You don’t have to be a celebrity or model on the cover of a magazine to enjoy the benefits of airbrushing. You don’t even need to know how to use Photoshop or spend hours editing an Instagram filter.
Airbrush make-up is an application technique designed to give you the flawless results you want, no computer required.
What is airbrush make-up?
Airbrush make-up is lightweight make-up that’s applied through an air compressor – known as an air gun machine – to produce a thin and even layer of make-up. The technique covers imperfections and creates an even skin tone to make the skin look flawless and ‘airbrushed’.
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How does it work?
The foundation that’s used with airbrushing make-up isn’t your average foundation. It’s a specially designed, thin formula that is placed inside the chamber of the air gun. When the machine is on and the trigger of the gun is pulled, a fine mist of make-up is released, which is lightly sprayed over the face to perfect the complexion. The fine mist of colour covers the skin, perfectly matching the skin tone, to produce a flawless and natural looking result. Foundation, blush, highlighter and a whole range of make-up colours are available to be used with the air gun.
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Benefits of airbrush make-up
The biggest benefit of airbrush make-up is that you can achieve full coverage that is incredibly lightweight. The air gun distributes the foundation as evenly as possible, using minimum product. The spraying technique also ensures no streak or application marks are left behind, as well as being super speedy to apply. Airbrush make-up is designed to be long lasting, durable and undetectable in high definition. Many brides opt for airbrush make-up on their wedding day to ensure perfect photos and a flawless look. It can also be applied in a range of colours, making it popular for costume make-up and runway shows.
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Where can I try airbrush make-up?
Most professional make-up artists or companies now offer the option of airbrush make-up. (In Sydney, there is Absolute Makeup and Beauty Ink.) So the next time you’re having your make-up professionally done, enquire as to whether you can try the airbrush technique. Or if you’re really keen to try it for yourself at home, airbrushing kits and make-up can be purchased at www.makeupandglow.com.au and airbrushmakeup.com.
Have you ever tried airbrush make-up? Did you like the results? What’s your best tip for achieving a flawless base?
