Mehron Makeup Paradise AQ - ISLAND PALETTE, Water-Activated Face Paint

I've used this for 2 years now for my kids' halloween costumes. These are really great quality paints, and they store well...hoping it'll stay good for a few more years! I use a set of good makeup brushes and sponges to apply. The colors are easy to mix (I use a separate plate as a palette for mixing and a separate wet brush for each color I am transferring out of the pot) and apply very nicely once you get the right consistency (more watery for all-over color, more creamy for dark lines). Dries to a soft matte finish that doesn't transfer easily...one of mine even still had the paint on her lips on after chowing down on Halloween candy. With kids just make sure they don't touch it (keep eyes closed if painting lids) for a few minutes until it's dry. Easy to remove but you MUST use a quality makeup liquid makeup remover. You can use one of the facial towelettes (like Neutrogena) to get most of it off, but then you really need to follow up with a good liquid makeup remover. I haven't used much of the blue and red but would imagine those colors could stain - I would consider putting a makeup primer on underneath those colors and that might help prevent any staining into the skin. After one year I thought I had "lost" my red color from the compact (it looked like a rust brown) but once wet it turns vivid red again so no worries! You can buy separate colors if you need something specific. For those doing Gamora, the Mehron color "Light Green" (from the pastel series) is a perfect match and much easier than trying to mix the green and the white included in this kit. Did not irritate any of our sensitive skin. One of my kids even remarked this year "it feels just like my skin" - once it's dry, it doesn't look like caked up paint which is great! I think it's worth the price, especially since the paints have remained good for more than one Halloween, and I feel like they should stay good even longer.

the size of the paints are a lot smaller than the picture makes it look (only about an inch around) and they are pretty close together so when you are using one color it smears into the color next to it. i cant seem to get the consistency right, i'll load the paint on the brush up to the metal part but i can only make a few lines before it looks like it is running out of paint. i am constantly spraying my brush with water and dipping my brush in the paint. when i watch videos of people face painting they can do almost a full face of teardrops and outlining before they have to load the brush again but with this paint i am having to spray the brush or put more paint on it after just a few seconds. and when i try to use a little more water to see if it will spread on the skin better it is too thin and transparent. if you get wolfe brothers black and white to do the outlining, this product does really well and wont smudge, but if you line it in paradise then it smears a lot. that being said, the colors that i have used with a sponge are vibrant and you dont need a lot to get good color coverage (except the white, the white wasnt good at coverage). even when it is dry, completely dry (like hours later) it will smear pretty bad! as soon as i received this product the price dropped $6!! dont buy this if it is over $23, here is the link to the one that is $23 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4D9N5A?ref_=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_2&dpID=41XWxW2OixL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR135%2C135_&refRID=1B88C1HVQ173ZF68E3FT&pldnSite=1 not that i care, but my case is black, not silver like the picture shows. i am changing my rating from a 3 to a 4. now that i have the wolfe brothers black and white to outline and highlight with, i really love mehron/paradise. i like the smell and how well they blend with a sponge. except for the white, the paint covers very nicely and you dont see the skin through the paint. all green paint, no matter the brand will leave a little bit of a stain on the skin after it is washed off. this is no different, but what is different about paradise, is that the 'stain' is gone after you sleep. i have had a few different brands stain and still show the day after removing the paint from my face.

After reading many reviews, i decided to get this palette along with another Paradise (basic and pastel kits). I ordered these so I could practice before Halloween. I got many ideas online for my design, and the kids got MANY compliments. People couldn't believe i didn't go to the zoo to get them professionally painted. The paint is smooth, easy to work with, and washes off easily. My children's skin is more sensitive than mine, and didn't react at all (and they wore it for many hours). The thing i like MOST about this brand is it is made in the USA!!! If that is something that matters to you, i would order some ASAP, in case they follow suite of all these other companies and start making it in China. I get so nervous about the chemicals they use outside of the US, and I like that people HERE have jobs because of companies like this one. Makeup is one of our last "made in USA" things we have, and even makeup is leaving consumers to "vote" whether they care, bc i have seen lots of makeup (even some prestige brands)made in China now:( I also like the color range i got from the two kits i ordered, there are plenty of designs i could do with this. The makeup seems to stay on really well. I used sponges (hair rollers actually) for my base layer or circles, mixed with a little water, then various tipped paintbrushes. I watched utube videos for techniques. If you make a mistake, it's easy to correct with this paint. I would definately stick with the Paradise brand makeup palettes for face painting for a professional look, even if you are a beginning painter!

I ordered this to use for Halloween. In the past, I have used everything from the kits sold on the Halloween aisle at stores to the most elaborate kits I could find at Halloween and costume specialty shops. Those kits required tons of the product to produce any color, lead to a splotchy appearance and unwanted texture, and caused skin irritations almost immediately. Forget surviving a night of trick or treating, the makeup barely lasted a block. THIS PALETTE SOLVED ALL OF THOSE PROBLEMS!! I mainly used the colors on the eye area. The pigment was very intense with a light application and stayed on both of my kids for the 6 hours they were in costume with no fading or streaking. It was easy enough to remove. We used makeup remover wipes and then a mild face wash. All the makeup appeared to come off with just the wipes. The face wash was just to be thorough, because I was worried about irritation. Thankfully, they had no reactions to the makeup or removal of it. I would definitely recommend this pallet. I have zero complaints. My children loved the way it looked with their costumes. They got lots of compliments. It is easy to use for beginners, although I would advise having more brushes on hand. It comes with a tiny one, that’s terrific for details, but I definitely used my other brushes too. It’s also a lot of makeup, so I will be able to use it many more times.

If you plan on using this for an event, PRACTICE FIRST! I'm an artist and have used many mediums before but this was still a little tricky to work with. Getting the right consistency can be difficult and I recommend looking up videos to help. That being said, this is very high quality makeup. It's not greasy or cakey at all—it has a wonderful matte finish on the skin, even naturally oily skin. It lasted all day and didn't rub off. It IS WATER SOLUBLE so it will come off if you're exposed to rain or any other water source—though this makes it incredibly easy to wash off. This palette will probably last a long time if you're doing lighter makeup. If you're looking for full body coverage or you're using it frequently you will likely run out quickly. Depending on what consistency you create you can make it opaque or transparent. I recommend using multiple thin layers for the best coverage. The colors are easy to mix, though I have to deduct a star for the color choices... why do we need orange if we have red and yellow? Why brown if we have red and green? A cyan and magenta would allow for a much greater range of colors. Overall it's a good palette, just make sure it fits your needs before buying.

I do SFX makeup as a hobby and semi-professionally (mostly around Halloween) and this pallet is great as a base. You can mix the colors to create pretty much any color you want which is very helpful when working with specific shades (for example: I did a Gamora from GOTG and she is a certain shade of green, but it was super easy to mix) All you need is water to work with them. Some tips are that once it dries it will stay for a long time, I've even slept with some on and it didn't come off BUT if you will be wearing it out where there might be water, like if it is going to rain or something beware because water will wash it off or at least smear it. Also the less water you use the more opaque the color will be and the more water you use the lighter it will be. It all depends on the look you are going for but remember a little can go a long way. If you mess up, you can either use water on a paper towel or q-tip to wipe it off or if it is in a small area or something I would just wait for it to dry and then paint over it. you can pretty much paint over any color with any other color and it will be fine. So work in layers!! And most importantly have fun! This is a great pack for beginners and is super easy to work with. It even comes with a brush that is pretty good quality!

Excellent product, highly recommended. This professional grade product was used for a school production of The Lion King, Jr. to recreate full face make-up similar to the ones from the The Lion King Broadway production and this worked very well. The color palette is very versatile and colors can be mixed to obtain all types of other hues and fading effects. This was used for full face make-up for Rafiki (sage baboon), Zazoo (bird majordomo), Sarafina (queen Lioness and Simba's Mom), Nala (Simba's friend and lioness queen), and other characters for two shows, and about half is remaining. As a complete amateur having never applied face paint, I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to apply, how vibrant and rich the colors were, how good the coverage was on all skin tones (sometimes requiring a second application for light hues as could be expected), how comfortable it was for the children to wear, and how well it aged well as it was still uncracked and smooth after several hours (during the after party). This was removed easily with make-up removal wipes. The red color left a faint tint on the skin which was washed away with soapy water.This was the best product in an assortment of other products purchased for the show. Products from the Snazaroo Classic Face Paint line came in second place and are a good alternative at a lower price point.

I purchased this set along with the 30-color sampler by Mehron. In combination, they are a very diverse set with enough colors to paint almost any type of image. The quality of this make-up/paint is very good as I saw this used by a face-painter at a museum who was also an art student. They recommended the brand and set and said that for the price/quality, it is a good investment. The set is a high grade paint/make-up that is so much better than paints you find in regular retail stores, which may dry-up and are difficult to use. It is also water-based and very easy to clean up and wash off (simply use soap and water, darker colors may require a more thorough rinse). Having used this now for about a month, I would definitely agree (Please see by review of the 30-paint set). This little case is thin and portable and even comes with a brush (slightly wide tip for broad applications, as well as a mirror under the cover). This is a convenient touch as I use both sets and don't need to carry so much, other than the brushes and a water bowl. The colors are very intense and even in distribution. These colors also do not rub off so easily and can withstand a whole oday of wearing, with minor touch-ups. My kids like to choose the colors of their images, bases, and this set adds to their choices. We are very happy with the quality and purchase and will continue to use these paints/make-up.

La marque Mehron nous a été recommandée par une maquilleuse professionnelle et nous ne regrettons pas notre achat. Le pinceau vendu avec la palette est trop mou pour une application précise. J'utilise donc des pinceaux de maquillage traditionnels en poils synthétiques, et l'application est bien meilleure. Le nettoyage des pinceaux et de la peau demande du savon et de l'eau chaude. Les couleurs sont intenses et bien couvrantes. La photo du produit fait paraître le rouge comme un marron-rouge mais à l'application c'est un beau rouge intense et pigmenté. Je recommande ce produit et compte investir dans d'autres palettes.

Best face paint ever! Love this brand and all their products! Stays on the skin for a long time, easy and quick to wash off with no staining! Vibrant and true colors. My kids love face paint, so this is a total win for me.

Es un producto de gama media-alta. Si quieres iniciarte en el mundo del face-painting es mucho mejor tener una paleta de colores básicos como esta e ir haciendo tus mezclas que comprar mucha variedad de colores de menor calidad. Los colores cubren perfectamente, respeta bastante la piel (siempre hay que hidratarla mejor antes-después de su uso, como con cualquier pintura facial), huele muy bien (como a coco). Cuando se gaste compraré otra

Ottimo

made my 2yo and I skeletons for Halloween, excellent quality product. Used my nice make up brushes for best results. make up sponges are nice for large coverage however. White does need a few layers but pigments really well. I wanted a flawless finish for my excellent sitter for his make up. Brushes cleaned up really well for me to go back to using for my regular personal make up. Will rub off, and obviously eating with make up around the mouth then is not best. It will come off. Haven't tried setting the look once finished but I'm sure that would help. really happy with this product. worth the investment over garbage halloween store products-and its safe for our sensitive skin as well. mama approved.