Hair Spray or Setting the paint

Barrier Spray™ was developed as an under base for 3-D Gelatin appliances to increase durability. Barrier Spray™ by Mehron is "wonder spray" that also works to insulate sensitive skin from harsh adhesives. Barrier Spray™ may be misted on top of finished powder makeup to set and preserve the makeup application. Barrier Spray™ can be used under makeup to stop sweat or over makeup to set it after applying ColorSet Powder. Barrier Spray™ is another innovation of Mehron, Premier Performance Makeup. 2 oz. Spray Pump Bottle
Kryolan - Aerosal Fixier Spray 400ml
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A groovy spray fixative for AQUACOLOR and other water-based makeup for face, hands and body. Protects against heavy perspiration. Washes off with soap and warm water. For extra effective protection spray on skin before makeup application as well as after.
http://www.makeupmania.com/products/Kryolan-%252d-Aerosal-Fixier-Spray-400ml.html

I don't use either hair spray or "professional" products that cost more per ounce than filet mignon. I understand how things are marketed but I also understand that some products in use for one purpose sometimes gravitate to other fields.
For example, collodion is used in FX but for years in the Operating Room we have used flexible collodion as a waterproof surgical dressing on kiddos. Super-glue has found its way into the world of medicine with minor changes in formulation as a wound closure. Glycerin is an ingredient in face paints and you can buy it as a suppository for constipation.
BTW, here is the MSDS sheet for the Mehron barrier spray.
http://www.facepaintsdirect.co.uk/MSDS/Mehron%20MSDS/Mehron%20Barrier%20Spray.pdf
Please notice that its primary two components are alcohol and water and that in case of contact with eyes, you should flush immediately with water. Contains methylparaben. Should not be ingested. Flammable. Rest of the ingredients found in a lot of hair sprays and hair gels.
Personal opinion...wouldn't use it to face paint.

marta wrote:I don't use either hair spray or "professional" products that cost more per ounce than filet mignon.

LOL Well put. Nice research! Yeah, I wouldn't go around spraying it on kids faces either. My own face or painted bodies is another story, imo.

Yeah, what you would put onyourself or simply a body is one thing...face and respiratory tract whole other story. We don't bring out the cleaning stuff in the OR until the patient has gone to PACU for fear of inducing laryngeal spasm. Little known story but Buddy Ebsen was supposed to be Tin Man in Wizard of Oz. He was hospitalized with severe respiratory problems due to silver powder he inhaled during makeup. Had to be replaced and the makeup was changed to a cream base.