Face Painting in Los Angeles
2 vetted face painters serve Los Angeles parties, from $225/hr — full-face designs in skin-safe paints, with the line kept moving. Compare real rates below, then check your date and book online.
Mosaic Face Art LA
From $225/hr
Neon Petal Face Painting
From $245/hr
Hidden entertainers
More face painters on request
Not everyone we work with is listed in Los Angeles. Tell us your date and we’ll check who’s free, usually within about 2 hours.
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- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
About Face Painting in Los Angeles
Face painters in Los Angeles go well beyond a quick cheek star — think full-face tigers, butterflies, superheroes and glitter masks, each one done with skin-safe, hypoallergenic paints. They keep the line moving so nobody waits too long, and the transformations become the talking point of the whole party (and the photos).
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- Vetted pros in Los Angeles
- 2
- Local starting rates
- $225–$245/hr
- Typical US range
- $75–$200/hr (HireRush, Bubbles Productions and GigSalad, 2026)
- Kids per hour
- 10–15 standard; under 10 full-face
- Book ahead
- 2–4 weeks
- Session length
- 60–120 minutes
- Best for ages
- 3 and up
- Space needed
- A small table, two chairs & good light
- Included
- Skin-safe paints, brushes, sponges & a mirror
Confirm the setup and timings with your entertainer before booking.
Face Painting prices in Los Angeles
From $225/hr
Final pricing depends on your entertainer and event.
Read the face painting price guide| Face Painting pro | Starting rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Face Art LA | from $225/hr | |
| Neon Petal Face Painting | from $245/hr |
Each pro’s real listed starting rate — the exact total always shows before you pay.
What parents say
We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.
The kids loved the face painting. Our artists were rockstars! Such professional, super service.
Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.
How much does a face painter cost per hour in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles face painters on Yombu list rates from $225/hr to $245/hr. Those are the prices the pros themselves publish, and you see the exact total before you pay, with no booking fee added afterwards. Outside Yombu, published rates for face painting typically run $75–$200 an hour for one face painter (HireRush, Bubbles Productions and GigSalad, 2026).
How much is face painting per child in Los Angeles?
Roughly $15–$25 per child: listed Los Angeles rates of $225–$245 an hour, divided by 10–15 kids an hour. That's an estimate, not a per-child price — face painters charge by the hour, at a typical 10–15 standard designs an hour (Bubbles Productions and Backyard Adventure Rentals, 2026). At the $75–$200 an hour other companies publish for one face painter, it's about $5–$20 per child (HireRush, Bubbles Productions and GigSalad, 2026).
How many face painters are available in Los Angeles?
2 vetted face painters currently cover Los Angeles, all listed above with their real rates and profiles. Each one is background-checked and insured before they can accept a booking, so anyone you see is someone you can book.
Do face painters near me travel to Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Long Beach?
Yes — Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Long Beach are inside the Los Angeles area our face painters cover. Each pro sets a travel radius on their profile, and we only match you with someone who genuinely covers your address, so travel never turns into a surprise line on the bill.
How far in advance should I book a face painter in Los Angeles?
Two to four weeks ahead is comfortable, especially for spring and fall weekends — the window one Delaware face-painting company recommends. Los Angeles has 2 vetted face painters on Yombu today, so weekend afternoons book out first — if your date is a Saturday, sooner is genuinely better.
What should I expect from face painting in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, face painting is typically a 60–120 minute booking: full-face designs in skin-safe paints, with the line kept moving. Los Angeles face painters go well past a quick cheek star — full-face tigers, butterflies, superheroes and glitter masks, all with skin-safe, hypoallergenic paints. They keep the line moving so every child gets a turn, and the transformations become the photos everyone shares afterward.
How many kids can a face painter do in an hour?
About 10 to 15 kids an hour for standard cheek and half-face designs, at roughly 3 to 5 minutes a face. That's the pace both Bubbles Productions in Maryland and a Delaware face-painting company publish. Full-face designs take 7 to 10 minutes each and drop the pace below 10, and GigSalad's guide plans on 5 to 10 an hour. For a big guest list, book extra time or a second painter.
Is face paint safe for kids' skin?
Yes, when it's professional cosmetic face paint made for skin. Painters use FDA-compliant cosmetic paints — GigSalad's guide names Mehron, Wolfe, Cameleon, TAG and Global as common brands — never craft or acrylic paint, even if it's labeled non-toxic. Ask your painter what they use, mention sensitive skin or allergies ahead of time, and keep paint off broken skin.
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