The Dictator | Where to find safe face paint for a birthday party
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Last year, we hired a face-painting make-up artist for my granddaughter’s birthday. This year, we are doing it ourselves to save money. I’ve been to a few party shops looking for safe face glitter. I cannot believe none of them had any! Could you tell me where to buy some?
Fairy Grandmother, Sandy Bay
The Dictator rules: Well, that was dumb, wasn’t it? A make-up artist is worth every penny considering the grief you will endure at the party. Oh, how I wish this were a ruse and you were secretly a party-animal grandmother. If the party stores are failing you, try the toy stores instead.
Mothercare carries the brand Snazaroo, whose Ultimate Party Pack (US$29) includes 10 face paints, two sparkly face paints and glitter gel in silver and gold, in addition to brushes, sponges and a face-painting guide book.
You might also try loose glitters from established cosmetics brands such as Make Up For Ever’s Diamond Powder (US$33). It’s made in 10 colours for eyes, lips, cheeks or body, and needs to be blended with liquidy products such as face make-up or skin lotion. The Pigments range by NYX Cosmetics offers 24 shades of sparkly, coloured make-up powder in individual pots.
You can also try performance make-up brands such as Kryolan and Mehron.