Superstar Face Paint Brushes
Superstar face paint brushes are synthetic, handmade in Europe, and easy to recognise by their blue handles and white bristles. In this category you will find 23 brushes across four lines plus a starter set: Maayke, Bien, Saskia and Matteo. They are suitable for children's face painting, body painting, theatre and cosplay.
Superstar Face Paint Brushes for Face and Body Painting
The right brush makes face painting cleaner, faster and sharper. Superstar face paint brushes are designed specifically for face and body painting and are used by beginners and professionals worldwide. They are synthetic, handmade in Europe, and recognisable by their blue handles and white bristles.
What's in this category?
Four lines plus a starter set, all with synthetic bristles:
- Maayke: round brushes in 9 sizes (#0, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10 and #12). Round brushes are the most widely used brushes in face and body painting, ideal for line work, swirls, teardrops and precise accents.
- Bien: filbert synthetic in 2 sizes: the #13 for the face and the Big Bien 1 1/4 for body work. The rounded flat shape is designed for blending, shading and filling in larger areas.
- Saskia: flower brushes in size 6 and 8 with a full round body and short bristles, purpose-built for petals, teardrops and other decorative brush strokes with multiple colours at once.
- Matteo: a mixed range designed by Matteo Arfanotti, world champion face painting. Round #0, #1, #2 for details, Bodybrush #3 for large areas, Filbert #4, #5, #6 for teardrops and petals, and Blending #7, #8 for soft transitions.
- Starter set: the three most-used round brushes in sizes 2, 4 and 6, perfect for anyone just starting out.
Which brush for which work?
- Round (Maayke, Matteo Round): line work, swirls, teardrops and precise accents. The lower the size number, the finer the work.
- Filbert (Bien, Matteo Filbert): filling areas, blending and 1-stroke work on splitcakes such as the Superstar Dream Colours.
- Body and Blending (Matteo): large areas and soft transitions on the body and in full-face designs.
- Flower (Saskia): petals, teardrops and swirls in a single brush stroke using the double dip technique.
Which size do you choose?
- Size 0 to 3 for line work and fine details.
- Size 4 to 6 for medium areas, the foundation of any starter set.
- Size 8 to 12 for large areas and body painting.
How do you work with these brushes?
Dampen the brush lightly with clean water and sweep it over the face paint until you have a creamy load on the bristles. Not too dry, but not too wet either. Then apply the colour in thin layers for even coverage.
Cleaning and storing your brushes
Rinse the brush in lukewarm water straight after use. At the end of your painting session, wash the brushes thoroughly with Diamond FX Brush Soap or Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Shampoo under warm running water. Reshape the bristles and leave the brush to dry flat.
Store your brushes flat or upright on the handle end, never on the bristles. For work on location or in your kit, the Superstar Brush Case keeps your brushes tidy and protected.
Frequently asked questions about Superstar face paint brushes
Which Superstar brush is best for beginners?
The starter set with round brushes in sizes 2, 4 and 6 covers the most-used sizes for children's face painting and basic face paint work.
What is the difference between the four lines?
Maayke is round for line work, Bien is filbert for areas and blending, Saskia is trimmed for 1-stroke flower work and teardrops, and Matteo is a mixed range designed by world champion Matteo Arfanotti.
Do Superstar brushes work with other face paint brands?
Yes. The synthetic bristles work with all water-activated face paint and alcohol-based makeup.
What do you use these brushes for?
- Children's face painting at parties, schools and events
- Face painting and body painting for festivals and photo shoots
- 1-stroke work on splitcakes such as the Dream Colours
- Theatre, musicals, pantomime and cosplay
- Practising at home with your own colour selection
Why choose Superstar face paint brushes?
Superstar brushes are handmade in Europe and developed for intensive use with water-activated face paint. The synthetic bristles pick up paint well, hold their shape and are easy to clean. That makes them a solid choice for beginners and professional face and body painters alike.
Looking for more brushes?
Take a look at the FBFX make-up brushes, which include round brushes, ultra liners, flower brushes, tiger brushes and 1-stroke brushes.
Learn more about face painting
Are you just starting out and not sure where to begin? Sign up for the free 4-part mini face paint series with technique explanations, practice sheets and videos.