All of my face paints and glitter are of the highest cosmetic grade and are approved by EU and FDA.

Cosmetic vs Non-toxic

Only paints and products designed for use on the skin should be used for face painting. They MUST say ‘cosmetic’ or ‘makeup’ or ‘face and body paint’ on them. If a face painter says “I’ve always used craft paints, and had no problems at all” or “Everything we use is non-toxic”, it is a red flag.

COSMETIC or MAKEUP or FACE/BODY rating ensures that it has undergone vigorous extensive testing and met a high medical standard.

NON-TOXIC: Non-toxic means you will not die on contact. Think what products are labeled “non-toxic”: household cleaners, glue, wall paint, etc. Have you seen a lipstick that says “non-toxic”? Or hand cream? 

Another important detail: face paints are designed to be used on many faces in a row, so they contain antibacterial agents in them. They are safer than regular mascara or other cosmetics.

Glitter and sparkles must have a cosmetic rating as well. Cosmetic grade glitter has an octagon shape and is made of polyester. This means that should it get into the eye, it won’t scratch the cornea. It may cause some discomfort no more than getting an eyelash in your eye, but it will do no harm. Polyester glitter feels very soft or even not-noticeable when rubbed between your fingers. Craft glitters are mostly metallic and much bigger pieces so they sparkle in a bolder fashion than needed for makeup. It feels gritty when rubbed between the fingers, and is dangerous for children’s eyes. The only safe glitters for face painting are made of polyester, and should be .008 microns in size or smaller. That is the size the FDA classifies as “cosmetic size” and safe for use on skin.

100% of the products and supplies I use are bought in Hokey Pokey Shop —
the largest professional face and body paint store in Canada.
https://www.hokeypokeyshop.ca/

To clean my brushes, I wash them with soap (completely, with handles), then boil the bristles, also called tuft, in the boiling water.