Hey Gang,
What the best face paint available? I have always used face masks but want to try paint for hot weather.
I'm sure there is a few of you or more that have found the best option.
Thanks for sharing your time and experience.
I'd be interested to know also.
Hot weather means lots of leaves. You prob need nothing
Charred cork, save them from wine bottles.
Quote from: Bowguy67 on June 24, 2018, 01:54:28 PM
Hot weather means lots of leaves. You prob need nothing
Hot weather but for high alpine above tree line.
If you go to WallyWorld the day after Halloween you can get a lifetime supply for a couple bucks!
I like carbo mask because it cleans up easier than the military grease paint.
Quote from: bigbadjon on June 24, 2018, 05:20:37 PM
I like carbo mask because it cleans up easier than the military grease paint.
X2 Carbo mask is great stuff
X3 on the carbo mask
X4 on the carbo mask, it actually feels really good too putting it on and comes off easy when your ready, not all greasy either! I bought some Hardy but haven't used it yet.
carbo mask is great but if you sweat it runs and needs to be reapplied , but I haven't found anything better.
Used Carbo Mask on 102 deer hunts during the 2016/2017 season and used Carbo Mask on 79 hunts last season.
My own personal choice. The next choice would be a quite distant 2nd.
Carbo mask,,,easy to apply and easy to remove.
Quote from: olddogrib on June 24, 2018, 03:12:29 PM
If you go to WallyWorld the day after Halloween you can get a lifetime supply for a couple bucks!
This!!
I've tried just about everything and this is the cheapest and best option I've tried.
I didn't care for the carbo mask. To thin and runny for me and had to keep re-applying.
The face paint cleans up easily with a damp cloth
My vote goes to Hardy's face paint. Super easy to apply without having to get your hands all painted and even easier to take off. Most of the cheap stuff from wally world is good, but sure is a pain to get off. It also depends on how you want to use it. If im at hunting camp or backpacking I could care less how easy it is to get off, but if I am making a quick hunt with somewhere to be after then a face paint thats easy to remove is best.
My brother in law had some of that one time. Seems like some good quality stuff!!
I also agree that most "face paint" from Wally World or anywhere is very hard to get off. The stuff they use for halloween is a lot easier to remove for some reason
I've used carbo mask for a few years and it is good for short stand hunts but I'm not real impressed with how it performs if you are sweating. I've found the HS cream paint in the tube is about perfect for me when mountain hunting or turkey hunting where I will be sweating a good bit. I also like the fact that it comes off really easy with baby wipes. Just my opinion though.
John
Are you guys applying war paint? Or just smearing some on to cut the glare? Who cares if it runs a little.
I had good results with the Hardy paint last year. Easy on and off. The typical green military type stuff is just too much of a pain to get off.
Have only used HS and it worked so I haven't tried anything else. It stays on well. and I also use baby wipes to take it off.
x2 for burnt cork
3x burnt cork keep it simple
Carbo Mask...i blacken my whole face.
burnt cork.......cool, dry and helps keep skeeters at bay.........
Quote from: Friend on June 24, 2018, 06:53:48 PM
Used Carbo Mask on 102 deer hunts during the 2016/2017 season and used Carbo Mask on 79 hunts last season.
My own personal choice. The next choice would be a quite distant 2nd.
X2
Quote from: Friend on June 24, 2018, 06:53:48 PM
Used Carbo Mask on 102 deer hunts during the 2016/2017 season and used Carbo Mask on 79 hunts last season.
My own personal choice. The next choice would be a quite distant 2nd.
How many applications do you get from a bottle?
Not trying to be evasive but, it depends on how much you put on each time.
I buy the bigger bottles...not sure the size off the top of my head.
I only use it maybe 2 times a week during my 3 month hunting season.
2x4x3=24 times appx
I've used the same bottle for 2 years now and I'm pretty sure I'll need another for this year.
I just run a few fingers worth (streaks) thru my forehead, down/across my cheeks, ears, neck, and back of hands.
I used two bottles of Carbo Mask last deer season
Permanent Magic Marker is the most long lasting, you cannot even sweat it off, a couple of the the little neighbor kids are always wearing camo face paint, either that or their mama tattooed them.
We use Dead Down Wind face paint and another cheaper Wally World type. We buy unscented baby wipes to keep in the truck and a few in ziploc bags in our packs for easy removal of paint.
We have been using the Hardy paint stays on very well even with taking layers on and off over your head. Cleans off with Baby wipes
Another fan of carbomask especially in early bow season when it is hot. Check it from year to year because I have seen a time when the black color seemed to become "black water" during the off season. Only one tube one time though. Very easy to get off and I have a lot easier time coming to anchor with face paint than a mask or net.
HS, Hunters Specialties Camo Cream is all I'll use. On easy and stays on all day, even while sweating. At night a little soap on a wash rag and it comes off easily.
Tinks bear dust.
Thinks bear dust
Carbo mask for me
Another burnt cork user here. Works well and is real cheap if you are already a wine drinker!
Using the wine cork for camo is also good for the enviroment. Keeps the landfill from overflowing with corks!
At various times I have used burnt cork, commercial paints, and military camo, but I really didn't like any of them. I use a hooded face mask, because it is light and doesn't run. In chilly weather it keeps my cheeks a tad warmer, and in hot weather, I wet it and it is refreshingly cool. Clean up is a non-issue. I just do not believe in face paints simply because they are messy.
I like carbo mask and it comes in various colors and cleans up with wet wipes..although I kinda quit and started wearing a face mask instead normally..
I just grow a beard.
Used powdered campfire coals last year. Did the job and easier to wash off than any prepared product I've tried. Just grind some up, and pour into a small jar (used a 5 hour energy bottle). Smear it on whatever needs darkening. Probably works as a scent neutralizer/cover scent as well.
What ever you use - don't forget the "Baby Wipes". I made fun of the outfitter when I was in BC and we were hunting on horses for 10 days each time. After a few days, I was asking were the baby wipes were at. Ha Good for cleaning the entire body as well as face paint. I don't leave home with out them.
I'm interested in this also. I've never really used facepaint but I have a buddy that uses it all the time and he kills a lot more critters than I do, (Maybe he's just a better hunter than me?).....Nah
or.... Maybe it's Maybelline 🎼🎼🎼
Hardy Facepaint for me. I like the applicator, it doesn't get stiff or itchy when applied, and wipes off easily. Plus, it appears to be a small, family-run business.
I gave up the face paint with the commercial camo. Now I can go from the diner to the woods :goldtooth: