The following is an entry sent in for our monthly
Silly Farm Supplies Competition!
“Mollies Face Paint Product Review”
By Molli Stofan
Hi Everyone, I have been trying-out different kinds of paint for the last few months, and I thought that I should do product reviews on 3 brands of black face paint: Paradise/Mehron, Snazaroo, and Wolfe Brothers FX.
Paradise/Mehron:
- Professional: 40gm – $8.50
Pros: Great smell! Children & adults enjoy it!
- Quick and easy color application.
- Great for cheek art!
Cons: Paint acts like a sponge. It soaks up water and gets too wet to work with.
Comments: I really do love this black, minus its tendency to soak-up a lot of water. I found a solution to this problem though: after a long day of painting, I take the lid off the paint and leave it to dry overnight. If it is really wet, I’ll leave it off for a little longer. People also really do love the “tropical” smell of the paint!
Snazaroo:
- 18ml – $8.00
- 75ml – $24.00
- Kit Size: $10.00
Pros:
- Very cheap!
- Dries on the face quickly.
- Great container sizes.
- Easy-open container.
Cons:
- The color isn’t as rich as the other brands.
Comments:
- I love the price of the paint. You can practice for hours and hours without feeling like you wasted it. The color is okay, but I just feel that it isn’t rich enough. This is great for use on younger children since it is very easy to wash off.
Wolfe Brothers FX:
- 30gm – $8.00
- 45gm – $11.00
- 90gm – $19.00
Pros:
- A small amount lasts a long time.
- BEAUTIFUL application and results.
Cons:
- Expensive
- Stains the skin.
- Sometimes hard to get off.
Comments: - This is by far the most amazing black paint ever! Although, the paint is a bit pricey. I found that the paint is great for older children and adults, especially as eyeliner or for extended wear. This is not the kind of paint that you practice with as it sometimes is hard to get off. What I like the most is that even a tiny amount lasts a long time. I usually wear a hole into the outside edge of the paint and then spray a tiny bit of water into the hole. The resulting black-water lasts a long time. Overall, I feel that you definitely get what pay for.
*All prices are in USD via www.sillyfarm.com
Now, back to painting =]
- Mollie Stofan
“Mollie the Painter”
BIO: I learned the art of face painting from one of the best known face painters, Sandy Johnson, a.k.a “Sunshine the Clown”. (www.sunshinetheclown.org) I have painted at fairs and parties since my start in August. I am 19 and I’m getting ready to finish my first year of college at Robert Morris University.
____________________________________ Thank you for sending this in Mollie! Nice to hear from you again and thank you for your product reviews…very helpful indeed! I’ll be posting the rest of the entries until the end of January when I announce the winner. To find out more and enter the face painting Silly Farm Supplies Competition.Please leave a comment if you want to ask questions, or just want to offer encouragement! Happy Face Painting,Philadelphia Tivoli
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