Get all your costume and cosplay essentials in one place with Funky Lenses. If you have already chosen your coloured contact lenses then you may be feeling inspired to get creative with your face paint makeup. We stock top SFX face and body paint brands so you can paint your face and even your whole body to match your contact lenses. Whether you love to cosplay or create your own character, using your face and body as your canvas is a great way to test your art skills.

If you are just starting to get into body paint makeup then you will need to collect all the essential colours for face painting makeup. If your first project is for Halloween then you may want white, black, and red body paints. If you are starting with a creative project or cosplay body paint, you may need a more varied colour palette with shades such as blue body paint, yellow body paint, orange body paint, green body paint, pink body paint and purple body paint.

We do offer a range of body paint palettes so that you can kick off your SFX makeup collection. In your makeup paint palette, you will get a range of essential colours in similar tones, for example, pastel colours, Halloween colours or tropical colours. This is a great way to get started with creative makeup if you are on a budget.

For those who regularly use SFX makeup or need big quantities for work, we have a range of different sizes so you can buy bigger pots of the colours you use most.

Body paint is usually available in a range of formulas to suit the style of makeup you need. Consider factors such as how long you want your makeup to last, how easy it needs to be to wipe away, any allergies, and whether you want to use a setting spray. Always make sure to carry out a patch test 24 hours before using your makeup.

When our professional makeup artists create a full body paint it can take many hours so it is important to find a brand that doesn’t crack during long wear. Many of the top brands we carry have creamy formulas to prevent cracking from happening.

Some body art paint is water-activated. This means that you need to wet your brush with water before dipping it into your makeup. Take your damp brush and work the body paint until you get a smooth creamy layer which can then be applied. The benefit of this type of makeup is that it usually has intense colours that will last. It is also easy to wipe away without leaving any stains on your skin. Take care with fabrics and other surfaces as they can become stained from face paint.

Some body makeup can be applied straight from the pot or tube. These types of face paint are very convenient for parties, festivals and travel as you don’t need to use water. Apply liberally to get bright colours and create fun characters or Halloween monsters.

Most body paint makeup can be layered up to either create a vibrant block of colour or to blend multiple colours. For certain types of body paint, it is best to use a setting spray to stop your makeup from smudging or transferring onto other surfaces. This is an especially important step if you are wearing your makeup to perform as a scare actor or on stage. Carefully choose your makeup brand to ensure it can endure the hot lighting.

Whether you are creating a one-off scary monster for Halloween or want to step into the world of creative makeup, anyone can get professional results with SFX makeup and body paint.