Liquitex
Liquitex offers 3 products on QuickRatey across Arts & Crafts, with an average QuickRatey score of 80.3/100 and recurring certifications including Cruelty-Free, Vegan, Leaping Bunny.
Standards & certifications
Listed credentials appearing across Liquitex's product range.
Score breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare98.3/10
- Environment79.3/10
- Sourcing78.3/10
- Transparency74/10
- Labor73.3/10
Categories covered
Where Liquitex shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts3
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Liquitex's products.
- ✓The high-viscosity formula allows for excellent texture and impasto techniques.
- ✓Every pigment is lightfast and resistant to fading over years of display.
- ✓The set includes a broad spectrum of colors that eliminate the need for extensive mixing.
- ✓Exceptional lightfastness ensures artworks remain vibrant for decades.
- ✓Thick, buttery consistency holds brush and palette knife strokes perfectly.
- ✓Highly pigmented—one coat often achieves full coverage on primed canvas.
Sustainability commitments
"Packaging is 90% recyclable; the formula is AP-certified non-toxic and manufactured in facilities with strictly monitored waste-management protocols."
"Liquitex uses 100% recyclable cardboard packaging, eliminates single-use plastic in this set, and operates under ISO 14001 environmental management. Leaping Bunny certification confirms no animal testing."
"Cruelty-Free and Leaping Bunny certified; recyclable cardboard packaging; water-based formula reduces VOC emissions."
Products from Liquitex
The Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set is a professional-grade set worth it for artists needing high-pigment, vegan-friendly colors with a smooth, satin finish.
Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set, Classic 12 offers unmatched pigment intensity for artists seeking professional-grade performance and longevity.
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set (24 x 22ml tubes) delivers consistent, high-quality color for students and beginners, making it a great value for acrylic painting.
Liquitex — frequently asked questions
Is Liquitex a good brand?
QuickRatey scores every Liquitex product we track from 0–100 using Quality, Value, User Experience and Brand & Trust. The average of those scores, shown on this page, is the fastest way to judge Liquitex against rivals in the same category.
How does QuickRatey rate Liquitex?
Independently. We combine verifiable signals — certifications, materials, warranty and repairability, recall and controversy history, price-to-performance and aggregated owner sentiment. Brands cannot pay for a score or placement.
What are the best alternatives to Liquitex?
See /alternatives/liquitex for same-category products that match or beat Liquitex on overall score, often at a lower price.
Where can I buy Liquitex products?
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How to evaluate Liquitex products
This page describes the 3 Liquitex products currently listed on QuickRatey, not the company’s entire catalogue. Check the individual product rather than treating a brand average as an endorsement of every model.
Same-category alternatives are not necessarily direct replacements. Compare the original model's essential features, dimensions and ongoing costs before switching brands; a higher score alone does not establish compatibility.
Shortlist at a glance
| Product | Score /100 | Recorded price (USD) | Listed strengths or limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set — Liquitex | 72.4 | $32.99 | Best for students and intermediate artists seeking a comprehensive, vegan-friendly acrylic starter kit with professional-grade pigment saturation and lightfastness. |
| Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set, Classic 12 (101038) — Liquitex | 72 | $54.99 | Best for professional artists who demand superior lightfastness, thick consistency, and archival quality in their acrylic paint set. |
| Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 24 x 22ml Tubes — Liquitex | 71.8 | $24.99 | Best for art students and budget-conscious hobbyists who want a versatile, high-quality acrylic paint set that excels in opacity and blendability. |
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What to check before choosing
| Factor | Check before buying | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fit for the task | Match size, capacity and compatibility to the job you need done. | A higher overall score cannot compensate for a missing essential requirement. |
| Total ownership cost | Include refills, accessories, shipping and maintenance in your budget. | The lowest upfront price is not always the lowest cost over regular use. |
| Evidence and aftercare | Read product-specific sources, warranty exclusions and return conditions. | Brand claims and broad rankings are starting points, not guarantees for an individual purchase. |
Read the evidence, not just the score
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