Art of Air: Airbrush Makeup System.

Wow. What can I say, I  have been dying for an airbrush makeup system for quite some time now. Searching everywhere for the best product, the best deal, and finally how to use it.

Airbrush makeup is revolutionary, and folks. It isn't just for Hollywood anymore.  You can do just about anything with airbrush, foundation, eyebrows, eye-shadow even eyeliner, don't forget you can also do contouring and highlighting! With minimal practice, airbrushing is quite easy to get the hang of. The key is small circles, and at least 6 inches from your face.


Art of Air comes with a pamphlet containing minimal instructions, also a parts list. Which came in handy when I took my airbrush apart to clean it. (I used watered down acrylic paint in it, for nail art...tutorial on that later) It comes with your compressor, 6 foundations, (the amazon one I received did. You can buy art of air online in quite a few places) a foundation primer, a pearl shimmer,  peach blush, and bronzer, Also the airbrush itself of course, as well as a long hose, making it super convenient to airbrushing others!


First. The compressor is super nice as you can manually adjust the speed, vs a high, med, lo setting. Which for me I decided I wouldn't like. As you don't have much control or variety. Really that choice is yours. As for the compressor it is louder than some I have heard watching YouTube videos, but it is fairly quiet considering. Its fairly small, I am not sure how it compares to other airbrush systems compressors as I've never tried them.  I really like it.


The airbrush gun itself, Is quite nice. It is dual action, and easy to use.  The only thing I didn't like is, you should be able to press down and back, I cant press down. As for the brush its self, I thought maybe I broke it, at one point. Turns out, it is supposed to come apart like that, for cleaning purposes. The gun is polished chrome, and the handle isn't plastic, but not quite metal it comes off really easy to remove the needle.  The entire thing comes apart for cleaning, it is quite easy to put back together as well. Just make sure you don't bend your needle, as that renders your airbrush useless. This gun looks fairly standard among all airbrush kits. I know temptu, and luminess use different ones. (Luminess has a plastic end, and temptu has some that you attach your bottles into)

As for the makeup. The most important part right?! I received the following foundations:

Movie Star
Sand
Buff Beige
Honey
Golden  Olive
Suntan Glo
Unknown (named rubbed off)

Foundations, Primer, Shimmer, Blush & Bronzer

I couldn't read the label on the last one, as it wore off. So, I do wish they would use better labels. They do peel off rather easy, if you want to make your own airbrush foundation. (Tutorial on that later, if you like) The Movie Star and  Sand are both very close together, so I could get away with using either of them for foundation, I find mixing them is best. (To mix, add drops of each, put your finger over the end of the nozzle, and pull back to back bubble)  However, the two darker foundations unknown  and suntan glo were actually too dark for my best friend who is Persian, and has a gorgeous olive/tan skin tone. I do notice the foundations have a slightly yellow or red tint to them depending,  This can easily be neutralized with color correcting primer.  The foundations themselves, are not sticky, cakey, or watery. They apply so airy, and light, and sit right on top of your skin. So no rubbing into your skin ,and it feeling heavy. With that being said, I can say these are not waterproof. So, apply a finishing powder. Or spray.  You also can not blend any creams into this, so if you want to conceal with your normal concealer, use it under. Powders are just fine over. (I have heard other systems makeup that lets you use creams over it, but I am not positive at this time.)  This makeup is quite long lasting I wore it all day with no problems whatsoever. The finish is matte, just be careful if you use the pearl shimmer, as it is really concentrated. So, if you use it, put your machine on low, barely move your lever back and aim farther away from your face, so it isn't over whelming! The first time I tried, I looked like a clown! Note: you need to shake these well before use.

Finished look Foundation Only.

Overall, This set is very affordable and excellent for beginners, and those looking to expand in the airbrush world. You do get more foundations for that price, than all the other systems, and their makeup is larger containers, and less expensive than most. The only downside, is that you cant change your compressor color, (if you care about that sort of thing) and, they don't have much of a selection in makeup. They have no eye-shadows, nor any other blush, bronzer, or highlighters. You can use other brands in this machine, so that's a plus! Plus you can always make your own too.  The quality though far exceeds their lack of choices.


Purchasing Options:

Amazon: Art of Air

Website: www.artofair.com
  **** Please note, you can buy this set on other websites. All ranging in different prices, as well as options for foundations etc****


I gave up on the video, as I couldn't edit it to my liking. I will try again!


FTC: I received this free of charge, for my honest opinion.