Alien Face Painting: Quick & Easy Face Painting for Kids
Looking for easy face-painting designs for kids? This cool alien is a real showstopper and doesn't require any brushwork. With just a few steps, you'll be done in record time!
- Time
- 10–15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Suitable for
- Halloween, Carnival, Children's Parties
- Technology
- Brushes & Sponges
Here's what you'll need
- Water-based makeup: Green, Dark Green, White
- Brush
- Sponge or flat brush
- Water cup
- Spray bottle (optional)
Step by step
Step 1: Step 1: The Primer
Apply the bright alien green evenly over your entire face using a damp sponge or a large flat brush.
Step 2: Step 2: The Alien Eyes
Use a brush to sketch the large, almond-shaped ovals before painting them black. To create an alien, bulging-eye look, the real eyes should be largely enclosed by the ovals and extend diagonally toward the temples.
Step 3: Step 3: Decorations and Texture
Use a fine brush and dark green paint to add the elegant swirls and dots on the forehead and cheeks. These give the face more definition.
Step 4: Step 4: The Final Highlights
Use white paint to add the key highlights. These include the curved lines and dots in the black eyes, as well as the light accents on the forehead, cheeks, and chin, which bring the face to life.
What you use to apply it
Face & Body Bodypainting color 25ml ca.50g Senjo Color
6 Colors Makeup Palette Face & Body Senjo Color
Makeup Brush, Synthetic Bristles, Wide, Size 16
daVinci Fit 373 Synthetic Round Brush, Size 6
Senjo Color Butterfly makeup sponges 4 pack fine pored and soft
100ml atomizer pump spray bottle empty
A common mistake is that colors run into each other and smudge because the next layer is applied too soon. Here’s how to avoid that: Always let the first layer of paint dry completely (about 1–2 minutes) before painting details over it. Only when the paint no longer sticks when you lightly tap it with your finger can you apply the next layer cleanly.
Spray the water directly onto your sponge or brush using a small spray bottle, instead of dipping it into a cup of water. Water-based makeup often only needs one or two sprays to achieve the perfect, creamy consistency. If the tool is too wet, the color will quickly become streaky, watery, and won’t provide proper coverage. With the spray method, you maintain full control over the moisture and achieve a completely even, opaque foundation.
Water-based makeup, such as that from Senjo Color, can usually be washed off completely and easily with warm water and a little mild soap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the alien theme appropriate for children?
Yes, absolutely. This design is very easy and, above all, quick to create—ideal for children, who don’t have a lot of patience when it comes to face painting. It doesn’t require any complicated color gradients or shading; instead, it consists solely of large, solid areas, along with a few simple dots and soft lines, which together create a friendly, child-friendly look.
Is this makeup suitable for children?
Water-based face paint is best suited for children. It is gentle on the skin, dries quickly, and can be easily and gently washed off with just warm water and a little mild soap.
Can I mix the colors?
Yes, water-based children's face paint mixes very well. To make a dark green, take your regular green and carefully mix in a tiny amount of black on a palette, a plate, or the back of your hand. Important: Always mix the dark color into the light one gradually (not the other way around), and never mix directly in the paint jar so that your original colors stay clean.
