Mehron vs. Pintada — Which Kit Should You Buy?
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WrightMinds picks
- Mehron Face & Body Makeup Kit → rich pigments, blends beautifully, great for detailed/camera looks.
- Pintada 42-Color Kit (with Brushes & Stencils) → tons of shades + tools, ideal for kids’ parties and quick designs.
What they are (both)
Water-activated face/body paints you apply with damp sponges/brushes. They dry down to a soft finish and wash off with soap and water. Always patch-test if you have sensitive skin.
Deep comparison
Pigment & finish
- Mehron: Higher-intensity color, smooth blending, great for gradients and contouring (skulls, witches, vampires).
- Pintada: Good everyday pigment; the wide palette helps you mix holiday-specific shades fast.
Tools & learning curve
- Mehron: Best with a set of decent brushes/sponges; rewards a steady hand.
- Pintada: Comes with brushes + stencils, so beginners can get crisp shapes quickly.
Speed & cleanup
- Both wipe off with soap and water; use micellar water for stubborn bolds.
- Mehron can need a bit more time to build and blend; Pintada is faster for party stations.
Value
- Mehron: Pay for pro-leaning payoff.
- Pintada: Big color library + tools = strong value for families and classrooms.
Safety & prep (important)
- Patch test inside the wrist/behind ear 24 hrs before.
- Clean, dry skin → optional thin layer of moisturizer as a barrier.
- Use separate sponge/brush per person for hygiene.
- Keep away from eyes/lips if a shade isn’t labeled safe for those areas.
Application blueprint
- Dampen sponge/brush; activate paint like watercolor.
- Lay a light base, then build color.
- For crisp lines, switch to a fine brush.
- Set with a light dusting of translucent powder if you need longer wear.
- Optional: Mist with setting spray (avoid eye area).
Removal
- Soap + lukewarm water or a gentle cleanser.
- Micellar water on cotton rounds for edges.
- Moisturize after to keep skin calm.
Look ideas
- Mehron: vampire contour, stitched-doll details, skull shading.
- Pintada: kid-friendly pumpkins, bats, stars, spider webs with included stencils.
Starter checklist
- Cosmetic wedges/sponges (multiple)
- 3 brushes: fine liner, small flat, fluffy blender
- Translucent setting powder + big brush
- Micellar water + cotton rounds
- Baby wipes / tissues for quick fixes
FAQs
Will they stain? Brights can temporarily tint dry patches—moisturize first and don’t overbuild.
Sweat resistance? Light powder helps; re-touch after heavy activity.
Contact lenses? Do eye-adjacent work before lenses go in, or skip close-to-eye designs.
