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Title: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: StruttinGobbler3 on February 17, 2020, 05:23:29 PM
Thinking about ditching the camo gloves this year and just rubbing some black paint on my hands. Tired of keeping up with gloves and they deaden the sound of my trumpet calls. Of course no gloves are needed if you just sit still, but I like to be as well concealed as I can within reason. Problem is most brands of facepaint won't stay where you put it. It never dries, stays greasy and rubs all over your gun, calls, and equipment. Anyone know of any facepaint that actually stays put without coming off on everything you own?


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Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: bobk on February 17, 2020, 06:37:23 PM
Carbomask Camo has worked for me.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 17, 2020, 06:54:47 PM
Carbo mask is awesome. I use it bowhunting. When done you can take a baby wipe and take it right off without having to scrub hard.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: SOCOM304 on February 17, 2020, 07:48:43 PM
Another vote for Carbomask. It goes on and comes off easy. Very easy actually, but it will not rub off while hunting. It has a matte appearance too, not an oily and shiny look. Definitely the best warpaint on the market!
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on February 17, 2020, 08:09:55 PM
 :icon_thumright:  Carbomask
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Old Timer on February 17, 2020, 08:58:42 PM
never heard of it. What`s it like chalk?
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Muzzy61 on February 18, 2020, 08:31:07 AM
another vote for Carbomask
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Ranger on February 18, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
Burnt wine cork
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on February 18, 2020, 08:45:08 AM
Quote from: Old Timer on February 17, 2020, 08:58:42 PM
never heard of it. What`s it like chalk?
Carbomask is deactivated charcoal in a liquid suspension.  Goes on real easy, no grease, dries fast, and comes off easy with wipes, but doesn't rub on to other stuff when it is dry on your skin.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: bigriverbum on February 18, 2020, 10:04:54 AM
Quote from: Ranger on February 18, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
Burnt wine cork

this or else just wipe some mud across my cheeks and nose. i have a full beard so i don't need much coverage. just need something to dull your "shine"
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: headshot870 on February 18, 2020, 01:23:01 PM
Quote from: bigriverbum on February 18, 2020, 10:04:54 AM
Quote from: Ranger on February 18, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
Burnt wine cork

this or else just wipe some mud across my cheeks and nose. i have a full beard so i don't need much coverage. just need something to dull your "shine"

Do NOT use mud!!! There're a lot of micro organisms that can be present in mud that can lead to major health issues.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: StruttinGobbler3 on February 18, 2020, 01:45:56 PM
Quote from: headshot870 on February 18, 2020, 01:23:01 PM
Quote from: bigriverbum on February 18, 2020, 10:04:54 AM
Quote from: Ranger on February 18, 2020, 08:34:53 AM
Burnt wine cork

this or else just wipe some mud across my cheeks and nose. i have a full beard so i don't need much coverage. just need something to dull your "shine"

Do NOT use mud!!! There're a lot of micro organisms that can be present in mud that can lead to major health issues.
Good point. When you're in the medical field, taking a class in microbiology will change your perspective on a lot of things.


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Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: LaLongbeard on February 18, 2020, 02:14:00 PM
I use the military camo sticks. Same we used when I was in the Army that stuff stays on sweat or not. It comes off no problem with soap but other than that it stays. Get the real military surplus stuff not the imitation which isn't as durable.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 18, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Best I have ever used as far as staying on is the old Fred Bear stuff in the tubes, have fun finding that anymore though. I had gotten a bad bottle of the Carbomask and the company sent me another, I tried on the second tube at home and it was fine, much thicker than the other tube I had gotten. Unfortunately it just ran off in the field when I started to sweat, so I will just keep using what I have left of that old Fred Bear face paint.
Title: Re: Facepaint That Works??
Post by: Chris O on February 19, 2020, 05:08:28 AM
Carbon masks is nice because it comes off easy. I also carry dead down wind face paint in the orange stick in my vest  to re apply or fill in some spots on my kids face when his mask isn't covering his face well. I also use h.s strut in tubes and green plastic box with the mirror. Carbon mask comes off the easiest