Bruise Makeup: Comparing Skin Illustrator FX with Ben Nye Ultimate FX palette (alcohol vs. creme)

[@Voyher_]

So it kinda seems like the creams are better for a healing bruise effect, maybe one that's a couple of days old, and the alcohol actived colours create a more vivid, fresh bruise? I can't believe I only found your videos a few days ago, you're great!

[@aziegenfuss87]

Agreed! Is a pleasant surprise how much I enjoy her vids:)

[@aliciavivianna3820]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@adamflowers5102]

That's what i was thinking! Might as well grab both smh lol

[@Cass_y]

Ben Nye the palette guy, Ben nye the palette guyyyyy BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN NYE THE PALETTE GUY

[@deadlylaughterproductions]

Yas

[@meeks6798]

ily

[@maddiegrace9959]

my. childhood lol and magic school bus

[@alexaaguilar474]

bruises rule BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN

[@jewishchristian4308]

Maddie Grace plz let this be a normal make-up tutorial With the Nye? NO WAY!

[@mooimafish21]

Ben Nye looked more like a natural bruise where as the other pallet gave more of a cool "zombie infection" bruise

[@MichaelaLynnn]

Zoe Vass I think the Ben Nye looked more like a healing bruise while the skin illustrator looked like a fresh bruise.

[@liv1363]

Zoe Vass Yea I feel u

[@michellemelville8979]

That's what I was thinking too. The Ben Nye looked better initially but suffered when overworked.

[@Lilwiggles222]

The alcohol pallet bruise gave me the chills! Great job!!

[@agonzles12]

DIY: Galaxy Thigh 😂

[@Pillanii]

someone contact Shane

[@kelsbentley2822]

Thanks for doing this comparison video! It really sealed the deal for which product I choose to go with. As nice as it is to have products for around the eyes, the Ben Nye palette just doesn't have the realistic look I need in my FX products.

[@MrAnamchara]

That spot on your leg where the paint wouldn't stick was because you weren't letting the alcohol flash off before applying a second layer. Essentially you were wiping away the first layer when trying to add the second. I have had exactly the same problem myself cos I am always hurrying.

[@elanashane5054]

Great comparison video! I find that skin illustrator palettes are perfect for simulating bruises and such because it gives that barely there wash of color and the sunken in look that makes it so realistic. Ive played around with cream colors and i have found that if you blend it in insanely well and use the tiniest amount of color you can get a very similar feel as the alcohol activated

[@ellysoncrawford4992]

That looks like a real bruise!!! It's so realistic and amazing!!! I enjoy playing with regular eye shadows and have found ways to create a "fresh blood" sorta look. Keep doing these! They are amazing!!!

[@lillymadden9505]

Cant believe this was 7 years ago!!! Such good quality!

[@cadalae]

I really loved this video. I've had the skin illustrator palette for a while now but I haven't had much success with it, but watching your technique and seeing how long it really does take to build up layers really helps. I'm definitely more used to using creme makeups so that might explain my impatience with skin illustrator.

[@jaaayaka]

new game! take a shot every time she drops a sponge!

[@MeganMonet]

the outcome is amazing! and the music is so so perfect!!

[@sailorstatrlight]

Wow. The Skin Illustrator looks so much more realistic. I just ordered my first one. I'm so excited for it to get here!

[@erinsebestyen8152]

I just bought the mini version of the skin illustrator today..I was working on set for a music video and I only had eyeshadow for bruises... I made it work but I am just in LOVE with how you did this and made it so simple... Lovely 😍xoxo

[@keevanski]

Master, I have a question! I want to paint a prosthetic denture (to put it in my mouth), but I don't know if I can use this kind of palettes to paint it. I saw some videos where I think I see people using the Illustrator FX palette to do that, but I don't know if this is correct for this usage or if it have toxic components. Anyway, thank you so much for your videos, they help a lot and you are an amazing artist!

[@keevanski]

***** no problem, thank you anyway!

[@mariar.a7492]

Mírala, mi otra artista favorita😍 Estoy algo perdida en tema fx , y encima mi nivel de inglés no es impresionante. :(

[@suelowerre8164]

Thank u so much for your videos Kiana...I always love to watch your work and try to copy...ur a great teacher..

[@clairemarie1138]

This was so cool and they both look amazing, great job!

[@arinsam69420]

The alcohol based looks more like a fresh bruise

[@spikedeggnog1843]

Yesss, she's back!!!!

[@SSTMM]

When using the Ultimatte FX palette from Ben Nye, you can use a few drops of 99% alcohol to create subtle washes that can be layered. When using full strength, be sure to set each layer with Neutral set powder... to keep your colors distinct and don't turn into one color of mud. You can also finish with a light sealing spray like Final seal.

[@keithrgriffin202]

Finally another upload!

[@fran_9548]

That’s art to me, pure and intriguing art.

[@berfinmk5909]

Talented !! 💕 they both look really good 👌🍉

[@nikkikaur8492]

Maybe becuase she used red for the bross

[@laurenc8266]

🍉?

[@StellaPhotis]

Illustrator palette all the way. Far superior effect, more realistic and easier to adjust in quicker time. It lasts until you remove it and you haven't got to keep going in to top-up and adjust

[@rigomortisfxstudios]

this year i got to get back into makeup fxs and slow down on digital effects i like work work my hands and making props and mask making ,

[@gracejohnson8484]

Just a question, do u watch the walking dead? I do, it's awesome. :)

[@RylieCollins]

I honestly still use my alcohol activated paints around my eyes i'm just very very careful to not get any into my eyes and if my eyes feel irritated i'll stop and let them adjust

[@damaris8]

The SI palette dramatically looks more realistic compared to BN. They're two different textures which results in the final look. Not quite fond of the colors on the BN palette. Although I regularly use BN in my kit, I think when comparing the two, SI is the winner.

[@franceshopper]

We use ipa with cream colour all the time at college, works brilliantly

[@abbyisyummy1]

I feel like the one on the left looks more like a skin eating disease, the Ben nye one looks more bruise like. Still an awesome talent you have!

[@lauralogozzo1710]

this is absolutely AWESOME!!! i'm gonna try and copy what you did with the cream makeup and make a prank to somebody ahaha i wanna see how they react ;)

[@SmilyLily1996]

Actually I had a fake wound on my hand once(practiced 3D cuts) when my dad suddenly decided to visit my grandma and didn't let me enough time to clean up my hand. I guess you know what that led to. At my grandma's place my dad suddenly took my hand and showed it to her, not saying it was fake. My dad has a very... Unique kind of humour. -.-

[@lauralogozzo1710]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA your dad is really cool :D mine would have a heart attack right away ahahahaha ^^

[@SmilyLily1996]

I don't want to know how near mine was to one...

[@lauralogozzo1710]

ouh:( i'm sorry >

[@SuperfunKaytay]

Very nice work!!! I took a one day workshop on how to understand skin and make fake bruises. Def like the fx palette more then the ben nye which I've loved for a while. Thanks for showing us the difference. =]

[@camilaromerof]

I really hope you answer this! I just got my skin illustrator fx palette and I'm not sure how it goes with the alcohol. Is it like watercolors you dip your wet brush or I see you put the alcohol directly in the paint. Doesn't that make it watery and ruined? Or does it dries down normally? Thank you! I really hope you see this haha Freakmo

[@torilang8460]

From seeing over people I think you can do it either way and it sets hard after I think so it won't matter. Don't take my word on it I don't completely know

[@torilang8460]

Ops I meant other

[@UnDeadartist34]

+Camila Romero the more alcohol you add the lighter the color will be just like water colo. you cna dip your brush in alcohol or put the alcohol straight into it either way. it all dries normal

[@lorra-mariecampbell9383]

usually you can use it either way but if you put the alcohol into the paint just be sure to not flip the pallete over as they will go in to the other colours/ make a big mess

[@ishimarukiyotaka9380]

These look absolutely amazing! But I must ask, where do you buy your 99% IPA from in Aus??? I can't seem to find it anywhere as I'm thinking of buying one of the skin illustrator palletes Thanks!

[@michellemelville8979]

Bunnings

[@darcieevans390]

I have a question, where can you get all these supplies? I'm only ten but people say I'm a great artist and I really love special effects so my dad said where do you get it from so I was just wondering.

[@annam1354]

I have a question.. how can I remove the skin illustrator colours from my skin? Do I have to use the alcohol?

[@zanerobbins7604]

Anna M yes you need alcohol or a special type of remover, but alcohol is your best bet

[@222gratefulriley]

hello, i love this type of special effects make up. i do it myself. but your obvously alot better at it then me. i was just wondering how you found out about this make up and how it inspired you to make youtube videos? my main question is did you go to any classes ? i would love to learn more! thank you

[@jonathandrwal3656]

you would make one hell of a zombie for halloween with all your talents in makeup

[@mslovelyshot]

Excellent work. Makes my legs hurt watching lol

[@bortnib]

i never even though to use alcohol with the cream colours. thanks for the video great work

[@pugsforlife9214]

Hai~ love your vids. Oh and...I'm kinda new at fx makeup and mess up pretty easily and I usually do the effects on my face. Which one would be better, for the face, the skin illustrator or the Ben Nye media pro?

[@adamflowers5102]

Thank you! Might as well get both!

[@larkynembry4414]

Hi, Kiana? I was hoping I could ask a question. In a few day I'm going to a convention and the person I'm going to be cosplaying as has a few facial bruises. But the day of the con, it's supposed to be raining, do you have any tips for making make slightly water proof?

[@shubbywubby]

I know it's too late ... But Alcohol activated paints are waterproof. :)

[@michellemelville8979]

@@shubbywubby I would be be nervous about that around the face, especially the eyes.

[@shubbywubby]

@@michellemelville8979 alcohol paints are ok on the face ... just not around the eyes and mouth :D also make sure to apply barrier cream

[@michellemelville8979]

@@shubbywubby they may be deemed safe but I'd be concerned about the harshness. And if a character has facial bruising I'd imagine there would be a black eye or 2?

[@shubbywubby]

@@michellemelville8979 I've been a certified makeup artist for 4 years ... they are safe but it's up to the person whether or not to use them. For around the eyes and mouth, a silicone based makeup would be better

[@Nimatoir]

I feel like with the alcohol activated makeup was more watery, making a nice vein effect with the sponge, whereas the cream colors were more solid, meaning that they would stay in one spot instead of going through the cracks in yours skin (Could be, IDK. I'm just a beginner ;-;)

[@teganfellows5564]

Hey, Potentiality a bit of a daft question- can an AA makeup palette be used I'm conjunction with a creme palette? recently purchased the media pro and needed an additional palette with more flesh tones. I was looking into the skin illustrator but wanted to make sure the two could be used together before I splashed out. any help would be really greatly appreciated! :)

[@organiccrybaby9205]

It's like, everything is blurry, but her legs are so pristine.

[@MakeupbyTrish]

I am looking into doing a smurfs makeup look and am trying to research paints, Do you think the cream ones will work, I am afraid they will rub off even if you set them with powder since they will be the entire body. Any suggestions?

[@caviesrull]

Hi! I'm just starting out with Special Effects and everything and I have a question. I was wondering, which makeup palette would you recommend for a beginner? I want something of nicer quality than cheap, dollar store face paints but I'm not sure if the palettes you've used in this video are suitable with someone with very little experience :) P.S. I have mildly sensitive skin. Also--this is just a hobby :) Thanks in advance

[@caviesrull]

thanks so much :)

[@abbyhodge5488]

+rebecca Fougere I'd recommend the Ben Nye. The colors aren't as vivid, so you don't have to worry about making it too bright.

[@kelseymallett2220]

I was just wondering do you know of getting any palettes like these from England. Thankyou!

[@oliverpoblacio5419]

Nice work! From what country are you? Hope we could have a project for that here in our country.

[@Diminished_Comet]

#Reylo #savebensolo

[@lilly_purr8150]

Hey, this art is so cool and I want to do it too but I don't know what I need for everything so please do a Thatre Make Up Collection Video:) Greetings, Lilly♡

[@jamie2323ful]

It really depends on what you want to make, because for reasonable supply's it gets pretty expensive

[@slaughtersarah4303]

It's the way she made the different bruises. Alcohol activated paints would definitely be better to me and I think to most people because you can easily build a color on top of another as where in cream paints, they sort of mix together.

[@slaughtersarah4303]

Also cream paints tend to look like they sit on top of the skin as where alcohol blends more seamlessly into the skin making it more realistic :)

[@elvisrod331]

Hey I was wondering with the skin illustrator how do you remove the makeup since it wont come off with water

[@use_alt_love_287]

if i'm using a cream make up do i need to dilute it with anything for it to not be a harsh color

[@BloodwingsGhost]

Okay, so for the Skin Illustrator, I pour the alcohol into the pallet, but when I'm done what do I do with the alcohol still left on the paints? Do I leave it to dry or..?

[@gabriela3571]

99% Alcohol evaporates super fast. You will notice how lower concentration eg. 70% once sprayed take longer to evaporate. For the record, if you wanna disinfect your makeup you go for the 70% IPA as it stays longer on the surface and will kill more bacteria. But the 99% is the only one that works for AA paints. Just mentioning that as 99% IPA is more expensive and this might save you some money.

[@romava68]

Hi Kiana. Thank you very much for your videos / information. I have doubts about skin illustrator. They are activated by isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and safety data of this alcohol says: "Contact with skin and eyes: Flush with water for 15 min in either case you need medical care.". Painting with Alcohol goes to the skin, then ... no problem ?. I've also seen some videos that used for other purposes such alcohol swab and use it directly on the skin. I asked but nobody knows me explain. I imagine that all are equal IPA. Greetings. Sorry for the English.

[@romava68]

Ok. Thank you very much.

[@blackhagalaz]

I have a question on skin illustrator colours and hope someone can help. How well do they work on wax of any kind? For example on scar wax? For some colours just like watercolours the waxy surface would be a problem, the colour pearls off. I am considering getting a skin illustrator palette and wonder if it would also fit to colour selfmade wax-moulages?

[@beepbeep9575]

blackhagalaz it sits really well on wax you don't have to worry about that

[@blackhagalaz]

Nice! Thank you :-D . By now I have my first palette. So I will try out soon, when my bee´s wax arives

[@XxkristybellxX]

Hi, do you know where I would be able to buy the Skin Illustrator FX palette in Australia?

[@AnniTaumata]

XxkristybellxX Check out Scottys makeup, either wise Camera Ready Cosmetics ships to Aus :)

[@squidward7]

i have the skin illustrator palette and i live here in Sydney, Aus but i cannot find which alcohol to use on it! could someone please help me on where i can buy the alcohol to use

[@Tammykiki.]

i hvae to say Ben Nye looks more natural :) idk.. just my opinion xD

[@bamikebah-mee-kayogunrinu2848]

Have you ever used the Encore palette, if so how does it compare to the skin illustrator?

[@bekkalitzner7227]

If you haven't decided yet get the encore palette they are way better and I love them more

[@haylienicole9736]

hi im wanting to buy the skin illustrator pallete and i want to know if i should buy the small one for 55$ or spend 20$ to get the big one.. does anyone now how much more product the big one has compared to the small one?

[@bekkalitzner7227]

Honestly I have both on set and the last he palettes and they have about same amount in both save money and space get on set palettes

[@O-V-X]

it looks awesome, can't believe it's fake :D

[@laurenc8266]

Can I just use eyeshadow for all of this? Thx

[@heyyoitsdavid]

where can i buy that Ben Nye palette??! I need it

[@lilyzavattiero5905]

1 57 already looks good

[@giancarloandrebravoabanto7091]

I'd like to know what I need for pigment white skin :d

[@Veronica-wr7ls]

what fo you prefer for bruising cream based or water activated paints?

[@mochimo3744]

i know you're not asking me but i prefer water activated because it is a lot thinner and makes it appear more part of the skin

[@lorra-mariecampbell9383]

tbh id prefer alcohol activated .. you can set the cream paints but some still slip. and with water activated paints if you sweat or come in to any contact with water e.g rain.. humid weather all your work will melt off.

[@lorra-mariecampbell9383]

a cheaper alternative that is just as good litterally is Ve Neills palettes they are the best

[@squigglove]

When you're going over and over certain areas and the alcohols starts pulling up the previous work, just powder set it in between, let it dry and then go back in.

[@Opielove12]

Which one did you like better then?

[@hsama]

amazing ! The SI looks a lot better

[@apvideostream]

looks great...

[@elainedavis5497]

cool, you know you can mix 99% Alcohol with cream Ben NyeFX palette for the same outcome as FX Alcohol palette. Nice work on both.

[@joemonkey23]

where do you buy these??

[@AngelaGarcia-hi6xz]

You are awesome!

[@NothingGirl101]

Does the alcohol dry out your skin or irritate your skin?

[@gabriela3571]

Yes ... this is not an everyday makeup and you need to moisturize heavily afterwards.

[@OmfgHiii]

you really need to understand the nerves to kinda know how dark and in what stage with what colors will be accurate.. thats a general thought, your technique results to be v cool

[@drewperrett7331]

I found the music really soothing 😂

[@juliette1266]

Are they waterproof?

[@kassandraparadis5968]

Ben Nye is not because its grease paints but Skin illustrator is yes

[@gabriela3571]

Alcohol activated paints (Skin Illustrator) only come off either with 99% alcohol, isopropyl myristate, or baby oil. So yeah ... water does not harm them. Thet don´t smudge or transfer either.

[@sheenasmiley1]

I love this

[@Veronica-wr7ls]

can I thin out cream paints with water?

[@bottled5653]

Yes

[@Lina-tj6ip]

Depends are they oil based or water based if its oil you can any type of oil to thin it down if it water you can you water

[@Funkycellochic]

Veronica Ayad no, cream paints are oil based and it will be like mixing oil and water. You can dilute cream paints with 99% alcohol for a similar effect to alcohol paints or you can drop in a bit of castor oil/skin oil to make it creamier.

[@Js-sd2ou]

Awesome!!!

[@nicocoo5573]

How much do the pallets cost ?

[@bekkalitzner7227]

$75 skin illustrator $85 Ben nye

[@AK-do6ue]

what type of alcohol should I use?

[@AK-do6ue]

+Autumn Laster I know 99% but like rubbing alcohol? whats the actual title of the alcohol?

[@devyncrump6289]

+Autumn Laster 99% Isopropyl Alcohol

[@TelephonePlays]

I think the fx looks more realistic, but if I saw either on a girl in public, I'd get ready to kick someone's butt xD

[@AK-do6ue]

TelephonePlays My life

[@TelephonePlays]

Wait, the abuse part, or the make up part. . .

[@kimberleigh8345]

You didn’t show us the colors you used

[@krisg4758]

Love it

[@apples4255]

With one of your videos you should go prank someone with all those cut,slashes,gashes,

[@bluewatre]

are you using the same music from Madeyewlook's channel???? >:|

[@gabriela3571]

Great minds think alike.

[@bunnykovacs1450]

incredible!!

[@ashleymorgan5607]

You didn't rip the sponge up for Ben Nye so you didn't give it a fair try

[@sosansational]

THEY LOOK SO PAINFUL. But I know they're not real.

[@lilyzavattiero5905]

Eeew! So good tho!!!!!

[@1339LARS]

Damn your´e good !!

[@madisoncastillo2610]

Bill nnnnyyy the science guy bill bill bill bill bill bill bill love that show

[@likeastarbaby]

i wanted to do your beginner zombie makeup for halloween so i bought cream paints because thats what you used in the video...cream paints suck they are not for beginners, its so horrid and waxy that its impossible to blend or do anything with the product other than apply it straight to your skin. i also didn't know that i had to set it and i don't have setting powder. disappointed, would much rather have gotten alcohol/water activated if i knew the difference between these products

[@ingeborgmikkelsen9078]

likeastarbaby are you absolutely 100% sure you got cream paints? i have done the mistake of thinking i was using cream paint, when in actuality i was using water activated paints. some water activated paint seem like cream and feels like thick waxy cream paint. i helped with the make up for my last schools theater production and we had the most relieved revolution when we found out our paints where water activated and not cream. we were so puzzled, because it took soo much product to cover a neck evenly!

[@ingeborgmikkelsen9078]

likeastarbaby also if it 100% is cream paint you could try using coconut oil to "water" it down a bit and make it creamier, but you would definitely to set it if you did

[@likeastarbaby]

Ingeborg Mikkelsen yup, i even tried using both water and alcohol with it and contacted the company and they told me it didn't need a medium because they were cream paints. the £16 palette was basically useless though i couldn't mix the colours at all so i had to use them straight and it all looked a bit shit tbh :(

[@ingeborgmikkelsen9078]

likeastarbaby well that sucks! It's so annoying when you buy products, and feel really excited and inspired to use them and they turn out like that. I really hope this company has a good return policy.

[@likeastarbaby]

Ingeborg Mikkelsen well because i didn't have anything else i did have to use it quite a bit on halloween, so i don't think they'll take it back now. there isn't technically a fault with the product anyway, its just that cream paints are horribly waxy and difficult to use for beginners. i did give them feedback saying that it should say more on their website about the product but got no response lol

[@Kuriturkaable]

nice legs and tutorial :D

[@derpuniverse1842]

Lol I was thinking the same thing

[@denterrible2634]

йооо...Да тут все типо Американцы... круто

[@BeautyAndTheBeast5]

your amazing eat bruises!

[@honeydrew]

I don't think she can eat bruises...

[@BeautyAndTheBeast5]

lol I meant "at" my bad