A Look Inside the Temptu S One Compressor Intro Kit

Ok, so in the video it says I just got this.  Well at the time that was true.  However, it has taken me a little bit of time to get around and edit this video to show you. 
This is a quick look at what you get with the Temptu S Compressor Intro Kit from www.temptupro.com.  I kept hearing how much better silicone airbrush makeup was vs water based so I had to give it a try.  Stay tuned for upcoming videos with a complete review and tutorials! 

I'll also show you how to set it up in under 30 seconds.  It truly is that fast!

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Valentines Day Inspired Makeup Tutorial

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With Valentines Day right around the corner I thought I would create a romantic look with a bold pink lip for you to try.  Bold and bright lips are all the rage for this spring and now is a great time to start implementing this look.  Berries and coral's are especially popular.   The cool toned pink lips really made my blue eyes POP!  Here are the steps and the makeup used:

Eyes:
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin (a pale shimmer pink) all over the lid concentrated.  And softly applied up to the brow bone. Also apply this color to the inner tear duct area and inner third of the lower lash line.
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Busted (a dark grey purple) in the outer V and brought down to the lower lash line in the outer third only.
Urban Decay YDK (a high shimer medium toned purple pink) over Urban Decay Busted that you just applied and bring it softly to the middle thrid of the eye.
*All of the Urban Decay eyeshadows are from the Naked 1 and 2 palettes. 
Red Cherry #747M lashes cut in thirds (I have a tutorial coming out on this technique.  But for now do the normal application method of lashes.  To see a tutorial on how to do that here.)
Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara (black)
MAC Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in On the Hunt (darkest black).  Apply this over the strip lash line.

Face: 
Temptu Airbrush foundation in 005 and 006.  Any foundation in your color will do.
MAC Plum Foolery (a warm purpley color with a hint of shimmer) on the cheeks.

Lips:
MAC Beet (a bright red pink) Lip Liner
MAC Girl About Town (a bright pink with a hint of purple) Lipstick
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Beige (soft purple tinted pink), to turn the high voltage pink down a slight notch.

Where to buy:
Urban Decay Shadows: www.sephora.com or www.ulta.com
MAC Cosmetics: www.maccosmetics.com or www.nordstrom.com
Red Cherry Lashes:  www.madamemadeline.com
NYX Cosmetics: www.cherryculture.com
Temptu Airbrushing:  Pro's www.temptupro.com or www.ulta.com for the pods.

**Just added:  Here's the video tutorial!! 

 

To watch in a bigger screen, after pressing play, click on the YouTube logo to watch in YouTube.  Or click here.

Happy Valentines Day to YOU! 

XOXO, Michelle

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Dinair Water Based Airbrush Makeup and Machine Review

In my pursuit of finding the perfect airbrush system for my growing Makeup Artistry business I have been researching and researching endlessly for some time now.  One of the biggest players in the airbrushing community is Dinair.  Time and time again they popped up and I heard really good things about them.  And importantly I saw that fellow Makeup Artists were using them on their clients.  So I had to give it a try.  By far, Dinair was one of the most competitive priced kits out on the market.  You really got your bang for the buck.  Especially if you get in on one of their specials that they often hold (sign up for email notifications) you really get a lot for your money.  I happened to get mine right before Christmas.  I ordered the Personal / Pro kit in Opal White.  The deal was Free Shipping AND I got an additional 4 colors that I got to choose.   Also included in the kit:

8 Glamour foundations
Cleaner
Airbrush gun
Airbrush Compressor in one of the standard colors
Eyebrow stencils
Training materials
Training DVD
Sample Concealer
Eyeshadow Shield
Small Moist and Dewy
Samples of Air Tan
Training Foundation


What a deal!  And all this for only $229.00.  They also give you a one year warranty and one free lesson after you view the DVD for additional support. 

It only took 2 days for the kit to be delivered, at Christmas time.  Very impressive.  I finally got to test this baby out.  It was really easy to assemble and so simple to learn how to use.   The opal white looked more silver than what I had thought.  This little compressor was truly so light and small.  This would be so easy for me to travel with.  And the color range was great.  I instantly found my correct shade. What you see on the outside of the bottle is basically what you will get.  Just a few drops in the gun and you have a flawless face.  I even attempted at doing eyeshadow and blush with out even practicing first and it looked awesome!  The bronze shimmer is amazing on your lids and has beautiful sparkle.  You can even use this as contour and adding a shimmer to your face.  And I used the blushes on my lips as lipstick followed by Moist and Dewey as a lipgloss.  Amazing!  However airbrushing your lips doesn't last very long.  But longer then regular lipstick. 

Now for the Cons:  As a Makeup Artist it is important to me to not be exclusive to any brand.  I want to get a big color range and try different finishes.  This compressor will not work with the silicone based (S/B) foundations.  The compressor is not powerful enough to pump out the thicker formula.  However the gun will hold up.  I had hoped to keep the tiny compressor and use the gun from the other brand.  But it's the opposite in this case.  Not the gun, it's the compressor.  Be fair warned.  Dinair will except returns in 30 days but you will have to pay the shipping back and a 15% restocking fee.  I also found that the water based formula was very drying.  And I have oily skin.  So just put in a few drops of Moist and Dewey with the foundation and you should be good.

However, with that said, this system is great.  And the makeup is beautiful.  They have a huge color range and lots of different finishes.  Including the Paramedical which is great for covering tattoos, scars, burns, etc.  And the size is perfect for on the go or for someone that doesn't have a ton of space.  I would recommend this for a Makeup Artist starting out in airbrushing and I would recommend this to the everyday gal wanting a flawless finish daily with a system that is easy to use. 

Please go to www.airbrushmakeup.com to learn more about Dinair.

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