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SFX ESSENTIALS KIT
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Welcome to my SFX Kit Essentials!🦇 This is the exact kit I reach for when creating gore, glam, and creepy transformations. I’ve mixed in my pro faves (what I use on clients + competitions) alongside beginner-friendly budget options so you can build...
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Skin & Base Products
 
Paints & Pigments
 
Fake Bloods
 
Detailing & Extras
 
Aftercare & Removal

Skin & Base Products

 
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My holy grail for creating ripped skin and creepy textures. Flexible, dries clear, and blends perfectly with cotton/tissue for wounds. A must-have for realistic gore.
Liquid Latex - Mehron Makeup
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Smooth, pliable wax that’s perfect for building scars, cuts, and raised textures. Stays put when sealed and blends beautifully into skin with a little Vaseline.
Mehron Modeling Putty Wax - Create Realistic Scar Looks
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The classic adhesive for attaching prosthetics, gems, or small appliances. Strong hold but removes easily with remover.
Mehron Spirit Gum - Versatile Adhesive for SFX & Cosplay
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The industry standard adhesive for heavy-duty prosthetics. Dries tacky, waterproof, and basically bulletproof until you remove it. A pro kit essential.
Pros-Aide - The Original - | Kryolan - Professional Make-up
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Cheap, easy, and brilliant for adding texture to latex wounds. You don’t need fancy materials – I still grab these for most gore looks.
Superdrug Cotton Wool Roll 125g | Skin
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Fantastic for burns, blisters, and melted-skin textures. Melts down easily and sets into a flexible finish that moves with your face.
Mehron 3D Gel
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Creates super realistic “indented scar” effects. Apply in layers and it literally shrinks the skin. A small bottle goes a long way.
Rigid collodion scarring make-up
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Paints & Pigments

 
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Affordable and skin-safe, great for colourful or base layer SFX looks. They blend easily and wash off without fuss, ideal for beginners.
Face Paint Classic Colours
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Richly pigmented and blendable, these are my go-to for professional SFX detailing. Perfect for bruises, shading, and realistic skin tones.
Kryolan Cream Colour Circle 6 Colours 01306
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A brilliant budget alternative, decent pigmentation and a good starter kit for experimenting with colour work.
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The best for setting cream paints and locking in SFX without caking. Light and invisible on camera.
Mehron Colorset Powder - Translucent Setting Powder
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Fake Bloods

 
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Classic runny blood with a glossy finish. Looks fresh and wet on camera – perfect for drips and splatters.
Revolution SFX Fake Blood | Make Up
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Thick, dark, and chunky – perfect for clot effects and gory close-ups. I always layer this with stage blood for realism.
Fake Blood Mehron - Create SFX with Mehron's Coagulated Blood
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Detailing & Extras

 
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Temporary paints that give you chipped, black, or blood-stained teeth. Adds that final creepy detail that makes a look pop.
Tooth FX - Mehron Makeup
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One of my go-to brands for safe, affordable SFX contacts. Comfortable enough for a few hours of wear and they really transform a look.
TTDeye
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One of my go-to brands for safe, affordable SFX contacts. Comfortable enough for a few hours of wear and they really transform a look.
ICOICE
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One of my go-to brands for safe, affordable SFX contacts. Comfortable enough for a few hours of wear and they really transform a look.
Unicoeye
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Essential for creating broken capillaries, scrapes, and bruised textures. Dip into red/blue paints and dab lightly for instant realism.
Stipple Sponge | Kryolan - Professional Make-up
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Cheap, multipack sponges for latex/paint work, saves ruining your good brushes!
Superdrug Makeup Wedges x 20 | Make Up
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Sturdy and inexpensive brushes I don’t mind ruining with latex, blood and paint. No need for fancy brushes in SFX – these do the job!
Artist Paintbrushes - All Shapes & Sizes
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Aftercare & Removal

 
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Gentle but effective at breaking down strong makeup. Skin-safe and way easier than scrubbing. Also leaves your skin feeling amazing afterwards!
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g
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Gentle but effective at breaking down spirit gum. Skin-safe and way easier than scrubbing!
Mehron Spirit Gum Remover - Safe & Effective Adhesive Solvent
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Gentle but effective at breaking down the bulk of the paint. Skin-safe and doesn’t involve too much scrubbing. Will still more than likely need to use a proper SFX remover afterwards.
Face Wipes | Face Cleansing & Makeup Wipes
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