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Character Makeup

Frends Beauty offers the most extensive assortment of professional fantasy makeup curated for film and TV, theme parks, and cosplay. From alcohol-activated character makeup palettes to long-lasting pigments and body paints, our collection sustains every facet of a professional artist’s craft when creating character-inspired makeup.

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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-3 Cuts & Bruises

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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 Character Kit Ghoul HK-7

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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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    Ben Nye Character Kit Old Age HK-6

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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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    Michael Davy Prosthetic Cosmetic RMG 8 Color Palette Monster

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    Apply with a brush or sponge using a stipple motion. Do not wipe. Blend into surrounding skin. Set with no color talc.

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    Hook Up Tattoos Eyes of the Samurai

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    8 1/4" x 5 1/2" Tattoo Waterslide Transfer. How to apply:  Skin should be clean, dry and free of oils and makeup Cut out tattoo leaving approxim...

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    Hook Up Tattoos Eastern Gangster Pack

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    8.5" x 8.5" sheet of tattoos with Various sizes. Tattoo Waterslide Transfer How to apply:  Skin should be clean, dry and free of oils and makeup...

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    Hook Up Tattoos Octopus 2

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    8 1/4" x 5 1/4" Tattoo Waterslide Transfer How to apply:  Skin should be clean, dry and free of oils and makeup Cut out tattoo leaving approxim...

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    Hook Up Tattoos Oni 2

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    Kryolan Liquid Body Makeup Blue

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    Aqua (Water), Isopropyl Alcohol, Talc, Glycerin, Gelatin, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Parfum (Fragrance) and may contain: [+/- Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, I...

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    Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ Prisma BlendSet Patriot

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    Ben Nye Professional Wheels EW-9 Bald Cap Stipple

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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 Professional Wheels KW Camouflage Wheel

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    Ben Nye Character Kit Auguste HK-21

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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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    Ben Nye Character Kit Witch HK-3

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    Ben Nye Character Kit Skeleton HK-4

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    Ben Nye F/X Color Wheels CK-8 Age Effects

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    Ben Nye Grime FX Quick Stone 1oz

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FAQs

Which adhesives perform best for prosthetics in high-movement roles?

For strong, flexible holds, use Telesis 8 Silicone Adhesive or Pros-Aide Original. Always pair them with a matching remover like Telesis Adhesive Remover or Super Solv (which has vitamin E) to prevent irritation for actors with sensitive skin.

What foundations work best for long-wear character makeup under heat and sweat?

Choose high-performance creams or alcohol-activated foundations, such as:

They deliver reliable coverage without slipping under hot lights or extended wear.

What are time-saving techniques and products for applying makeup with large groups of background actors?

Use airbrush systems with Temptu S/B or EBA Endura formulas for quick, even coverage. Prep all prosthetics ahead of time using pre-painted silicone appliances and organize your kit with labeled actor bags or trays.

Pro Tips:

  • Pre-paint appliances all the way up to a quarter inch from the edge so you have enough room to apply, finish painting the edge, and blend the edges. 
  • Use Pax Paint to pre-paint the base of appliances before application to reduce total paint time during application. Once the Pax Paint is dry, set with a loose powder to take away stickiness.

Which alcohol-activated palettes work best for character makeup in high-heat, high-sweat environments?

The Skin Illustrator On Set FX Palette and Reel Creations Primary FX Palette are industry standards. They stay intact through water, heat, and friction, and are perfect for action or stunt-heavy scenes.

Pro Tips:

Which adhesives provide the strongest hold for silicone or latex prosthetics on active performers?

Telesis 8, Snappy G, and Pros-Aide adhesives are ideal for high-movement performance. Use Cab-O-Sil thickener when you need texture control or gap filling.

Pro Tips:

  • Pros Aide on Pros Aide helps provide an even stronger hold. So, apply a layer directly on the skin before applying some more to the prosthetic and placing it down on the skin. 
  • When working with foam latex appliances, lightly blend the feathered edges with 99% alcohol using a Q-tip or a synthetic brush. Use Pros Aide to stipple and blend the edges.
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Fantasy Makeup For New & Seasoned MUAs

Whether you’re a professional creating makeup for a major TV show or a beginner MUA working on your first theater production, our collection has everything to support your artistry.

In addition to character makeup palettes, airbrush systems, and adhesives, this collection also carries hair and wig styling supplies and bald caps for character-inspired makeup.

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Character Makeup From Top Brands MUAs Trust

From long-wear body paints and trauma palettes to silicone appliances, Frends Beauty carries all the supplies professional makeup artists need to create convincing character costumes.

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