face paint

noun

: colorful makeup for drawing pictures on children's faces

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As far as face paint goes, parents should look for nontoxic, hypoallergenic and water-based products. — Lina Ruiz october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Also enjoy games, slides, photo ops, bouncers, wagon rides, pony rides, face paint and more. — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2026 Examples of non-compliant headgear/face coverings include inappropriate face paint, offensive prosthetics, make up or masks intended to frighten, and fursuits. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 The four-piece from Austin, Texas ripped through their midday set, where the blazing sun was no match for their energy (if a little hard on their face paint). — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for face paint

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“Face paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20paint. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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