Have you thought about your upcoming Halloween or cosplay event and what SFX products you will require? At Crazy Lenses, we stock all of the essentials needed to execute a highly creative and impressive result no matter the theme or aesthetic. With the help of your trusty special effects makeup palette, a splattering of fake blood, and the ability to create realistic wounds and scars with our SFX makeup supplies, there are plenty of costume options to explore! Within our SFX Makeup range shop a wide collection of face and body paints, fake blood formulas, colorful UV lipsticks, and prosthetic molding wax.

What is SFX makeup? 

If you’re wondering what SFX makeup is, SFX (special effects) makeup is a specific range within the makeup industry that caters to a more extreme approach to makeup and design. Whether to suit an alternative fashion or for a particular Halloween or cosplay event, SFX makeup is designed to allow users to step outside of the box. 

The Crazy Lenses special effects makeup range consists of products from two major brands within the industry; Paintglow and Mehron. Both are well-known brands within the sector and provide high-quality applications and results that leave your peers in awe of your creation! 

Special effects makeup is all about making a lasting impression with your unique and creative makeup design; face and body paint is a great way of completely changing your appearance from skin tone to facial features. Create vibrant characters with our range of face and body paints available in both 12ml and 50ml tubes or the iconic Mehron paint palettes, providing options depending on your application preferences. Most of our face and body paint products consists of a water-based formula in a creamy consistency that allows the product to be easily applied to the skin in a seamless motion. If a vibrant pigment in daylight wasn’t enough, the Paintglow face and body paints also include bold and striking UV features; place the painted area of your skin using this formula under a specialized blacklight and watch as your art glows brightly!

For finer detailing, add your vibrant touch using the Paintglow Paint Sticks. Available in numerous colors for a variety of themes and visions, the paint sticks adhere to the same effortless application due to its soft and creamy consistency but can also reach those more confined areas of the skin.

Fake blood is a Halloween must-have for all attending a spooky event or trick-or-treating to celebrate, adding a realistic element to any terrifying costume that can be essential for this time of year. Although fake blood is specifically popular throughout October, we would argue that this makeup addition isn’t just for the Halloween go-ers but also for cosplayers alike! Depending on the look you are aiming for, your blood application can help to tell the story of your character and their journey. Try out the spray-on fake blood formula, available from both Paintglow and Mehron; the water-based formulas of these products paired with the spray-on application allow the blood to be applied in a splatter effect, creating a slasher aesthetic. The fake blood spray is easily applied to a range of surfaces other than skin including your clothing and accessories, however, take note that you may find the highly pigmented formula can cause staining on clothing.

If you plan to create a more detailed look with your fake blood product, the Mehron Stage Blood or Paintglow Fake Blood 12ml and 50ml tube are both much thicker consistencies compared to the spray-on formulas. The coagulated and thick appearances of both these Halloween blood products mirror a similar look to real blood; their dark red pigment and glossy finish create a convincing result. Use these formulas alongside your prosthetic creations to create a realistic wound or horrifying slice in the skin! 

Creating your own SFX makeup looks at home is the perfect way to progress your creative skills so that you are prepared for the real deal when Halloween and cosplay events come along next. Transform your whole being into something magical, terrifying, or completely unusual with the Crazy Lenses range of SFX Makeup!