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posted 4 years ago in Beauty
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    nancEE       Bay Area

    What's the difference between traditional and airbrush make-up?  Does one last longer than the other?  What is your personal preference?

    I just started researching for a make-up artist and since I don't really wear much make-up, I'm clueless! 

     
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    MoreShoesPlease      

    AIRBRUSH!!!

     
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    princesskittyHI    May 2007   Honolulu, HI

    "Traditional" uses essentially the same products that you use yourself at home everyday. ("Regular" liquid or powder foundation, etc.)  It's applied just like you do at home.  I guess the more accurate comparison is like going to the fancy makeup counters and having them apply it for you, using their stuff.

    "Airbrush" uses a special type of liquid foundation and it really is airbrushed on to you. The makeup artist uses a little air compressor and nozzle-y thing.  It feels a little weird -- tickly and cold -- and you have to remember to hold your breath.  The result is that your foundation (and they can also do your blush, etc.) is applied in a really, really, ultra thin layer that blends w/ your pores.  You can get more subtle countouring, etc. by using it (if the artist knows what s/he's doing, of course!).

    I totally vote for airbrush -- some artists charge a lot more for it, though. Which is the con.  The pros are that it lasts a lot longer - b/c it's so weightless - and you feel like you have no makeup on; also, in my experience, you feel less sweaty and oily. (Not everything will be airbrushed on: you'll probably also get regular powder, eye makeup and lipstick.)

     
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    I'd go with airbrush, especially if you don't wear a lot of makeup normally.  Airbrushing provides excellent coverage, yet doesn't feel like you are wearing a face full of makeup.  I'm going with airbrush as well. 

     
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    Also, nancEE, if you are in the Bay Area, I recommend Nam Vo -- she is my makeup artist; I did a trial with her and then booked her. 

     
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    marisa    5.24.08   San Antonio, Texas

    i did three makeup trials, and one of them was with a stylist who used airbrushing (including contouring). holy moly, what a difference. not only was my makeup still perfect after a night out (and 5 hours of sleep), but my face was literally glowing.

    i also found that airbrushing felt better. i'm not used to wearing makeup, and i hated the sensation of having makeup caked on my face. seriously, i felt beautiful and comfortable all night - just the way i want to feel on the night of my wedding. my vote is definitely for airbrush!

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    ladysu    9.1.2007   Chicago

    For my wedding day - I knew that I had a LONG day ahead (that would start at 6am and continue to midnight) so I opted for airbrushing which was light, amazing, and it LASTED!

     If you need an airbrush makeup artist in Chicago, let me know - I'd recommend mine again in a heartbeat!

     
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    mosh20    September 2011   Ohio

    Question- What happens if you cry at the ceremony?? Is the makeup ruined?

     
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    organizedbride11    November 11, 2011   Illinois

    Airbrush is going to look better in pics and wont let you get that wet oily look as fast.. if kyou get oily skin like me.. 

     
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    alaiyo    June 25, 2011  

    to add to th tradtional v airbrush debate..I had 2 airbrush trials...and I am definitely doing traditional...aside from making your peachfuzz quite visible as some others have pointed out in other threads....I have pretty clear skin and Im in my early 20's, yet airbrush brought out lines on my face I didnt even know existed (especially my smile lines that are otherwise invisible) it just settles in every tiny line. If you want to try it for free go to your local sephora and ask them to show you the airbrush system, thats what I did the second time just to give it a second try....The only positive is yes it stays on all day

     
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    vsitterding    December 20, 2003  

    I am a Master Makeup Artist and I found this thread and had to post to this thread.  I have done makeup for 13 years and in my experience, I will get more natural results with traditional makeup.  Airbrush is great when you have someone with excessively oly skin, or with issues that need to be covered with something more then concealer could ever do.  E.G tattoos, intense scaring, birthmarks.  Traditional makeup will look the most natural because it will look like SKIN.  All of this is dependent on your makeup artist, their skill level, and the quality of makeup they are using.  It is not fair to compare it to "your own makeup you have at home".  I don't know anyone else who has over 5k in makeup sitting on their counter.  That doesn't include the 13 years of knowledge and expertise I bring to the table when I do your makeup.  I make skin look like skin and take great pride in hearing time and time again that my Brides feel like they are wearing nothing.  The key is PRIMER.  This will keep your makeup wearing longer.  The other key is application and using good products.  I only use Makeup Forever for my foundation.  I just wanted to put my 2 cents in cause I know most here are pro airbrush...which I am fine with airbrush, but tradition can be just as good!  

    -Veronica

     
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    Eden Di Bianco    September 5, 2010   NYC

    @vsitterding:  Everything you just said x2.

     

     

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