Airbrush Makeup VS Regular Makeup ALL BRIDES MUST READ!

I think airbrush makeup is more beautiful

Airbrush cosmetics provision is a method that numerous ladies decide to turn to when they are getting hitched, taking proficient photographs or some other exceptional occasion that obliges them to look their outright best. The profits of airbrush cosmetics provision are various: it permits you the alternative to custom mix diverse establishment shades together, makes an impeccable appearance, keep going throughout the day and night, is impervious to everything from sweat to tears, and it looks stunning both in photographs and on Polaroid. To begin with airbrush cosmetics, you have to get an airbrushing pack that accompanies a splash weapon (Dinair makes an extraordinary airbrush cosmetics instrument), air source and fluid establishment. Read 12 Best Foundations Under $15 for proposals.

In the wake of connecting to the compressor, verify that you weigh your air source with a specific end goal to verify the spread weapon is equitably conveying the establishment. You can do a test patch of a bit of paper or on the again of your hand. The following venture in the airbrush cosmetics provision methodology is to shake the establishment to uproot air bubbles then embed a couple of dribbles into the shower weapon opening. At the point when showering the make up all over, destroy it moderate, round movements and keep on layering until you get the craved scope. On the off chance that you are not prepared to purchase an airbrush machine, you can likewise investigate applying establishment with a brush, which will even now provide for you an impeccable impact. Look at The 7 Makeup Brushes You Actually Need for more suggestions. Read More

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Bump! Any reviews from brides of airbrush vs. regular makeup? I had AB at my trial a few months ago, and it was heavy and seemed crackily like a dried up ocean floor at bedtime. It was wintertime and I do have normal-oily skin, but it could have been a little dry.

As a professional makeup artist with almost 13 years of experience, I feel very strongly that the type of makeup you use for a wedding really comes down to artist preference & what's best for the client. Also, I can't stress this enough, but regardless of what type of makeup you use, the makeup will only be as good as the artist. I have seen a lot of "bridal makeup" lately done by inexperienced "artists" who have jumped on the airbrush wagon. These "artists" have no idea what they're doing & are creating some really awful makeup looks on unsuspecting brides who heard they should have airbrush makeup so they find an "artist" who does it. Brides, please, please ask your MUA how long they've been doing bridal makeup & ask to see their portfolio. Also, make sure their portfolio is of their actual work & not just some digital stock photos they found on the internet and are passing off on their own. I have been using a high-end professional line of mineral makeup for over a decade. Some people will tell you you should never have mineral makeup, that it doesn't photograph well, etc. While this may be true about certain mineral lines or the work of some artists, it is not the case in my personal experience. I have a strong makeup clientele & work closely with several area photographers. I've never seen any of my clients look washed out & the photographers have never seen any issues with how the makeup photographs. Contouring, priming & prepping and good old fashioned knowledge & artistry are essential to beautiful, long-lasting bridal makeup -- and that's, again, regardless of whether it's mineral, traditional or airbrush makeup. Today's mineral makeup also comes in liquid & cream forms and you may be surprised to realize that all three types of makeup -- traditional, airbrush & mineral -- contain overlapping ingredients ... like water, glycerin, titanium dioxide, iron oxides & chromium oxide greens. The differences lie in the carriers, preservatives, thickeners, etc. and in the application method. Regardless of what your makeup artist uses, it should be applied beautifully & you should feel beautiful in it. Don't discount one option for another because it's the "in" thing to do. Be sure your artist is using a good quality product line that's appropriate for your individual skin type & that he or she is an experienced makeup artist.

I am a MUA and know of several other MUAs who do not use airbursh. As far as longevity, it is all in how you apply the foundation, what tools you use, how you set it, etc. When I apply foundation, whether cream or liquid, I use a beauty blender and I bounce (not spread) the product over the entire face. I add concealer to cover dark spots if necessary and then I set it with a translucent powder and/or a skin tone colored powdered. The finish is flawless and it lasts!!!

Because I wear makeup often, I am more aware of how I hug and keeping my hands out of my face so that the makeup is not disturbed. Regardless of airbrush or traditional application, all makeup needs touching up at some point throughout the day. Good luck ladies!!!

I am going to go with airbrush because I heard it's best for tear-prone brides and that it lasts longer. As for price, there is only a $20 difference at the place I'm going: $34 for normal, $54 for airbrush. Honestly I am willing to pay a bit extra for something long lasting, especially since I am having a morning wedding and want the make up to last all day. But if you are tight on the budge to where you can't squeeze in an extra 20, or your wedding is at night (and, therefore, not an all-day event) then perhaps traditional would be ok too. I also didn't want streaks from crying. My dad and I are really close, so I know for sure we will both be a mess during our first look and while doing our father-daughter dance. Waterproof is a requirement for me. I also have a tendency to touch my face a lot, for whatever reason, and so I want my make up to stay. Hope this helps.

I'm a make up artist and cosmetology teacher. i can use a sponge, brushes, concealers, liquid foundations, highlighters, contour and powders to create the most beautiful face with traditional make up. that being said, i use strictly airbrush in my business and here's why: most brides want to look natural and air brush does just that by nature. the way the make up sprays out of the machine in thousands of tiny dots allows the artist to do anything from the sheerest of applications all the way up to max coverage. The make up I use is silicone based, it's a professional brand not the one on the infomercials which is water based. The difference is, the silicone allows the make up to sit on the skin protected by the silicone, which does not mix with water. So, if you cry or sweat, the make up stays put while you dab the water off. Also, for HD photography, that everyone is using now, as well as the lighting you are not usually under on a daily, the airbrush just blends the most beautifully. It just looks like skin not make up. there is no make up mask or stop line. You can wear a strapless dress and your face will match your body since the blend is seamless. You can have freckles and have your face match your body as well. Lastly, between my 12 different colored foundations as well as special effects colors, there's no skin tone I can't match perfectly right in the cup of my gun. There's no mixing liquids on a palette or applying tons of foundation to get the right match. It's quick, gets the job done, lasts all day and looks amazing. My photographer friends always rave about how the make up looks on camera. I agree with the above comments, you can get a beautiful look using traditional, it just takes more time. I also agree that the artists that will try to talk you out of it have not made the investments in the equipment and training that airbrush artists have and because they are not comfortable with it, they don't want to use it. It's cost me approximately $1000 in equipment and another $1000 or so in training and classes to upgrade my business to airbrush. Like I said, it's an investment in time and equipment and something that must be practiced to be perfected. This is why it's often an upcharge or a specialty. If you can find a good artist - go for it. You will be so happy. I hope this info is helpful to anyone researching this!

I am not a professional makeup artist. I'm just an office worker who wears makeup to work everyday. However, I own an airbrush kit and I use it everyday. It's very easy once you master the skill. I find that guys are pretty hands on with it - my hubby said its no difference to those guns they use for coloring model toy cars! And yes, even professional makeup artist might not be comfortable using this.... Well it's a machine anyways some women are not handy with anything mechanical I think.

To be honest...airbrush makeup does not equal waterproof. A lot of the airbrush foundations out there are water based and if you read the description on the foundations being used for airbrush...they never say waterproof. That is because they are not. But with that said...there are some that are waterproof. I know Dinair has a Colair Extreme foundation that is indeed waterproof. Temptu has their Pro SB foundation that is silicone based and water resistant... but it is not waterproof. Silicone based Airbrush foundations can be applied using a stippling brush and you won't be able to tell that it was applied without a gun. Please note that the Temptu foundation is not ideal for oily skin for it is pretty slick and leaves a soft sheen on the face. Oily skin types are best left with a matte finish...and use highlight if desired in other areas of the face. So just know, just because your artist says she/he is doing airbrush, doesn't automatically mean your makeup will be waterproof. Just like traditional foundations, there are waterproof/water resistant formulas and some formulas that are not. As a professional MUA for weddings and print, most big name pros will still use only traditional makeup. The wedding industry is the only place where airbrush has become so big. There is good reason the big name pros prefer traditional makeup. It mostly has to do with how we can customize the coverage and contour to tailor each individual person. Application and quality of the makeup has a lot to do with if traditional makeup feels and looks like skin. But I promise you...many times you wont be able to tell the difference. Hope this helps. Hugs!

As a professional makeup artist who was trained by Temptu, s/b airbrush foundation can be used on oily skin, it's all in the skin prep. Water base airbrush foundation is also amazing.

I love airbrushing for bridal. Give a flawless look and finish. No it's not waterproof, you wouldn't want that anyway, you want sweat-proof and rub resistant so it doesn't get on your guest clothing.

What ever choice you beautiful brides to be make, make sure your makeup artist, give you options and try it out. That's what your bridal preview is for.

Happy Wedding Day.

I know this is an older post, but I found it helpful! Bumping for other brides!

Thank you for posting this!

If you get very flushed easily and want to hide it would regular make up or airbrush be better?

I was a bridesmaid for one of my best friends and we all got airbrush makeup. The results were mixed: the bride said her face dried out quickly and had to do touchups, one bridesmaid didn't like it, another bridesmaid thought there was no difference, yet another bridesmaid loved it, and for me, it made my face even shinier as I have naturally oily skin. By the end of the night, my face was an oil rig!

For my wedding, I am going to go with traditional makeup, partly because that's the only kind that my makeup artist and hair stylist does, and partly because I've had airbrush done and it didn't work as great as others have reported. But again, this is just for me, a person with naturally oily skin that gets more oily as the day and night goes on.

Bumping, because this is a helpful post!

I'm currently using Dinair airbrush foundation (with the added moist and dewy syrum which looks and feels great, even on dry skin like mine!). But I have a quick question for all the professional MUA's: Does anyone know if you can set airbrushed makeup with a presssed powder for additional coverage?? I've been applying a concealer on those areas before I apply the air airbrush foundation, but it doesn't totally and completely cover it. I have a couple of acne scars that are culprit of this problem

Thanks!

I'm currently using Dinair airbrush foundation (with the added moist and dewy syrum which looks and feels great, even on dry skin like mine!). But I have a quick question for all the professional MUA's: Does anyone know if you can set airbrushed makeup with a presssed powder for additional coverage?? I've been applying a concealer on those areas before I apply the air airbrush foundation, but it doesn't totally and completely cover it. I have a couple of acne scars that are culprit of this problem

Thanks!

Great post!

I know this is a bit older thread, but I would love to offer some additional insight. I have been doing makeup professionally for several years and continuously educate myself. During a rigorous only-makeup certification course, I learned to apply airbrush. I clarify this detail because many cosmetology programs have makeup programs but they are brief and focus more on color theory and principles. One of the models that I used airbrush on truly had perfect skin to begin with - I kept adding layers of airbrush which made her skin look gorgeous and flawless to where she had this beautiful porcelain doll result. Airbrush can definitely make you look hyper-perfect when applied correctly.

As for the dry skin comments - if the skin is dry to where it is flaking off or visibly dehydrated - you need to prepare with exfoliation, moisturizer, and maybe additional skincare in extreme cases. I now have exfoliating pads and even sheet masks in my kit - because many dry-skin clients don't bother much with their skin since it is generally unblemished. However, they fail to realize that photo makeup looks terrible when the skin is trying to drink it up (uneven primer absorption) or trying to put makeup on top of gross flaky skin.

The negative aspects of airbrush include - no particular order:

1) You typically need regular makeup for the under-eye area. I personally never use even the lightest airbrush pressure on such a delicate area. Concealer can be blended into airbrush foundation normally, and Touche Eclat is a good formula that doesn't require powder. However, if there is severe under-eye discoloration, I wouldn't recommended it.

2) As mentioned - what's done is done! You cannot spot fix or remove airbrush once it is on without ruining the whole face! I dislike having zero margin for error.

3) It doesn't work well for "highlight & contour". It is incredibly difficult to achieve all of those different color tones and to have them well-blended in the correct areas using a pressurized machine with a small nozzle. I very much prefer traditional makeup, because it is a lot easier to "paint the face" using endless number of custom-mixed tones to achieve a beautiful, sculpted look. Your face is NOT one color all over!

4) It's not magic. I've had so many people have unrealistic expectations for airbrush. Just ask for your makeup artist to show samples of airbrush work on people similar to you to get a reasonable idea of what to expect. AKA airbrush won't transform you into another person... it's really just great for people who hate heavy makeup or looking "cakey".

5) Pro secret: Airbrush machines use less makeup, no more expensive to us than traditional makeup, and often takes less time. Although every artist charges "more" for airbrush, the pricing is the gimmick because we artists save product, time & money with airbrush and charge the MOST for it!