Right now, I really can't justify spending a lot of money on paints, especially since my face painting gigs are sporadic.
I've been using a trick that fellow Red Cross crony of mine uses. I mix a bit of acrylic paint with a good-quality body lotion. I think this time I used Neutrogena. Since the paint is non-toxic anyway, it's safe for most folks and the lotion will help keep the skin from drying out and/or staining.
There are two nice things about using this kind of paint. One, acrylic paints are extremely cheap. The brand I get is only 44 cents a bottle. And two, I can get whatever colors I want. No having to mix up colors while I'm there. I just get an extra container, mix the color with the lotion and I'm golden.
It is pretty messy, though, because I'm using pill bottles. I'm on the lookout for a better solution for storage and carrying.
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