"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Pro Wipes". Pro Wipes are made for removing heavy-duty oil, adhesives, dirt, etc. Yes, you can use them for that. Besides this, I use them for removing temporary tattoos. Many artists use 99% alcohol, Supersolve, Betasolve, etc. These removers work well, but these wipes work amazingly! You do not need to keep rubbing the actor's skin for a long time. After many hours of working on s

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Alka-Seltzer". Alka-Seltzer is an over-the-counter medicine for heartburn. You can use it for a hangover. But I keep this one in my makeup kit for effects purposes. When you are asked to make burnt makeup, the director might say, "I wish we could show the skin burning or melting on camera. Well, let's do it with CG in post-production." Then, I will jump in and say, "I can do that! W

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Beauty Spatula" by Every Drop. When I use liquid makeup foundation as a silicone pigment for prosthetics, I always end up with leftovers in the corners of those fancy glass bottles. That is a waste since liquid foundation is not cheap. Then, this amazing spatula comes in handy. It comes with an arrow-shaped silicone tip, which allows me to get into the corners and get it out from th

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Skin Prep" wipes by Smith & Nephew. When you apply prosthetics on an area that moves a lot, the prosthetics tend to lift up from the skin. This protective wipe is originally made for medical purposes. It will create a layer to protect the skin when you use medical glue. The positive side effect of this wipe is a slightly sticky feeling. I wipe the skin with the wipe first and let it

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is a little different. It is an announcement for my book, "Practical Magic: Ultimate Guide for the Art of Special Effects Makeup"!!! “Koji created this book out of a passion for prosthetic makeup, and each step is clearly explained and thoroughly documented. I highly recommend it to both beginners and experienced professionals, as there is always something to learn from different approa

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Makeup Bag" for working filming sets. Working on set is very time-consuming. When I hear "Last Look!" I need to head out to my actor ASAP and do makeup touch-ups within 5 minutes. Sometimes, I have to watch more than 10 actors within this limited time. In order to do that, I take this clear set bag. I can see through everything in this bag, so I will know where they are. Most makeup