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Intimidating warrior face paint

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Hours of intricate waterproof makeup are routinely ruined in about three rough minutes. Performers spend a ridiculous amount of time perfectly applying facial designs, only to sweat it off into a muddy, unrecognizable smear almost instantly.

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