Tips, Tricks & FAQ'S

Wolfe Makeup comes fully prepared for you. There is no need to add anything to it. To start using it, just open it up, dip your sponge or brush into a SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER and go!
Compared to most makeup, this makeup dries faster, is harder to smear, and holds detail and color longer than most water activated makeup. This makeup, like all water activated makeup is not water proof!
IMPORTANT! Wolfe does NOT recommend mixing our make-up with other brands. If you do, our makeup will take on the properties of the other makeup, meaning this might affect its resistance to smearing! It may also create unknown chemical reactions. If you choose to mix our make-up with other brands, Wolfe cannot be held responsible.
Wolfe Makeup has no SPF value and in fact, the black and other dark colors, can amplify UV rays. Please apply sunscreen, before painting, if you plan to be out doors for a long period of time. IMPORTANT: Sunscreen will effect the properties of the makeup - Allow enough time for sunscreen to absorb.
You should never have a 'puddle' of water in your cake. Our make-up has preservatives in it to kill bacteria, mold and yeast, But is not designed to be 'submerged' in water for extended lengths of time.
To maximize the performance do not mix with other brands.
Cracks may form in the cakes. These cracks have no effect on the makeup, it is simply the paraffin wax in the makeup expanding and contracting.
Like all makeup, some darker colors, on some people, may temporary leave a bit of residue on the skin for a few hours after washing. This depends on how long the makeup is worn.
Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
Neons glow vividly under a blacklight
Colors can be layered or blended on top of each other.
When working with a sponge, if you can squeeze water out of your sponge, you have too much water in it! Try dabbing out the excess water on a dry paper towel. Also, containing the water to the very edge of the sponge prevents the makeup from working its way up into the sponge, so it can't dirty your hands.
The typical, white, triangle wedge makeup sponges DO NOT work with our makeup. They are for creams and oil based makeup. Try our Makeup Sponges!
Stipple colors evenly to achieve a smoother blend.
To do subtle shading, do not rewet your sponge.
When working with Wolf makeup crayons, to prevent design from smudging or transferring to clothing, sprinkle a small amount of baby powder on a pad, brush or tissue. Gently pat or blot design until lightly coated. Gently brushing the design with a dry makeup brush will bring back color brightness.
Do not leave sponges or brushes in the cakes! Thoroughly wash all sponges and brushes when done.
To keep your brushes looking nice and clean, try cleaning them with "The Masters" ® Brush Cleaner and Preserver©
To remove Wolfe makeup, use soap and water, or Wet Ones® brand moist wipes.
The FDA recommends that "Don't decorate your face with things that aren't intended for your skin. Like soap, some things are OK on your skin, but not in your eyes. Some face paint or other makeup may say on the label that it is not for use near the eyes. Believe this, even if the label has a picture of people wearing it near their eyes. Be careful to keep makeup from getting into your eyes. Even products intended for use near your eyes can sometimes irritate your skin if you use too much. If you're decorating your skin with something you've never used before, you might try a dab of it on your arm for a couple of days to check for an allergic reaction BEFORE you put it on your face. This is an especially smart thing to do if you tend to have allergies."
The following colors should not be used around the eyes: red 30, pink 32, orange 40, dk blue 68, purple 80, metallix orange M40, metallix purpleM80, red crayons, all neon colors. By FDA standards, all FDA approved fluorescence (glows in the blacklight) pigments should not be used in the area of the eyes.
The following colors should not be used around the lips: sea green 64, lt blue 66, blue 70, dk blue 68, purple 80, metallix blue m70, metallix purple m80, blue crayons