bodypaint

Wearable skin pigment

Bodypaint is paint applied directly to human skin as decoration or art, often for performances, festivals, or photography.

The practice ranges from full-body coverage to accent designs.

As a verb, to bodypaint is to apply such decoration: She bodypaints models for music videos.

Also spelled as two words: body paint.

festive

facepaint

Cosmetics applied to face

flag · temporary · washable · non-toxic · water-based · removable · airbrush · UV · neon · glow

materials

pigment

Color-imparting material

alcohol-based · non-toxic · hypoallergenic · sealant · sponge · brushes · airbrush · stencil · biodegradable · primer

artistic

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

mural · model · gallery · exhibition · nude · figure · photoshoot · avant-garde · fashion · editorial

cultural

ritual

Ceremonial set of actions

henna · mehndi · tradition · festival · carnival · Holi · adornment · symbolism · heritage · rites

theatrical

stage

Raised performance platform

prosthetics · transformation · illusion · actor · role · drama · Broadway · opera · Cats · Avatar

Opposites
permanence of body decoration

bodypainttattoo

Permanent dermal design

tattoo ink · scarification · permanent makeup · branding · microblading

body coverage/concealment

bodypaintclothing

Body coverings worn daily

garments · formal attire · burqa · hazmat suit · armor

presence of body covering

bodypaintclothing

Body coverings worn daily

garments · fabric · textiles · costume · apparel

Family

bodypainting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG