Give yourself a complete Halloween transformation or match all the details of your character with your cosplay makeup and get all the supplies you need in one place. Not only do we stock our extensive range of costume, cosplay, and natural colored contact lenses but we also supply the SFX makeup you need to complete your costume. Our collection covers a range of styles that are versatile for parties, events, and seasonal occasions such as Halloween and carnival. Shop for all your SFX makeup essentials in one place and find colored contact lenses to match your makeup.
What does SFX mean makeup?
SFX stands for special effects makeup. SFX makeup involves applying prosthetics and other types of makeup to change the appearance of a person. This can include turning them into a monster, adding fake wounds, or aging their skin.
You will find yourself reaching for your SFX makeup kits time and time again once you get hooked on creative makeup, monster makeup, or cosplay. There are so many types of costumes and makeup that can be leveled up with some highly pigmented FX makeup. Choose from body paints, face paints, fake blood, and prosthetic products to create a look that is as cute or as gory as you desire.
For those who love everything gory and SFX, you can never have too many types of fake blood products and prosthetics. With each type of fake blood providing a different texture or tone, having a variety of products on hand will ensure you can get the perfect realistic texture for your next fake injury or scar. If you are turning yourself into a monster such as a vampire or a zombie then splatters of fake blood and fake blood drips are essential to add to your SFX makeup Halloween.
To transform from your human form into a scary Halloween monster, you may require Halloween makeup SFX prosthetics such as devil horns and scales. Using products such as liquid latex, clear wax, and special prosthetics can help you complete your monster makeup. On top of these products, add your SFX face paint or fake blood to blend them in with your skin.
Is SFX makeup easy?
It is easy to get started with SFX makeup but it may take years to hone your skills to a professional level. With products available for beginners, anyone can try SFX makeup but turning it into a profession may take years of trial and error as well as professional education and training. However, there are plenty of self-taught makeup SFX artists on platforms such as Instagram who work to improve their makeup art using cheap and easily accessible products such as the collection available at Coloured Contacts.
We work closely with our affiliates to provide special effects makeup supplies that have all the essentials for getting started with SFX makeup. You can build your special FX makeup kits from a range of products that are cost-effective yet high quality. We know how important vibrant pigmentation is when creating bold transformations and that texture is also a big consideration. Many of the makeup brands in our collection are highly pigmented and creamy so that they won’t flake which is perfect for lengthy makeup sessions or wearing to events such as Halloween and comic con.
If you love cosplay, there is nothing more satisfying than getting every detail spot on for your character. In some anime and comic books, you will see characters with very specific markings or makeup which can be recreated using makeup. Even if you love a graphic kawaii look for your everyday makeup, adding some highly pigmented makeup that is just as bright as your contact lenses will help to tie your look together.
How do I get into SFX makeup?
To get into SFX makeup build a foundation of skills by practicing essential types of SFX makeup such as Halloween makeup, fake injury makeup, creative makeup, and aging makeup. Try setting yourself some SFX makeup challenges and take pictures of your results to track your progress. Start adding to your collection of FX makeup supplies to help you create certain effects such as fake blood, a range of body paint colors, and prosthetics.
What do beginners need for special effects makeup?
To get started in special effects makeup, beginners need:
In our SFX makeup shop, you will find a wide range of products to help you start practicing the essential types of SFX makeup or to top up your collection if you are already a seasoned professional. We have chosen the best SFX makeup to cover both price and quality so that they can be used by anyone, from people who dress up once a year for Halloween to those who are making a profession from their SFX makeup skills.
If you need some SFX makeup ideas to get you started, there are a range of iconic SFX makeup looks that you could try, including:
We have no doubt that your imagination can lead you to create amazing new monster makeup and SFX gory designs. Now you can shop for your next costume makeup look all in one place with our combination of colored contact lenses and SFX makeup. Whether you want brightly colored makeup for festival and carnival season or classic Halloween colors such as red, white, and black, you will find a variety of products in our makeup range to inspire your next creative costume. If you have always wanted to try SFX makeup, this is your sign to take the leap and if you already have an extensive collection of SFX makeup this is your chance to top up on any products that are running low or expiring.
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