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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 Creme Foundation L-0 Creamy Beige
    Ben Nye Creme Foundation Lite (L) Series
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    Ben Nye Creme Foundation Lite (L) Series

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    Creme Foundations are the artistic standard. Creme Foundations provide full, creamy coverage that blends flawlessly with all creme colors, Conceale...

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  • Ben Nye Professional Wheels EW-4 Master Bruise Wheel
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    Ben Nye Professional Wheels EW-4 Master Bruise Wheel

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    Pro Creme Wheels provide professionals with unlimited character options. Reds, purples, and violets are designed in our Ultimate F/X Formula. All c...

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  • Ben Nye Complete Blood Pack GB-0
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    Ben Nye Complete Blood Pack GB-0

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    All you need to create oozing, trickling or projectile blood-from-the mouth effects. Contains: 12 Gelatin Blood Capsules and .5oz Stage Blood.

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  • Ben Nye Grime FX Grit 3.2oz
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    Ben Nye Grime FX Grit

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    These realistic details can play a huge role in conveying a character’s authenticity Grime FX Grit is a product that will find great use in the kit...

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  • Ben Nye Tapered Spatula ST-4
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    Ben Nye Tapered Spatula ST-4

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    Great for mixing creams, gels, silicone, and powders.

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  • Ben Nye Special Highlight and Concealer HY-1 Yellow Highlight
    Ben Nye Special Highlight and Concealer CG-1 Green Concealer
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    Ben Nye Special Highlight & Concealer

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    What it is: These creme concealers are excellent for under-eye highlighting. Green Concealer helps diminish deep redness and Yellow Concealer ligh...

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  • Ben Nye Luxe Sparkle Powder LXS-12 Cosmic Blue
    Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powder
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    Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powder

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    Shimmering pigment, plus our high intensity glitter, are a remarkable combination. Mix with Ben Nye Sealers for smudge-proof durability on face, ha...

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  • Ben Nye Grime FX Ash
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    Ben Nye Grime FX Ash

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    Ash Powder is a product that will find great use in the kits of SFX, Theatrical, Cosplay, and Film & Television artists. Use the powder dry wit...

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  • Ben Nye Professional Wheels ZW Zombie Wheel
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    Ben Nye Professional Wheels ZW Zombie Wheel

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    Pro Creme Wheels provide professionals with unlimited character options. Reds, purples, and violets are designed in our Ultimate F/X Formula. All c...

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  • Ben Nye Cake Makeup Kit
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    Ben Nye Cake Makeup Kit

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    Cake Makeup Kits include water-activated Color Cake Foundations and MagiCake Aqua Paint contours, plus a generous range of products including creme...

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  • Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Bella (BEL) Series - BEL-010 Bella 010
    Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Bella (BEL) Series - BEL-001 Bella 001
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    Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Bella (BEL) Series

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    What it is: Expanded series of 84 Matte HD Foundations offer balanced shades that blend smoothly for medium coverage, or layer for more opacity. Ul...

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    Ben Nye Mojave Luxury Powder Nutmeg

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     What it is:Nutmeg Luxury Powder provides a flawless matte complexion that will give you a brilliant, illuminated look. It helps diffuse texture an...

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  • Ben Nye Studio Color Blush & Contour STP-11
    Ben Nye Studio Color Blush & Contour STP-11
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    Ben Nye Studio Color Blush & Contour STP-11

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    Six creme blush, 3 highlights and 3 shadows to brighten, contour and add a youthful glow in their ultra-silky MediaPRO formula. Studio Color is a c...

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  • Ben Nye Clean Dirt
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    Ben Nye Clean Dirt

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    Apply to skin and/or costumes for dark, soiled effect. Remover from skin with soap and water or Quick Cleanse. Caution: Keep out of reach of child...

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  • Ben Nye Luxury Powder Beige Suede 1.2oz
    Ben Nye Luxury Powder Beige Suede All sizes
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    Ben Nye Luxury Powder Beige Suede

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    What it is:Beige Suede Luxury Powder provides a flawless matte complexion that will give you a brilliant, illuminated look. It helps diffuse textur...

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  • Ben Nye Blood Effects Gel 1oz GE-1
    Ben Nye Blood Effects Gel 1 and 2 oz bottles
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    Ben Nye Blood Effects Gel

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    What it is: Realistic gels produce durable self-made wounds, burns and scars. Warm until gel turns to a liquid. Create wound and allow to "set" as ...

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  • Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation BN-2 Beige Natural 2
    Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation BN-1 Beige Natural 1
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    Ben Nye Matte HD Foundation Beige Natural (BN) Series

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    Expanded series of 84 Matte HD Foundations offer balanced shades that blend smoothly for medium coverage, or layer for more opacity. Ultra-light, H...

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  • Ben Nye Makeup Palettes Glam Shadow ESP-954
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    Ben Nye Glam Shadow Palette ESP-954

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    Inspired by a renowned makeup aficionado, Ben Nye Glam Shadow Palette makes work seem like play! The best of practical neutrals and alluring jewel ...

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  • Ben Nye Studio Color Concealers & Adjusters STP15 Back
    Ben Nye Studio Color Concealers & Adjusters STP15
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    Ben Nye Studio Color Concealers & Adjusters STP15

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    Ben Nye’s Studio Color Concealers + Adjusters Palette comes with a variety of shades for both light and deep skin tones.This plaette will help coer...

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  • Ben Quick Cleanse QR-1 .05oz bottle
    Ben Quick Cleanse bottles all sizes
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    Ben Nye Quick Cleanse

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    What it is: Light, gentle formula easily removes all creme makeups. Gently massage cleanser into makeup with cotton pad, fingers or sponge and wipe...

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  • Ben Nye MediaPRO Creme Rouge Brights CR-300
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    Ben Nye MediaPRO Creme Rouge Brights CR-300

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    Ben Nye’s Creme Rouge Brights CR-300 offers six gorgeous shades, ranging from natural to extremely vibrant colors. It’s buildable, easy to blend an...

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  • Ben Nye Makeup Palettes MagiCake Aqua Paint CFK-6
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    Ben Nye MagiCake Aqua Paint Palette CFK-6

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    Indispensible for busy artists, especially body and face painters. Six indispensible shades are available in refillable metal palettes. Includes No...

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  • Ben Nye Rose Petal Luxury Powder 1.2oz container
    Ben Nye Rose Petal Luxury Powder All sizes
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    Ben Nye Rose Petal Luxury Powder

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    What it is:Rose Petal Luxury Powder provides a flawless matte complexion that will give you a brilliant, illuminated look. It helps diffuse texture...

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  • Ben Nye F/X Creme Stack FXS-1 Bruise
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    Ben Nye F/X Creme Stack FXS-1 Bruise

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    F/X Creme Colors provide ultra-realism for bruises, abrasions, black eyes, burns and character effects. Set with Neutral Set Colorless Powder. Easy...

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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!