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The Best Face Paint Kits

We compared eight face paint kits on Amazon, using owner ratings and reviews to find the best picks for your money.

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The bottom line

The Athena Face Body Paint Makeup Set (asin B06XSXB92L) is our top pick for its comprehensive kit and vibrant colors, priced at $28.49. The BADCOLOR Face Paint Kit (asin B0C3R7HHHR) is a close runner-up at $9.99, with a professional oil-based formula and smooth texture. For a budget option, the BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks (asin B0DYNPDTRX) at $8.99 offer a matte cream formula and vibrant colors.

Top pick
Athena Face Body Paint Makeup Set with Palette and BrushesAthena Face Body Paint Makeup Set with Palette and Brushes $28.49

Best comprehensive face paint kit

The Athena Face Body Paint Makeup Set includes 20 vibrant colors, a mixing palette, brushes, and stencils. Owners rate it 9/10 from 1188 ratings. The tradeoff is the higher price at $28.49.

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Runner-up
BADCOLOR Face Paint KitBADCOLOR Face Paint Kit $9.99

Best professional oil-based face paint

The BADCOLOR Face Paint Kit has a professional oil-based formula with smooth texture, priced at $9.99. Owners rate it 8.8/10 from 3050 ratings. The tradeoff is the limited color selection.

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Budget pick
BADCOLOR Face Paint SticksBADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks $8.99

Best budget face paint sticks

The BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks have a matte cream formula and vibrant colors at $8.99. Owners rate it 8.8/10 from 3052 ratings. The tradeoff is the need for layering for full coverage.

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The field, ranked

  1. Athena Face Body Paint Makeup Set with Palette and Brushes Best for comprehensive kit and vibrant colors 9.0/10 $28.49 Amazon
  2. BADCOLOR Face Paint Kit Best for professional oil-based formula 8.5/10 $9.99 Amazon
  3. BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks Best for budget and vibrant colors 8.0/10 $8.99 Amazon
  4. BADCOLOR Eye Black Stick Set Good for sports and cosplay, but may smudge 7.5/10 $8.49 Amazon
  5. BADCOLOR Face Paint Stick Set Good for various events, but may be translucently lighter 7.5/10 Amazon
  6. BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks Good for Halloween and special effects, but requires layering 7.5/10 $9.99 Amazon
  7. Face Body Paint Stick Makeup Good for cosplay and Halloween, but requires layering 7.5/10 $9.99 Amazon
  8. BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks Good for various events, but may stain fingers 7.0/10 $9.99 Amazon

What to consider

When choosing a face paint kit, consider the color variety, formula, ease of application, and removal ease. The Athena Face Body Paint Makeup Set has the most colors and a comprehensive kit, while the BADCOLOR Face Paint Kit has a professional oil-based formula. The BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks are a budget-friendly option with vibrant colors.

Also-rans

The BADCOLOR Eye Black Stick Set (asin B0GVLQV8Q6) and the BADCOLOR Face Paint Stick Set (asin B0GVM37C6H) did not make the top picks due to issues with color consistency and durability. The BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks (asin B0DPKFDG17) and the Face Body Paint Stick Makeup (asin B0DPKDQFXC) require layering for full pigmentation. The BADCOLOR Face Paint Sticks (asin B0CQY6B7MS) may stain fingers during application.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings and reviews from Amazon, totaling over 25,000 ratings. We did not test any products hands-on. The evidence is thinnest on the BADCOLOR Eye Black Stick Set and the BADCOLOR Face Paint Stick Set.