You can learn more about alcohol activated paints here. I personally have never used alcohol activated paint but I’d love to try it someday. This makeup is waterproof and can last on the skin for days, making it difficult to remove. However, you can just use any alcohol you have to use 99% alcohol to activate these paints. These paints do not budge and all and can be a useful tool for professional makeup artist and anyone serious about fx makeup.Īs the name implies, these paints can only be activated with alcohol. These types are paints are much more costly than water activated, grease, and cream paints. Common brands of water-activated paints include:Īlcohol activated paints are primarily used in special effects makeup. Water activated paints are best for photo shoots, indoor events, or anyone who doesn’t want to be in body paint for a long period of time.

While everyone product has downsides, water activated paints are the cheapest option and when it comes to cosplay this is the type of pain I use primarily. This type of paint is not recommended for models that will be “active” such as dancers, clowns, or anyone in a humid environment where paint could sweat off. The downsides of water-activated paints are that they will only last as long as you don’t get your skin wet while the paints are on. Water activated paints are the cheapest option when it comes to body painting and the benefits of these paints are that they are best for beginners and easiest for blending, opacity, and detailing. These paints are “activated” with water meaning that without water the paints are dry and won’t adhere to your skin. Water activated paints are the most common type of paint for body painting.

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