Best Face Painting Kits

Updated October 2020
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Best of the Best
Bo Buggles Professional Face Paint Kit
Bo Buggles
Professional Face Paint Kit
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Bottom Line

Professional grade face paints in a kit with bright pigment and 4 glitter choices.

Pros

Includes 12 colors including 4 glitter pots. Doesn't require a lot of water. A little goes a long way. Good color. Vibrant paint. Dries quickly. 50 stencils in the kit.

Cons

Some of the colors in this kit leave behind stains on the skin.

Best Bang for the Buck
Create A Face Face Painting Kit
Create A Face
Face Painting Kit
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A nice little kit for a party or a smaller amount of people.

Pros

Colors blend well. Not harsh on sensitive skin. Basic colors designed to create many other colors. Paint isn't too sticky. Stencils work well and don't bleed a lot. Dries quickly so it does not smudge. Paint generally comes off easily when you wash it.

Cons

This set does not have as much paint as others, but it can still paint dozens of faces.

Snazaroo Metallic Face Paint
Snazaroo
Metallic Face Paint
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A good value on a set of paints with color that lasts, but is also easy to clean with soap and water.

Pros

Suitable for sensitive skin. Vibrant colors. Less expensive in the kit than purchased alone. Includes a glitter gel. Easy to wash off with soap and water. Includes a guide on how to face paint. Decent brushes included.

Cons

This is a "mini" starter kit, which means it is not as big and doesn't have as many colors as others on the market.

Blue Squid Face Paint Kit for Kids
Blue Squid
Face Paint Kit for Kids
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A kit that is kid friendly with a nice selection of colors that washes off easily, but still holds color well.

Pros

Safe for children. Easy to use. Good colors, bright and vivid. Paint holds fairly well. Set contains enough paint to paint a lot of faces. Well made texture. Included brushes work well. Includes a lot of stencils to help improve your painting efforts.

Cons

The glitter that comes with this set does not paint on like glitter in some other sets.

JOYIN Safe & Non-Toxic Face and Body Crayons
JOYIN
Safe & Non-Toxic Face and Body Crayons
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Bottom Line

These face paint crayons work well for parties and events that need a simple and un-messy way to apply face paint.

Pros

Lots of colors included in this kit. Crayons are easy to use. Includes 6 metallic colors. Water based and non-toxic. Bright colors. Good value on this product compared to what you can buy in the store.

Cons

These paint crayons are simple, but do not blend as easily as paints applied with a brush.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

26 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
354 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Whether you’re heading to the stadium to support your favorite team or you’re planning a birthday party for the kids, face paint can be a lot of fun. 2 of the biggest factors with face paint are safety and removal. Even paints that claim to be safe may contain heavy metals, making them potentially dangerous if young children ingest them. Most face paints remove easily with warm water, baby oil, or shampoo and gentle massaging. The number of colors will vary from set to set, and some kits may include glitter. Other accessories to look for include brushes, stencils, and carrying cases.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Blue Squid
Face Paint Kit for Kids
Miserwe
Face Painting Kit
Create A Face
Face Painting Set
Adi’s&Guy’s
Face Paint Kit for Kids
Kryvaline
Face Paint Kit
The team that worked on this review
  • Melinda Snowden
    Melinda Snowden
    Web Producer
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Bo Buggles

Professional Face Paint Kit

Bo Buggles

Professional Face Paint Kit

Professional grade face paints in a kit with bright pigment and 4 glitter choices.

$31
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Snazaroo

Metallic Face Paint

Snazaroo

Metallic Face Paint

A good value on a set of paints with color that lasts, but is also easy to clean with soap and water.
$51
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Blue Squid

Face Paint Kit for Kids

Blue Squid

Face Paint Kit for Kids

A kit that is kid friendly with a nice selection of colors that washes off easily, but still holds color well.
$20
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JOYIN

Safe & Non-Toxic Face and Body Crayons

JOYIN

Safe & Non-Toxic Face and Body Crayons

These face paint crayons work well for parties and events that need a simple and un-messy way to apply face paint.
$7
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Create A Face

Face Painting Kit

Create A Face

Face Painting Kit

A nice little kit for a party or a smaller amount of people.
$9

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