Ben Nye

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MagiCake

Lumiere

Product Info

Face Paint

Use Ben Nye face paints for high-quality face painting designs. Both beginners and advanced face painting artists appreciate Ben Nye makeup because they are water-based and very easy to apply. Ben Nye face paint comes in liquid and Lumiere varieties. Once applied, Ben Nye face paint doesn't smudge and is easily removable.

Shelf Life: Recommended within 12 months after opening.

MagiCake Face Paint

How does this look?

The bright colors and wide variety of hues of Ben Nye MagiCake Face Paint allow you to create face paint designs with exquisite detail.

Lumiere Creme Colours

Ben Nye Lumiere Creme Colour offers the same radiant shimmer color of Lumiere in a creme base. Lumiere Cremes have a rich texture that is silk smooth and intensely pigmented for easy application of face paint and fantasy designs. Note that this is a creme based makeup, not powder, so it does not get used with water and needs to be set with powder (setting powder or Lumiere Luxe Powders work well) and removed with makeup remover.

Glitter

Ben Nye Glitter Paints are wonderful makeup and face paint products for achieving sparkling effects. Ben Nye glitter paint range includes Sparkle, Aqua Glitter, Sparklers Glitter, Iridescent Paints, Pearlescent, Metallics, and Shimmer. These Ben Nye glitter paints are available in 24 colors to help artists create highly impressive glittering face makeup and body painting. Ben Nye Aqua Glitter comes in 11 colors, while Ben Nye Sparkler comes in 13 colors.

Aqua Glitter

Ben Nye Aqua Glitter lets you add dazzling sparkly details to your face paint design. Just shake and apply to clean skin or over dried makeup. Aqua Glitter dries in a few moments to a flake resistant finish. You can also use Ben Nye Aqua Glitter as temporary highlights for the hair. The 1 ounce bottle of Aqua Glitter includes an applicator brush.

Sparklers Glitter

Ben Nye Sparklers Glitter is a fine, cosmetic grade polyester glitter that can be used to create a glittery glow on the face, hair, nearly everywhere. Press Ben Nye Glitter into unpowdered creme makeup, or sprinkle into Glitter Glue or lightly sprayed LiquiSet Sealer. Ben Nye Glitter 0.14 ounce container includes a convenient plug fitment with a small hole, perfect for a small powder brush. The 0.5 oz Ben Nye Glitter bottle can be used to refill small container, or to fill empty puff.

Face Powders

Ben Nye Face Powders are available in a range of skin tones to set your makeup to a durable, matte finish. They work great for contouring and highlighting.

	Banana Powder Ben Nye Banana Powders are very popular among celebrities and makeup artists. These superior silky powders are great to set your creme makeup to a natural matte finish. They are also perfect for creating accents under your eye.
	Translucent & Luxury Face Powders Ben Nye offers a range of luxury face powders to suite varying skin tones. Choose from Buff or Cameo Luxury powders or Topaz Translucent Powder to set your cream makeup to a non chalky finish.

Makeup & Tools

	Lumiere Luxe Shimmer Powder Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Powder is a fine, shimmery powder that can be dusted on for all over sheen or mixed with water or Ben Nye LiquiSet for a durable and dazzling look. Use Lumiere Luxe Powder to create intense glitter tattoos or apply with LiquiSet over eyes for stunning results. Try dusting Luxe Sparkle Powder in Iced Gold or Sun Yellow over a light layer of baby oil for a beautiful radiant effect on fairies in stage productions.
	Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powder Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powder is the best of both worlds - Lumiere Luxe Powder blended with brilliant polyester glitter. Use Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powder to create intense glitter tattoos or apply with LiquiSet over eyes for stunning results. Try dusting Luxe Sparkle Powder in Iced or Sun Yellow over a light layer of baby oil for a radiant sparkle effect on fairies in stage productions. 8 gram container has shaker top for controlled dispersal.
	Lumiere Grande Colour Ben Nye Lumiere Grand Colour Compacts are perfect to add a shimmery finish to your face paint design.
	Rouge Blush Highlight cheeks with Ben Nye's Powder Rouge. Ben Nye rouge has rich pigmentation and formulated to be blended. Great for stage makeup or fx designs!
	Eye Shadow Ben Nye Pressed Powder Eye Shadow is a high quality product with ultra smooth texture. Ben Nye Pressed Powder Eye Shadow is perfect for creating beautiful eye accents and are easy for use on-the-go. These are smartly packed in Ben Nye's unique "soft touch" containers with hinged cover.
	Face Painting Brushes Ben Nye Face Painting Brushes are excellent for blending and smooth finishes. Ben Nye Brushes are made of Taklon, a synthetic fiber which closely resembles the snap of sable hair, and they are easy to clean and very durable. Ben Nye Makeup Brushes are ideal for applying face paint, pressed powder colors, Ben Nye Lumieres or glitter.

Safety Info

Ben Nye Makeup has been committed to the highest standards of product quality and safety for over 42 years. They adhere to responsible manufacturing procedures to meet the rigorous safety standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for all their products.

Please Note: The US FDA recommends against using red, yellow, orange or purple face paints near the eyes and or using blue, green or purple face paints near the lips to avoid possible staining issues.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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Application & Removal Tips

Magicake Product Info	How Do I Apply Recommended: Always start with a clean dry face before face painting. Apply MagiCake Makeup with damp brush or sponge for a long-lasting finish that holds up without smudging. You can also use Ben Nye MagiCake dry as well. How Do I Remove Remove with Ben Nye Hydra Cleanse, or soap and water. To Remove from Fabric: Ben Nye Face Painting Makeup may stain fabrics. Try cleaning stained fabric with a product like Oxyclean, but stains may be permanent.
Lumiere Creme Product Info	How Do I Apply Apply directly to clean skin with a brush or sponge. Apply as thinly as possible, and set with colorless powder or Lumiere Luxe Powders for a water-resistant, matte finish. How Do I Remove Remove with QuickCleanse followed by soap and water. Ben Nye products may stain fabrics. Try cleaning stained fabric with a product like Oxyclean, but stains may be permanent.
Aqua Glitter Product Info	How Do I Apply Before application, shake Ben Nye Aqua Glitter bottle thoroughly, then apply with included applicator brush (or use a fine tipped tool for detail work) and allow to dry. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water. Ben Nye products may stain fabrics. Try cleaning stained fabric with a product like Oxyclean, but stains may be permanent.
Sparklers Glitter Product Info	How Do I Apply Apply Ben Nye Sparklers with a small powder brush for precise detail, or just sprinkle on to skin or hair. For best results, spray with Ben Nye LiquiSet after application to skin or mix with Ben Nye Glitter Glue for added durability. Also try pressing Sparklers into unpowdered creme makeup for extra color intensity. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water.
Face Powders Product Info	How Do I Apply Take a powder puff or puffy brush and dip into the powder. Gently brush onto skin and coat area evenly. How Do I Remove Take a moist wipe and go over the area with makeup. Apply a cleanser and finish by using a wet cloth to wipe it off.
Luxe Shimmer Product Info	How Do I Apply Dust Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Shimmer Powders on skin or hair with a powder brush, foam smoothy or your finger. Use a brush dipped in Ben Nye LiquiSet Sealer to paint intense, glittery lines or mix with LiquiSet to produce a durable luminescent paint that can be brushed on or applied with an airbrush. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water.
Luxe Sparkle Powder Product Info	How Do I Apply Dust Ben Nye Lumiere Luxe Sparkle Powders on skin or hair with a powder brush, foam smoothy or your finger. Use a brush dipped in Ben Nye LiquiSet Sealer to paint intense, glittery lines or mix with LiquiSet to produce a durable luminescent paint that can be brushed on or applied with an airbrush. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water.
Lumiere Grande Product Info	How Do I Apply Apply Ben Nye Lumiere Grande Colour dry with your finger, a sponge or powder brush, or with water for enhanced opacity. Seal with Final Seal or LiquiSet for increased durability. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water. Ben Nye products may stain fabrics. Try cleaning stained fabric with a product like Oxyclean, but stains may be permanent.
Rouge Blush Product Info	How Do I Apply Dust on lightly for a natural look or apply stronger colors beneath the cheeks for dramatic contouring. Apply Ben Nye Rouge with powder brushes. Use small brushes for delicate coloring on top areas of nose and cheeks. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water.
Eye Shadow Product Info	How Do I Apply Apply powder eyeshadow with a powder brush or foam applicator. How Do I Remove Remove with soap and water.
Bruhes Product Info	Caring: When you are finished face painting, rinse your face painting brushes well in warm to hot water until you don't see any face paint. Dry the face painting brushes with a clean paper towel, wiping from the brush handle to the brush head then reshape the brush head with your fingers. Let the Ben Nye Makeup Brushes dry completely before you pack them away. When using soap to clean your face painting brushes, use a baby shampoo or gentle soap that is safe on young eyes. When storing your face painting brushes in a kit, store the brushes with bristles up.

Learn more about Ben Nye

Ben Nye Makeup Company is a leader in face painting colors. The Ben Nye Company was started in 1967 by Ben Nye Sr. after he retired as the head of the makeup department at 20th Century Fox. Throughout his career, Ben Nye worked on some of the most well loved movies like Miracle on 34th Street in 1947 and The King and I in 1956. His passion for creating his own colors began on the set of Gone with the Wind in 1939. There he began formulating his own face colors for the African-American actors on the set because face colors for dark skin were not commercially available at the time.

Ben Nye passed on his company to his son, Dana Nye, who is now CEO and is following in his father’s tradition with a passion for innovation and excellence. One of its most famous clients today is the extravagant Cirque du Soleil. Ben Nye Makeup Company has an extensive palette of colors in creams and powders all mixed and made in the company’s manufacturing plant in Los Angeles and all created with the highest safety and quality in mind. Ben Nye continues to create the highest quality face paint colors for all designs and all skin tones.

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