Okay, so I decided to try out some of that “hardy” face paint I’d been hearing about. You know, the kind that’s supposed to really stick around, not just melt off the second you step outside or start sweating a bit. I had this outdoor event coming up, and regular face paint just wasn’t going to cut it for the whole day.
Getting Started
First things first, I had to get my hands on this stuff. Found some online that claimed to be super durable and water-resistant. Looked promising. When it arrived, I washed my face really well, just plain soap and water. Didn’t use any fancy primers or moisturizers because I wanted to see how this paint performed on its own, right on my skin. Wanted a true test of its ‘hardiness’.
Putting it On
I opened up the paint. It was thicker than the usual kids’ stuff I’d messed with before. I decided to just go for a simple design on my cheek, nothing too crazy for the first try. I used a small brush that came with it.
- Getting the paint on the brush took a bit more effort.
- Applying it felt… substantial. Like it actually had some body to it.
- It dried pretty fast, which was nice. Didn’t feel sticky for long.
The color was strong, pretty vibrant right away. Looked good initially.
The Real Test – Wear and Tear
Alright, this was the important part. I went about my day. Did some chores around the house, worked up a bit of a sweat doing some yard work. Later, I deliberately splashed a little water on my face, just to see. I didn’t scrub it, just patted it dry gently with a towel afterwards.
Man, this stuff held up. Seriously. The sweat didn’t seem to make it run at all. The water splash? Barely made a difference. I even carefully rubbed my finger over a small edge of the design later in the day, and it didn’t smudge easily. It felt like it was really locked onto my skin. It wasn’t uncomfortable either, didn’t feel tight or itchy, which I was worried about.
Getting it Off Again
Okay, so it stays on well. Great. But how hard is it to remove? This is where things got interesting. Regular soap and water? Nope. Barely budged. I tried a makeup wipe, one of those standard ones. It took off some of it, but I really had to scrub, and I didn’t want to irritate my skin.
What finally worked? I had some coconut oil in the kitchen. Put a bit of that on a cotton pad and rubbed gently. That did the trick. It broke down the paint much better. It still took a little patience, but it came off completely without leaving color behind or making my skin red raw. So, yeah, removal needs something oil-based, definitely not just water.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Overall, I gotta say, this “hardy” face paint lives up to its name. It really does stick around through sweat and minor water contact. The application was fine, and it looked good.
The main thing is the removal. You just gotta know beforehand that you’ll need something like an oil cleanser or makeup remover designed for waterproof stuff. Don’t expect it to just rinse off in the shower.
Would I use it again? Yeah, for sure, especially for long events, parties, or maybe even for costumes where you need the paint to last without constant touch-ups. Just gotta be prepared for the cleanup afterwards!
