Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Face Paints Do You Use? 

Twisted Turtle only uses cosmetic grade, professional face paints that are made specifically for use on the face and body. All face paints used are made with US FDA and EU compliant high-quality ingredients and are safe and hypoallergenic. They contain no perfume, parabens, or lanolin to reduce the risk of allergic reactions. All face paints are vegan and they are not tested on animals. 

Can Face Painting Be Done With Acrylics? 

Acrylic paint is not skin safe and should especially not be used on the face. Acrylic paint is made for crafting and its ingredients often include toxic chemicals such as cadmium, cobalt, manganese, chromium, ammonia, and lead. Even if the paint is water-soluble and has “non-toxic” on the label, it doesn't mean that it is safe to have on your face. 

What Kind of Glitter Do You Use? 

All glitter used is cosmetic-grade glitter and is safe for the face, hair, and body. Cosmetic glitter is made from a special kind of plastic as opposed to craft glitter which can be made of metal or glass. Although the glitter we use is cosmetic grade, caution should still be used when removing glitter so as not to enter the eye area. As with any foreign object entering the eye area, eye irritation and harm can still occur with cosmetic glitter. 

How Long to Glitter Tattoos Last? 

Glitter tattoos are safe to swim or take a shower with and can last on the skin for as long as 7 days as long as it doesn’t come in contact with soap, baby oil, or excessive rubbing. 

How Do You Remove Glitter Tattoos?

Glitter tattoos can easily be removed by soaking a cotton ball in baby oil and applying to the glitter tattoo. Let the oil soak in for a few seconds then gently rub to remove.