Face & Body Paint for Costumes & FX

Face and body paint comes in a few formats, and the format decides how it wears. Water-activated cakes (often sold as rainbow or split cakes) are the standard for line work, blending and one-stroke designs; load a wet brush or sponge and they set matte. Cream and grease paints give bold, opaque color for clown, mime and theatrical SFX, but stay tacky and need a translucent setting powder. Alcohol-activated palettes are the sweat- and water-resistant choice for film-style wounds, bruises and all-day cosplay. For full-body looks, buy larger tubs or liquid airbrush bottles instead of tiny pans. Check the label for skin-safe, FDA-compliant cosmetic-grade pigments, and whether it's rated near the eyes or for kids. Price bands: single pots $6-$16, multi-color palettes and split cakes $18-$45, pro SFX and alcohol-activated sets $40-$110. Many makers ship in 3-7 business days; hand-poured custom palettes run 1-2 weeks. Confirm a patch-test note and removal method (most water-based paints wash off with soap and water).

Use the filters and related searches to narrow by format like water-activated, cream or alcohol-activated, or by use such as cosplay, festival or kids' party.