Fard Cream Alternatives?

Timothy ColeTimothy Cole ✭
in Makeup Effects
What are some alternatives to Fard creams? The 36 color palette is $440! Skin Illustrator is expensive enough. Until I’m a working professional the Fard creams are out of my budget.

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  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    If you want to start out on the inexpensive side, you can work with creams from companies like Ben Nye. 

    /Chris
  • Timothy ColeTimothy Cole ✭
    Chris Ellerby said:
    If you want to start out on the inexpensive side, you can work with creams from companies like Ben Nye. 

    /Chris
    Are these alcohol activated? I thought that’s what made products like Fard creamed and Skin Illustrator attractive.

  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    No, if you want cheap it'll be regular cream makeup.  For alcohol activated your options are more limited.

    /Chris
  • Timothy ColeTimothy Cole ✭
    Chris Ellerby said:
    No, if you want cheap it'll be regular cream makeup.  For alcohol activated your options are more limited.

    /Chris
    I’m guessing Skin Illustrator would be my entry level option into alcohol activated makeup? Is the difference with Fard the amount of pigmentation and coverage you get out of it that makes it so expensive? 
  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    Skin Illustrator is a good option.  You can also get alcohol-activated palets from EBA, Graftobian, Ben Nye, and others.  You can shop around for deals and alternative brands if you like, just know that some brands may not work as well as others.

    /Chris
  • Timothy ColeTimothy Cole ✭
    Chris Ellerby said:
    You can shop around for deals and alternative brands if you like, just know that some brands may not work as well as others.

    /Chris
    Yes, and granted there is going to be personal preference involved. Unfortunately shopping around can still be expensive. Do any of the suppliers offer samples or sample kits for purchase to try out the product before full on investing? 

    /Tim
  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    Hi Tim,

    You may be able to get samples if you reach out to the manufacturer directly.   Some companies also offer smaller versions of their product that cost less. (like small or half palettes)   But a smaller Skin Illustrator palette will likely still cost more than a full-sized Ben Nye palette. 

    /Chris
  • Timothy ColeTimothy Cole ✭
    edited February 17
    Chris,
    ‘One last question. What do you recommend as a good selection to start for skin illustrator palettes? I’m thinking of either the starter or flesh tone palette and the FX palette. And should I go ahead and get the full size or save some money and get the on set size? 

    /Tim

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  • Chris EllerbyChris Ellerby Admin
    edited February 19
    Hi Tim,

    My recommendation is the FX and  Flesh Tone.  They are the two that I've used the most.  You can start with the smaller (and slightly cheaper) on set palettes if you want to save a bit of money.  The first palette I got was the FX, paired with cream makeup for skin tones, then I eventually got the flesh tone palette.

    /Chris
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