Cream foundations are available in assortment of skin tones ranging from very fair to dark. These are applied to the face and body to provide a neutral base and to even out skin tones. Cream foundations provide a secure layer of make up that can withstand heat from stage lights and helps prevent the actor from looking washed out. One to try might be Celebré Professional Cream Make-Up by Mehron or Studio Tech by MAC.
Cake makeup is often applied with a damp sponge and provides a thick layer of coverage. It is available in skin tones as well as many vibrant colors. Depending on the color, cake makeup may be used as a type of foundation, for shading or highlighting or for bold or decorative accents. Try Ben Nye's Cake Makeup kits, Custom Palettes from MAC or Mehron's Star Blends.
For making 3-D pieces, often called prosthetics, the makeup artist uses a type of wax or latex to shape the piece that is needed. This can include everything from a fake scar to a fake nose. Ben Nye's Liquid Latex is available in liquid form and hardens as it comes in contact with the air. It can be applied with a brush and gives the artist a good amount of control for shaping prosthetics right on the surface of the skin. It can also be used in a mould to create prosthetics to be later applied. Mehron's Modeling Wax offers a semi-solid working medium to provide a greater amount of durability when creating more substantial pieces.
Spirit Gum is a facial adhesive from Ben Nye. This liquid is applied with a brush to the face or other parts of the body when the actor needs to apply a fake beard or a previously-created prosthetic piece. It can also be used as a base to adhere molding or Liquid Latex that is being applied directly to the face. Spirit Gum remover is specifically formulated to break up the tough Spirit Gum adhesives.
Available in all sorts of colors, detailing liquids come in small containers that have very delicate pointed brushes or felt tips. The liquids are used to create small dots, spots and other fine details. This medium is wonderful for print work and photography subjects. Mehron's Paradise Makeup offers a wide range of colors and is gentle on the skin.