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Hi guys, I think this year I will be some type of zombie pin-up type girl I am working on my dress as we speak and I already have my Zombie Stompers courtesy of Iron Fist What I need to know is what is the best type of makeup for my body. My arms and chest and face will need makeup, I have the face covered but was wondering is there a good makeup to use on the body. Maybe one that wont get on everyone I hug any help would be great!

In my opinion, airbrushing would be your best bet if you wanted something that wasn't sticky and came off on everyone you touched. Look up makeup artists in your area and ask about airbrushing body makeup. Check beauty schools in your area to see if this is something you could get done for cheap if they can use you as practice... also check your local craigslist or the like for an airbrusher/makeup artist.

I saw one in my area that you could hire to do temp tattoos for a party. You might be able to hire someone for a few hours and have them come out early and get your full makeup done first and then stick around to do some fun temp tattoos (halloween or otherwise themed) if you're planning on throwing a party. I always thought that would be a really cool offering for a party.

I'm not sure how easy it would be for someone to get the tools necessary for a do-it-yourself, but it could be done I'm sure.

You could always do a nude tone body suit (spadex) and draw stuff on it, or wear two of them and cut holes in the top layer, bottom layer is dark red or green so it looks like you flesh is rotting away.

You could wear it all night, no muss no fuss, may get a bit warm though.

Ben Nye make a setting liquid (or gel) that stops transfer or rubbing off of body make-up , as frankie's girl suggested air-brushing is the best option for the body imo

The big secret in body makeup is PAX paint, which is basically acrylic paint and surgical adhesive.

When they airbrushed Mystique all blue in the X-Men, that is what they used.

You need a special remover to take it off, but it works great. Just apply the remover, let it dry and soap up. Use more remover and soap as you need.

FX Warehouse is the best place to get the stuff, and their Agent X is the best remover on the market.

HOWEVER -
Any color wheels from Ben Nye that are powdered with Ben Nye Makeup Setting Powder doesn't come off until you use soap and water - at all. You can apply all the color you want, give it a good powdering, brush off the excess.
You can literally rub your arms and face - it stays in place.

That is one reason Ben Nye is the top of the makeup heap. Get a Dead Wheel and Powder from FX Warehouse. That is my recommendation.

I'm a big fan of Ben Nye's water based makeups: Lumiere and Magicake especially. Top with their Final Set spray and you are golden (or whatever other colors you choose).
I painted my wife blue several years ago... we were the frozen dead from Titanic. No smearing, no rubbing. It didn't come off on the costumes. Perfect.

You guys are awesome! Thank you all for all of the fabulous suggestions. I am definately look into each and every one of them

Originally Posted by piraticalstyle

I'm a big fan of Ben Nye's water based makeups: Lumiere and Magicake especially. Top with their Final Set spray and you are golden (or whatever other colors you choose).
I painted my wife blue several years ago... we were the frozen dead from Titanic. No smearing, no rubbing. It didn't come off on the costumes. Perfect.

I LOVE this idea! I'm really into the Titanic and can't believe I never thought to do this. Might have to borrow the idea one of these years.

Originally Posted by piraticalstyle

I'm a big fan of Ben Nye's water based makeups: Lumiere and Magicake especially. Top with their Final Set spray and you are golden (or whatever other colors you choose).
I painted my wife blue several years ago... we were the frozen dead from Titanic. No smearing, no rubbing. It didn't come off on the costumes. Perfect.

I wanna see some pics!!

Wolfe Bros creates some AWESOME makeup. It's great for face and body painting. Check out their site here: http://www.wolfefxmakeup.com/

I HIGHLY recommend them!
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