The face paint can make or break a costume, and let’s face it, it’s harder than it looks! Become a master overnight with these three easy tutorials. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are kind of a big deal ...

This design is also great for fairy tale themed fancy dress parties - Cinderella would never have made it to the ball without a pumpkin! Top tip: Put your non-painting hand on the child's head. It ...

If you're looking for face painting inspiration for a child's birthday party or a school fete, why not try this Dracula design? This deadly vampire face painting may look complicated but it can be ...

Unleash your inner wildcat with this 3D Wild Tiger Face Painting Tutorial! Learn how to create a dramatic, two-toned tiger look using advanced bodypaint and special effects makeup techniques. Perfect ...

Whether you're prepping the kids for trick or treating or a Halloween party, vampire face paint is a classic choice for a spooktacular transformation. If you're using some Halloween face paint, the ...

While outside remains off-limits, how about an Alice-like plunge into the rabbit hole of YouTube make-up tutorials? For the American painter Gina Beavers, the temptation of watching make-up tutorials ...

Make sure you check with a parent or guardian about any allergies before using face paints, and ask a grown-up to help you paint around your eyes and mouth.

Carolyn Roper, recognised as one of the best body artists in the world, works behind the scenes of ITV's The X Factor and does the war paint for Thorpe Park's Fright Nights. She has won various major ...