Camo Face Paint
Your face is the brightest thing in the bush; bare skin catches the light, throws glare, and gives away your position faster than any sudden movement. That’s why camo face paint is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to your hunting kit, and it’s one of the most effective.
At Shooters World Gore, we stock hunting face paint that hunters across New Zealand count on. Browse below and find the best hunting face paint for your next hunt.
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Why Use Hunting Face Paint?
Your body is easy enough to conceal with the right clothing from a hunting shop in NZ. But your face, neck, and hands are exposed, and human skin has a natural sheen that stands out against any background. Even on an overcast day, an uncovered face can catch enough light to spook a wary bird or alert a deer in the distance.
Face paint for hunting solves this by absorbing light instead of reflecting it. A quick application breaks up the shape of your face, reduces glare, and helps you blend into your surroundings without the bulk or discomfort of a balaclava or face mask.
It’s especially effective for duck shooting, where birds are approaching from above, and your upturned face is one of the first things they’ll spot. Ground-based stalking, spot-and-stalk deer hunting, and bowhunting all benefit from face paint, really any situation where you’re close to game and concealment counts.
Application Tips
Start with Clean Skin
Wipe down your face before applying. Dirt, sunscreen, and oils stop the paint from gripping properly.
Build a Base
Start with your lightest tone and evenly cover your entire face, neck, and ears. This base layer knocks out your skin’s natural sheen and gives the darker colours something to sit on.
Add Darker Tones to Break Up Your Outline
Layer greens, browns, or black over the top in irregular stripes and blotches. Focus on the high points that catch the most light—your forehead, nose bridge, cheekbones and chin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does face paint for hunting actually make a difference?
Just like finding the right shotgun ammunition helps ensure a successful hunt, so does using face paint—and it’s backed by basic biology. Game birds like ducks and geese have exceptional colour vision and can spot an uncovered face from an impressive range. Deer rely more on detecting movement, but the glare of bare skin can amplify even small head movements.
A quick application of army face paint removes that glare and breaks up your outline to give yourself a few extra seconds before you’re spotted. These few seconds can make the difference between a clean shot and watching your game disappear into the bush.
Is face paint safe for sensitive skin?
When you buy face paint online, most modern options use cosmetic-grade ingredients and non-toxic formulas. That said, if you have sensitive skin, it’s worth doing a small patch test on the back of your hand before going full coverage on your face. Our face paint is designed for prolonged skin contact in outdoor conditions.
How do I remove army face paint after hunting?
Soap and warm water will remove most hunting face paints. Cream-based formulas come off easier than grease-based ones. Keeping a pack of unscented baby wipes in your vehicle or pack makes things simple, especially useful if you’re stopping for a coffee on the way home and don’t want to walk in looking like you’ve just come off exercise.
Buy Face Paint Online at Shooters World Gore
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Explore our range above, or contact the team at Shooters World Gore today for recommendations and advice on your hunting kit, from face paints and clothing to shotguns for sale and air rifles for NZ hunters.
