#also recommend alcohol based paints if you have an airbrush

[worldsokayestartificer]

Sooooo I saw your cosplay! Just curious, what brands do you use for your contacts and body paint??? Thank you sm!

(Used some shit brands last renfair and oof it was baddd)

Shoot, just seeing this!! I use Mehron Paradise for body paint (the trick for me is using a brush for application & leaning towards a thin base coat & a thick second coat! For cons/long shoots I set my face with hairspray, of all things! (Very rough sensory-wise, though. If that sounds like a nightmare, I recommend Ben Nye setting spray!) Also get a good water based primer because Mehron is water based paint! In terms, of contacts, I use UNIQSO contacts- just make sure to soak them in proper contact solution before you put them in!

[fabrickind]

Hello there!

The good news is that basically any quality theatrical bodypaint won’t stain your skin in the vast majority of cases. Use a barrier mist beforehand on any painted areas, and you should be good. Here’s Mehron’s guide on prepping skin and removing paint.

That said, if this costume requires your body to be painted, I would seriously consider armsocks, tights, a bodysuit, or another way to change your skin color if at all possible. You can also change the design a bit to cover the areas that would show the suit edges in case you need, say, open cleavage or something. It’s a huge pain to keep paint on your body during a con, and you don’t want to risk it getting onto things. You can always do the paint for a controlled environment later, like a photoshoot.

That said, if you still want to go ahead with paint on your body, I’d recommend alcohol paint. These usually come in liquid form and can be either airbrushed or sponged on. They’re waterproof (since they dissolve in alcohol, not water) and will stay on your body for long periods better than if you used a different type of paint. I’d still seal the paint with a sealing spray, but it’s going to be your best bet.

For your face, you can use the same paint, or you can use either a cream based or water-activated paint. Cream paints have oil as a base and are better on dry skin, blend easier, but need more heavy duty dealing (they must be absolutely saturated in powder and then sprayed with a sealant). Water-activated come in a little cake you add water to and have a slightly higher learning curve in terms of applying with the right amount of water and dabbing on with a sponge without removing the previous layers. These are better on oily skin and I find they stay a bit better and are more comfortable, but ymmv. I’d recommend a glycerin-based paint if you use water activated, like Kryolan.

Also: body paint knowledge in the cosplay community has come a LONG way since the Homestuck days, but there’s also a lot of good Homestuck tutorials, so poke around for more specific advice rather than me just pointing you in the right direction.

I hope that helps! Good luck :]

im thinking about doing some cosplays for dragoncon that would require using blue body paint, but i do Not want to be stained blue for weeks after.

basically, does anyone have any recommendations for blue body paint that will stay on for 8+ hours but will not stain me?

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Hi airbrush anon here from waaaaaaay back. I asked if anyone knew resin friendly sealants and varnishes I could use with my airbrush, that weren't toxic, and water soluble. I took one of the recommendations of looking at a youtuber doll artist, who used both liquitex varnish, and primer, which are an orange, and green bottle respectively. I thought I'd update my journey, so:

The green bottle: Best for texture in my opinion. It gives the strongest texture, and keeps the pigments better. But is also more prone to holding onto pigment, like pastels, so try to have clean hands, it's not forgiving. It's hard to remove, without hard erasing, at which point you probably are just removing the sealant. I think you can thin it out to lessen that bite though. If you only get one of the bottles, I'd say take the green one. the orange bottle: Not the best texturing for certain work, unless you're only working with gouache, or paints. But if you mix if with the green bottle, you get a softer texture, which helps in giving a slightly less grippy texture. It's honestly really great to mix with the green, in any parts you prefer for texturing, and just

I kinda mix them with water as I feel is needed, I've been mostly doing a few layers before starting, and then one or two layers after each point in the face-up. DON'T FORGET TO CLEAN THE AIRBRUSH! Even if you're only leaving the sealer to dry, takes less than 30min, you really should dump the mix every time you wait. I had to find out the hard way it slowly dries in layers, until the airbrush gets clogged. I fixed it easily though. The clog was in the tiny nozzletip, which I had to clean with paint thinner, and a syringe to blow clean water through. FYI It can be cleaned, but it's just a hassle to unscrew, and clean the entire airbrush for such a small mistake. Recommended to not waste any of the mix: Use small jar with lid, and pre-mix the mixture in there, and use a dropper, or syringe to add the sealer. I dump it back in the jar after each coating, and then clean the airbrush with some water. Also, mix it up before use, because the "gritty" texture stuff sinks to the bottom of the jar after some hours.

Big pro of the liquitex is that it's cheap, and easy to use with the airbrush. You can even use a brush to simply add to smaller areas that need it, so you don't have to seal the entire head if you just wanna seal some of the lips. I noticed that I need to barely wet the brush, and be careful not to smear it with the brush directly. You don't need make it super thinned down for small areas, a drop of sealer and a drop of water work well for small brushes. You can also remove spots of the sealant without it leaving behind the white residue it does with other sealants like MSC, though you gotta experiment with your tools. I use a q-tip with water, and rub it off, and then clean the area of any fuzzies. You can also do it when it's relatively humid, since it's already water based, so I've personally not noticed any problems. I've layered on paints, gouache, and acrylics, and none have stained yet. The longest I've had paint on a head using this sealant was a few months, and there was no staining when I cleaned it off. Dries quickly, and without odour. Easy to remove. If you haven't sealed it with a sealant like MSC, you can actually drop the head in some water, and it's dissolve, and it's easier to clean off. It's also really quick to clean with stuff like isopropyl alcohol. Washable, so no worries if it touches cloth.

Big con of the liquitex is that it actually does dissolve in water, so if you leave it wet, or moist, it can penetrate through the layers, and smear, or ruin the face-up in other ways, because it dissolves. Gouache for example, isn't protected by this sealant at all, and it will smear when water is added and rubed. So you either do any painting at the end, or you use a different varnish as a middle layer, like MSC, or similar. It's not as dangerous to just pastel, but can also smear them if left wet for too long. To put it into more direct terms, doesn't actually seal the paint, as much as it layers on texture each time, is what I'd say. Some times a layer seems to result in an almost "scaley" looking texture, I'd recommend to be careful, though still better than the snowflake white residue from spray can varnishes. I'm not yet sure what causes the scaliness, since I've applied thicker, and thinner layers, and it just happens on occasion. My best guess is maybe it's caused by how I mixed it, how watery, or thick, and maybe layering another layer on a not completely dried area.

Neutral comment, I wouldn't recommend using it just applied with a brush. I haven't tried it directly on a head yet, but in order to use it, it has to be thinned, or it's just too thick. If you thin it, and try to apply it with a big brush, I don't think it'll have the same end result as using an airbrush. I still use the Mr Superclear for the final two or three layers, since it really seals it in, with no worries of water ruining the face-up. So having a can or two is at least somewhat handy. Which is still much better than needing to use it for the entire process.

~Anonymous

[cosplaytutorial]

Hi There, I have just recently seen your post about Pax paint. I was recently going to buy some as I would like to do a project similar to Alexa Meade who paints ppl to look like canvases. Can you recommend a safe paint I could use to do this please? Many thanks

Look into theatrical makeup! There are water-based paints (usually in cakes that you add water to), there are oil-based grease paints which might give you more of the acrylic paint texture (these are usually creams and require a setting powder to dry), there are alcohol based paints that are long lasting (come in pallets or as liquids for airbrushing) and latex bodypaints (often used for painting on clothes). You should still test it on you or your model’s skin before doing the full paint job, to make sure there isn’t an allergic reaction. Also you’ll want to make sure that you have the appropriate remover on hand to make sure the makeup can wash off. 

Some brand recommendations to get you started: mehron, ben nye, wolf fx and kryolan.Goodluck, — Duckie / Admin

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11 Best Body Paints of 2020

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11 Best Body Paints of 2020

Body painting is the technique of painting on your face and body. These colors can be used to create art-patterns and are mostly used in the entertainment industry. And to do so, the paints have to be safe to use on your skin. A wide variety of body paints are available in the market. They are available in the form of liquid or cream paints, and in vibrant colors and patterns.

Now that we have understood the basics, let’s take a look at how to choose the right body paint!

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How To Choose Your Body Paint

Good body paint is usually non-greasy, which spreads smoothly & evenly with a brush.

An ideal body paint should dry out within a couple of minutes of applying without leaving any stain and blends entirely with other colors.

The best part about body paints, which is fit to use for the body, is the soluble water-based paints because they require no special equipment to wash off.

A good body paint usually comes with an FDI approved trademark guarantee.

Suitable body paint can never irritate your skin, even during long hours.

Never purchase loose body paints. Always buy sealed and packed body paints for the safety of your skin.

In the next section, we will talk about the various body paints and how we can use them to their best potential.

11 Best Body Paints Of 2020

1. Mehron Makeup Paradise Makeup AQ Face & Body Paint

This 8-palette body paint of vibrant colors by Mehron is designed adhering to FDA protocols. This product can be used as body paint and as a face-paint. It is a water-based body paint with a metallic colored palette that quickly spreads, creating an opaque screen over the body. These vibrant color body paints are infused with cocoa butter, glycerine, aloe, avocado oil, and chamomile. It is no wonder then that it is considered as the best body paint available in the market today!

Pros:

A range of well-pigmented bold colors

Easy to blend

The packaging comes with a mirror on the box for mobility and convenience

The paint is water-soluble, making it convenient to wash off

The paint does not become cakey after long hours

Cons:

The metallic color palette is dull to use

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2. Snazaroo Face Paint Kit Ultimate Party Pack

This body paint is harmless and non-toxic on your skin. It contains a broad palette of colors with sparkles and is made using ingredients that are approved safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is fit for use on delicate skin and causes no damage to the surface of your skin. These paints are washable and easily get removed with just soap and water. This body paint is carefully reviewed by dermatologists.

Pros

This product is user-friendly with a guide for every secret in the book and techniques

Composed of non-irritating ingredients

Suitable for all type of skin and are fragrance-free

 Cons

It may not be sweat-proof

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3. Midnight Glo UV Reactive Face & Body Paint

This ASTM D-4236 certified body paint is one of a kind as it glows when exposed to blacklight or UV light. This kit comprises a set of 6 colors: blue, yellow and red, yellow and white, purple, and brown colors with pink, green, and orange as the base colors. This paint is devoid of any hazardous materials and dries up within a few minutes, making it very easy for application.

Pros

Water-soluble

Zero skin irritation

The paint dries off quickly

It glows when exposed to blacklight or UV light

Stays for a very long period

Cons

Sometimes colors do not glow due to errors in the application

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4. CC Beauty Professional Cosmetics 12 Colors Face & Body Paint

This non-toxic face paint kit is safe to use on your skin as it is made using superior-grade ingredients. It is no surprise then that it is one of the highly sought after body paints in the market today. It comes in a vivid color palette that is oil-based. These colors are brighter than water-based body paints as the oil creates a radiant effect when applied on the skin.

Pros

Palette of 12 colors and ten brushes for application

Non-toxic and non-irritating

Long-lasting

Cons

Stains clothes

It is difficult to wash away and sticks to the skin

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5. Neon Nights UV Body Paint

This premium quality body paint is hand-made and produced in Germany. It is available in an array of colors to choose from that are easily washable. What makes this palette irresistible is that it comprises colors with a bright neon glow. This makes it the perfect makeup accessory for a memorable night like a party with your besties or a high-profile photoshoot!

Pros

It leaves no stains

Easy to remove from skin and clothes

It contains a set of vibrant, bold neon colors

Cons

Long term use may cause allergies and rashes on the skin

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6. Mosaiz Face Painting Sticks

This FDA-approved face and body paint is your one-stop solution to add the X-factor to your makeup game! It is made using ingredients that are safe to use on your kid’s skin and is a testament to its mild formulation. It makes for a great addition to your makeup for events like stage shows, Halloween, etc. This water-based body paint glides on your skin, making application easy.

Pros

This palette of colors includes the distinctive gold and silver colors

Safe and non-toxic

Easily removable colors

Cons

The applicator is soft and may get damaged

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7. Madisi Body Paint Set

What makes this body paint a great purchase is that it is environment-friendly! This product is ASTM D-4236 and EN71-3 certified and is safe for use on skin. This body paint comes in 12 vibrant and bold colors. They are no-toxic and easy to clean with just water and soap.

Pros

Non-toxic and safe ingredients

An exciting range of colors to experiment

Can be used on the face and body

Easily removable

Cons

The body paint takes a lot of time to dry

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8. Tag Body Art Face Paint Palette

This palette comes in a combination of 12 colors that are completely safe and easy to use. This product is made using hypoallergenic ingredients that are suitable for the skin. Its smooth texture makes it easy to apply and blend.

Pros

Safe on skin

Easy to apply

Non-toxic and easily washable

Cons

The colors are bold and do not blend easily

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9. Custom Body Art 8 Color Airbrush Face & Body Paint Set

It is a water-based body paint that is FDA-approved and is safe to use on your skin. This color is easy to apply using an air-brush and blends very well with the other shades. Since it is water-soluble, the colors dry fast. Its water-based formulation makes it easy to wash off your skin.

 Pros

Water-based paints

Dries swiftly allowing to paint over easily

Effortless application

Cons

Unpleasant fragrance

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10. Neon Glow Blacklight Body Paint

This is one of the brightest body paints available in the market right now! With vivid non-toxic colors that are safe to use, these paints dry off quickly, making application a hassle-free experience. It is also certified to be safe for use on sensitive skin and can be applied without worrying about rashes or allergic reactions.

Pros

Can be washed-off quickly without any skin irritation or staining of clothes

Can be used long-term with at least 20 applications

ASTM D-4236 certified

Cons

Does not dry quickly

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11. iLC Neon Colors For Face And Body

This neon fluorescent paint is a certified non-toxic body paint that doesn’t have any ill-effects on the skin. It is a water-based paint set with colors that blaze and glow in the dark. What makes it cool is that if worn during the day time, it reflects neon colors. It is easily washable, making it your perfect friend for a party or Halloween!

Pros

Comes off easily using just water and soap

Long-lasting

Comes with a money-back option

Cons

Can stain clothing if handled carelessly

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An insight into the world of body paints revealed that most of the body paints are safe for skin and made adhering to international standards. However, water-based body paints could be considered a great option as they are easier to apply and remove.

Now you know everything about body paints! So go ahead and try the body paints you have been yearning to use for so long. We are sure that it will definitely be worth the wait! Let us know what you think about these body paints in the comments below.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

Which paint is used as body paint?

Basically, three types of paints are highly recommended for body paints:

Water-based paints

Metallic paints

Alcohol-based paints

The water-based paints are the best ones as they are non-toxic, safe for kids and can be washed easily after use. However, you could always choose from water-based, metallic, or alcohol-based paints. Metallic colors are known to cause irritation on the skin due to metal components present in them. These paints do not come off easily as compared to water-based paints. Alcohol-based paints are used to create special effects on the body. These paints are not at all easy to remove and require a lot of rubbing.

How long does it take for body paint to dry?

The paint takes approximately 1-2 minutes per layer to dry completely. However, this time may differ in terms of metallic or oil-based body paints. Drying of body paint also depends upon the temperature and other climatic conditions. The use of a hairdryer speeds up the drying process.

Can face paint be used on the body?

There are a few paints that can be used on the body and face. Usually, face paints have less pigmentation as compared to body paints. But, it is advisable not to buy paints if they are not made especially for body and face as this may lead to high risk of skin allergy.

How do you remove body paint?

Paint can be removed by using water and soap (in case of water-based paint) or by using oil or astringent (in case of alcohol-based paint).

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[cosplaytutorial]

Hi! I'm looking into cosplaying Jolyne Cujoh from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and I'm not really sure how i could replicate her arm tattoo. I don't want to draw it on, seeing as I probably won't have the right markers, so I was wondering if you knew how I could get it printed as a fake tattoo applied with water?

Hello there!

You have a few options here.

- If you did want to paint it on each time (which you don’t, but gotta be thorough here), I would recommend making a stencil. This would have to be a multi-part stencil, where you start with the base color, then the black outlines, and then add each color on top of it by hand for the butterfly and knife details. I would recommend using a paint like Kryolan Aquacolor A+, which is formulated to not rewet the layer underneath when doing layered designs, and using a coat of powder that matches your skintone on top to give it a realistic “under the skin” type look. Be sure to set this normally with setting spray. This would take the most time and effort, but would get you the most vibrant colors and would be fully customizable in terms of which colors you use. (I am assuming here that you do not have access to an airbrush.)

You can also use alcohol-activated paints, rather than a water-activated paint. This will last longer, but it’s more expensive and requires a special remover. I wouldn’t recommend a creme paint for this. This method would likely be cheaper if you were able to find a palette of paints that had the colors you needed rather than purchasing individually.

- There’s also a hybrid method where you print out the design and transfer it to your skin using tracing paper, which may be a good way to get the outline if you wanted to fill in the colors yourself.

- You can print it on tattoo paper. This would be faster and easier, you can get it to look exactly like in the manga, you wouldn’t have to worry about smudging it throughout the day, and you can customize the colors to the color scheme of the outfit you are doing. The drawbacks are that they sometimes aren’t suitable for larger tattoo designs, may not wrap all the way around your arm if you have larger arms, and can peel or fade throughout the day. I’ve seen some reviewers say that such products tend to get smeary-looking during the printing process, as well, so be sure to read reviews carefully. These papers work in a normal color inkjet printer, though I would imagine you can also take your paper to a copy shop and have them print it for you on your tattoo paper. 

If you search “custom temporary tattoo,” there are also numerous companies where you can upload a design yourself and have the tattoos printed and shipped to you.

If you plan your layout well, I’d imagine you could get 2 or possibly 3 tattoos out of a sheet of 8.5″x11″ paper, depending on your arm size.

- You can purchase temporary tattoos pre-made for this design. Search for “Jolyne Cujoh tattoo” and there are several options. This would save you a lot of work, but they tend to be a bit pricier than making your own temporary tattoos, and they tend to only come in the color scheme for the official colored manga (I’ve found one alternate color scheme in my quick search). If you are doing the most iconic color scheme and outfit, that would work for you, but if you are doing an alternate scheme or alternate outfit, you may need to make your own tattoo. 

Many of the pre-made tattoos also come with a birthmark tattoo, and if you go the custom temporary tattoo route, I would recommend adding one to the negative space so you won’t have that draw that on, as well. Especially useful if you are planning on a version that shows her shoulders (as most of her outfits do).

I’m planning on cosplaying Jolyne in the near future, and am personally planning on making my own temporary tattoos for it (since I’ll likely be going with a lesser-done outfit and alternate color scheme), if that helps you decide.

Good luck! I hope that helps :]

—Fabrickind / Q&A Staff