Encore Master Palette - The Master | Alcohol Activated

Encore Master Palette - The Master | Alcohol Activated

The Encore Master Palette - The Master is a compact, professional alcohol-activated SFX palette by European Body Art with 12 colours. Curated as a universal toolkit: skin tones, primary mixing colours and key SFX shades all in one palette.

This is the flagship Master palette in the Encore range - a versatile, mobile option for make-up artists who want more colours than a Full palette offers, but need to work compact. Browse all Encore Alcohol Activated palettes for theme-specific options.

• 12 alcohol-activated colours, waterproof once dry
• Adheres to skin, foam latex, silicone and latex prosthetics
• Compact magnetic palette with removable inlay separator
• Activate with EBA Fuel Spray or 99.9% isopropyl alcohol
• FDA-compliant ingredients, made in Costa Mesa (California)

What is an alcohol activated SFX palette?

Alcohol activated make-up is not activated with water but with cosmetic alcohol or a dedicated activator like EBA Fuel. That means it adheres to surfaces where face paint simply slides off: foam latex, silicone, gelatine and fabric. Once applied and dry, the make-up is waterproof, transfer-resistant and stays put for hours - even under heavy studio lighting or warm on-set conditions.

Who is this palette for?

This palette is built for the make-up artist who works on the move and wants skin tones, primary colours and SFX shades in one compact kit. Freelancers on set, artists working events, or professionals looking to lighten their kit bag - the 12 colours replace a whole collection of individual pans, and you'll notice the difference in weight.

It's also a natural next step for the advanced hobbyist moving on from face paint into alcohol-activated make-up. New to alcohol activated? Start with thin washes and build up slowly - the pigments are concentrated, so less is more.

What colours are in this palette?

The 12 colours are built around three functions: primary mixing colours as a base (5 colours for mixing any skin tone or effect), skin tones and character adjusters (4 colours for base layers and subtle adjustments) and SFX accents (3 colours for effect details and deep shadows). Use them individually or combine them.

• Prime White - pure white base for highlights and lightening
• Prime Yellow - primary yellow for mixing skin tones
• Prime Blue - primary blue for cool tones and veining
• Prime Red - primary red for flesh and blood tones
• W1 - warm light skin tone as a starting layer
• W9 - deeper warm skin tone for darker base layers
• C5 - cool mid skin tone for character adjustments
• Olive Tone - olive tint for olive complexions and sickly looks
• N1 - neutral skin tone as a universal base
• Nicotine Stain - yellow-brown discolouration for lip edges and skin folds
• Bruise Red - deep red for fresh bruising and blood-suffused skin
• Black - deep black for shadows, wrinkles and hard contour lines

How to use it

Activate the make-up with EBA Fuel Spray or 99.9% isopropyl alcohol on a round brush or stipple brush. Work in thin layers - thin washes build more depth than one thick application. The make-up dries within seconds and is then waterproof.

Pro tip: For a character base layer: mix Prime Yellow, Prime Red and W1 for a warm skin tone starting point. Work Olive Tone and C5 in thin washes for cooler undertone areas. Stipple Nicotine Stain onto lip edges and skin folds. Finish with Black for deep shadows and Bruise Red for suffused patches.

Skin safety and skin prep

The Encore formula uses cosmetic alcohol and FDA-compliant pigments. If you have sensitive skin: test on a small area in the crook of your elbow first. Avoid applying to broken skin, eye mucous membranes and lips.

For extra adhesion and protection against transfer, apply a thin layer of EBA ProSeal Spray or EBA H2O Seal before or after application.

Setting and removing

Alcohol activated make-up is intrinsically waterproof once dry - no extra setting product needed. To remove at the end of the day, use a dedicated remover. Water and soap alone will not do the job.

• EBA Unveil - alcohol-free, hydrating remover for sensitive skin and the face
• EBA Vapore - alcohol-based remover for fast full removal, including prosthetics
• Mouldlife Life-Wipes - make-up remover wipes that also remove skin adhesives like Pros-Aide

What can you use it for?

• Film, TV and professional SFX make-up
• Theatre and stage productions with long run times
• Prosthetic work on foam latex and silicone
• Character make-up combining skin tones and SFX colours
• Cosplay and character transformations
• Freelance sets where you need to work compact and complete
• Halloween and horror looks where you want to go beyond standard face paint

Contents

12 alcohol-activated colours in a compact magnetic palette with removable inlay separator. Colours sit in 25x25mm pans and are individually replaceable - arrange them in your own workflow order or replace an empty colour without discarding the whole palette. FDA-compliant ingredients, made in Costa Mesa (California, USA), not tested on animals.

Activate with EBA Fuel Spray 120ml or the smaller EBA Fuel 30ml for travel.

Other colours and variants

Looking for a more theme-specific palette? Check out Master Old Age for ageing effects, Master Autopsy for post-mortem work, or Master Blood for blood and wound colours. Browse the full Encore Alcohol Activated range for all options.

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