One question a lot of beginners ask is “Is it worth spending more money to buy professional face paint? And this is a totally valid question because professional face paint can end up costing a fair bit depending on how many paints you want.
You might want to get a palette of cheap face paints in the beginning just to start if not sure that you’ll continue or you’re just painting for a one off occasion at home but I would strongly advise that you spend a little extra and buy professional paints for these reasons:
* The colors are more vibrant
- Making your designs look even more attractive!
* They go on smoother
- Making the designs easier to paint!
* They give better and even coverage
- Which instantly makes the design look more professional!
* They’re much easier to apply
- Which will make you even quicker at finishing designs.
* They look and feel much better
(With some professional face paints you actually forget that you’re wearing them because they feel so good!)
- Kids prefer professional face paints for this reason the most. If they feel irritated by cheap paint that feels heavy and dry they’ll scratch, smudge or wash it off much sooner and it won’t be a fun experience for them.
If you’re looking to start painting in public or make a business out of face painting, don’t even think twice about it, professional face and body paint is definitely worth the money.
If you’re still not sure, then just buy a small amount of one color and see for yourself!
We get asked which face paints we use here at FacePaintingTips.com all the time. And I have to say that our favorite face paint is definitely Snazaroo. It’s a high quality face paint that’s used by professionals all over the world, they last ever so long and the colors are amazing! You can buy Snazaroo face paints from our favorite online store: Party Domain.
So, to start face painting with awesome professional face paints that we use…
Click Here to Buy Snazaroo Face Paints!
And trust me, the prices are extremely reasonable for such a high quality face paint.
Happy Face Painting,
Philadelphia Tivoli
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I have just recently became a apprentace face painter to my partner, Tania, who always purchases Snazzaroo, Wolf or Maron Face paint. They are FDA approved and have no peanut oils it them.
In reality, one should never purchase cheap face paint. They often are not FDA/Toy approved, and therefore can’t be that safe. Though money saving, would you want your child harmed?
I have read many a story about mothers buying cheap face paint because they are volunteering at their childs school, or something, and they practise beforehand on their children. It often leads to allergic reactions or strokes.
Not that I am a know it all, I just thought it would be informative to small town face painters that if they are to purchase cheap face paint, before careful. Make sure they are safe.
Thanks.
Kaitlyn
Good point Kaitlyn, and welcome to the face painting world, hope you’re enjoying yourself!