Superstar Schmink Petrol Blue 173, 16 gram

Superstar Face Paint Petrol Blue 173, 16 g

Superstar Face Paint Petrol Blue 173 is a deep, dark turquoise water-activated face paint by Dutch brand Superstar. The glycerin-based formula delivers excellent coverage and a rich, matte finish on both face and body.

• Water-activated face paint on glycerin base
• Deep petrol blue, highly pigmented matte finish
• Easy to apply with sponge or brush
• Suitable for children and professionals
• Contents: 16 g

What looks can you create with Petrol Blue 173?

This dark turquoise shade works especially well for mermaid and ocean-themed face painting, creature designs, and SFX looks. The deep petrol tone blends beautifully with navy, teal, and black shades for detailed line work and shading.

It is just as useful for Halloween looks, cosplay, and theatrical applications where a bold, dark blue-green is needed as a base or accent colour.

When do you choose Petrol Blue over a lighter blue?

Petrol Blue 173 has more depth and richness than a standard teal or sky blue. Choose this shade when you need a deep, slightly muted blue-green that reads as realistic - for scales, shadows, or underwater creature looks.

The glycerin base means the formula stays soft and creamy, so you get smooth, even coverage in one or two layers without patchy build-up.

How to use Superstar Face Paint

Superstar is a water-activated face paint, meaning you activate it with water. Use a brush or sponge:

With a brush

• Dampen your brush and swirl it over the paint.
• Build up thin layers for the best coverage.
• Use a round brush like the FBFX Round Face Paint Brushes Linda for fine detail work.

With a sponge

• Dampen the face paint sponge using a spray bottle so it does not get too wet.
• Swipe the sponge over the paint and apply to skin.
• Use a round face paint sponge or a Butterfly Sponge for an even base.

Setting and removing

To remove, use water and mild soap. You can also use a gentle skin soap for thorough cleansing.

For sensitive skin, the Wonder Towel with a little water works gently and effectively. Avoid scrubbing and do not use baby wipes - this can irritate the skin.

What can you use it for?

• Mermaid and ocean-themed face painting
• Halloween creature and monster looks
• Cosplay and fantasy body paint
• SFX shadow and base colour work
• Theatre and film make-up

Storage

Leave the pot open to dry after use. Store with the lid on in a cool, dark place.

Other colours and variants

Superstar face paint is available in matte and metallic finishes:

• Browse the Superstar Matte Face Paint range.
• Browse the Superstar Metallic Face Paint range.
• Prefer a palette? Browse all Superstar Face Paint Palettes.

Storage case for Superstar face paint

Superstar Snapcase insert for 24x 16 g pots

Want to learn face painting techniques? Check our free face paint course

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