Makeup · United States
Ben Nye
Founded by Ben Nye
Born in Hollywood's golden age, Ben Nye is a foundational stage-and-screen brand that lives in nearly every working artist's kit, prized for pigment, longevity and cost-per-use. The brand evolved into an expansive collection of high-definition foundations, blush, contours, concealers and setting powders fine-tuned for artists. For deep skin it delivers genuine range: its education kit packs MatteHD Foundations in fair to deep undertones, and four different Contour Wheels range from light to deep so an artist can be prepared for any skin tone. The MediaPRO HD Sheer Foundation comes in 43 shades for HD broadcast work, and the classic Banana Powder and Final Seal are theater-and-film staples that survive heat, tears and sweat. Caveat: Ben Nye's strength is the cream/theatrical heritage, so a few deep liquid options are thinner than some artists want for full daytime coverage, but as a kit anchor for melanin-rich clients it earns its long-standing place.
Who it matches
- Depth range
- Fair, Light, Medium, Deep, Deepest
- Undertone
- Cool, Neutral, Warm, Golden / yellow
- Skin type
- All skin types
- Price
- Budget
- Finish
- Matte, Natural
- Coverage
- Sheer, Full
Hero products
- MatteHD Foundation
- MediaPRO HD Sheer Foundation (43 shades)
- Banana Powder
- Final Seal
- Contour Wheels
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