I hate paying for face painting when we go to carnivals and fairs.  I decided that instead of paying for some stranger to paint my kids' faces, for the same cost I could purchase a book and some paint and do it myself.  I decided on this book and was not sorry.  It came with some high quality paints and a book that walks you through some simple designs.  I did purchase some additional paint brushes that are helpful in doing the more intricate designs.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Snazaroo-Face-Paint-Brush-3-Pack/dp/B002OE2V1G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Snazaroo Face Paint Brush 3-Pack</a>I'm not sure they are any different than brushes you might purchase down the street at the local art supply store, but I do recommend having multiple sized brushes when doing face painting.