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GREAT TIPS FOR
EVERYONE
BASIC TIPS FOR
EVERYONE
Great Tips for
Everyone
Luminess Air and Airbrushing produce the most natural,
flawless results.
Airbrushing is extremely easy, fast and the most
sensational way to enhance your beauty. This guide is designed to help answer
commonly asked questions for fast results.
Please read along, you may find these tips extremely
useful, especially if you are a first time user.
TIP 1- Shake the makeup bottles for 10-20
seconds before your first use. The makeup needs to be “Activated.”
Then subsequently, always give makeup 5 brisk shakes before routine use.
Not doing this will result in poor coverage, shiny finish or a very
unsatisfactory look.
TIP 2- Picking your shade before Airbrushing.
We sent four unique shades of foundation. Sample
all four shades on your skin by placing a droplet and then smearing with
your finger. One shade will disappear into your skin.
If this does not happen then take the closest shade, even if it not a
dead-on match to apply with airbrush (Airbrush pigments work very
differently compared to liquid foundations and mineral powders, please be
patient and watch what happens when even a “ball-park” shade is airbrushed on
your skin!) Airbrushing tends to defuse close shades into a
camouflage producing a very amazing match. This is one of
the great miracles of airbrushing. Allow us to help you select your BEST EVER
shade, never hesitate to call us and we can walk you through this and help you
find the best shade.
TIP 3- Little goes a long way. The airbrush
stylus has a throttle button which works much like the “gas pedal” on your car.
We typically NEVER PULL BACK ALL THE WAY, just as you rarely
“floor” the gas pedal on your car, just a gentle touch (about ¼ to 1/2 of the
way is all you need). Barely pull back on the button until you start getting
the most delicate spray. The point is to spray the finest coverage and not to
blast makeup which can look very unattractive.
TIP 4- Go light on the coverage and then
do multiple layers to get the right coverage. Apply very thin, transparent
coats, almost as if you are applying very fine ultra-transparent film layers.
This is how you get that translucent, natural young skin. Imagine if you
are applying very thin delicate coats until your coverage is absolutely right.
So regardless of if you want a sheer translucent look or a heavier opaque look,
it’s always best to apply in thin coats. This will give you the most
professional results. Many beginners tend to spray heavily producing a very
unattractive look. Go slow, go light! Layer your foundation on
very lightly and always remember to keep your hand moving.
TIP 5- When airbrushing, always keep your hand
moving and never spray on one spot if you are trying to spray your face.
Make circular “O” movements or figure “8” movements with your hand and always
apply very light delicate coats. Do this and you will NEVER go wrong.
TIP 6- Keep a Fan brush handy for that
final FINISHING TOUCH. Don’t hesitate to use a light brush to finish-off
your face (this is a great technique for beginners).
TIP 7-The deep cleaning section (removing the needle)
in our DVD is not intended for cleaning after every day or every use.
Do this once every four to six weeks to keep getting the most optimal
spray. However, we do recommend spraying out any left-over makeup in your
airbrush after every use which takes seconds.
TIP 8- Our staff at Luminess Air is dedicated
to providing the best possible service. Call us at (toll free)
866-914-4148.
| 1. Are you having a
hard time matching your skin color with Luminess Air Foundations? Not getting
that correct shade or the makeup looks too dark or too light. |
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is SIMPLE to SOLVE: Step 1- Please locate all of the Foundation shades
in your starter kit. See the bottom of the bottles. Foundation shades are
designated with an “F” prefix. Example: “F-3” or “F-7”. Step 2-
Shake all the bottles extremely well for a minimum of 30 seconds before first
application; shaking will activate the makeup system for use. Step 3-
Please apply a sample by hand of all four shades on your forearm (Skin on the
forearm tends to be a very close match to your face); place droplets on your
skin and then smear into skin to reveal color. Step 4- Select the
closest shade. Please note that if none of the shades match then pick the
closest of what you have and watch what
happens when you airbrush. Step 5- Place 3-4 drops of
the selected shade into the airbrush cup. Step 6- Gently spray on
your opposite forearm. **IMPORTANT** Please spray an extremely
light/delicate coat, we are not spraying furniture or a wall, this is
your skin, make it beautiful by applying super-fine, VERY LIGHT coats which are
barely detectable to the eye. Then layer a second and third coat using
the lightest possible spray pressure. NEVER-“Gun” the airbrush by spraying
with the throttle pulled all the way back! If you are pulling-back all
the way on the airbrush throttle then you are spraying TOO HARD! Pull any
further and you will produce a very thick unattractive coat. Go light
with your coverage and then re-coat 1 to 3 additional times.
RESULT- The result will be Guaranteed impressive. The color will look to
have magically blended into your skin. Also, you may contact one of our
agents and we will walk you through these steps even if it means sending you a
lighter or darker shade of foundation.
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Not getting a desirable feel on your face- “My skin feels strange to
the touch, I feel a build-up that I don’t desire. What can I do to get
that flaw-less look? And I don’t want to feel the makeup on my skin.” |
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EASY
TO FIX! First time users tend to apply more makeup than is required. Go
light- Go Slow! Liquid foundation can look extremely “Caked-on”
if applied heavily and dry mineral makeup can look flaky and “Dusty or Crusty”.
Airbrushing tends to give the
ultimate finish and the secret is to apply using very fine coats. Step 1-
Keep your airbrush “one airbrush stylus length” or 6” away from your
face. This allows for more even distribution of makeup and eliminates
build-up. Step 2- Apply very sheer fine delicate coats by
barely pulling back on your stylus (never pull back beyond 1/3 of
the way back on the throttle and if you are pulling back all the way, you are
spraying WAY TOO HARD and will NOT get the look you desire). Delicate, Delicate,
Delicate is the mantra of Airbrushing!!! Chances are that too much
makeup is being applied too quickly. Step 3- Go extremely slow the
first couple of times. You will become extremely efficient and fast at
airbrushing but you must perfect the art of applying fine delicate coats.
RESULT- Fine delicate layers
of application will never result in build-up, your makeup should look natural
and never artificial which results in an unpleasant feel on your skin or to the
touch.
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The Application of makeup looks Blotchy and uneven. How can I
get an even distribution EASILY! |
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EASY
TO FIX! Remember the first time you spray-painted? Spray
cans have an explosive uncontrollable force while airbrush empowers you with
maximum control. You are not spraying furniture or a wall so go extremely
light. You want very fine layers and Go light- Go slow!
The throttle on the stylus is in your control and many first
time users tend to yank the throttle all the way back resulting in very bad,
blotchy and overall extremely unattractive results. Try this: Step 1-
Shake the makeup bottle to insure that your foundation is well mixed. Step
2- Select your shade and add a couple of drops into stylus. Step 3-
Little goes a long way. The airbrush stylus has a throttle button which works
much like the “gas pedal” on your car. We typically NEVER PULL BACK ALL THE
WAY, just as you rarely “floor” the gas pedal on your car. Just a gentle touch
(about 1/4 to 1/2 of the way is all you need.) Barely pull back on the button
until you start getting the most delicate spray. Step 4- You need to
keep your hand moving constantly. Move fast with your hand. Spray a very
delicate coat and never apply makeup to one spot only as this will give that
“blotchiness/buildup”. Keep your hands moving just like when you use a regular
makeup brush. IMPORTANT- Move your hand rapidly, apply light coats and you
will eliminate the problem of blotchiness easily.
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My makeup looks heavy and artificial,
how can I achieve that natural look? |
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Airbrush
is the “Gold Standard” in cosmetics and the Natural look is the paramount
reason for airbrushing. Heavy and “made-up” are the result of too much
makeup being applied too quickly. Slow-down and we will get you looking
amazing. Airbrushing tends to give the ultimate finish and the secret
is to apply using very fine coats. So what is a fine coat? A fine
coat consists of applying a very light, transparent layer which “lightly-tints”
the skin. You should see 95% skin 5% or less makeup on a delicate coat.
This is achieved easily by: Step 1- Keep your airbrush (one
airbrush stylus length) or 6” away from your face. This allows for more
even distribution of makeup and eliminates build-up. Step 2- Apply
very sheer fine delicate coats by barely
pulling back on your stylus. Delicate, Delicate, Delicate is
the mantra of Airbrushing!!! Step 3- Stop and see your results
after each coat. (This may slow down the process and you may feel that
your makeup is taking longer than it should but you have to get the hang of
airbrushing if this is your first time, remember that once you learn it, you
will become extremely fast!) Step 4- Keep a Fan brush handy to
gently feather any imperfections or flatten any imperfections in the
spray. Light, sheer makeup is the natural look.
RESULT- You will see a
beautiful radiance produced on your skin. If you feel the makeup on your face,
then chances are that you have used too much makeup. Go slow and layer to
get that natural glow.
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Coverage is too light or is not hiding my blemishes. |
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You
need extra coverage under your eyes to make blemishes less visible. Huge
Hollywood Secret- Coverage is like camouflage. We always suggest
a natural glowing look over a harsh caked-on look. Coverage generally
requires more vs. less makeup. And instead of baking on a thick coat,
apply multiple coats one coat at a time and build up a few delicate layers
instead of one fat thick coat! Try the following strategies and you will
be pleased, guaranteed: Step 1- Use a light water-based concealer
under your eyelid area. Step 2- Gently render light transparent
coats of foundation over blemish areas only, cover the blemish no more than
20%, if you can’t see your blemish anymore, then you have applied too much
makeup, please correct. Step 3- Now apply a single delicate even
coat all over your face and neck. Wait 10 seconds and repeat Step 3 until
you have a desired look. We always recommend to keep checking the
coverage on the mirror between coats. Remember to feather your face with
a fan brush for the ultimate finishing touch.
RESULT- You can get a very impressive level of coverage without using too much
makeup. Always-build up your makeup in sheer delicate layers. This way,
you will surely get the best possible coverage and the most natural look.
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Fine Hair on face tend to pick-up the micro-spray particles |
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Some
of us are naturally born with a soft “peach-fuzz” and at times this presents
its challenges to makeup application. You may have airbrushed a light
delicate coat of foundation only to find that your facial hair has picked-up
some of the micro-particles from the spray. This issue is extremely easy
to fix. Use a quality fan brush and gently fleece the facial hair; the
micro-particles will instantly brush away in seconds revealing a lovely finish
to your skin. Never hesitate to use a Brush for a finishing touch!
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Wrinkles look more pronounced around the eye and lip areas |
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Applying
makeup on areas with deep wrinkles can be done in two ways: Strategy 1-
Go for a light natural look as follows: Step 1-When airbrushing,
you want to apply the most delicate coat of makeup when spraying on your
skin. Heavy makeup and wrinkles never go well together. Make sure
to use a light moisturizer on your skin before airbrushing, this moisturizer
will give your skin a smoother texture for airbrushing. Then use extreme
care to spray very lightly/delicately around your eye and lip areas as you
don’t want too much makeup on your wrinkles. (IMPORTANT- NEVER SQUINT OR
FORCE YOUR EYES TIGHTLY SHUT AS THIS WILL PRONOUNCE YOUR WRINKLES, LOOK RELAXED
AND THEN APPLY YOUR AIRBRUSH MAKEUP) Step 2- Never hesitate to
use a fan brush to feather makeup around your wrinkles. We promise that
this will produce a very natural look. Strategy 2- Use a dense
concealer to fill-in the wrinkles. Call us and we will be able to help
you. Such products work well with our airbrush formulation. First, apply
concealer with the concealer brush. Then gently airbrush over areas with a very
light and delicate coat. Apply no more than two fine layers of foundation in
wrinkle areas. Always use less makeup in wrinkle prone areas as makeup will
generally exaggerate wrinkles. Go light and layer. Also, use a fan brush to
feather your look into perfection for a fast and easy solution.
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The finish looks shiny and I want a mild flat matte finish |
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Two
things could have gone wrong. One, you did not activate the makeup by shaking
the makeup for the first time. Shake the makeup for 15-30 seconds the first
time you use the product. If you forgot or just barely shook the bottle, then
go ahead and do this activation process again. Also, remember to shake the
bottle 5-6 times briskly before each routine use for the best possible result.
Two, do you have oily skin? If so, please make sure to wash your face and towel
dry before applying Luminess Air. IMPORTANT- Make sure that you are spraying
6-8 inches away from your face. Oily skin needs to be clean and product free
before application of airbrush! Also, don’t hesitate to use a setting powder
over your Luminess foundation to help control your oily complexion. You may
call and try our Luminess Air setting powder which will absorb any excess
facial oil and help provide a matte look.
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Makeup does not last as long as I expected |
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Luminess
Air is a high performance cosmetic which is rated to last for more than 10
hours. Consider the following: Is your face clean and product free before
application? If not, Luminess Air foundation will not properly bond with your
skin. Are you applying for a single heavy application vs. applying fine coats? IMPORTANT-
The longest applications tend to result from fresh clean, skin.
NEVER APPLY HEAVY COATS. A
SINGLE HEAVY COAT WILL HAVE A ¼ FRACTIONAL LIFE COMPARED TO 2 or 3 light coats
which will easily last 10+ hours or overnight.
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Too Time Consuming to use, has to be an easier way
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Give
Luminess five days and your routine will become extremely EASY! 95% of our
customers get the hang of Airbrushing in the first two applications and the
remaining five percent takes up to five days. Airbrushing for the first
time is going to take more time than your conventional makeup because you are
learning and applying makeup. Your second application will take a
fraction of the time. On average our typical Luminess Air customer will take
less time using airbrush than regular powders or minerals within one
week. Don’t give-up, use Luminess Air for a week and then see the results
and the time savings. Also, never skip on cleaning your airbrush by
removing excess/left-over makeup. Spray-out any excess makeup after every
application. Think of this, would you rather wash your hands and nails
and brush-off your clothes of mineral makeup or spend 5 seconds spraying-out
makeup which is left-over in your airbrush? Airbrushing is very easy and
our average user can apply their foundation and blush in less than 60 seconds.
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Do I have to clean the needle after every use?
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NO-
Cleaning the needle is not necessary after each and every use. The DVD
has a section related to spatter control. Every once in a while, you will
notice that your airbrush is not giving the finest possible spray. In
this event, pull out the needle and wipe it down with a tissue, it only takes
30 seconds. Do this before that big special occasion for the best
possible result.
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