Best kids face paint?

October 16, 2022 5:57 AM

I’d like to paint a kiddo’s face for Hallowe’en, with some kind of skin-safe paint that will dry down to a durable dry finish that will last all day and not be smeary or messy. I’m reasonably good with artsy stuff so it’s ok if the paint takes a bit of skill to figure out. What should I get? Available online in Canada, please, thanks!
posted by nouvelle-personne to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (3 answers total)

I can vouch for Snazaroo brand face paints. You moisten to apply with a brush or a sponge and then it dries to the touch.
posted by xo at 8:07 AM on October 16, 2022 [1 favorite]

We use Caran D’ache pastels.
posted by third word on a random page at 12:58 PM on October 16, 2022

If you use grease-based paints/ sticks, you can set them reasonably well with cornstarch.
posted by theora55 at 2:12 PM on October 18, 2022