Out of the Kit Makeup: Prosthetics, Paint & Hair Work

Margaret Beserra

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Learn to create a believable character transformation using prosthetics, paint, and hair work with 5-time Emmy-nominated makeup artist Margaret Beserra (The Thing, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek). In this fundamentals-packed course, Beserra walks you through her out-of-the-kit makeup process — from prepping the skin and applying a silicone prosthetic nose, to matching skin tones with layered paint techniques, to laying realistic facial hair, including stubble, goatees, and filled eyebrows — all leading to a subtle, camera-ready character makeup.

Beginner Level
3h 42m of duration
English (auto), Spanish (auto)
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Curriculum

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FOR YOUR WORK STATION

  • Out of Kit Silicone Prosthetic Makeup Appliance (Margaret uses a male nose from Out of Kit)

AIRBRUSHES

  • Airbrush (Margaret uses a portable airbrush)

ADHESIVES

  • Pros-Aide
  • Pros-Aide Cream Adhesive
  • Westmore SilicONE Adhesive

HAIR AND CREPE WOOLS

  • Afro Tek Hair
  • Crepe hair
  • Yak Hair

MAKEUP

  • BLK/OPL Invisible Oil Blocking Pressed Powder
  • EBA Performance Encore Hair, Beard and Brow Alcohol Activated Palette
  • EBA Performance Encore Skin Alcohol Activated Palettes (Margaret uses Light to Dark and Deep Dark)
  • EBA Performance Endura Skin Water & Transfer Resistant Makeup in Various Colors (Margaret uses Mauve, Rust Yellow, Deep Blue, Fresh Blood, Contusion, Olive Tone)
  • No Color Powder
  • Siân Richards London Hydroproof Palettes (Margaret uses Hydroproof Melanin, Essence, and Ether)
  • Skin Illustrator Glazing Gels in Various Colors (Margaret uses Olive Gray and Character 2)

BRUSHES

  • Boar Bristle Edge Brushes (Margaret uses 100% boar bristle brushes from Annie)
  • Makeup Brushes in Various Sizes and Densities (Margaret prefers brushes from Bdellium Tools)

SKIN MOISTURIZERS

  • Kiehl's Astringent
  • Skin Saver Lotion

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

  • Makeup Sponges in Various Shapes and Densities
  • Makeup Remover Puffs
  • Powder Puffs

MAKEUP REMOVALS/RELEASES

  • 244 Fluid
  • Isopropyl Myristate
  • Makeup Vipes

SKIN PRIMERS

  • Telesis Top Guard Skin Barrier

SEALERS

  • EBA Performance Matte ProSeal Alcohol Based Makeup Sealer

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

  • 99% Alcohol
  • Acetone
  • Isododecane (Pallette Pigment Reactivator)
  • Westmore SilicONE Adhesive Thinner

TOOLS

  • Cuticle Scissors
  • Fine Scissors
  • Hair Brushes in Various Sizes
  • Marcel Iron/Hair Crimper
  • Razor
  • Metal Spatula
  • Tweezers

SUPPLIES

  • Canson Disposable Wax Palette
  • CC Cups/Dram Cups
  • Glass Jars
  • Makeup Cape
  • Mascara Wands
  • Nalgene Bottles
  • Nitrile Gloves
  • Paper Towel
  • Q-tips
  • Tissues
  • Towel
  • Trays

REFERENCE BOOKS AND COLOR WHEELS

  • Color Compass by M. Grumbacher Inc.
  • The Flesh Tone Color Wheel by Terri Tomlinson
  • The Flesh Tone Fan™ by Terri Tomlinson

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

  • ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines
  • ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator
  • ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area
  • ALWAYS protect your skin
  • ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyMargaret Beserra

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