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Ben Nye Makeup

Frends Beauty is a longtime Ben Nye pro makeup retailer, trusted by professionals in film, theater, television, and special effects. Ben Nye is a truly time-tested, fantastic brand, offering everything from foundations, lipsticks, and concealers to dirt powders, blood, and appliance removers. From classic stage makeup to modern kit essentials, we stock the entire range of Ben Nye cosmetics for artists who demand quality, affordability, and performance. Shop Ben Nye products in our Los Angeles store or online.

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  • Ben Nye Media Pro Shimmer Compact SHC-3 Rose
    Ben Nye Media Pro Shimmer Compact SHC-1 Cameo
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    Ben Nye Media Pro Shimmer Compact

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    What it is: Introducing Ben Nye’s Shimmer Powders. Their most coveted shades: Cameo, Rose, Banana and Bronze now come in a shimmer highlight! These...

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  • Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color Auburn
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    Ben Nye Liquid Hair Color Auburn 2oz

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    Ben Nye, Sr. pioneered Silver Grey Hair Color to subtly age hair to a natural silver-grey tone. Ivory Hair Color is the latest innovation to natura...

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  • Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-4 Bruise & Abrasions
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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-4 Bruise & Abrasions

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    F/X Color Wheels are a remarkable artistic resource to create burns, bruises, aging, and other character effects. Red and purple shades are formula...

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  • Ben Nye Total Conceal-All Wheel NK-11
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    Ben Nye Total Conceal-All Wheel NK-11

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    Concealers fit in the palm of your hand in compact four-color or economical six-color Wheels. All are now formulated in the Media Pro formula for a...

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  • Ben Nye Makeup Palettes Lumiere Grande Colour ESP-94 Brilliant
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    Ben Nye Lumiere Grande Colour Palettes ESP-94 Brilliant

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    Brilliant Palette Be fierce, be bold! This bedazzling Palette is an explosion of richly pigmented Grande Colours. Apply wet for even more brilliance.

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  • Ben Nye Creme Foundation PAS-7 Radiant Olive (ROK-4)
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    Ben Nye Creme Foundation PAS-7 Radiant Olive (ROK-4)

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    The opaque, full coverage creme formula offers the perfect level of pigment and blending capabilities for stage, drag, opera, and performance makeu...

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  • Ben Nye Fashion Blush Palette STP-63 shade names and reference code
    Ben Nye Fashion Blush Palette STP-63
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    Ben Nye Fashion Blush Palette STP-63

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    The Fashion Blush Palette is an 8 color assortment of our silky neutral matte blush colors. Bring some flush to the cheeks, and warm up the complex...

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  • Ben Nye Hydra Cleanse 2oz
    Ben Nye Hydra Cleanse group photo of available sizes
    $6.00 - $15.00
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    Ben Nye Hydra Cleanse

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    Oil-free and fragrance-free makeup remover gently cleanses face and body, leaving skin clean and smooth. Excellent as an eye makeup remover and pre...

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  • Ben Nye Studio Color Palette Contour STP-13 Medium-Dark color chart with names
    Ben Nye Studio Color Palette Contour STP-13 Medium-Dark
    $64.00 - $64.00
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    Ben Nye Studio Color Palette Contour STP-13 Medium-Dark

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    The Blush + Contour Medium-Dark Palette puts our most popular creme highlight, blush, and contours into one pocket-sized palette. Designed with div...

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  • Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-9 Severe Exposure
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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-9 Severe Exposure

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    F/X Color Wheels are a remarkable artistic resource to create burns, bruises, aging, and other character effects. Red and purple shades are formula...

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  • Ben Nye MagiColor Creme Pencil MC-20 Turquoise
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    Ben Nye MagiColor Creme Pencil MC-20 Turquoise

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    Creamy and colorful detail for fantasy, clowning, face painting or sports fans. Easy clean up.

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  • Ben Nye Vivid Blush Palette STP-65 swatches with shade names
    Ben Nye Vivid Blush Palette STP-65
    $58.00 - $58.00
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    Ben Nye Vivid Blush Palette STP-65

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    The Vivid Blush Palette showcases 8 of our densely pigmented, silky powder blushes in a compact palette that fits in the palm of your hand. Use the...

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  • Ben Nye Cover-All Wheel SK-1
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    Ben Nye Cover-All Wheel SK-1

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    Concealers fit in the palm of your hand in compact four-color or economical six-color Wheels. All are now formulated in the Media Pro formula for a...

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  • Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-13 Old Character II
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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-13 Old Character II

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    F/X Color Wheels are a remarkable artistic resource to create burns, bruises, aging, and other character effects. Red and purple shades are formula...

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  • Ben Nye Butterscotch Luxury Powder 1.2oz
    Ben Nye Butterscotch Luxury Powder All sizes
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    Ben Nye Butterscotch Luxury Powder

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    What it is:Butterscotch Luxury Talc-Free Powder provides a flawless matte complexion that will give you a brilliant, illuminated look. It helps dif...

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  • Open Ben Nye Pro Bruises Wheel with multiple creamy bruise-effect colors (reds, purples, violets, greens) arranged in a circle for special effects makeup.
    Ben Nye Professional Wheels EW-1 Bruise Wheel — round FX makeup palette in a compact with a clear lid, showing the exterior packaging
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    Ben Nye Professional Wheels EW-1 Bruise Wheel

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    What It IsA compact creme FX wheel featuring four expertly curated shades designed to realistically replicate the natural color progression of brui...

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  • Ben Nye Creme Shadow CS-3 Character Shadow
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    Ben Nye Creme Shadow CS-3 Character Shadow

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    High intensity creme colors provide essential detail and dimension from subtle to vibrant character designs. Set with Neutral Set Powder. Cr...

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  • Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-5 Burns & Blisters
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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-5 Burns & Blisters

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    F/X Color Wheels are a remarkable artistic resource to create burns, bruises, aging, and other character effects. Red and purple shades are formula...

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  • Ben Nye Conceal-All Wheel NK-1
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    Ben Nye Conceal-All Wheel NK-1

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    Concealers fit in the palm of your hand in compact four-color or economical six-color Wheels. All are now formulated in the Media Pro formula for a...

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  • Ben Nye Tropical Contours Palette STP-82 Color List
    Ben Nye Tropical Contours Palette STP-82
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    Ben Nye Tropical Contours Palette STP-82

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    The Tropical Contours Palette offers a diverse combination of rich contour colors for defining the face while adding lots of glam. It contains thre...

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  • Ben Nye SuperSet 2oz
    Ben Nye SuperSet 2oz and 4.5oz
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    Ben Nye SuperSet

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    SuperSet is a tool to enhance the vibrancy of makeup and create long lasting designs. It is extremely versatile for applying eye makeup and face an...

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  • Ben Nye RIo Nights Palette ESP-603 Open Stylized
    Ben Nye RIo Nights Palette ESP-603
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    Ben Nye RIo Nights Palette ESP-603

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    Bold, bright, and ready for colorful fantasy, avant-garde, Carnival, or Mardi Gras designs! Top (L-R): DDR-1, 97, 4, 110; Bottom: LUR-1, RSMLU-1, L...

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  • Ben Nye Shadow Wheel SK-3
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    Ben Nye Shadow Wheel SK-3

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    Concealers fit in the palm of your hand in compact four-color or economical six-color Wheels. All are now formulated in the Media Pro formula for a...

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  • BN CLOWN
    BN CLOWN
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    Ben Nye Character Kit Deluxe Clown Kit DK-1

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    The Ben Nye Character Makeup Kits consist of all the basic professional quality components required to create the character desired for each indivi...

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FAQs

Why do professional makeup artists trust Ben Nye for stage, film, and SFX work?

Ben Nye has been a go-to for working artists for decades because of its exceptional pigmentation, long wear, and wide range of shades and effects. Created by a legendary makeup artist, Ben Nye, the brand was built with professionals in mind. Every formula is performance-tested and designed to hold up under lights, cameras, and high-pressure environments.

How does Ben Nye makeup compare in quality and value to other pro makeup brands?

Ben Nye strikes a rare balance: pro-level performance at a price that’s accessible for beauty students and freelancers alike. Unlike many other brands, Ben Nye offers standard and PRO product sizes, rich color payoff, and durable wear, all without the inflated packaging costs. That’s why it’s a staple in both beauty student and professional kits.

What makes Frends Beauty a trusted source for Ben Nye products?

Frends Beauty has been an authorized retailer of Ben Nye for nearly 60 years, serving generations of artists in Hollywood, Broadway, theater, and beyond. We work directly with the brand to stock fresh inventory, offer exclusive pro discounts, and support artists with product education and support. When you shop with Frends, you know you’re getting the real thing, never expired, never diverted.

Is Ben Nye a good choice for artists just starting out in theatrical or SFX makeup?

Absolutely. Ben Nye makeup is widely recommended by instructors at cosmetology schools for its affordability, versatility, and professional-grade results. From beginner character wheels to their wide range of on-set prosthetic makeup, Ben Nye helps new artists build confidence without breaking the bank, and the products are plenty good enough to keep using as your career grows.

Can I get a discount on Ben Nye products as a professional artist?

Yes! Frends Beauty proudly offers a PRO discount to qualified artists, including makeup professionals, beauty students, educators, and industry creatives. If you're eligible, you can apply for our Frends With Benefits PRO program and begin saving on Ben Nye and other PRO brands, because we believe in supporting artists at every level.

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Ben Nye Cosmetics for Professional Results

Ben Nye makeup is designed for professionals seeking stellar results. These tried and true products are must-haves in the kits of FX artists getting their talent ready for an audience or a shoot. Popular items, like the Ben Nye Creme Personal Kit, Ben Nye Final Seal, and Ben Nye Luxury Banana Powder, are go-tos for artists who work under lights, sweat, or long days on set. For setting your work with confidence, the Ben Nye Colorless Face Powder Neutral Set and Pretty Pink Translucent Powder are also staples across makeup artists worldwide.

Want to build characters or create effects? Try the classic Ben Nye Clown White or Creme Colors. For more advanced FX looks, artists use products like the Nose & Scar Wax, Fresh Scab, and the EW-4 Master Bruise Wheel for realistic trauma makeup.

Ben Nye carries character kits that come with everything you need for convenient backstage prep.

But you can even use Ben Nye products for everyday makeup looks that are elevated with creamy and blendable formulas. Browse contour kits, tattoo cover formulas, cream foundations, Ben Nye powders, lip palettes, and so much more.

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Experts in FX Makeup

As a long-standing Ben Nye makeup retailer, we also offer PRO pricing through our Frends With Benefits program for licensed estheticians and cosmetology professionals, beauty students, and working makeup artists.

Frends Beauty has one clear mission: Deliver high-quality SFX makeup and gear for professional results. Our legacy goes back to 1940, and today we’re the industry’s one-stop shop for professional beauty supplies. Whether you’re browsing online or shopping in Los Angeles, brands like Ben Nye are always on our shelves. If you think our products are top-notch, wait till you meet our staff. They’re experienced beauty and hair experts who can offer practical guidance with building or restocking your kit. Visit us today!