The Best Face Painting Kits For Kids (And Adults!) For Channeling Artistic Expression

If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all things face paint, then this kit from Zenovika is a great grab. For the paints, 15 bright, vibrant colors are included, as well as a large amount of white and black. Two brushes and sponges are provided to aid with paint application. For some extra pizazz, there are two different hair chalks and glitters included. And for those of us who are artistically challenged, there are 60 jumbo stencils to help get you started with some basic designs. Another awesome bonus is a face paint book that provides step-by-step tutorials for some full-faced looks.

This face paint kit from Create A Face features 8 water-based paints as well as gold and silver glitter to jazz up your designs. Also included are 6 stencil sheets, 2 paintbrushes, a foam applicator, and two sponges. And to get your designs started, there’s also a free ebook guide you can download, which includes 20 designs and 8 video tutorials any beginner or seasoned face painter can do.

For those who love to do a lot of face painting, this 160-piece kit from Blue Squid has it all. From 22 vibrant colors, to glitters, stick-on gems, and even hair chalks, you’ll soon find a line of kids waiting to get their faces painted by you. There are 3 paintbrushes and 6 different sponge applicators to work with. Let your kids decide what design they want by flipping through the included stencil sheets or design book.

You’ll get the whole kit and caboodle with this over 70-piece face painting set. You have a palette of 20 bright colors to choose from as well as 3 shimmering glitters. For application, you’re provided 2 sponges and 3 different-sized paintbrushes. A fun bonus in this kit is the hair chalk, but for easy and even application, the chalk is built into a comb that’ll glide through your kid’s hair. Genius!

If you’re looking for something a little more simple and easier to bring on-the-go, these face paint crayons from Mosaiz are an excellent choice. They’re easy to apply, so even your kiddo can have fun and design their face however they want without making (too much of) a mess. The pack features 12 vibrant colors including special gold and silver crayons for shiny metallic accents. Each crayon is made of water-based paint, so removal and clean up is a breeze.

If you’re looking for a face painting kit on a budget, this kit from Create A Face will give you tons of bang for your buck. The kit includes 12 water-based paints, 2 paintbrushes, 24 stencils, and a free ebook download full of tutorials and design ideas.

Think you want to go the crayon route? This kit from Blue Squid includes 36 jumbo crayons to paint with. There are 28 classic colors and 8 metallic colors to draw your designs with. Plus, they all come packaged in a sturdy case, so transporting these to any event won’t result in a big mess.

Headed to the stage? Another option for professional-quality face paint is this kit from Imagic Professional Cosmetics. Instead of water-based paints, there are 12 oil-based paints provided in this palette. Note that these aren’t as easy to wash off, so to remove these paints, you can wipe them off with some olive oil and any makeup removal wipes. This palette doesn’t provide its own paintbrushes, so it’s a good idea to scoop up a pack of your own brushes.

If you’re serious about face paint, then this professional kit from Artiparty is a steal. The kit comes with 12 theater-quality water-based paints, including shimmer gold and silver. There are also 3 types of paint brushes for you to apply the paint with. Removal is easy with either soap and water or some wet wipes if you’re on-the-go.