Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Color Primary Palette

Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Color Primary Palette

The Ben Nye Magicake Aqua Color Primary Palette is a talk-based water-activated face paint from Ben Nye with six essential primary colours. It's the go-to starter set for almost any look, from simple children's face paint to full-body paint and theatre make-up.

• Water-activated face paint, talc base, high pigmentation
• 6 primary colours: white, red, blue, yellow, green and black
• Matte finish, smudge-resistant once dry
• Professional flat brush included
• Sturdy metal tin

What looks can you create with this palette?

Six primary colours give you the base for almost any look. Mix them directly on the skin or on your hand to build any shade you need. Whether you're painting a simple butterfly for a children's party or creating a full character for theatre or cosplay, these colours cover it.

Because the colours are so versatile, this palette is also a solid starting point if you're new to face painting. You won't need to buy a heap of individual pots before you can get started.

When does this palette make more sense than individual colours?

The talc base delivers high pigmentation and strong coverage. In practice, you need fewer layers compared to glycerin-based paints, and the colours stay put for hours after drying, without necessarily needing a fixative on top.

Choose this palette if you want a compact set you can mix from, rather than managing a collection of separate pots. The six colours are carefully chosen so you can build virtually any shade from them.

How to use it

Dampen your brush or sponge lightly. The talc base takes up a little more water than glycerin paint, so use slightly more water for smooth application. Build colour in thin layers. The paint dries within seconds.

Pro tip: Start with Cloud White as a light base under bold colours like Bright Red or Sunshine Yellow. You'll get stronger colour payoff and better coverage, even on deeper skin tones.

Setting and removing

Once dry, the Magicake formula is already fairly smudge-resistant. For longer events or active use, a quick spritz of fixative spray such as Ben Nye Final Seal adds extra protection.

To remove, use water and soap. No scrubbing needed: the paint dissolves easily. For sensitive skin, a gentle make-up remover works well.

What can you use it for?

• Children's face painting at parties, schools and events
• Face painting by hobbyists and professional face painters
• Belly painting and body painting
• Theatre, musicals and amateur productions
• Cosplay and fancy dress
• SFX and character make-up as a base paint

Contents

Six colours of water-activated face paint in a metal tin, including a professional flat brush.

Colours: RM-1 (Cloud White), RM-5 (Bright Red), RM-7 (Azure Blue), RM-9 (Sunshine Yellow), RM-112 (Kelly Green), RM-3 (Licorice Black).

Ingredients: Talc, Paraffinum Liquidum (mineral oil), Aqua (Water), Stearic Acid, PEG-32, PEG-6, Glycol Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Kaolin, Lanolin, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis (castor oil), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Sorbic Acid, BHT, Parfum Free.

Other colours and variants

Ben Nye offers a range of Magicake palettes for specific themes, from creature and SFX looks to pastel colours. Browse the full selection on the Ben Nye brand page or explore all face paint palettes.

Compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Product photos are taken under professional lighting. Colours may differ slightly depending on your screen settings.