A make-up brand that originated in Hollywood.

The company’s founder, Ben Nye, worked at 20th Century Fox as a senior make-up artist and mask designer until 1967.  His name is associated with numerous classic, blockbuster films, such as *Gone with the Wind*, *Planet of the Apes* and *The King and I*.

Before leaving 20th Century Fox, he began to draw on the experience he had accumulated over decades in the industry to create and manufacture make-up products bearing his own name.  His wide and unique range of foundations, along with his other products, soon became the make-up of choice for leading film studios.

His retirement paved the way for a new career, which he pursued alongside his sons. Today, many Ben Nye products are the favoured ‘tools of the trade’ for make-up artists, mask makers and beauty make-up artists.

Visitors to the Ben Nye company are always surprised to find that most of the products are handmade. In 1979, the company produced 150 different products; today, it produces more than 1,200. These include professional make-up products, various types of foundation, concealer, eyeshadows in special colours, blushers, Lumiere silk wigs, FX materials, latex, scar wax, effect gel, theatrical and film-grade blood, blood capsules, bald caps, tools, make-up brushes, etc.

And… new products are launched day after day, whilst existing ones are developed and perfected, taking into account the recommendations and feedback of professionals, as well as the challenges posed by the latest techniques used in modern photography and filmmaking.

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Ben Nye 2020 catalogue

Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website.