Airbrush Makeup Mistakes and How to Fix Them

If you do your makeup almost every day, chances are pretty good you have had to wipe something off and start over. Some days, you might have to wipe EVERYTHING off and try again. And if you are anything like me, some days you just look in the mirror and decide to forgo the makeup – or leaving the house.

So today we are going to go over some common airbrush makeup mistakes and how to correct, or prevent, them.

Over and Under Spraying

You will hear it time and time again – with airbrush makeup, layers are key. We recommend starting with a light layer of foundation and letting it dry. If you want more, you can always add another layer, but that first layer might be all you need.

So what do you do if you have applied your primer and your foundation and you realize it’s too heavy? Start by removing the foundation with a damp rag or makeup wipe. Then refill your stylus, but this time practice spraying into a tissue.

-       Are you pulling back too much on the throttle? You should never apply makeup with the throttle pulled more than 1/3 of the way back.

-       Is there too much foundation in the cup? Four to six drops is customary for most people. You can always add more later, but it’s hard to stop spraying when you have too much in the cup.

-       Are you using too light a shade so you are overspraying? Make sure you have color matched your foundation properly. Getting some sun can change your skin tone, and so can spending a lot of time indoors. If you think your skin tone has changed, adjust your foundation accordingly.

Airbrush Stylus is Spattering

Was that too easy? Okay, here’s a harder one. What do you do if the airbrush is spattering makeup?

First, you should be cleaning your stylus after every use. When you are done applying your makeup, fill the cup on the stylus with water and spray into the sink (or a tissue) until it’s empty.

But build up does happen and can clog your stylus. To remedy this, take the stylus apart to clean it properly. Watch this video to learn how to do this properly.

Makeup is Just Not Staying Put

Gone are the days when you could just slap on some color and hope it lasts as long as you do. With the advances in cosmetics, it takes a bit more effort to get a long-lasting look, but it’s so worth it.

New travel-ready Boost-It & Final Seal

Make sure you are applying a moisturizer and/or primer before applying your airbrush makeup. This will help give your skin the right kind of texture to make sure the makeup adheres well.

Also, follow up with a setting formula. We recommend our Final Seal waterproof sealant to make sure your face is protected from damaging moisture such as sweat or tears.

Making sure you let each layer dry before applying the next will also ensure that your makeup stays put and lasts all day and night. BONUS TIP: Try letting your makeup fully set before applying the waterproof sealant. If you apply the sealant just before you walk out the door, you give your makeup time to settle in fully. (Try our new travel-ready Final Seal for convenient application anywhere, anytime.)

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