Question 1

I understand that these paints are activated with water, but what should I do when I'm done using them? and how would I keep these sanitized?

Accepted Answer

This is my advice for sanitation! (I had 2 years to figure this out, due to covid.) #1 - Use some rubbing alcohol mixed with your water; #2 - then also have just a cup of alcohol after that. Don't touch your makeup until you do the 1st 2 steps. #3 - Then for an added step, get a small UVC light to sanitize them when you get home. This is the best way to not spread anything. (None of this hurts your paint. I have used this method, since I got called back to face paint.) This works for the water based Paradise & Prisma Mehron, Wolfe Brothers, and Tag. These are the ones I use for face painting at Living Waters Artistry.

As far as them being ruined by the alcohol. I have not had any problems using the method I stated above. Also remember, water based make-up already dries up when not in use. Then to reactivate them, you get the wet again. Hence, the type of product. So, even if you have old water based make-up that has not been used a lot, and then starts to crack. Just reactivate it with the water, and it is good! That is why water based make-up is good for face painting! Because, it can always be reactived with water, oil based make can not. Once oil based make-up dries, it is not good anymore.  (Most makeup from Halloween stores that are in the tubes, are oil based. They also need *powder or spray to set them.) Water based make-up dries, no need to used anything to set it. But if you sweat a lot, you can use a setting spray to protect it. (Alternative to setting spray, is hair spray.)

But if you sweat a lot, alcohol based makeup would be best! But, you need 99% proof rubbing alcohol to put it on. To take it off, rubbing alcohol is best. Lower percentages work, but the higher % is easier. (I would not recommend alcohol based make-up for a child or novice. If for a child,  don't do the face or sensitive area. Due to how hard it is to get off.)

Question 2

I received my "basic" set and the red doesn't look anything like it did on Amazon.  It looks more like rusty brown. Will it change when wet?

Accepted Answer

Yes the more water you put the lighter it gets

Question 3

is this water activated?

Accepted Answer

I have this pallette and its activated by water

Question 4

About how much paint is there in each pot?

Accepted Answer

Hi,Each pot consists of 7 grams of paint colors. Sincerely,StephanieCostume Circus-Customer Service Representativehttp://www.amazon.com/shops/costumecircus

Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	808-PAL-B
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 8.89 x 3.81 cm; 226.79 Grams
ASIN	B00FGAET6A

Mehron Face Paint Palette With 8 Colors By Paradise Makeup Aq (Basic)

Details

Description

Specifications

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Common Questions