This is my absolute favorite thing I've bought for my kid on Amazon (and I buy a lot for my kid on Amazon).  I first tried this at a friend's house.  The book showed how to face paint like a pro in no time (very good book on it's own).  The paints!!!  It goes on so smooth and the pigments are so very rich.  I was really impressed at that friend's house (it was a kid's party).  I recently bought this for my kid who likes to be a cat or a dog often- she'd ask me to paint her nose black with my makeup.  I should have bought this long time ago!  It's just an amazing quality product and it's so easy and not a bit messy (dries super quick).  I could do this daily.  I would buy this again when I run out- though it seems it would last a long time.  Would be great for a party, for halloween, or for any day.  Tip- eye make up remover on cotton balls/pads works very well to remove the paint.  Soap and water takes a while.