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Airbrush Makeup

Article by Linda K. Johnson, PopularBeautyProducts.com

Technology has brought to you a method to smoothen out those wrinkles and blemishes and give you that clear look that makes you look like the girl right out of that glossy magazine cover-page. Airbrush makeup is the method we are talking about.

An airbrush is a tiny air gun that is used for spraying paint. It is this very technique that is used in airbrush makeup. It is a kind of makeup, which can be used by spraying it directly on the desired area. Liquid makeup can also be used for the purpose by adding a small amount of water or liquid silicone to it. It is not sufficient to have an airbrush. Along with it a source of air is also required. This source can be in the form of a compressor with a gas tank. However, care should be taken regarding the presence of harmful gases. There are no specific airbrushes for makeup. Any general-purpose airbrush will suffice for the same. Another appendage used in this instrument is the needle or the tip through which the paint is sprayed. A single tip or needle can be used. However, it is advisable to use several needles, as those will add to the variety and scope in the use of makeup.

Most of the face or body paints used for airbrush makeup are water based. These paints can be washed off or sometimes wear off with perspiration. Hence these are temporary colors. In order to make them perspiration resistant, polymer additives or alcohol-based additives have to be used. The choice of any kind of additive would differ from person to person. Testing and experimenting can determine the selection of the appropriate additive. There are certain paints that are oil based instead of being water based. Water based paints do not need to be set. However, oil based paints have to given a final touch by using powder to set the makeup.

Airbrush makeup can be quite expensive. A lot of questions have been raised in this regard. However, a careful assessment of the pros and cons of airbrush makeup will show that the result is worth the expense. This method is extremely time saving as well. It is being speculated that with the passage of time and with an increase in the market competition this price is bound to come down. Hence, people are looking forward to the cheaper days of airbrush makeup.

Temporary tattoo - Airbrush makeup is used to make temporary tattoos. The paint used for this purpose is generally alcohol based. This helps in making the tattoo last much longer than ordinary water based airbrush makeup.

Airbrush tanning - Airbrush makeup is also used for tanning. With this mode at hand one does not need to go to a beach and get tanned by the sun. A lotion with dihydroxyacetone is used to spray onto the skin. This imparts a tanned color to the skin and lasts for a few days. It fades away with time.

The application of makeup using the airbrush makeup technique can be done single handedly. Nevertheless, it is always preferable to either get another person to do it or at least to do it with his/her assistance. It is however best to get a professional makeup artist to do the same. It cannot be denied that a person can do it on his/ her own. The correct blend of art and practice can help one to work wonders. Nonetheless if someone requires a training session in order to excel in the art of airbrush makeup it can be easily availed as well.

The paint used for airbrush makeup should be well maintained in order to avoid clogging and unevenness. Water needs to be added in order to retain the fluidity of the makeup. Old paint needs a larger amount of water for the purpose. The usage of the makeup also requires some amount of care. Temporary tattoo paint may catch fire easily as it is highly inflammable. While spraying the paint the eyes should be avoided. It is always advised to use products of good and renowned brand in order to maximize the safety of the makeup. Finally, the key factors to amazing airbrush makeup are a little bit of knowledge, a little bit of practice and a lot of creativity.