Little Brian Face Paint Sticks Classic 12 pk

Face Paint Sticks use a formula made for skin, so they are for painting faces rather than paper or card. They twist up like a glue stick and go straight onto the cheeks or arms with no brushes or sponges. Keep the paper paint sticks for artwork and use these only on skin.

Twist a little colour out of the stick and draw directly onto clean, dry skin. Because the tip is firm you can follow the lines of a design without a brush, which makes it easier to paint at parties or outdoors. Build up the colour in light passes for a bolder, even finish.

The 12 pack includes black, white, yellow, dark green, red, dark blue, brown, purple, light blue, light green, orange and pink. That range covers both bold primaries and softer tones, so you can mix realistic animal looks, superheroes and fantasy characters from a single box.

Once the colour has dried it is long lasting and does not smudge with normal wear, so a design can last through a party or an afternoon of play. Applying in thin, even layers and letting each one set helps the finish stay crisp for longer.

The colour washes off skin with soap and water. Wet the painted area, work up a gentle lather and rinse, repeating on heavier designs. There is no need for special removers, which makes clean up at bath time straightforward after a day of face painting.

Yes. The set comes with a how to booklet showing 12 designs, so children and parents have ready made ideas to copy or adapt. It is a useful starting point if you are new to face painting and want step by step looks rather than working freehand.

Little Brian recommends this face paint set for children aged three years and over. The twist up sticks are simple to hold and control, so older children can paint their own designs while an adult helps younger ones follow the booklet.