Encore SLIM Alcohol Activated Palette - Bruise

Encore SLIM Alcohol Activated Palette - Bruise

The Encore SLIM Alcohol Activated Palette - Bruise is a compact starter kit by European Body Art for creating realistic bruises and contusions. The five colours cover every stage of a bruise: from fresh contusion to yellowing and healing discolouration.

The SLIM format is the entry point into the Encore range - more accessible than the larger palettes, but using the same professional alcohol-activated formula. Browse all Encore Alcohol Activated palettes for other themes.

• 5 alcohol-activated colours covering all bruise stages
• Waterproof once dry, adheres to skin, foam latex and silicone prosthetics
• Complete starter kit: activator, brush and sponge included
• Activate with included activator or 99.9% isopropyl alcohol
• FDA-compliant ingredients, made in Costa Mesa (California, USA)

What is an alcohol activated SFX palette?

Alcohol activated make-up is not activated with water but with cosmetic alcohol or a dedicated activator such as EBA Fuel. This means it adheres to materials that water-based 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 film lighting or warm studio conditions.

Who is this palette for?

This palette suits SFX beginners who want to learn alcohol-activated make-up, and professionals looking for a compact bruise kit to take on location. The SLIM format keeps things simple: everything you need is included from day one.

New to alcohol activated make-up? Start with thin washes - a diluted, translucent layer - and build up gradually. The pigments are concentrated, so less is more. Expect a few practice sessions with stippling and layering before it looks truly convincing.

What colours are in this palette?

The five colours are built around two functions: fresh contusion colours (2 shades for the acute phase immediately after impact) and discolouration and healing stages (3 shades for the transition to yellow and olive-green as the bruise heals). Use them separately or layered together.

• Bruise Red - fresh red discolouration at acute trauma sites
• Contusion - deep blue-purple shade for the core of a fresh bruise
• Bruise Purple - riper purple tone for the transition zone
• Nicotine Stain - yellow-brown shade for healing edges and older bruising
• Olive Tone - yellow-green shade for the outer healing margin and aged contusion

How to use it

Activate the make-up with the included activator or 99.9% isopropyl alcohol on a round brush or stipple brush. Work in thin washes - thin layers create more depth than one heavy coat. The make-up dries within seconds and is then waterproof.

Pro tip: Start with Bruise Red and Contusion at the core of the bruise. Blend Bruise Purple in a wide ring around it. Work the outer edge with Nicotine Stain and Olive Tone for the healing phase. Stipple all transitions with a dry sponge for a realistic skin texture.

Skin safety and skin prep

The Encore formula uses cosmetic alcohol and FDA-compliant pigments. For sensitive skin: patch-test on the inside 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 additional fixative needed. To remove it at the end of the day, you need 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 quick full removal, including on prosthetics
• Mouldlife Life-Wipes - make-up remover wipes that also remove skin adhesives such as Pros-Aide (Mouldlife product, not EBA)

What can you use it for?

• Film, TV and professional SFX make-up
• Theatre and stage productions with long performance runs
• Prosthetic work on foam latex and silicone
• Realistic bruises and contusions across all healing stages
• Skin discolouration for trauma simulations and medical training
• Cosplay and character transformations
• Halloween and horror looks where you want to go beyond standard face paint

Contents

5 alcohol-activated colours in a compact starter format. The kit is ready to use straight away: activator, brush and sponge included. FDA-compliant ingredients, made in Costa Mesa (California, USA), not tested on animals.

Need to top up your activator? Use EBA Fuel Spray 120ml (fine mist, even distribution) or the smaller EBA Fuel 30ml for on-location work.

Other colours and variants

After a different effect? Take a look at SLIM Blood for blood effects, SLIM SFX for general special effects, or the larger Full Encore Injury or Bruise palettes if you want more colours and a refillable case.

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