One of my biggest pet peeve (in terms of makeup), is when the foundation looks caked on.

Makeup from the VIKTOR and ROLF fashion show

Meeting different skin types, I’ve learned a few ways of creating the flawless look. But never did I play with airbrush. I had gotten a really bad makeover once which involved airbrushing and let me just say, the picture above barely describes my experience. Word has it that there are very few artists who can airbrush or at least, do it well.

Till SEPHORA started taunting me with THIS.

Temptu - Airbrushing Compressor

When I hear AIRBRUSHED makeup, I automatically think of perfect skin.

Which TEMPTU seems to promise,

new . only at sephora TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System, $225 AIRbrush system No Brushes Needed Thanks to the TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup Systems’ control settings and pinpoint accuracy, a complete flawless face can be achieved with very little AIRbrush makeup and zero need for blending brushes. Professional Grade Control The TEMPTU® AIRbrush Trigger is designed for precise, mess-proof application and features an adjustable pressure dial to control the amount of makeup being released. Natural Finish AIRbrushed makeup lays on the skin in an even, misted pattern, creating the most natural finish to the naked eye that’s virtually invisible on the digital screen. Extremely Hygienic and Clean No tools come into contact with the skin when using the TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System—only the spray of the makeup—so there’s no need to clean dirty brushes. new . only at sephora TEMPTU AIR pod™ Foundation, $55 AIR pod™ foundation Perfectly Blended Application The foundation formulas in the TEMPTU AIR pod™ are atomized in the AIRbrush process, creating a fine mist of makeup that lays on the surface of the skin to reveal a natural glow—no blending necessary. Four Brushes In One The newly designed TEMPTU® AIRbrush and TEMPTU AIR pod™ provides the equivalent of four brushes in one—foundation, concealer, blush, and highlighter. The adjustable controls also allow you to choose your coverage—light, medium, or full—for impeccable blemish concealing and absolutely no blending. Natural Finish TEMPTU’s ultralight formulas contain a smoothing complex to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, color correcting pigments to camouflage imperfections, and moisturizes to help hydrate skin.

I would hardly recommend this to anyone who is looking for an everyday foundation. It is quite costly. ($225 (for the compressor) + $55 (for foundation capsule))

But the more I look to refill my kit cost efficiently, I realize how airbrush can be my solution.

- I wouldn’t be wasting product (by using a sponge or brush)

- There would be no waste (because I wouldn’t be disposing sponges) – (we’re all about going green)

I’m still going back & forth about getting it. As an artist, I will need at least a range of 4 to 5 colors which will easily cost $500 up front if I decide to get TEMPTU. The only thing about TEMPTU is that it comes with a capsule refill VS a pour. Like the OCC brand.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I really need to start refilling my kit and start stocking up.~

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7 Responses to “Airbrush Foundation”

1. jennadore says:

   October 13, 2009 at 3:36 pm

   I’ve never tried the temptu airbrush system, though it does look very interesting. I think that if the foundation really does create a flawless-looking skin, then it is totally worth it in the long run

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2. Jina of JAC says:

   October 14, 2009 at 10:45 pm

   SEPHORA has the TEMPTU out on display to play around with~ you should check it out. I was pretty impressed … so tempted~

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3. Jessica says:

   December 28, 2009 at 9:44 pm

   If you are a makeup artist I would not recommend this system. This is for more commercial use. An artist must but the colors for many different shades, so a traditional airbrush machine would be your best bet because you could mix colors. I own the OCC airbrush system kit #1, and it is AMAZING. For the cost of $350 dollars, you recieve the Air gun, the compressor, 12 Skin Foundation Shades, 12 x Skin Blush & Highlighters,
   6 Skin Primary Adjusters and 1 Skin Primer.

   http://www.occmakeup.com/absets.html

   check out EnKoreMakeup on youtube for very useful how-to videos.

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4. Jina of JAC says:

   December 29, 2009 at 1:00 am

   Jessica!!! THANKS!!! that’s really helpful .. I think I’m gonna go with OCC!!! Hope you had a great holiday!

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7. Nidia Klemisch says:

   July 26, 2010 at 3:44 am

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