MehronMakeup StarBlend Cake (2 oz) (Soft Beige)

This is the best makeup you can get. Highly pigmented, goes on smooth (I use it wet with a makeup brush), doesn't cake or crack when it dries. A little goes a loooong way. I use it nearly every Halloween, and I've had the same cakes for almost 20 years! Leave it open to dry on the counter before you put the lid back on for storage, and use the setting spray if you do your arms/hands. This stuff is far superior to cream makeups.

I have used this makeup for 6 years to do this exact makeup and it is PERFECT. I work in haunted houses and can sweat, shout, and run for several hours in this makeup and it looks exactly like it started out as at the beginning of the night (even in Florida heat in a canvas straitjacket). I apply it wet with a sponge for the white and an eyeliner brush for the black and only recently had to replace my makeup when I stored them incorrectly (did not let them dry) and the white molded. Oops! I don't touch my face, but I do sometimes feel the sweat beading up on my face so I know it could run, but it hasn't yet. Haven't used any setting powder either! This is the only makeup I've ever used so I'm not sure why some people ask if it's hot to wear, but it's never felt hot in my opinion, I can feel every breeze just fine! Very comfortable to wear.

So I purchased this face paint to use in conjunction with the Ochre Yellow Snazaroo face paint (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q944PC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00), for a cosplay. My character was Flame Princess from Adventure Time, so I was looking for an orangey-yellow color mix. Well, this paint ended up being highly pigmented and basically overshadowing the Snazaroo. The two didn’t seem to mix well, coming out more of a pink shade than the rich yellow orange I was hoping for. So instead of mixing, I ended up just layering this face paint over it once it had dried.I did roughly around two coats, and used hairspray to finish it all off. The color was great to work with, either wet/damp or dry. I preferred the dryer method, since the color appeared richer and more orange. But the perfect way to describe this orange color is that it ends up being cheeto orange, I kid you not. The images I attached show a very good representation of the color. Yes, I look like a complete dork, but I’m attaching them here so everyone can get a better idea of what the colors look like initially and several hours after wear in Georgia humidity.The first image on the left is right after we applied the makeup, and it was taken without a flash. The color is very vibrant and rich. This is more of an accurate depiction of how the color looks in person.The image on the right was taken several hours later, with a flash. It’s not the most flattering image due to the color being washed out, but you can see where some of the face paint has started to wear off: around the cheeks, where my convention badge rubbed against my skin, and where the dress rubbed against my skin. What you don’t see in the pictures is that it was also rubbing away from the inner crook of my elbows. Other than that, it stayed on very well, including on my hands. I would recommend soft lighting be used, or camera pictures without the flash when taking pictures of this color.I did a lot of research looking for a good face paint, and this brand was touted over and over for being one of the best brands in humidity and heat. Since it was the first kind I’ve ever used, I can only say that it held up surprisingly well in the Georgia climate for a first time user. I was keeping my fireballs stored in my.. ahem… chest, and out of my hands, so it started sweating and streaking, but generally speaking, it stayed put very well where there wasn’t a lot of sweat. I did re-apply it to the inside my elbows once throughout the night, so touchups are probably recommended for areas like that, but otherwise, this is a great product. Even when I washed it off in the shower, it clung to my ears, face, and beneath my arms. It took three showers to remove the residue completely, and that was with intensive scrubbing done each time. I will also say that I had some sensitive dry patches after the makeup was removed, around my eyes and on my face. I didn’t any type of warning about it, but in the future I will be very careful when applying it on my face.PROS:-Super vibrant color.-Stayed on very well, with only minimal touchups required on the chest and elbow bend.-Can be applied either wet/damp or dry.-Did very well in the Georgia heat/humidity.-Very blendable. Make sure it dries fully before touching things, because it will come off when you touch people or the wall/door knobs.-A little goes a long way—truly! I did my entire back, neck, chest, and arms, and there’s not even a dent in the makeup.-I like that the lid spins off/on, instead of simply covering the face paint. That means you don’t have to worry about it popping open in your bag, or drying as easily due to its minimal air exposure.CONS:-Didn’t mix very well with the Snazaroo Ochre Yellow I tried to mix it with. Combined, they became more of a pink color than anything.-I didn’t see any warnings about facial sensitivity, but there were several spots on my face that dried up. It went away after some moisturizer was used for two days, but I’d definitely recommend trying a spot on your face before applying it there. (I spot checked on my arm with no ill effects.)-I was looking for a lighter orange, and it turned out a bit darker on my skin than I was hoping for. (Think closer to cheeto orange)

The complete coverage

High quality pigmentation

Did not work well at all, wet or dry.

I have never in my 38 years (I had to count years to figure that out) have ever been a makeup-guru or enthusiast! and I have somewhat hooded eyes, but this, with the right brush has changed my life when trying to do something different. Now, I gave it 4 easy to use stars, why? Because it did take a bit of getting used to, not because of the product quality, but because like I've mentioned above, I'm no guru. BUT after using it a few times, its a piece of "cake".Tip, I use an angled liner brush, or even a small lip brush, wet the brush, pat it on the cake while slowly turning (the lip brush) or swiping the angle brush on one side, tap the other side, and then slide the brush lightly-one time to shape the brush for easy application. I stabilize my wrist/palm against my cheek and apply with my head slightly tipped back and looking down so I can get as close to my last line as possible. Now, the more wet the brush is when applying, the light the application is. If you let the cake absorb most of the water, it will make the application darker. I hope this makes sense. If you're new, just search videos on YouTube for help, that's what I did.Overall: I LOVE LOVE LOVE my cake!!!

I love the Mehron makeup. It's high quality and last even in sweaty times. And if it does "drip" it looks even better. I use this all the time in music videos and have been ordering and reordering as needed. My favorite brand!

My daughters are HUGE into cosplay and makeup plays a huge part in their characters coming to life. White tends to be difficult to work with. It often doesn't blend evenly and the coverage if not uneven, can also look caked on. With this product...you don't have to worry about it. My girls both have different skin types (one oily and one dry). They are teens with occasional acne. When I tell you that his product covers them both flawlessly...I truly mean it. The coverage can go from transparent to full white with no streaking or blotchiness. It blends perfectly with other tones...and when it is set, it stays put until its time to wash it off. We've been using makeup for years and nothing has matched this quality! I highly recommend!

It goes on smoothly and it's a large amount.

I did this Halloween look using all Mehron products. The white, black and red are really pigmented, giving a greya effect. I used to black dry to create the sunken eye effect and it worked perfectly. Will definitely be choosing this brand again.

Works really well

Estoy muy satisfecho con el producto. Superó mis expectativas.