Glitter Face Paint

Glitter face paint is a must for the face painter who is wanting to add that special touch to that award winning face, there is a pretty large selection of different glitter products on the market.

For those new to face painting and glitter a Big No-No is to use normal craft glitter.

As award winning face painter, Catriona Finlayson says "As you know most mum's etc just go buy a big pot of the cheap sharp metallic craft glitter which isn't cosmetic grade and can scratch eyeballs, etc....."

Cosmetic grade glitter should ONLY be used. There are various different face and body painting glitter products on the market: Glitter dusts, glitter powders and glitter gels, plus liquid glitter. Also for the complete glitter effect there are also glitter hair sprays and even glitter lip sticks! Then there are the temporary glitter tattoos. For UV and night effects there is also the glow in the dark glitter gel.

glitter face paint

Glitter Gel

As its name implies a gel based glitter. It is easily applied using a brush. It is easily applied with any of the brushes although a small brush normaly works better than a large brush. It is useful for adding to face paint designs or can be used just on it's own.

glitter gels face paint

Glitter Powders (Iridescent)

These are fine glitter powders, almost like a fine cornflour type powder. The powder is applied to the slightly wet face paint, or even just straight onto the skin. The iridescent shine of the glitter brings the face to life and is well worth the effort in applying. This glitter powder can also be used on its own or with a moist sponge or brush.

glitter dust iridescent face paint

Glitter Dust

This glitter face paint, is a loose glitter, great for the face and the body. To use it, sprinkle the glitter onto the paint whilst it is still wet and the paint is already on the face. Or, to have a little more control - use a slightly damp brush to add glitter to specific parts of your face painting design like on the nose of a bunny design, or around a batman design.

Glitter face paint site Ybody.com

Fine Glitter

This is a loose glitter suitable for the face and body. Sprinkle the glitter on whilst the paint is still wet or use a slightly damp brush to add glitter to part of your face painting design in a more controlled way.

Glitter face paint site usaglitter.com

Liquid Glitter

Glitter Glam Liquid Skin Sparkle by Graftobian is a very durable liquid glitter that can be applied over lips and eyes. This is a water based product with a long shelf life and is perfect year round to add sparkle for dance recitals, stage work, cheerleading, Halloween, Mardi Gras, etc.

liquid glitter for face painting