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  • Working with Airbrush Makeup

    Catherine Zeta Jones wears it. So does Jennifer Lopez. Why? Airbrush makeup creates a flawless face – almost as if you took your picture and ran it through Photoshop.

    Here’s how it works. A tiny amount of specialized foundation makeup is mixed with a few drops of water, and then sprayed onto the face with a wand. The result is a sheer, yet full coverage. You end up wearing less foundation, but with a flawless finish. It even hides under eye circles and rosacea.

    Tools for At-Home Airbrush Application

    airbrush compressor

    airbrush wand (sometimes called a pen)

    hose (connects the wand and the compressor)

    makeup foundation

    bottled water

    First time users can get this equipment in a kit. After that, all you will need is the foundation. Expect to pay from $120 to $600 or more as your initial investment. Once you’ve purchased your kit, the only further cost is foundation, which can be about $20. Some companies are making smaller compressors, which are easier for home use and for travel.

    How to apply

    1. Place a few drops of foundation into the designated cup, along with a few drops of water. (Each brand will have its own instructions telling you specifically how many drops of each to use.)

    2. Hold the wand about 6 to 10 inches from your face, and spray the mixture in gentle circles over your face and neck. Never hold the wand in one place. Keep it moving. And don’t spray it into your eyes. Keep your eyes closed if you can.

    3. Let it dry. If you want, you can apply a second coat. After that’s dry, you’re good to go. No need for finishing or setting powder.

    What kind of foundation to buy?

    Airbrush makeup foundations come in two types: silicone-based and water-based. Many professionals recommend the silicone, saying that it creates a slightly more flawless look. You need to purchase dedicated airbrush makeup – you can’t use your regular foundation in these machines.

    Airbrush Pros

    Once airbrushed, you are good to go for up to 10 or 20 hours, with an average of around 16 hours. It won’t rub off on anything or disappear into your pores.

    If you’re sharing the makeup – at a wedding, for example – the airbrush system is sanitary, since it never actually touches the skin.

    Some of the kits and foundations can be used on legs, to conceal veins and discolorations. That means no panty-hose, ladies!

    Special effects, such as stencil tattoos, are easily applied.

    Airbrush Cons

    It’s expensive, especially at first.

    Applying the makeup is time consuming and requires the equipment, a power supply, a water source, and enough space.

    If you’re applying it on yourself and you’re alone, you’ve got to do at least parts of the application with your eyes closed. You don’t want to get the product in your eyes.

    You can’t throw it into your purse like you can with mineral makeup or regular foundation.

    If you use airbrush makeup a lot, you might consider some sort of face mask. No one has definitive information yet about how much of the product gets into your lungs.

    Still, that ultra flawless, pore-less even look is a very appealing idea. Some women even say the makeup hides some of their wrinkles. If you want that look, airbrush makeup is certainly worth a try.

  • Makeup Techniques to Achieve a Natural Look

    If you want a look that is similarly like your favorite celebrity or movie star, but you don’t want to go to a professional makeup artist because they are expensive, then do it yourself. Sometimes, what it takes is not the skill of an artist, but the sense of style. If you don’t have the time and money to go regularly to the beauty salons to have your makeup done, then do it at home – with your hand and makeup gadgets. Don’t worry, you’ll achieve a great natural look if you imagine, blend, apply, and do it.

    Here are some makeup techniques that work – even when you are in the nick of time or with the limited makeup equipments you have. First, you have to visualize yourself on how you want to look – this is the most effective way to start your makeup. If you don’t know how you want to look or what you want to achieve, you’ll never go that far – even in life, this principle holds true. After visualizing, think of the facial features that need enhancing. Second, focus on your facial skin. Make it appear as clear, clean and flawless as your complexion would allow. Begin with the foundation – use products that can make your complexion look smooth and clear. Follow it by covering up blemishes and under eye circles using concealers that matches your skin color or foundation. Then, use loose powder with a large powder brush to remove any shine from your face. Third, add color to your cheeks by working on two tones for a natural-looking dimension on your face. The darker shade is brushed along the cheekbone – letting it fade as it approaches the side of your face – and the lighter shade is use on the apple of the cheek. Fourth, apply a classic-modern beauty eye makeup style for a natural effect that defines your eyes. Use earth tone shades for a neutral effect. Light shade as base, medium shade for the next, and a dark shade to emphasize the eye lash line. Dark-colored eyeliner must be used on the top eyelash line to make your eyelashes appear thick. Black or brown mascara must be applied so you would achieve naturally tapered eyelashes. Fifth, have a classic, clean, and polished lip color effect. Use a lip primer or base for lip moistening and protection, followed by a lip liner that has the same or close to your lip color, then a matte or sheer tone – apply a lip gloss for a last touch, if you desire.

    Remember, you don’t want to go around walking like a clown with those dark red circles on snow white-colored cheeks, so make sure that you still have that natural look. Use simple makeup techniques that will achieve great looks. Although professional makeup stylists have their own makeup techniques, you don’t really have to copy it, just learn the basics of makeup techniques, then you can start going.