Fall Sale for New Autumn You

They say Spring is the season for renewal, but I disagree. I think you should take any chance you get to shed your skin and start again. Certainly the change from swimsuits to sweaters and green leaves to red is reason enough to change up your look. For some reason, those beachy looks just don’t look the same when you are out in the pumpkin patches. So how do you change things up for fall?

Bring on the Glow
You might still have some of that tan you got over the summer, but the glow is going to fade. So what do you do? You fake it.

We have a kit just for this, filled with a bottle of silver, gold and copper metallic shimmer. It also comes with our brown eyeliner pen and it’s marked down 65%.

Don’t let the metallic part of the name scare you - these are very versatile.

You can use them as eyeshadows. You can use them as bronzers or to contour your face. You can use them as highlighters. It’s amazing what you can do with just a few drops in your stylus!

We also have our airbrush essentials on sale. Full-size bottles of Glow, Primer, Boost-It! and Minus-10, plus blush and bronzer - only $10 each.

Glow does exactly what its name says it does - it makes you glow. Use the bronzer and blush to enhance your look. You can take your look from summer golden to winter light with these products.







Try Something New
We have some new products to play with!

You’ve tried our cream eyeshadows and the airbrush eyeshadows, but now we have gel eyeshadows! These are a soft, creamy texture that goes on so smooth. And the colors! There are some amazing options in these eyeshadows and right now, we have them for only $12. Since the color is so rich and they last so long, these little pots will see you through the season.

Fans of our lipsticks were sad when we stopped carrying them. Well, turn those frowns upside down because they are back and better than ever. Available in twelve gorgeous shades, it will will be hard to choose just one. And at $12 each, you don’t have it. They are such beautiful colors and so lovely to put on, but they won’t dry out your lips.

Don't Forget the Body
One way to get that summer tan to last longer is fake it with spray tanner. But why go to a salon when you can do it at home? Right now, we have our favorite Heiress System on sale along with a tanning upgrade for only $139. This is one of the best deals we offer and the timing couldn’t be better. Save money, look fabulous and be ready in minutes with this deal. What more could you need?

Well, you might want to add some mascara to your look, or maybe you need another stylus. You might like to use lip gloss with those fabulous new lipsticks, or maybe you just need some more foundation. Whatever else you might need, we have you covered in this sale. So go check it out! And enjoy the gorgeous colors of autumn with a renewed you!

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems or the products above? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

Think Like an Artist

Applying makeup is one of those things that some people pick up instantly and others struggle for years to figure out. You might have started out playing with your mother’s makeup or you might have read beauty magazines until you were old enough to try it on your own. You might even still feel like you are playing in your mother’s makeup and just can’t quite get the hang of it. Let’s see if we can’t fix that.

First… Ignore Photoshop

Beauty magazines are wonderful sources for advice and inspiration. Personally, I am especially fond of Allure and Glamour for the amazing information they have. But don’t let their photos discourage your makeup efforts. Even if the photos haven’t been retouched by a computer, they are often done with and by professionals. That’s why their pictures of smoky eye makeup look so great – they are experts!

So what should you do? Be gentle on yourself and remember that you are A, not in a magazine and B, not an expert. Your smoky eye only has to look good to you. It does not have to match the photos. Also, practice! No one gets it right the first time, and even if they do, they rarely find consistency so soon. It takes practice to get anything right, including makeup.

Second… Find Your Light

Every photographer will tell you that the secret to a great photo is the light. Painters would tell you the same thing – the right light lets you see colors accurately and doesn’t highlight flaws. If your makeup space is too dark or overly bright, your makeup is not going to look the same when you leave. This also means you won’t get the look you are trying for since your conditions are different.

So find your light. Do your makeup next to a window with natural light. Or change the bulbs you use to a softer white. Some office workers apply their makeup at their desk – that way they know exactly how it’s going to look all day while at the office. Find the light that lets you see the best without over doing it. You can’t create without seeing the tools properly.

Third… Use the Right Tools

Yes, you could probably paint a masterpiece with the cheap little brushes that come in your kid’s watercolor set, but I can guarantee it will take you longer and would probably still be better with quality brushes. Finding the right tool for the job is a very important part of creating anything, including your makeup look.

So double check your tools. Make sure your airbrush stylus is cleaned and working properly. Wipe the lids of your pots and bottles. Airbrush makeup is wonderful and easy to apply, but only if you take care of your tools.

Fourth… Learn From the Best

You might hear about well-known artists who were self-taught and abhor art classes. But those people are few and far between. Learning the basics about any craft is an important part of mastering it.

So take a look at the tutorials you see and learn from them. The pictures and descriptions (or videos) might have elements you already know, but you also might learn something new. Go get a makeover at a beauty counter once in awhile just to see if they can teach you a new technique you would never have thought of. Always be willing to learn.

Fifth… You Will Know It When You See It

Plenty of people will tell you that they don’t know how to define art, but they know it when they see it. Your makeup should be the same way. Don’t follow anyone’s lead if it doesn’t work for you. Don’t think you look good with blush? Don’t use it. Love to use bright colors on your eyes? Go for it! Swear peach is your color? Wear it.

So keep in mind when you see tutorials and the like that makeup is as individual as  you are. That model might look trendy with a bleached buzz cut and black lips, but that doesn’t mean you should do it if it doesn’t work for you.

Learning how to wear makeup doesn’t take a MFA. Just take your time, be patient with yourself and think like an artist.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

Pre-Labor Day Sale Deals

Next week the US celebrates Labor Day with a day off. We can’t give you a day off, but we can give you a great deal. We are having a pre-Labor Day sale with items up to 84% off! Check them out:

Ultra Starter Kit – 84% Off

Our Ultra foundations leave you with a flawless, full coverage look. In this starter kit, you get four bottles of foundation matched to your skin tone and a bottle of each of our beauty essentials: moisturizing primer, color-matched blush, bronzer and our finishing Glow. What better way to try something new?

Mascara & Eyeliner – Up to 60% Off

All three shades of our eyeliner pens are on sale. Brown, black and green eyeliner pens give you tons of options for your eyes. Love a good cat’s eye? Prefer a more subtle wing? These and more are easy to do with our pen-style tip. 

Complete the look with our Infinity Longwear Mascara. This solid black formula lengthens lashes and can easily be applied in layers for whatever kind of look you want.

Great Skin – Up to 77% Off

Airbrush makeup is long-lasting, but to really make an impact, start with primer. Our moisturizing primer offers the benefits of keeping your skin dewy fresh, while also keeping your airbrush foundation intact.

With or without makeup, our Boost-It will make your face looking tighter and brighter. This complexion enhancer works instantly to make you look refreshed and ready to go. Also works excellently as a primer before makeup.

Top any look with our Glow airbrush formula. Use on just your cheekbones, nose and chin as you would a highlighter or all over to give yourself just a hint of glow.

Heiress System & Bonus Gift – 44% Off

Get our most popular at-home airbrush makeup system and two .55 oz bottles of your shade of foundation, and we will throw in one of our lip glosses as a bonus. This small kit will be all you need to get started with airbrush makeup.

Heiress System with Bonus Lip Gloss Pen

Lip Gloss Pens – 44% Off

Want one of our lip glosses but already have a system? You are in luck! All our lip gloss pens are in our pre-Labor Day sale, too! Whether you want a soft shade like our Inspiration or the richness of our Chocolate Raisin, now is the time to try them all.

Get Amazing Nails with Haute Polish

Haute Polish Bundle – 52% Off

Love the look of gel nails but don’t want to hassle with going to the salon? Get our Haute Polish LED light and a bottle of the Classic Red polish. We include everything you need to get started going gel nails at home.

Individual Gel Nail Polishes – 44% Off

Want more than just the Classic Red? We also have individual bottles on sale. Lots of colors from blue to white to pink to beige – we have you covered. Buy one to try or several to stock up. With long-lasting gel nails, these bottles will last and last.

So stock up on these great deals before you enjoy your day off – the sale only lasts one week.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems or any of the products above? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

What Can Airbrush Makeup Do?

Every makeup application has its pros and cons. Whether you use brushes, sponges or your fingers; whether you use creams, gels or powders; whether you use a little or a lot – every makeup method has it’s benefits and drawbacks. So what about airbrush makeup?

Only Airbrush Makeup Can…

Smooth Airbrush Finish

…Be blended perfectly.  Applying makeup with an airbrush allows you maximum control and coverage. Your stylus and compressor work together to produce microparticles that blend together to form you perfect color. If you use brushes or sponges, you are going to get an uneven amount of makeup that does blend out as smooth as with an airbrush. After all, you wouldn’t paint a Mercedes with a brush, would you?

…Give you a natural looking blush. With regular foundations, you have to apply the blush on top of your base layers. This means it can be difficult to control the amount of blush you use. If you want a more a natural flush to your cheeks, apply your airbrush blush UNDER your foundation. This is only possible with airbrush makeup. By applying your airbrush brush and then your foundation, the blush looks like it’s a natural part of your face and not added after the fact.

…Give you a natural looking glow that hydrates. Again, with regular foundations, makeup has to be applied in a certain order. Airbrush makeup gives you more options. Start with a primer and your color-matched foundation, then apply your moisturizer OVER the foundation. This will give you a soft, dewy finish without smudging your makeup. This is especially helpful for those with dry or sensitive skin.

A stylus is cleaner than a brush.

Airbrush Makeup and Clearer Skin

You have been told since you were a teen to not touch your face or you might cause pimples. This is still true. The more we touch our faces, the more we transfer dirt and oils to our pores. This causes acne and other skin problems. Even if you clean your makeup brushes and applicators every day, you are still working with tools that are going to collect the very things we want to keep away from our skin.

That’s part of what makes airbrush makeup so special. By using the stylus and not a brush, you are only applying makeup to your face, not bacteria. This prevents acne, but it can also prevent fine lines from forming as you rub and pull on your skin as you apply your makeup. Stay looking younger, longer.

Any Drawbacks?

Of course there are drawbacks to nearly anything. An at-home airbrush makeup kit can start off costing more than traditional makeup. And it takes some getting used to be able to pull off a flawless finish in a small amount of time. It’s also not as portable as other makeup.

But that’s why it helps to sign up for the Luminess Air emails so you can find out about our latest deals, hear about our latest products and watch our most updated tutorials. To be added to our email list, leave a comment on this blog post.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

Eyeglasses and Eye Makeup

Glasses are worn by every type of person – the hipster and the punk, the businesswoman and the teacher, the mom and the child. Figuring out how to apply your eye makeup is a dilemma faced by nearly every woman who wears glasses.

And the advice out there can be confusing – don’t wear too much, don’t wear too little, etc. Lots of advice, but what works for someone else might not work for you. So here are some suggestions and ideas to help you find the eye makeup look that works for you.

Notice Your Glasses

First, take a look at yourself in the mirror with your glasses on. Notice whether the frames actually look good on you or you have just been wearing them for so long you don’t know what else to do. If you need new frames, consider taking your prescription someplace with some funky frames or just more updated styles. You can do this online or at an actual storefront. Flattering glasses are the first step to a flattering makeup look.

Next, notice if the frames include your eyebrows or hide them, make your eyes look smaller or bigger, are thick- or thin-framed. Does the color make your eyes glow? Do they create shadows on your face? These are all factors that can influence how you apply your makeup.

Notice Your Eyes

If you naturally wear brighter eyeshadow, there's no reason to stop just because you have glasses. Just keep in mind that your glasses can contrast (red frames might be a bit of overkill with red eyeshadow) as well as conceal.

But you don’t have change how you apply makeup just because you wear glasses. If you don’t regularly wear eyeliner, that’s fine. If you usually only wear one color eyeshadow, don’t change it. The only thing that really needs to change is the amount applied.

If you have small eyes and generally only apply a small line to your upper lids, keep doing that, just make it a bit darker or thicker. If you regularly wear a smoky eye, keep going, just double the liner. If you always curl your lashes and wear mascara, keep doing it – just make sure it’s dry before  you put on your glasses or you might have issues with the lenses getting smudged.

Don’t Forget to Notice Your Eyebrows

Are you eyebrows covered up by your frames? Or are your frames highlighting them?

Groomed eyebrows are key to a great makeup look. Make sure you remove any stray hairs between your brows. Unless it's a straggler, don't pluck under your brows. If you need help knowing how to shape your brows, see a professional who can go over the basics with you and show you the shape that works best for you (again, it's your face, so don't just go with what's trendy if it doesn't fit YOU).

Notice These Tips

• Thicker frames means thicker liner. Thinner frames mean thinner liner. Generally, try to match your eyeliner thickness to your frames' thickness. This is done most easily with a gel or pen eyeliner. Check out our eyeliners for easy-to-apply, long-lasting eyeliner pens that apply easily.
• Concealer and/or highlighter are more important with glasses because of the focus drawn to that area of the face. If you naturally have shadows under your eyes, small eyes that disappear behind your frames or fine lines, you want to make sure you address those issues. Use concealer on those shadows (or where the frame’s shadows fall) and lightly address those fine lines (Minus-10 and a bit of airbrush makeup can do wonders here).
• BONUS TIP for smaller eyes: Use a dark/thick liner on the top lashes, then use a nude/light liner underneath. This will brighten up your eyes and make them a little more noticeable. Add a bit of mascara (curling them first) to complete the look. 
• Treat your glasses like an accessory. If you like to look serious and professional, chose classic wire rims. Like a little drama? Chose a dramatic color or ones with rhinestones. Variations on the cat's eye tend to look good on a most people and can be subtle or dramatic depending on your desire. 
• Blush and highlighter can be used to make your eyes and glasses don’t just fade away. Use blush or bronzer to deepen your cheeks and highlighter to bring out your eyes.
• Don’t neglect the rest of your face. Just because you focused on your eyes doesn’t mean you should just let the rest slide. If you used concealer or foundation around your eyes, continue to do so on the rest of your face. Even if you just use a neutral lipstick, make sure you address your lips, too. But don’t be afraid to wear something bright. In fact, if you tend to do a neutral eye, use your mouth as an opportunity to try something new – like the plums that are in season for fall.

Whatever you do, whatever frames you wear or however your face is shaped, make your makeup choices based on what works for you. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but the only eyes that matter are yours.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems or the products mentioned above? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

Finding Makeup Inspiration in Everyday Life

Some mornings it’s just tough to get out of bed.  The same old routine has you worn down and you just don’t feel like putting on the same outfit, doing the same makeup and heading out the door. Shopping for something new doesn’t help, eating doesn’t help and you can’t just give up and go back to bed. So what do you do?

You have to find inspiration somehow, so start looking around you.

Think about your favorite piece of jewelry. Imagine putting it on. Is it a ring? A necklace? Is it silver or gold? Antique or modern? Does it have red, blue, green stones? Use that piece as a stepping stone to your look. Decide to wear something sparkly to go with the metal of your chosen piece. Match your lips to the ruby in your ring or match your eyes to the stones in your necklace. Or contrast it – wear ultra modern colors and shapes with that vintage string of pearls. Whatever you do, remember what you love about that piece and use it to revive your look.

Or, look outside your window. See those gorgeous flowers you planted last spring? Or the hazy blue sky hanging above the building next door? Maybe the trim on the house next to you was just painted a brilliant color.

The key to changing up your look and feeling fresh again is to find something around you that makes you think about things a little different. Even if that day’s look doesn’t turn out, at least it gets you thinking about new ways of applying your makeup.

If you are more the planning type and not really up for spontaneous make overs, then start looking in magazines or on websites for the looks that inspire you. Do you just love Jennifer Aniston’s hair, Gwen Stefani’s signature red lips or Katy Perry’s fearlessness when it comes to her appearance? Then start collecting pictures and figuring out what works for you. You might not be able to pull off the purple-gray hair that Kelly Osbourne has, but maybe that color would look good on your eyes.

The point is, don’t let your airbrush makeup rut stop you from looking your best. You can find inspiration anywhere – the color of your best friend’s eyes, the blinged-out collar on your dog, the shiny chrome fender on your car. It doesn’t matter what makes you look at things differently, as long as you are willing to try.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.

What’s Better Than a New Airbrush System? Two Airbrush Systems!

The world is full of acronyms these days: LOL, YOLO, BRB, OMG, BFF. But the best one is definitely BOGO – Buy One, Get One. And we are having a BOGO sale right now. Buy one Luminess Air Everyday airbrush makeup system, get one free.

Our Everyday airbrush makeup system is already discounted at $169. But now, that $169 will get you TWO airbrush makeup systems. One to keep and one to share, or just keep them both if you like. Either way, this is a great deal.

So what is the Everyday system? It’s the easy-to-use compressor and stylus system that provides constant airflow and turns on and off with the touch of a button. It comes with our four beauty essentials and two .55 oz bottles of our Ultra foundation.

BOGO Everyday Airbrush Makeup System

What does this mean for you? This means you get all the tools you need to have long-lasting flawless airbrush makeup for a great price. It also means you can share this deal with someone else. The second system would be a great gift for your best friend, your sister, your mother-in-law, your daughter or anyone you want to see have a quick and easy makeup routine.

 

Worried about scars, sensitive skin or blemishes? Airbrush makeup can give you the immaculate look you want without irritating your skin. Teens, those with acne, women with mature skin, the acne-prone and those will scars will all love how our water-based mineral formula goes on lightly but covers fully.

The beauty essentials include a moisturizing primer, bronzer, blush and Glow, a finishing formula that sets your makeup and gives you just a touch of glow. The two bottles of Ultra foundation will be matched to your skin tone (and the skin tone of the person you plan to give the second system to) and provide a smooth texture to your face.

Save the second system for a Christmas gift, birthday or just because. It’s never too late to decide to give yourself a makeover and now you can share the fun.

Getting married? Use one system for yourself and one for your bridesmaids. Save money by not hiring a professional but still getting that professional airbrush makeup look – and bonus, you get to keep and use the system after the wedding.

And you can always add different foundation formulas, eyeshadows and more to your order. Our at-home airbrush system gives you endless options for bringing out your natural gorgeousness.

So get one for your MIL or your BFF. After all, YOLO.

Interested in buying one of our at-home airbrush systems or checking out this sale? Luminess Air is available online, toll-free 1-888-793-7474 or by email. Questions or comments about this blog? Email us.