Glow in the Dark Makeup

Glow in the dark makeup is the boldest way to detour from your normal beauty routine (plain nude lipsticks and lambent lip colors need not apply). It’s ideal for a themed party or festival, but it can also be the perfect finishing touch to your Halloween costume or just something fun to wear for a night out on the town. However, before you run out to pick up a tube of neon glow-in-the-dark face paint or body glitter, make sure you read the ingredients list and perform a patch test before applying any products to your skin for an extended period of time. It could be the difference between a fun costume and an unfortunate horror story.

There are two types of glow-in-the-dark cosmetics: fluorescent and luminescent. Fluorescent color additives react with UV rays to emit visible light, whereas luminescent dyes and pigments react with inorganic phosphors that absorb and store energy, and then re-emit it for a while after the lights are turned off. Both of these color additives are not approved by the FDA for use on skin, and they’re also not appropriate for the eyes.

The majority of the glow-in-the-dark makeup that is available on the market contains phosphors such as zinc sulfide and strontium aluminate. These phosphors emit a greenish-yellow light after being charged by an external source, such as UV rays or white LED lighting. The more charge the phosphors are given, the brighter they glow. The more they’re charged, the longer they hold their glow, which is why it’s important to charge the pigments before using them for makeup applications.

If you’re looking for non toxic glow in the dark makeup that doesn’t require a blacklight, you should check out this kit from Kryolan. It includes a set of eight eyeliner pens that not only glow in the dark, but also look vivid under UV light. The pens are super easy to use and feature ultra-fine felt-tipped brushes for precision application. The formula is quick-drying and water-resistant, so your makeup won’t smudge or fade throughout the night.

Unlike regular makeup, which is typically water-based, most glow in the dark makeup will need to be removed with oil-based cleanser or baby oil. After removing the makeup, you can follow up with a gentle exfoliator or AHA-spiked facial cleanser to make sure your skin is completely clean.

This non toxic Neon body paint will glow in the dark if used in a low light environment like in a room without sunlight or if you use a UV blacklight. It is popular to use for Halloween costumes, rave parties, concerts and other events that take place in low-light environments.

Aside from being water-based, this is a safe and non-toxic glow in the dark makeup that can be used on all skin types. It can be easily applied with a brush or sponge and washes off easily with soap and water.