Weddingbee Blog

Back in the olden days when I was 95% sure that I was going to do my own makeup, I was on the prowl for a good airbrush foundation. The two that I had in mind were:

The MAC Studio Mist Foundation is fairly reasonably priced (in my opinion) at $28.50, while the Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation retails for a hefty $60. But since I’ve recently booked myself a makeup artist for the wedding, I didn’t end up buying either of the products.

So the other day I made a quick run to Ulta for a Japonesque eyelash curler, and stopped in my tracks when I saw this product:

Sally Hansen Airbrush Makeup for a mere $7.99! Now normally, I tend to walk right past drugstore foundations since I like to try on the products before purchasing. However, ever since I saw makeup artist Carmindy on TLC’s What Not to Wear use this, I have actually been keeping my eyes open for it whenever I go to Target or Walgreens. This was actually the first time I saw the product on the shelf.

Despite my nearly full bottle of Prescriptives Flawless foundation in my drawer, I had to buy it anyway. (I am such a product junkie, Sephora is my idea of Heaven on Earth). But WOW, I am so glad I took a chance! The consistency is nice and it really gives my skin the smooth airbrushed look. It’s a little bit strange in that you have to spray the foundation onto the back of your hand and then use a damp makeup wedge sponge or a foundation brush to smooth it on. But I believe this technique applies to both the MAC and Dior foundations as well.

Now for the downside…there are very few colors to choose from, maybe 4-5 shades at most. This makes finding your perfect match a hit or a miss. I happened to get lucky, the Nude Tan is perfect for my summer coloring. Also note, the shade on the cap is quite accurate and is a good color indicator. I may now be a permanent convert, and I think I will also bring this for my makeup artist to use! Happy Airbrushing!

What are your favorite drugstore finds?