Butterfly makeup: step by step to a happy face

Butterfly face painting is a true classic at any children's party! With a few bright colors and a little imagination, you can transform any child into a radiant butterfly. Whether you want a simple butterfly or a rainbow butterfly with glittery wings – with the right tips and makeup, anyone can do it.

Butterfly makeup step by step

Painting a butterfly yourself isn't difficult at all. Follow these simple steps:

1. Start with a light base coat (white or light pink) over the cheeks and around the eyes.

2. Draw the outlines of the wings with a thin brush in, for example, purple or blue.

3. Fill the wings with cheerful colours such as pink, turquoise or yellow.

4. Use black to accentuate the edges and draw antennas.

5. As a finishing touch, add glitter or dots for extra sparkle!

Tip: With a step-by-step makeup kit from Paint-A-Boo, you'll have all the colors, brushes, and sponges at hand.

Easy butterfly face painting – also for beginners

Want to keep it simple? Then go for an easy butterfly makeup:
Use just two colors, like pink and purple, and let the wings blend softly. Then, draw a few curls along the edge with black—done!

Perfect for:

• Children's parties

• Carnival or fancy dress parties

• Face painting with young children

Rainbow butterfly or small butterfly face painting

For those who love color: try a rainbow butterfly! Use the colors of the rainbow and let them blend together for a magical effect.
Prefer something subtle? Then paint a small butterfly on the cheek – perfect for toddlers or as a quick face paint at a party.

Useful tips for the best results

• Use water-based makeup – it's easy to apply and wash off.

• Always test the makeup on a small area of ​​skin first.

• Use separate sponges for each color to prevent mixing.

• Finish with glitter or small stones for an extra festive touch.

Let the face painting party begin!

Whether you choose an easy butterfly, a rainbow variation or a small design on the cheek – with a little practice you can create the most beautiful creations.
Discover all the children's face paint, brushes, and stencils in the Paint-A-Boo webshop and let the butterflies flutter!