Pro makeup, adhesives, blood and prosthetics for film, TV and theatre, from New Zealand's only bricks-and-mortar FX and face paint shop.
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BODYFX has had the honour of supporting major productions from Ru Paul's Drag Race to Lord of the Rings.
Yolanda Bartram, our CEO, has more than 20 years of painting people all over the world. She has won and judged at the Bodypainting World Championship in Austria, and has ample experience in film, TV and TVC work.
Myrthe Heydenrijk, our head MUA, is one of New Zealand's best face and body painters, and competed in New Zealand's first season of Glow Up.
We also create bespoke FX pieces on request.
Working New Zealand makeup artists, makeup and FX students, and productions and theatre companies can apply for 15% off our pro brands.
A curated selection from the most sought-after brands in the industry. Each tile shows everything we carry from that brand.
Alcohol palettes tested on feature film productions by award-winning makeup artists. The Flesh Tone palette has become an industry standard.
The water-based skin adhesive that has been the worldwide industry standard for prosthetic and SFX makeup for over 30 years.
Silicone adhesives, thinners and removers, proven safe and highly effective in the medical, makeup and cosmetic industries.
Powders, sealers, character makeup, blood and hair. Final Seal keeps makeup in place, even through heavy perspiration.
Drying bloods made from FDA-approved pigments. They stay moist looking even when dry, and stay where they're placed on skin and hair.
Including Rigid Collodion, the industry-standard scar maker, and Barrier Spray for long wear under hot stage lights.
The TV Paint Stick was originally designed for stage and film work, and it's still a best seller.
Hybrid airbrush makeup developed with the professional makeup artist in mind, for smudge-proof coverage and durability.
What to reach for, job by job.
Skin Illustrator Glazing Gels are transparent colours for bruises, sunburn and illness that look 'in' the skin. Designed for extreme close-up HD work.
Pocket-size Skin Illustrator On Set palettes make touch-ups fast and easy.
Pros-Aide for appliances on sensitive skin, Telesis 8 when you need unsurpassed holding strength, plus spirit gums.
Telesis Silicone Remover won't damage silicone, latex or lace, and is gentle on actors at the end of a long day.
Ben Nye Neutral Set blends with all skin tones and sets crème makeup to a durable, soft matte finish.
Fleet Street Drying Bloods in Fresh and Dark intermix and layer for depth. Our blood guide covers the rest.
Michael Davy caps are the standard used for years in film and TV for a realistic close-up bald head.
Wool crepe for beards, stubble and sideburns, and Ben Nye Tooth Colour for chipped or decayed teeth.
What working artists buy from us most. Only in-stock products are shown.
Start to finish: life casting a full face and making a pig nose mould, through to the finished makeup look. Then latex ageing, blood, transfers, prosthetics and tattoo cover.
Yolanda explains the differences between our most popular bloods.
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Our easy guide to applying bondo transfers created by BODYFX.
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Book our artists for unique, one-off looks. Tell us about your event or project on our bookings page, and we'll get back to you within 2 working days. Depending on the time of year or type of service, we may need a 50% to 100% deposit.
WigFX hires wigs, hairpieces and facial hair for film and theatre, from period dramas to futuristic fantasies. Add items to a quote and we'll reach out with pricing within 48 hours.
Pros-Aide is the industry standard for adhering appliances to skin. It gives a strong bond with high water resistance, and is safe on all skin, including sensitive areas. Telesis 8 is a silicone adhesive with unsurpassed holding strength once dry, and a drying time similar to the discontinued Dow Corning 355.
Use Telesis Silicone Remover. It's fast acting, odourless and non-oily, won't damage silicone or latex appliances or lace pieces, and is very gentle on skin.
Skin Illustrator Glazing Gels and Glazing Sprays. They're transparent, water-based colours designed for extreme close-up work, and they wear well for the demands of HD film and TV.
Ben Nye Final Seal is a smudge-proof, water-resistant sealer with a matte finish that keeps makeup in place, even through heavy perspiration. Mehron Barrier Spray works as a prep and as a final seal for long wear.
Yes. Our MUA Pro Membership gives working New Zealand makeup artists, makeup and FX students, and productions and theatre companies 15% off our pro brands. Apply here. Schools can also apply for our education discount.
Yes, we create bespoke FX pieces on request. Use our bookings page to tell us what you need.
Orders placed before midday go out at 3pm. Delivery is free in New Zealand on orders of $80 and over.
Our sister company MEDICFX has a very extensive range of special FX and moulage products, designed specifically for the medical industry.
