Why do we emphasize safety?

We do this because it's important, and not everyone does. Getting sick or having avoidable skin reactions is no fun!

There are Portland face painters and airbrush artists who use products that are not intended for skin and who don't keep their kits sanitary.

 

We've seen craft paint, automotive paint, and other unsafe products used. I once had a model beg me not to use products that required paint thinner. Shockingly, a previous airbrush artist had literally painted her body with car paint!

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The Gilded Cat artists keep our kits clean.

• We clean our kit between events.

• We don't reuse sponges on multiple faces.

• Our products follow FDA guidelines for makeup and special effects.

• Some of our products, such as our airbrush makeup, have been third-party tested in independent laboratories for skin safety.

A product labeled as non-toxic is not equivalent to being designed and tested for use in and around the eyes, the nose, and the mouth.

When you know better, you do better. However, there are local artists who know better and still use improper products because they're vastly cheaper than safe ones. While those cost savings can be passed onto the client, it comes at the cost of safety.