All of the Pro Glimmer glitters can be used for face painting or for glitter tattoos. The Pro Glimmer glitters are opaque and NOT transparent. They are colored cosmetic glitters that provide a complete opaque coverage when applied over adhesive or when used on top of colored face paint. It is recommended that when using them for face painting, that you use the colored glitter on top of the same color face paint or black paint for ideal results. Pro Glimmer glitters are highly pigmented and only require one coat of glitter for most glitter tattoos. One Pro Glimmer glitter will do approx. 100+ standard size glitter tattoos.