formulated with texture-minimizing properties to create perfect complexion on camera and HD film.” EUROPEAN BODY ART COVER UP MAKEUP Chris Milone, Christopher Milone Makeup - New York City “I use EBA Airbrush for most large tattoo coverage. I barely need to color correct first because it's so opaque. It leaves a matte finish and holds up well on a long day of shooting.” Mandy Danielle Benton, TV and Film Makeup Artist - Dallas, TX “To knock out the tattoo, first use the Coral Adjustor mixed with their skin tone from EBA Endura, then go over it with their skin tone color. Because of the highly pigmented, alcohol-based formula, Endura has just the right amount of skin-like sheen and won’t transfer. Plus, I love EBA's skin tone colors! For darker skin, you often just need to use the skin tone match without mixing an adjustor.” Elizabeth Rist, Elizabeth Rist Makeup Artistry - Dallas, TX “My go-to for skin-like coverage is EBA’s alcohol-based Endura Airbrush line. It offers great coverage and doesn’t fade or transfer.” JOE BLASCO MAKEUP FOR COVERING TATTOOS Mary Erickson, Former MUA & Owner of Camera Ready Cosmetics “The Blue Neutralizer is easy to use and works like magic to cover dark tattoos. The entire Joe Blasco Tattoo Cover collection features a variety of shades, each named after the pigmentation it corrects. They also double as high-pigment, concentrated concealers that hide rosacea, acne, and other skin conditions.” KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP FOR CONCEALING TATTOOS Doria Miyata-Murphy, Doria Murphy Makeup - Boston Massachusetts “My go-to in general is Kryolan Professional Make-Up’s Dermacolor Camouflage Creme. It offers enough coverage to completely camouflage a tattoo without compromising the final desired effect -- the appearance of real, healthy skin!” TATTOO COVERING WITH MEHRON Brandy Page, Brandy Page Makeup Artistry - Richmond, VA “I love the Tattoo Covering Wheel because of the array of colors you can mix and match to get the perfect skin tone for your client. The creamy, waterproof formula covers even the darkest tattoos, birthmarks, and skin discolorations. And because it doesn't budge, it's also amazing for weddings!” REEL CREATIONS COVER UP MAKEUP FOR TATTOOS Missy Nyberg, Forbidden Makeup “Over the years, I’ve relied on the Flesh Tone Palette for tattoo coverage. I love that Reel Creations has the best color match of flesh tones compared to any other product. It’s always in my set bag. I set the makeup with RCMA No Color Powder, then spray twice with Reel Creations Blue Aqua Sealer.” CONCEALING TATTOOS WITH SKIN ILLUSTRATOR BY PPI Trevor Thompson, Trevor Thompson Makeup - Louisville, KY “For quick, durable on-set tattoo coverage, I use the Skin Illustrator Flesh Tone Palette with a splatter brush to lay down a nice base color, and then I go in with several different adjuster tones from the Skin Illustrator Complexion Palette to break up the coverage and blend out the edges. These are my tried-and-true go-to’s because they're highly pigmented, last all day on-set, and look phenomenal on camera!” Kat DeJesus, Kat D Makeup - Denver, CO “I love the Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette. I use it for color correction before applying airbrush on top. I also use it to fleck the skin for a natural finish afterward. Being able to work in sheer layers and not have to worry about it moving all day makes this palette ideal for anything on location or when it needs to be completely waterproof.” Elizabeth Rist, Elizabeth Rist Makeup Artistry - Dallas, TX “The On Set Flesh Tone Palette is one of my top products for tattoo coverage. It makes neutralizing easy while offering great cover. It won’t melt with body heat or transfer. Great for everything from bridal to film!” Shop these tattoo cover up makeup favorites and more online and in-store at Camera Ready Cosmetics. Discounts apply for pro artist members. Which professional-grade makeup products do you rely on for concealing tattoos? Let us know in the comments below! About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by makeup artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional-grade products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans works together to curate the best quality products on the market. We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay ... come in and play! Our store is your playground.
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The Best FX Teeth Products, Used By Pro Makeup Artists

The Best FX Teeth Products, Used By Pro Makeup Artists

Rot and decay, bleeding gums, a toothless grin. Transform your mouth into a foul, repulsive creation this Halloween with these go-to products loved by SFX artists everywhere. We surveyed our community of pro makeup artists to discover which FX teeth products they can’t (and won’t) live without. Keep reading to see which five products topped our list, learn how to use them and click the links below to easily add one (or all) to your kit. Photo: Tiffany Kyees / Makeup: Mike Mekash and Eryn Krueger Mekash / Inspired By: Rick Baker PPI Necessary Evil Mouth FX These temporary tooth colors were designed to safely and effectively transform the inside of your mouth. Available in eight colors, Mouth FX contains a sweet vanilla-mint flavor that is made entirely of FDA food grade ingredients that are vegan, gluten-free, peanut-free, sugar-free and cruelty-free. Added bonus: it removes easily by simply brushing your teeth. Don’t use if you plan on eating or drinking immediately after application, as the product will wear off. CRC customer Christina B. rated the product five stars, saying, “This product is easy to use and fantastic!” Photo: Ben Nye Makeup / Makeup: Thomas Surprenant Ben Nye Tooth Color   Create a grotesque, long-lasting smile without staining or damaging your teeth. Apply Ben Nye Tooth Color in Black for instantly chipped teeth, or brush on Nicotine, Decay or Zombie Rot for a repulsive, realistic look. Temporarily brighten your smile with the color White. Apply to dry teeth and allow to dry; lasts for hours! May be reapplied as needed. To remove, simply use a cotton swab soaked in alcohol or brush off with toothpaste. This product is safe to use on denture material. CRC customer Nina A. rated the product five stars, saying, “From complete blackouts to decay, whatever I need to create on set, this stuff is the best.” Photo & Makeup: Kristan Osoria Mehron Tooth FX   Add the finishing touches to your grotesque look with Mehron’s Tooth FX , available in six colors. In just a few minutes, create a smoker's mouth, a gangster's gold tooth, a bloody grin, spinach in your teeth, or a chipped smile. A little bit goes a long way with this product, and each shade comes with instructions for easy application and removal.  CRC customer Pablo D. rated the product five stars, saying, “Amazing product. If you dry your teeth and then apply the product, it lasts a long time. I even ate after applying, LOL!” Photo & Makeup: Craig Lindberg EBA Venom Tooth Palette Available in two color collections (SFX and Decay), create temporary, waterproof mouth creations that are sure to scare. The special bonding agent used in the Venom Tooth Palettes is similar to the resin used in temporary dental adhesives, providing temporary adhesion of color to the teeth that dries instantly. All Venom tooth colors have been stain tested on regular teeth, as well as different veneers and crown materials. Color removes easily with toothpaste and a toothbrush. CRC customer Christophe G. rated the product five stars, saying, “Very satisfied! I own several of the EBA palettes and have been a big fan of them.” Photo & Makeup: Kryolan Professional Makeup Kryolan Tooth Enamel Ideal for theatrical and SFX makeup, Kryolan Tooth Enamel is a go-to when creating rotten teeth, a toothless smile, a zombie-esque grin and many other looks. Available in four colors, each bottle comes with a brush for easy application. Thoroughly dry the tooth before application, and let it dry before closing your mouth. This product is easily removed with toothpaste or alcohol. CRC customer Sandra A. rated the product five stars, saying, “Just what I needed. Easy to apply and lasts a very long time!” Shop The Products All the products mentioned in this article are conveniently linked down below! PPI Mouth FX Ben Nye Tooth Color Mehron Tooth FX European Body Art Venom Tooth Palette Kryolan Tooth Enamel Stock Up On SFX Makeup A curated selection of the best special effects makeup, all in one place? That’s the beauty of shopping with Camera Ready Cosmetics!  Whether you’re new to SFX makeup or an experienced guru, our customer service team is prepared to help stock your kit with the products you want and need. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we have a fabulous alternative – just ask us! Don’t forget to tag us in your SFX makeup creations on Instagram using the hashtag #CRCsfxmakeup. For more articles like this one, visit our blog . About Camera Ready Cosmetics Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by pro makeup artist Mary Erickson. An industry veteran for more than 30 years, Mary knows quality and value and understands what an artist needs. Mary is the buyer for Camera Ready Cosmetics and chooses only what she would use on set.
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