If you're looking for a better way to keep face paint (if you're like me and can't afford the nice stuff), I've found an inexpensive solution that works like a charm.
Originally, I employed Jasper/Doc's method by putting my paint in brand-new prescription bottles. It worked pretty well, but I found it became too messy. I wanted to be able to keep the lids on the paint to prevent it from drying out, but keeping after the lids meant I got paint all over my hands.
So while browsing Hobby Lobby, I came across some little glass bottles with seals and metal clasps on them, and thought they'd work for my purposes. I'd like to post a picture, but this forum is not cooperating. No matter how I adjust my picture, it's still too big to post.
Anyway, these little jars work beautifully. Here are the pros and cons:
PROS:
1. They have a seal, so they won't leak.
2. Set up is easy...all I have to do is flip the latch.
3. They're only $1 each at Hobby Lobby!
4. I can see the color I want through the side of the container.
5. I can keep the lids on the paint, since the lid is hinged, but it's easy to get in and out of the paint.
6. Finally, NO MESS!
CONS:
1. They are glass, so they will break if clanked together (gotta keep them tightly packed.)
2. They have weight, so it makes my face painting kit a bit heavier to carry.
I also switched the kind of lotion I put in my paint. (I mix non-toxic acrylic paint with a good lotion.) Cracker Barrel sells some goat's milk lotion (Dionis) that's perfect. It makes the paint nice and smooth, not greasy and slimey, like the Neutrogena did. I was really pleased with the outcome.
Since we have other dedicated face painters here, I thought I'd share my small discoveries in case it's helpful to y'all.
