Post # 1
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Newbee
I had airbrush makeup for my trial yesterday but found it felt drying and didn’t cover redness or blemishes well. My MUA also powdered heavily afterward even though my skin is dry. Do you have to powder airbrush that way? My pores looked huge and it was a very matte finish. The airbrush also cost more, so I assumed it included airbrush blush and highlight but she only airbrushed the foundation and then used powder products for everything else. Is this the norm? I can’t tell if my issues are with her application choices or with airbrush itself.
Post # 2
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Helper bee
My tial last week was actually very similar but I’m oily. And I found that between 6-8 hours it started to break down terribly. Patches on my nose and chin wore off very oddly.
Post # 3
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Busy bee
I also don’t do well with airbrush. Your makeup artist should be prepping your skin correctly to make the makeup sit well on the skin and stay.
Post # 4
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Worker bee
Hello!
I am a makeup artist and I personally don’t like airbrush makeup at all. It can look too cakey and fake looking. Airbrush in the makeup world is becoming an old trend because you can get a much better finish with using typical foundation, creams, powders etc.. Another thing I have against airbrush is that if you need to touch up your makeup later in the night there isn’t much you can do to fix your makeup and make it blend seamlessly. From a professional perspective I say a traditional makeup application will look nicer!
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
Commenting to follow–I am doing airbrush makeup and have my trial in a few weeks. It’s great to see other people’s experiences!
tigress : My makeup artist recommended the airbrush makeup because I have oily skin and regular foundation breaks down on me after 5-6 hours. What brand did your MUA use?
Post # 6
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Newbee
Airbrush makeup can be amazing if done properly! A lot is in the artists knowledge and technique. You are correct, it should not be powdered to death, this will actually break it down. Find out what formula she used. If your skin is dry then water based AB such a kett or Dinair will make it look very dull and matte. Temptu silicone based might a better option for your skin type but who knows what she used.
It sounds like she’s just sprayin and prayin! I would say try her again sans the airbrush or find someone more experienced…
Many artists will say they don’t prefer airbrush and the only reason I find for this is that they are not proficient in it. Airbrush is just another toll in the belt and can come soooo in handy if the artist knows how to use it. 99.9% of my brides choose airbrush.
Post # 7
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Newbee
Thanks for all the feedback! I assumed with all the at home airbrush systems and how easy they claim to be it would be hard to screw it up but she really did just spray around, not real technique. she didn’t conceal either, just sprayed a little longer but it didn’t cover the blemish, just made a dark spot. I’m going for another trial this weekend to see if we can make this work because it’s down to the wire and no one else is going to be available. It’s really weird to me because I am by no means a makeup artist, but when I do my own my poors aren’t visible and I don’t use any sort of primer either, just apply with a buffing brush. As far as makeup, it appears she used Temptu silicon based airbrush make up.
Post # 8
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Blushing bee
chouetteblanche : How did your trial go?? I just had mine today and wasn’t impressed. The MUA seemed like she sprayed a TON but it also didn’t conceal well! She did use airbrush bronzer and blush but didn’t say if it was better than regular powder bronzer/blush.
Post # 9
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Newbee
lucky13th : not so good, unfortunately. It was better..ish? We used Mac face and body which I think had a more natural texture. I told her no bronzing whatsoever (I am crazy fair and I’m not trying to pretend I’m not.) I’m still really concerned about technique. She does little to no skin prep, the foundation was still too dark but she said she would just run it down my neck. I had to explain that wouldnt work due to the neckline of my dress and I would really prefer she match me better. The blush was still waaay too much. Maybe I dont know how to apply blush, but I just do a light sweep. Her style is more buffing in circles forward and back, like buffing a floor. I said for the wedding I would want to tone it down. It always looks different in the salon than it does outside. Outside I can really see that whatever she applies does nothing for my skin. Every line, dry patch, pore is magnified somehow. The fiance was not a fan. I had already signed a contract because out of 6 places I contacted they were the only ones not booked that would travel to my venue location. I’m worried about the day of. She is super nice, and her makeup looks amazing, but it’s not translating well on me. Everyone who has seen it actually prefers the way I do my makeup myself, but I’d still owe the full amount if I cancel now…
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
chouetteblanche : I’m sorry to hear the second trial wasn’t any better! I wish I had good advice for you, but I’m in the same situation. After doing some research, it seems like most bridal makeup goes heavy on the blush/broner so it doesn’t get washed out in photos. As for skin prep, it might be best for you to do it yourself. I wouldn’t expect a makeup artist to provide moisturizer, but she should definitely use primer; if not, you should bring your own.