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Airbrush Makeup: Before & After – First Impressions of Luminess Air

December 14, 2016 Katie Marie 39 Comments

https://www.foxbackdrop.com/collections/valentines-day-1I’ve been curious about airbrush makeup for a while. I always see the flawless results in the commercials and love the idea of just taking a few moments to spritz it on and be good to go. But is it really that easy? That’s what I wanted to find out!

Instead of doing the typical product review after weeks of using it, I wanted to share my first impressions on the device. Because with airbrush makeup there is a steep learning curve. So before I can experience how their primer, foundation, bronzer, blush, and highlighter products actually perform and hold up…I’ve gotta get used to how it works. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Airbrush Makeup StylusDetailed Look at Luminess Air StylusThe Airbrush Machine

I’ve seen airbrush tools before, but it’s been a while! I feel so professional holding this stylus. The airbrush machine, when turned on, is very quiet. Just a low hum, I didn’t even notice it as I began using the machine. Not to jump ahead of myself, but cleaning the stylus after use was always very easy, just a few drops of water and a Q-Tip to get any stubborn areas.

Luminess Air's Airbrush Makeup machine and productsWhen you switch the power button on air begins to flow through the stylus, which threw me off the first time I used it. I don’t know why…but it did, lol. I think the reason was because it was almost difficult to tell if I was spraying out product, or just air. ๐Ÿ˜› And that might be just because I am the cautious type…so I tended to not pull the stylus trigger back a lot and I would just be swirling air in circles on my face. ๐Ÿ˜› #UserError

The products are in pretty small bottles, but considering I only needed about 8 drops for my foundation, and 2 drops for the blush, bronzer, and highlighter…this will probably last as long — if not longer — than regular face products.

Luminess Air Moist Primer - first step of your airbrush makeup routine Fotografie KulissenAirbrush Primer

I applied a regular oil control primer first, but also followed up with the Luminess Air Moist Primer that you apply with the airbrush system. I found it to be a nice first step in the routine so that I could get used to maneuvering the stylus. As you can see I had a few things that needed covering — redness, hyper pigmentation, active zits. And my face is several shades lighter than my neck. So this airbrush machine had it’s work cut out for it!

Foundation selection of the Luminess Air airbrush makeupAirbrush Foundation

I was sent a variety of foundation shades. Finding my correct shade was the most difficult part of using airbrush makeup. If you like the idea of being a chemist, you will probably enjoy mixing shades to find your exact match. But I, on the other hand, do not. Haha! I just want that one bottle to match me exactly, no fiddling to figure things out. However, after 30 or so minutes of mixing different shades and testing them out on my face, neck, chest, arms (I started running out of room) I did figure out what was a good shade combo for my skintone.

Metallic bronzer from the Luminess Air airbrush makeup Applying Airbrush Bronzer using the Luminess Air machineAirbrush Bronzer, Blush, and Highlight

Not going to lie, I was VERY scared at the thought of trying to airbrush my bronzer and blush on. I just felt like a LOT of things could go wrong and I would end up looking like a clown. However, it was actually really easy. This picture was taken a few moments after I stopped airbrushing the bronzer on…and it looks good, if I do say so myself! ๐Ÿ˜›

Luminess Air Blush in soft roseLuminess Air Brightening Glow highlighterSame story with the blush and highlighter. Though I might have had an easy time because I always use a light hand when it comes to these two. I did have to be careful to spray into a napkin before going on with the highlighter, just to make sure there wasn’t any blush left in the stylus.

After results of my airbrush makeup first impressions! Check out that GLOW! First Impressions of airbrush makeup -- before and after shots!The Results

After I finished applying the airbrush makeup I set it all with a translucent powder. And this is my completed face look — still needed eye makeup, so excuse the naked look. ๐Ÿ˜› I think it turned out really well, especially since the day I took these pictures was only my second time using the Luminess Air airbrush machine. What do you think?

lace front wigsMy final thoughts on airbrush makeup is that you have to be patient and give yourself several days to practice before expecting to walk out of the house happy with your makeup. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing — it’s the same story with false lashes, right?

I definitely will continue to use the Luminess Air machine and I am thinking of making an Instagram video with my airbrush makeup routine. Let me know if that would be helpful or interesting and I can definitely get that done soon! <3

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I can’t wait to hear from you all — have you used airbrush makeup before? What was your experience with it?

Is Airbrush Makeup worth the learning curve? Is it as flawless as they say? All the details on Luminess Air's products are in the post!


This post is sponsored by Luminess Air. Products were sent for review. Some affiliate links are used. Any questions about my disclosure, please read here. :-) Thank you for your support!

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  1. Jasmine says

    December 14, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I actually tried this and I wasn’t impressed with it. It felt sticky and I got extremely oily. I was so disappointed. ๐Ÿ™

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    • Katie G says

      December 19, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      I found it sticky when I applied too heavily. Maybe with a lighter hand? But I can totally see/understand that this form of application for makeup isn’t for everyone. It’s definitely been a learning curve for me! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Gail says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      Jasmine, did you use the moisturizer first? I am afraid if I did I would be oily in minutes.

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  2. The Jedi Wife says

    December 19, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    This is on my wishlist for Santa!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 6:52 am

      It makes a fabulous gift!

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  3. Carleen says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    I keep thinking of trying this, but I worry I will totally screw it up, lol!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 6:55 am

      It has a learning curve, for sure, but it gets easier every time!

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  4. Erika says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    I think that you got a great result. It gets easier and faster with practice. I really like Luminess Air. I can get a perfect finish, fast and once I set it with a little powder, it wears perfectly all day. And the airbrush is fun, too!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 7:00 am

      I do love how long it wears, even through my hectic and long days!

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  5. My Nail Polish Obsession says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I’d be intimidated using that product. You ended up wit a nice, health glow.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Thank you! I was pretty scared the first time i went in with the bronzer, blush, and highlighter! ๐Ÿ˜›

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  6. Kristi V Beginnails says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Your skin looks flawless! If I use it – i want to order a human to apply it for me too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:34 am

      HAHAHA! That would be ideal!

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  7. Krystal E says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    I’d love to have my makeup done with an airbrushing machine to see how well it covers my redness — what a great review though in case I want to take the plunge!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:34 am

      I think people who have very red skin would love this!

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  8. Naked Without Polish says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:52 am

    This looks beautiful on you, definitely way too much work for me though.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:36 am

      It definitely isn’t for everyone ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Lacquerexpression says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Full on air brushed makeup intimates me but you got beautiful results!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:38 am

      When you get the hang of it, the results are beautiful!

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  10. Ehmkay nails says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    The results look nice but this is just not for me. I only moisturize my face and very lightly use foundation.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Thank you!

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  11. Shilpa says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    I’ve got airbrush makeup done once and wasn’t supremely impressed but your face looks fabulous – I’d like to try this myself

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:42 am

      What aspect did you not like about the airbrush makeup? I’m curious!

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  12. nichole costa says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I admit, I love a good gadget.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Me too, girl!

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  13. Michaela - The Mani Cafรฉ says

    December 20, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    I’m impressed how great it looks! i imagine that if i did this, it would be a mess!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Haha, this was NOT my first time use it — it was disaster then ๐Ÿ˜›

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  14. Stacie @ wacie.com says

    December 20, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    This looks really nice on you! I’ve been curious about this airbrush machine for a while, but it looks so easy to overdo! I also like that you have your headphones in for these photos.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:46 am

      Yes, it can be really easy to do too much, definitely need a light hand.

      Haha, oh dear! Busted ๐Ÿ˜› I was listening to music and didn’t even think about them being in all the pictures until I went to edit. Oops!

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  15. Katherine says

    December 20, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    I tried it and liked my results. My friends could see the difference it made. I love makeup and enjoyed the experience of applying with the airbrush. My skin type is normal to dry. It didn’t take me long to find the right color combination. It may not be for everyone but works great for me!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:47 am

      I do like how light of a layer it gives, and how well it stays on throughout the day. I think finding your color combination is the hardest part — at least it was for me, lol

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  16. Nina says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    I want to try airbrushing, it looks soooooo neat!!! Your skin looks amazing!!!

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thank you! It’s a fun experience!

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  17. Fairytalesnails says

    December 21, 2016 at 10:29 am

    The results look great, I love the look you created x

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thank you! <3

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  18. Aprill says

    December 31, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    You did a great job creating this look.

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Thanks girl!

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  19. Becca says

    January 5, 2017 at 5:36 am

    I’d make an absolute mess with this, I don’t know how you did such a good job! x

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    • Katie G says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:49 am

      lol, a light hand is definitely required. It takes a little bit to get the knack, but then it’s easy and kinda relaxing! ๐Ÿ™‚

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