How to Apply Airbrush Makeup?

Posted by Amos Fred on May 30th, 2019

The best airbrush makeup system can make a difference. But only if you know how to use it properly. If you’ve just spent money on a good airbrush gun, here’s some useful advice on how to apply airbrush makeup with little to no mistakes.

Choose the right gun

Shop around for an airbrush system that fits your needs. As a beginner, you’ll want to steer clear of complicated models first. Take a longer look at them when you’ve mastered the art of applying makeup through an airbrush gun.

Prep your skin

Like any other makeup, make sure you aren’t putting on a layer on a skin that’s already thick with existing layers of creams and other facial products. If that’s the case, then the liquid makeup won’t sit properly on your skin. To ensure the best results, wash your face. Use a moisturizer and give your skin time to absorb that, Allure says. All done? Skip the primer and start spraying.

Know how it works

Go over the process. Understanding how the system works will improve your makeup skills. Also, knowing how to assemble and disassemble your airbrush makeup system means you can prevent mistakes that could leave the airbrush gun the worse for wear.

Maintain the distance

Keep the brush about four to six inches from your skin. If you go any closer, you may end up with blotchy skin. If the brush is too far, on the other hand, then that’s not going to give you enough coverage. Practice until you get the distance right.

Keep it light

One of the advantages of using an airbrush system is its ability to keep the layers light. If you need quite a bit of coverage, using airbrush makeup will give that weightless feeling on your skin. That’s a departure from makeup that feels heavy on your face, More says.

Do fixes beforehand

If you haven’t been getting enough sleep lately due to a ton of deadlines and errands, then you probably have dark circles under your eyes. If you have that or a condition like hyper pigmentation, then you’ll need to perform a bit of color correction. However, you need to do this before any of the airbrush makeup is applied. If you don’t, you’ll end up with smudges and poor results.

Check the brand

When you look for a brand for your airbrush makeup, choose something that’s going to last you a long while. A silicone-based airbrush foundation should do the deed quite nicely. However, there are also other brands that can last throughout the day and hold up well when exposed to moisture. Figure out what those brands and options are. With makeup that lasts all day, you can also count on fewer retouches necessary.

Conclusion

Applying airbrush makeup is going to take a bit of practice and work. But learning how and trying out new techniques as well as blends for your skin tone is half the fun. Keep at it until you can create the look you want: fresh and smooth with no cracks, smudges or mistakes.