Makeup Kits for Theater


Recommendations for School Theater: Get individual kits for hygienic reasons. Supplement the production with a larger theatrical kit (and keep it under your control.) Use Fair for white females. Use Med. for white males (teenagers) Cream makeup is the traditional stage makeup, it is heavy and stays on if applied properly, but often will cause acne. Cake makeup is more comfortable to wear, but has the tendency to streak if improperly applied, easier to wash off. In a school setting a single kits become trashed almost instantly, so if more makeup or components are needed simply get multiple containers of what you need and create "Work stations" that can be used by several students at once. F.Y.I.: Street makeup doesn't work on the stage because theatrical lights wash out (punch through) the weak pigment load. Theatrical makeup is designed to hold its color even when brightly lit.

Mehron Student Kits:
Cream makeup (oil based) for individual use. Best value if cost is a factor. Enough for 10-15 applications.

Mehron "Mini-Pro" Student Makeup Kits
CAT #	Description	Price
ME-KMP-F	Fair Complexion	$11.90
ME-KMP-M	Med. Complexion	$11.90
ME-KMP-B	Dark Complexion	$11.90
ME-KMP-OF	Olive Fair	$11.90
ME-KMP-OM	Olive Med.	$11.90

Contains: Two "Skin tone" makeup base colors plus three more versatile highlight/shadow, blush or lip colors, full size pencil liner, full size professional quality makeup brush, two latex applicator sponges, stipple sponge, Colorset™ translucent setting powder, powder puff and step by step illustrated instructions. Net Wt. 1.25 oz/35 gm.

Ben Nye Personal Student Kits: Cream makeup (oil based) for individual use. BN says, "At least three dozen applications each."

Professional quality, superior selection, and affordable pricing combining to make our kits an outstanding choice. Personal Kits also provide strict hygiene for each actor. Seven kits, matched to skin tone, provide at least three dozen applications each

Kits include a generous supply of the makeup components listed below. Replacement shades and tools are available from Ben Nye's full line:

Ben Nye Student Kits
CAT #	Description	Price
BN-PK0	White: Fairest	$16.00
BN-PK1	White: Fair/Medium	$16.00
BN-PK2	White: Tan	$16.00
BN-PK3	Olive: Fair/Medium	$16.00
BN-PK5	Black: Medium	$16.00
BN-PK6	Black: Dark	$16.00

Creme Foundation, Creme Contour Palette (includes Rouge, Highlight, Shadow, and Lip Color), Face Powder, Eye Pencil, Flat Brush, Powder Puff, Sponge Applicator, Stipple Sponge.

Ben Nye Creme Theatrical Makeup Kits
Cream makeup (oil based). BN says, "After more than 30 years, Ben Nye's legendary kits continue t be a major asset for basic and advanced makeup instruction. Our distinctive creme colors are fundamental for straight, age and special character effects. Directors often combine several kits to equip an entire production."

Creme Kits are a standard for class and production. Products are intensely pigmented, easy to blend and provide exceptional design options.

The series contains a contemporary selection of creme foundations, rouges, highlights and shadows, formulated in a richly pigmented velvety texture. Creme makeups are gentle on skin, even for individuals with sensitive complexions.

Six specific skin tone combinations are offered, including two new, improved brown kits for performers of color.

Quality components in generous full sizes cofer straight, beauty, old age, and special effects makeups. Expect ample makeup for dozens of applications for instructions and theatrical productions.

Many of Ben Nye's distinctive specialty products are included, such as Stage Blood, Liquid Latex, Nose & Scar Wax, Translucent Face Powder, Hair Color and more. Professional quality brushes, sponges, powder puff and pencils assure expert application. Consult your local dealer for pricing.

Ben Nye Student Kits
CAT #	Description	Price
BN-TK1	Fair: Light-Medium	$45.00
BN-TK2	Fair: Medium-Tan	$45.00
BN-TK3	Olive: Light-Medium	$45.00
BN-TK4	Olive: Medium-Deep	$45.00
BN-TK6	Brown: Light-Medium	$45.00
BN-TK7	Brown: Medium-Dark	$45.00

Ben Nye Cake Theatrical Makeup Kits
Cake Makeup Kits offer a range of products including creme contours, MagiCake Aqua Paint contours, a classic collection of character and effects colors, and a useful assortment of accessories and tools.

Every Kit contains an outstanding selection of professional quality makeup including five water-activated Color Cake Foundations, MagiCake contouring shades, and pressed contour shades. An essential assortment of classics is also included: Stage Blood, Hair Color, Liquid Latex, Nose & Scar Wax, and Hydra Cleanse. A complete set of sponges, brushes, pencils and more makes our Cake Kit the best available.

Three kits are designed to compliment fair, olive and brown complexions. This generous ensemble provides enough makeup for dozens of straight, beauty or character designs.

Ben Nye Student Kits
CAT #	Description	Price
BN-TK11	White Skinton	$49.00
BN-TK12	Olive Skintone	$49.00
BN-TK13	Black Skintone	$49.00

Components based on skin tone: Five Color Cake Foundations, Creme Contour Wheel, five MagiCake Contour and Accent Shades, Pressed Shadow and Highlight, Pressed Rouge, Hair Color, Translucent Face Powder, two Eyebrow Pencils, Lip Pencil, Nose & Scar Wax, Spirit Gum, Spirit Gum Remover, Stage Blood, Hydra Cleanse, No. 3 Flat Brush, two No. 7 Flat Brushes, Rouge Brush, Eyebrow/Last Comb, Velour Powder Puff, Hydra Sponge, Stipple Sponge, Swab Tip Applicators.

NOTES: *S* = Special Shipping Required.

This page originally posted: 06/16/1998
This page last updated: 03/23/2008