FACE PAINT?????

[graybarkhunter]

any suggestions on face paint brands... easy removal, easy on the skin, etc. (hope im not asking to much)     thanks gray

[rascal]

Ive used some from HS which I found a bit greasy and it seemed to get on everything that it touched which didnt impress me.  If you can find a military surplus store or online source I would suggest the camo sticks they use.  Last I knew it came in a metal tube with one color on each end and it didnt suffer the problem of rubbing off on all of my other gear.  

Getting any of it off never seemed to be much of a problem, soap and water and a bit of baby oil for the tough spots.

[dhaverstick]

I use Hunter Specialties' creme style paint that comes in a tube. The stuff that they make that comes in that compact is hard to apply; especially in cold weather. Last year I wanted a gray color to match our hardwoods and bought some Ben Nye makeup (Cadaver Grey) from a local place that caters to the theater market. It's more expensive but really good stuff and a little goes a long way. Both brands come off with soap and water but I have found that using cold cream, instead, is easier on your skin and does a better job at removal. You can find any of this face paint online.

Hope this helps!

Darren

[Don Batten]

burnt cork works ok, but I like the bear grease that Darren said above. The military sticks are good too, but you need to put some baby oil or bug juice on your face first to help it go on and Off easier. Don

[BOWMARKS]

Try a spandoflauge headnet they fit snug,cut holes for eyes if wanted,hold up glasses if you wear,helps keep face warm,helps keep bugs away and no clean up!!

[Cobie33]

I really like Larry D. Jones face paint he sells on his web site.  It isn't greasy and it comes off easily.  I have also used Carbomask in the past and it work well also.

i have some powdered stuff i got umpteen years ago, i like it but have never seen it anywhere in recent years, i think it was from h@s.

[Gordy]

My favorite was a product called 'carbo-mask'   Still available, but not in production any longer.

Went on like the others, but wiped off with a damp paper towel.

Pretty much exhausted my supply, so now I have the HS stuff and go to work on mondays with a dark gray neck.   :D

[Pete W]

I stock up after halloween at wallmart for kids face paint. 75 cents a tube, covers good, goes on easy , no smell, and wipes off easy.
Best deal going.
Also check the dollar stores.

pete

[Zradix]

CARBOMASK the best I've ever used.

[Doug A]

I use scent free baby wipes to remove my face paint.

[stickbowhafe]

I personally prefer the camo skinz head nets/covers from cabelas. They are quite light and not too hot in warm weather and fit your face like a glove. Also keeps the skeeters at bay in the early season. When it gets a little colder I like the under armour cold gear head cover. Face paint and I never got along well as it irritates my skin. Some of the suggestions above sound like guys have found much better quality face paint than I tried before. Good luck.

[Zbearclaw]

carbonmask.

Get it from ghilliesuitsdot com.

Great stuff that actually makes you less greasy.  Using it on a long backpack hunt makes you look forward to using it as it is better than a face wash for removing the "backcountry funk".

[Pete McMiller]

Over the years I've tried almost all of the stuff recommended.  The powder (Tink's) compacts, mil spec tubes, spand-o-flage, all leave something to be desired.  My go-to camo face paint in recent years is the Hunters Specialities camo creme in tubes.  Black, Brown and Green.  Goes on easy and will last the whole day or multiple days.  Some does wipe off on your clothes but it won't permanently stain (my pillow case looks horrible after two weeks in face paint but comes out spotless after a wash).  The best thing about it is that it will withstand sweating ie. it's still on after you get to the top of the mountain.  When you want it off, just water won't do it but add soap and it comes right off.

[bucksdown]

doug a is fight about baby wipes. i began a clown ministery 3 years ago, after putting on my clown make up i use setting powder to keep it from coming off in real hot weather. the wipes are the only thing that will take it off without scarring your face.ha! my wife said it's gonna  be funny when i foget i'm going hunting and put on my clown camo instead of hunting camo. i can see all the animals huddled up laughing at me.  

[BobCo 1965]

I also use costume makeup. I usually use the cake makeup and put a grey, brown, or dark green base down and then paint in some black stripes.

[Hookeye]

I liked the HS stuff, but only used the black color for max contrast/knock the shine off high points.

I thought it wore off pretty easy in hot hunts.

I run HS 3/4 facemasks now, didn't take long to adjust to the feel difference.

[Hopewell Tom]

You should what robtattoo uses...

[Mitch-In-NJ]

Originally posted by Doug A:
I use scent free baby wipes to remove my face paint.

Must be a Jersey thing.  I do the same.

And on a Texas hunt I once used makeup remover pads that my sister-in-law had.  Worked really well and I am secure enough to admit it.   :D

[PowDuck]

Originally posted by arrow30:
i have some powdered stuff i got umpteen years ago, i like it but have never seen it anywhere in recent years, i think it was from h@s.

It was from Bear. Nice stuff. I still have a couple containers of it. Still use it.