Paint applies easily with water and a brush or sponge so take a look at these high density face painting sponges use this skin friendly soft sponge to apply the colour foundation to the face painting design the sponge is both long lasting and sturdy providing a smooth paint application when using water based face paint make sure you dampen your sponge and then wring it out so that it is as dry as possiblethe sponges are durable and easy to clean afterwards and can be used over and over