| Catherine Zeta Jones wears it. So does Jennifer | | | | Cruelty-Free Companies |
| Lopez. Why? Airbrush makeup creates a flawless | | | | The good news is that many airbrush companies |
| face - almost as if you took your picture and ran | | | | make non-animal tested foundations. Dinair |
| it through Photoshop. | | | | Airbrush Makeup, OCC, and Luminess are among |
| Here's how it works. A tiny amount of specialized | | | | many cruelty-free brands. |
| foundation makeup is mixed with a few drops of | | | | Blush and Eye Shadow |
| water, and then sprayed onto the face with a | | | | You can buy airbrush-ready blush and eye |
| wand. The result is a sheer, yet full coverage. You | | | | shadow, although that may require the purchase |
| end up wearing less foundation, but with a | | | | of a special nozzle for your wand. But once your |
| flawless finish. It even hides under eye circles and | | | | basic foundation is dry, there's no problem using |
| rosacea. | | | | your regular powder blush and eye makeup. |
| Tools for At-Home Airbrush Application | | | | Airbrush Advantages |
| - airbrush compressor | | | | - Once airbrushed, you are good to go for up to |
| - airbrush wand (sometimes called a pen) | | | | 10 or 20 hours, with an average of around 16 |
| - hose (connects the wand and the compressor) | | | | hours. It won't rub off on anything or disappear |
| - makeup foundation | | | | into your pores. |
| - bottled water | | | | - If you're sharing the makeup - at a wedding, for |
| First time users can get this equipment in a kit. | | | | example - the airbrush system is sanitary, since it |
| After that, all you will need is the foundation. | | | | never actually touches the skin. |
| Expect to pay from $120 to $600 or more as | | | | - Some of the kits and foundations can be used |
| your initial investment. Once you've purchased | | | | on legs, to conceal veins and discolorations. That |
| your kit, the only further cost is foundation, which | | | | means no panty-hose, ladies! |
| can be about $20. Some companies are making | | | | - Special effects, such as stencil tattoos, are |
| smaller compressors, which are easier for home | | | | easily applied. |
| use and for travel. | | | | Airbrush Disadvantages |
| How to Apply | | | | - It's expensive, especially at first. |
| 1. Place a few drops of foundation into the | | | | - Applying the makeup is time consuming and |
| designated cup, along with a few drops of water. | | | | requires the equipment, a power supply, a water |
| (Each brand will have its own instructions telling | | | | source, and enough space. |
| you specifically how many drops of each to use.) | | | | - If you're applying it on yourself and you're alone, |
| 2. Hold the wand about 6 to 10 inches from your | | | | you've got to do at least parts of the application |
| face, and spray the mixture in gentle circles over | | | | with your eyes closed. You don't want to get the |
| your face and neck. Never hold the wand in one | | | | product in your eyes. |
| place. Keep it moving. And don't spray it into your | | | | - You can't throw it into your purse like you can |
| eyes. Keep your eyes closed if you can. | | | | with mineral makeup or regular foundation. |
| 3. Let it dry. If you want, you can apply a second | | | | - If you use airbrush makeup a lot, you might |
| coat. After that's dry, you're good to go. No need | | | | consider some sort of face mask. No one has |
| for finishing or setting powder. | | | | definitive information yet about how much of the |
| What Kind of Foundation to Buy | | | | product gets into your lungs. |
| Airbrush makeup foundations come in two types: | | | | Still, that ultra flawless, pore-less even look is a |
| silicone-based and water-based. Many professionals | | | | very appealing idea. Some women even say the |
| recommend the silicone, saying that it creates a | | | | makeup hides some of their wrinkles. If you want |
| slightly more flawless look. You need to purchase | | | | that look, airbrush makeup is certainly worth a |
| dedicated airbrush makeup - you can't use your | | | | try. |
| regular foundation in these machines. | | | | |