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WHY White Body Paint STREAK!?

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
15:20
Views
219,812
Published
Oct 2019

What this video covers

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming dives into one of the most common body-paint frustrations: white paint that streaks instead of laying down smoothly. The video breaks down the likely causes — from product consistency and brush choice to application technique and layering order — and offers practical fixes for each. Real product examples are used throughout to demonstrate what works and what doesn't. It doubles as a troubleshooting guide and a general primer on getting opaque, even coverage with white body paint.

Key takeaways

  • White body paint streaks most often due to incorrect application technique, product consistency, or skipping a primer step
  • Brush type and pressure play a significant role in achieving smooth, opaque coverage
  • Layering thin coats rather than one heavy pass helps prevent streaking
  • Using a primer (such as Urban Decay Primer Potion) can improve paint adhesion and evenness
  • Product quality matters — professional-grade paints like Graftobian behave differently from drugstore alternatives

Who this is for

Body painters and SFX makeup artists — from enthusiastic beginners to intermediate creators — who struggle to get smooth, streak-free white coverage for Halloween costumes or full-body looks.

Tools mentioned

  • MadeULook Makeup Brushes

Materials mentioned

  • Graftobian Pro Paint (white)
  • Graftobian Pro Paint (red)
  • Inglot Eyeshadow (grey, white, dark red)
  • NYX Cosmetics Modern Dreamer (red)
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion

⚠ Safety notes

Use only cosmetic-grade body paints formulated for skin application; patch-test products before full-body use.

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