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The Glows and Cons of Airbrush Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:59 -0700

Despite the obvious jokes about state fairs and unicorn T-shirts, people have been using airbrush machines to apply red-carpet makeup for years, and they're a given on film and television sets. But most women outside Hollywood don't know much about them, and they've traditionally been prohibitively expensive. Recently, though, there have been a couple of less pricey (though still far from cheap) entries to the market, so I decided to take a look at them. If you're curious about what it takes to get made up like a celebrity, just keep reading

Cool Your Jets

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:11:33 -0800

Now you can be camera ready! This innovative Kett Jet Airbrush System is the key to a perfect looking body and complexion. Airbrushing is used by most makeup artists to create flawless canvases on their clients who appear on television and in the movies.

Especially since the invention of high definition pixels, the camera sees all. Airbrushing ensures better and smoother coverage for a more natural, perfect looking effect.

You can also use airbrushing to create muscle definition, highlighting, contouring and covering up large tattoos/scars. The set is pretty costly. It runs $549 and comes with ten different shades of foundation.

To find out how to turn this kit into a more affordable beauty tool, read more

The Kett Jett, $359, is a quiet and lightweight airbrush system that is great for travel. This is the heart of the machine and all you have to do is purchase the accessories you need to go along with it.
You will need an Airbrush, $75, so that you can create broad strokes on the face and body quickly.
You will also need a Cobra Coil Hose Quick Connect, $22, to connect to the adaptor on one side and the airbrushes on the other side.
Lastly, you can choose from a 17 color variety of Hydro Foundation Shades, $25 each. All colors are water based, odorless, alcohol free, fragrance free and are easily blendable. They can be applied with an airbrush, with your fingertips or with a sponge or a brush to create moderate to heavy coverage.

Kevyn Aucoin's New Airbrush Foundation

FabSugar — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:17:01 -0700

It's every woman's dream to have perfectly flawless skin that looks like she's just walked off of a magazine cover. Thanks to Kevyn Aucoin now we all can! He has just released his newest product called Liquid Airbrush, a soy infused lightweight liquid foundation that provides medium coverage to give you that gorgeous airbrushed photo finish.

The formula was created to even out and buff your skin tone. Rather than having a mattifying and drying effect that can cake and stick to your pores, Liquid Airbrush has more of a semi-satin quality and is ideal for medium to oily skin. Buy it here for $45. Available in five colors: Light Ivory, Rosy Beige, Beige With Yellow undertones, Neutral Beige and Dark/Deep.

Reader Review of the Day: Estée Lauder Foundation Brush

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:55 -0800

Zoot alors! My favorite foundation brush recently bit the dust. After searching through the Product Reviews pages, I think I might just have to give Estée Lauder Foundation Brush 1F ($30) a try. Reader brandysbug had nothing but positive things to say about this makeup brush, and here's why:

When I purchased this brush, it was a huge splurge for me. I just don't usually drop $30 on something like a brush, but I was pregnant, having major acne problems, was totally into the Estée Lauder Resilience Lift makeup line, and the saleslady talked me right into it. For liquid foundation, this is absolutely a wonderful brush. It helps to get the most from your bottle as it provides better coverage with less makeup than possible with other methods (sponge/fingers). This brush definitely helped me out covering up some very bad acne. It provided the full coverage I needed without piling too much makeup on. The results of using this brush with liquid foundation were astounding. My face almost looked airbrushed. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering buying a new foundation brush. It's worth the $30.

What makeup brushes can you not live without? What brushes went straight to returns? Tell us all about it on our Product Reviews pages. We love to hear your opinions - good, bad, and everywhere in between.

Sunday Giveaway! Win a Trio of Philosophy Makeup Products

BellaSugar — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0700

Philosophy, known for its straight-to-the-point packaging and distinctively named body products, now has something else to offer. And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll have a chance to experience three new items from the brand's new The Supernatural makeup line. If you are chosen as one of the daily winners, you'll receive the following: Airbrushed Canvas, a sheer, pigment powder that works as a foundation, concealer, powder, and SPF in one; Poreless, Flawless Tinted Moisturizer, an oil-free formulation that can be worn alone or under foundation; and Lip Gloss, a creamy, moisturizing gloss with a minty, fresh taste. You'll be flawless, poreless, and glossed-up in no time. Today's the last day, so be sure to enter now.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Saturday Giveaway! Win a Trio of Philosophy Makeup Products

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0700

Philosophy, known for its straight-to-the-point packaging and distinctively named body products, now has something else to offer. And thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll have a chance to experience three new items from the brand's new The Supernatural makeup line. If you're chosen as one of the daily winners, you'll receive the following: Airbrushed Canvas, a sheer, pigment powder that works as a foundation, concealer, powder, and SPF in one; Poreless, Flawless Tinted Moisturizer, an oil-free formulation that can be worn alone or under foundation; and Lip Gloss, a creamy, moisturizing gloss with a minty, fresh taste. You'll be flawless, poreless, and glossed-up in no time.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Friday Giveaway! Win a Trio of Philosophy Makeup Products

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0700

Philosophy, known for its straight-to-the-point packaging and distinctively named body products, now has something else to offer, and thanks to our friends at Sephora, you'll have a chance to experience three new items from the brand's new The Supernatural makeup line. If you're chosen one of the daily winners, you'll receive the following: Airbrushed Canvas, a sheer, pigment powder that works as a foundation, concealer, powder, and SPF in one; Poreless, Flawless Tinted Moisturizer, an oil-free formulation that can be worn alone or under foundation; and Lip Gloss, a creamy, moisturizing gloss with a minty fresh taste. You'll be flawless, poreless, and glossed up in no time.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PDT today and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Backstage Pass To LFW Spring 2010: Paul Costelloe

BellaSugarUK — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Lucky FabSugar UK and I were able to get backstage after the 2010 Spring Paul Costelloe Fashion Show at the BFC Tent on Friday morning. As it was the first show at London Fashion Week, it kind of felt like the first day of school with people wandering around the new (and might I add beautiful) new Somerset House vast location.

The tents look relatively the same, however the backstage area is far more spacious which is great for primping. Head makeup artist Attracta Courtney used Clinique products for the show and told me, "Since the clothes were metallic, I wanted to create a really beautiful, feminine and modern St. Tropez type look with well moisturised skin and a pop of colour for Spring."

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For find out what Clinique products Attracta used including application techniques, read more.

FACE: Begin with clean, well moisturised skin. Then apply Airbrush Concealer under the eyes, foundation to match the skin tone to the face and neck and a touch of MAC Strobe Cream to the cheeks.
EYES: Start by applying a generous amount of Quick Eye Cream Shadow in Sparkling Nude all over the lid. Next, add Truffle (a deeper brown) to the crease. These oyster shades a muted neutrals, but give eyes plenty of shimmer and definition. Finish with two to three coats of High Definition Lashes in black. Brows are simply brushed into place, but no pencil is necessary.
CHEEKS: Add a light dusting of Quick Blush in Peach-in-a-Pinch (an apricot shade) to the apples of the cheeks for a little bit of subtle and healthy colour.
LIPS: Lastly, apply High Impact Lip Colour SPF15 in Peach Pop all over lips and top with Superbalm Moisturising Gloss in Mango.

Thursday Giveaway! Win a Trio of Philosophy Makeup Products

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0700

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Wednesday Giveaway! Win a Trio of Philosophy Makeup Products

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:30:00 -0700

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