Are you a fan of creating high-quality character makeup in your spare time, or maybe you have even made a career out of it as a professional makeup artist? At Funky Lenses, we know how exciting and important it is to use the best special effects, or SFX makeup to bring your vision to life. With iconic brands such as Mehron and Paintglow stocked within our range, we ensure both high-quality results and safety for all users!

SFX makeup is a highly sought-after skill and is used amongst a variety of audiences from cosplayers, Halloween-goers or SFX makeup artists on television and film sets. Ensuring your products are going to produce the best finish and last well throughout the day and night is of optimum importance. Get to know our special effects supplies range here and why we think our stocked brands can do just that! 

Mehron Makeup

Our selection of Mehron makeup products provides vibrant colour and gory finishing touches. With a wide range of face and body paint colours, you can easily transform into various creatures and characters from your favourite stories and TV programs. With face and body paint available in both the SFX Paradise Palette and the Colour Cups, these products create long-lasting and bold pigment on the skin and their durable formulas provide a flake and smudge-free finish. The palettes are available in three different colour themes and feature 8 shades, whereas the Mehron Colour Cups are great for those that require only a single colour to bring them a high-quality result!

Build the freakiest prosthetics with help from the Mehron SFX 3D Gel. This formula is designed to be easily moulded with your hands to create realistic wounds and skin detailing; use the Mehron Spirit gum to secure the prosthetics for long-lasting results. This liquid adhesive can be safely applied to the skin to secure accessories such as wigs and face jewels as well as your 3D Gel prosthetics. 

Fancy adding some gore to your next SFX look? The Mehron fake blood collection features a range of high-quality products so your look appears as close to the real deal as it can. Bring a realistic twist to your prosthetics by adding the Mehron Stage Blood, a coagulated syrup-based formula that remains glossy in appearance. Alternatively, spritz your costume and skin with the SFX Fake Blood Spray to create the ultimate slasher effect but be aware of potential staining on your clothing. 

Paintglow 

Calling all those looking for something extra from their vibrant face and body paints, our Paintglow collection features some of the most iconic and popular products from the brand that are sure to make you stand out in the crowd! Paintglow specialises in UV and neon makeup, catering to both the creative skills of cosplayers and the energetic vibes of party-goers. Their UV face and body paints are incredibly popular during Halloween and music festivals, where glowing designs add a spectacular visual element. Paintglow's products are also highly favoured in theatre productions where UV effects can create magical results.

Also available in this collection, Paintglow’s realistic fake blood is used extensively in horror-themed costumes and film productions. It comes in various consistencies, from thin and runny for fresh-looking cuts to thick for those more intense and older-looking wounds. Whether you're creating a gory zombie look for a Halloween party or a dramatic injury for a stage play, Paintglow's fake blood ensures a convincing and visually striking result.

Regardless of the occasion or level of expertise, safety should always be a priority when using SFX makeup. Patch testing is crucial to ensure that the user does not have an allergic reaction to the products. To patch test, apply a small amount of the product to a discrete area of skin, such as the inner elbow, and wait 24 hours to check for any reactions. This step is vital for preventing discomfort and ensuring a safe and enjoyable makeup experience.