Use less water than you think

Because of the extra-large quantity of face paint in these containers, we strongly suggest you use as little water as possible to avoid the paint sucking up too much water and getting soft. Never spray your face paint cakes — always use a slightly wet brush or sponge to load, and it is even best if you try to activate just one area of the cake at a time, so as not to get the entire surface of the makeup wet at once. Most face painters have excellent results working just with the middle of their cake, creating a little well as they work through the paint. This keeps the water concentrated on the centre of the cake and allows the rest to remain nice and dry.

If your cake gets too soft

If your cake becomes too soft, let it dry out in a well-ventilated area away from any possible contaminants or allergens. Once it is fully dry, you can start to re-use it again.

Keep a backup ready

We strongly suggest you always have a backup of black and white face paint on hand in case this happens. This way you can switch to your backup when needed and allow your other cakes to dry out. Keep in mind that this is more likely to happen with black and white than with other colours, because black and white are the ones you use the most at any job, and all white face paints are made with Titanium Dioxide, a pigment that tends to absorb water.

Want more on keeping your paints and cakes in top condition? See our guide on How to Use Split Cakes for Face Painting, which covers water control and cake care in more depth.