See what Mumsnetters think of Snazaroo facepaint - £300 voucher prize draw for feedback! NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who have been testing Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint.

Here’s what they say, “Letting children just be children, to play, run and imagine is important for every parent and a little face paint can transform everyday play into a magical world of make-believe.

"Sometimes face painting can be tricky but we’re here to help. We’re always thinking of easy ways for you to create designs children love. As they turn to see who is in the mirror, the magic shared will be remembered long after the paint has been rinsed away.

"Go on, paint a smile and see what happens”

Testers, please complete the feedback questions below but please feel free to add any other comments you may have.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

We’d love to see any pictures of your DC with Snazaroo facepaint on, so please post these on the thread
Everyone who leaves their feedback on this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a £300 Love2Shop voucher!

Thanks
MNHQ

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test? No I wasn't.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? Good choice of colours. Easy to use and to remove with no sensitivity.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
My DD didn't want to use one of the designs in the booklet. Instead, we got some inspiration from Google and I painted her as a witch - green face with some spiders webs. I also painted my daughter's friend as a vampire.

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use? Very easy using the sponge. I'm a bit of a novice using the brush but it came out ok - not to the standard of pro face painters but good enough for what we wanted. The green went on really well all over on my daughter's face. The white on my daughter's friends face didn't really cover/show up that well, albeit she is pale.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes I'd recommend for all the points in Q2.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why. I've not used facepaints before and was very happy using Snazaroo so happy to buy again.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

No I wasn't.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

The selection of colours could have been better, for instance, there was no yellow; even though there were designs with yellow in them. Overall, I was a little disappointed, although it did come out well in the end.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

I chose a devil design but that wasn't in the booklet.

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?

It was quite difficult to apply and blend.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I probably would but probably only due to being able to remember the name as I wasn't overly impressed by it. It does the job but is nothing special.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

I would buy it if there was no alternative, otherwise I would buy one that had a better selection of colours.

Here is a photo of one of my daughters, dressed up as a devil for pre-school

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes, but never used before.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Very good. The colours were quite bright so they didn't need too much layering and it lasted all day.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
We did the skeleton and a vampire.
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Very easy, the sponge and the brush are very good. The paints are very smooth and easy to apply.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I fact I already have. I think it's a great product.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
Very likely. I was pleased with the range of colours, the applicators and the ease of removal.

Firstly, massive thanks for letting me be a tester!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes I was aware, dd3 had her face painted at a summer fair and I asked the woman painting which brand she was using as they went on so nicely

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I thought they were amazing, they covered so well and once dry they actually stay on really well, they don't smear easily at all.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I did the purple spiderwebs on dd3 age 4, and attempted the pumpkin on dd4 who is very nearly 2..

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
I found it really easy to apply, I have used other brands in the past and when I tried to apply them with a sponge it ended up really dry and patchy, the snazaroo paint covered so well and dried really fast, you need to make it fairly wet before applying with a sponge though.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
I definitely would ( and already have) recommended it to friends, because you get brilliant results and also most importantly, it didn't cause my kids skin to react, which other face paints have done in the past especially with dd1.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint?
Please explain why.
Very likely, I have 5dc so I'm pretty much always in need of facepaints due to all the dress up days/world book days/parties/Halloween, so I'll always keep a pack handy now, as I know it won't cause a skin reaction and that it will make even my poor facepainting skills look really good!

I have uploaded pics of dd3 and dd4, as you can see dd3 was very willing.... Dd4.... Not so much

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes - my friend has a kids party business and she uses them.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween face paint?
We really liked it - it was very easy to apply and very easy to remove too.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween face paint?
The cat

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Very simple once a bit of water was added.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, they are great, good instructions and easy storage.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
definitely would - really good product and I'm keen to try other colours and designs.

Q1. Yes i was aware of these face paints before as we've both bought them and had them used during facepainting at parties and fairs over the years.
Q2. My overall impression was good - great even as i have used other brands and i don't think they are as good.
Q3. We did a few practice sessions (!) including witch, cat, ghost and pirate zombie princess (!!) for which we didn't use the booklet guide.
Q4. I find it an easy product to use as it blends well and has a good bright colour (esp if you use make up primer first)
Q5. I would (and have) recommended snazaroo before
Q6. I think i would probably only ever buy snazaroo facepaints in the future. I'm a big fan of the pallets and have also bought some as gifts.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes, I have seen professional face painters use them but i had never used them myself.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Good for use this halloween but not really designed for repeated use. Would have liked a yellow.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? Pumpkin & hulk
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Very easy, sponge was good to use.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, it seems really easy to use.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
I would buy it as it is washable, not too smeary and easy to use. the design ideas are really helpful too.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

Yes, I have an old set of their paints that have seen us through many a school dress up day

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

Love them! Two of the colours, the orange and grey, weren't in my old set, and I've always had to mix them up before.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

A wolf, fox and tiger.

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?

So easy. It's not oily at all and goes on beautifully. It doesn't irritate their skin and is really easy to paint on, and get good designs with.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Absolutely, and already have done. I wouldn't buy any other brand. I love it.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

I will only buy Snazaroo! It goes on beautifully and looks stunning. The kids love it. Thank you for giving me a lovely new set to play with!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes, we've been using them for years (since DC1 was a pre-schooler), although not bought any in the past few years!

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I liked them although cleaning the brush so one didn't cross-contaminate colour was quite difficult!

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
We did the Halloween spider mask (and will do more but it's been a long day and we ran out of time!)

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Fairly easy, although the round sponge could have done with being wedge-shaped. And possibly two different sizes of brush would have been very usefulf for fine/filling in work!

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I would!

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
I would, although with DD being older, I think this set of facepaints might last the duration (it would only be at an event like Halloween that she would want her face painting these days!).

PS Thanks for giving us a fun way to 'get in the mood' for Halloween. And most impressed at the facepainting skills of Mumsnetters!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

Yes. I've seen them and been aware of them as quality products.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
A nice selection of colours to be able to create some spooky or not so spooky designs. The book was fab too with ideas and simple to follow. Loved the brush being included too.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween Facepaint?

First we tried the vampire then he requested a ninja turtle! Which took more thinking!!
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?

Easy to apply, dried quick and easy to remove also.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Definetly. Would be my first port of call. Honestly I wouldn't consider another type.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

Very. I trust the brand. The products are excellent quality and the booklets are great too. With simple and more advanced ideas to try. I've already been looking at larger sets to purchase.

Thanks.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test? Yes but haven't tried them
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I liked them, they were easy and fun to use
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I did a butterfly, a superhero mask and some little spiders hanging from eyebrows.
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Very easy, no problems
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes easy to use and we had great fun
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
Yes I would definately buy again no problems at all.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween Face paint?
Overall I am impressed with the kit comes with good color range and all you need to create a good design, especially with the booklet as a quick guide!
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween
Face paint?
I did the pumpkin design on my daughter which came out well considering I was the one doing it!
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Fairly easy though would say you do need to water down the paints quite a bit to get decent coverage and they are not the easiest to get from the palate but even still a good set.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes I would recommend as it is a good set so you don't end up eith lots of large paints you might not use again
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
Definitely would do and would consider a set as well as individual paints!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test? I was vaguely aware of them, yes, but hadn't used them before.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? I thought these were great - easy to apply (even for a novice like me!), durable and easy to take off. I also liked the Hallowe'en range of colours.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? All 3 of mine were pumpkins, as they have pumpkin costumes to match
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use? I found it very easy to apply and use, which surprised me because I am not very good at things like that
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not? I would recommend it, provided it is an affordable price, because it is a great quality product.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why. I would buy it in the future if the price is right, because I have found it does a good job - looks great & easy to use.

Thanks MN & Snazaroo for giving me the opportunity to try out these face paints.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes, I'd used them before (pastel colours) and seen them being used for face painting.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Good range of colours for Halloween - purple, green orange black etc - good having the sponge and brush included.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? I painted a witch face on dd and she painted a witch face on her doll.

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Fine as long as you add enough water. It cleaned off easily with wet wipes or cotton wool and water.

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes. It's good quality, non toxic etc. The instructions are easy to follow and it's easy to remove as well.

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
Yes, I think it's a reliable brand and I feel happy using it on my child. Thanks very much for the face painting kit!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

I saw the brand while looking for facepainting on Amazon last year but didn't purchase it,

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

The colours where dark, maybe too dark, and a bit of glitter would have been nice,

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

I did let dd (4) look through the booklet provided with the set and she chose a butterfly which I had to adapt as the colours were not the same.

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?

It was quite easy, the only thing I would say is that the brush was maybe too small and the sponge too big for some details

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend Snazaroo as the quality is good, but maybe not the Halloween set as the colours are too dark

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

I would most probably buy it but a different set with more girly colours (but that's only because my little girl is all about princesses, fairies and glitter)

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes I had heard of Snazaroo before.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Overall impressions were good. Good colour choices, nice pack, and very good instruction booklet.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I attempted a pirate!
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Very easy to apply and use.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes I would recommend.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
I am certain that I would buy Snazaroo facepaints if I needed facepaint. I was impressed by how easy they were to apply and also how easily they were to remove.

TaperJeanGirl That would have been my ds2, he's not quite 2, I wanted to try the pumpkin but he was having none of it!

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

No.I wasn't aware. My son didn't liked anything painted on his face and I din't payed attention to brands of face paint.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?

I loved the package,looked lovely and we couldn't wait to try,not sure who was more excited me or my son.

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
We tried out vampire designe!

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
It was so easy and so lovely to paint,I really enjoyed it a lot.It was my first time in face painting and I was nervous that it will look really ugly as I am not very good at painting but my son liked it a lot!

Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo face paint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes. I would recommend! It is lovely quality face pain,easy to use and apply, ad little bit of fun and colourfulness to everyday life or magical touches for special occasions!

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

Thank you! looks like in future we will be after more Snazaroo face paint,as my son have very positive experience, he loved it a lot and would love to try some different colours and different designs.
I should say that for me with bad painting skills and poor imagination this book with designs is very valuable! I am very impressed!

Q1 I have not heard of Snazaroo face paints before

Q2 I liked the face paints! A great range of colours, really vibrant when applied and lasted well. The kids were delighted!

Q3 My eldest chose the zombie design and my youngest the spider design

Q4 The Face paints were really easy to apply and use, had great fun with them!

Q5 I would definitely recommend the face paints, they are great quality, great colours and easy to use.

Q6 I would definitely consider purchasing in the future because the product is excellent quality and really great fun to use.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?

Yes, I had worked as a children's rep many years ago and used snazaroo face paints extensively then.

Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween

Really nice little set, everything you could need though a little glitter face paints might have been a nice addition

Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween

We didn't reall use a design, we kinda freestyles it into a scary witch type face

Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?

Very very easy to apply and use
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes because they are a lot of fun but also I work with troubled families and think that using the facepaints could be therapeutic and offer a bonding experience between parents and children

Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.

Definitely, I am going to start putting a little kit together so that facepainting can become part of rainy day plans as well as for special occasions

Q1.
Yes, I was aware of them and have two other sets and a book but not yet used on my son.

Q2.
Great packaging, appreciated having everything I needed in the box so I was ready to go. The little booklet was helpful too

Q3. I didn't get to use them on him as he wouldn't let me! Instead he painted me.

Q4.
After some water was added it was easy.

Q5 & 6 I would definitely recommend them and would definitely using them again.
They are a great quality product with everything you need in one box
Thank you :)

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes I was aware but have never tried them.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I liked them,especially as a sponge and brush was included and the little booklet for ideas, I would have liked a blue colour to be included.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
I done a vampire for my ds(6) and a pumpkin for ds(3)
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
It was really easy to apply after I realised you had to dampen the sponge !
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes I would definately recommend Snazaroo ,I really liked the way it came off easily,perhaps maybe a little too easy as it did smudge a bit if the boys touched it
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
I would buy Snazaroo in the future ,it wasn't messy at all,easy to use and it didn't irritate my sons skin (he has eczema ).very impressed

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test?
Yes, I've bought them in the past
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
Brilliant selection. Everything you need to make a range of different looks for Halloween (brush, sponge, colours and ideas booklet.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint?
The fox - not very halloweeny, but the boy demanded it's!
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use?
Really easy. Went on beautufully with rally bold, rich colours. The white tends to pick up colours nearby though. My fox is red and pink, not red and white!
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Definitely. So much better than the awful face crayons I had as a child in the 70's and 80's.
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
Of course. Really easy to use and lovely colours. I have zero artistic talent, but managed to make a decent stab of things with this kit.

Q1. Were you aware of Snazaroo face paints before taking part in this product test? No I had not heard of them.
Q2. What were your overall impressions of Snazaroo’s Halloween facepaint? I thought they were well packaged and nicely presented.
Q3. Which facepaint design did you use on your DC to test out Snazaroo’s Halloween Face paint? I tried the vampire and a pumpkin!
Q4. How easy did you find the face paint to apply and use? Bearing in mind my lack of artistic ability I found it fairly easy.
Q5. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Snazaroo facepaint to friends and/or family? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, I think they are high quality face paints
Q6. In future, how likely are you to consider buying Snazaroo facepaint if you were in need of face paint? Please explain why.
I would buy again now I know my dc like having their faces painted and that The product is of high quality.