Airbrushed Makeup Trial

Airbrushed Makeup Trial

December 8th, 2011 @ 10:28 am by Mrs. Sunhat
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In between my first dress fitting and bachelorette party, (which I’ll post about next!), this past Saturday, I was able to squeeze in my makeup trial.

I wear makeup every day so I’m not afraid of going for a more dramatic look for the wedding. Bare Minerals is my current choice for foundation and concealer, but thanks to you smart and informed peoples here on the Hive, I learned that this type of makeup does not photograph well. Apparently it reflects the light and can make you look like a grease face. Yeah - that doesn’t sound very bridal to me!

After learning this tidbit of info, I knew airbrush was the direction I wanted to go. I’ve never worn airbrush makeup, but my FSIL did for her wedding and she looked radiant.

My makeup artist, Anjelica, asked that I bring pictures of makeup looks that I liked. Pinterest to the rescue again!

Image via ProjectWedding.com / Photo by AllMadeUpTeam.com

Image via Wedding-Beauty.com

Image via BestDestinationWedding.com

Image via TalkingMakeup.com

I love a strong eye with soft cheeks and lips. I needed the look to be appropriate for our ceremony, but transition well to our festive reception.

So here is my horrific before photo, sans makeup:

What a vacant expression!!

And the after:

These really are 3 separate photos - MOB just kept zooming out more and more.

I LOVE the eyes. She applied partial false eyelashes just on the outside corners. The eyeliner is black but the darker eye color is like a smoky gray / navy. I wasn’t crazy how the lip color lasted but she will be giving me a tube of it for touch ups on the wedding day. She also will give me some blotting papers. I get oily pretty quick so that will come in handy.

This makeup is supposed to be high definition and should photograph (by a professional) very well. As long as I can keep the oil and shine in check, I’ll be a happy girl.

Have you worn airbrushed makeup before? Did you love how it photographed?

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24 Responses to “Airbrushed Makeup Trial”

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soyjoy222 (message) 3,193 posts, Sugar bee

I feel you on the shine wars! I blot all day, everyday! Am nervous about oil and wedding pictures….ugh.

At least we will age well!

12/8/11 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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janie-janie (message) 2,572 posts, Sugar bee

you’re so lukcy– you look really pretty without makeup! but your trial bridal makeup looks really glam, I like it!

12/8/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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MidnightSun (message) 854 posts, Busy bee

Oh SO beautiful!

12/8/11 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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Mrs. Parasol (message) 2,132 posts, Buzzing bee

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! (Had to type that out because I am literally doing cartwheels over here!). You are jaw-droppingly gorgeous, Sunhat! I love everything, especially your eyes. Oh my gosh, you’re going to be such a stunning bride.

12/8/11 @ 10:49 am (reply)

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Lexy (message) 404 posts, Helper bee

Love your pictures! You look so glamorous.

My makeup has to be DIY because with formal pictures at 9:00 am I’m doing makeup at 6:30 (Usually I leave my house at 6:15 so this is not that early for me).

But, I did get the “HD” primer and base from Sephora and the “airbrush effect” foundation brush to try and get that airbrushed look. One of my friends is very good at applying makeup so I’ll be trusting her to make me look as glam as you!

A little less glam… morning ceremony and all

12/8/11 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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jacinda10 (message) 469 posts, Helper bee

You look beautiful Sunhat!

12/8/11 @ 10:54 am (reply)

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elibas (message) 44 posts, Newbee

I like it ! I get oily too, I always get the shiny face in photos. Pinterest is awesome, I need an invitation but they haven’t sent it yet

12/8/11 @ 10:54 am (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Looks great, you will be such a beautiful bride!

12/8/11 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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redheadartgirl (message) 44 posts, Newbee

I wear airbrushed foundation every day, and I love it with all my heart and soul. It will stay in place all night. I’ve never had it photographed, though, so I can’t really speak to that part of it.

12/8/11 @ 11:07 am (reply)

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lovekiss (message) 1,591 posts, Bumble bee

To get shine free, use Urban Decay’s DeSlick setting spray on your face BEFORE primer, and again after your face is 100% done. Seriously, it makes a world of difference using it at 2 different points in the make-up application process.

12/8/11 @ 11:14 am (reply)

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JuneBride2012 (message) 506 posts, Busy bee

The makeup looks great (and your eyes are GORGEOUS)! By the way, your before picture is not horrific - you have great skin and rosy cheeks!

12/8/11 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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bridesmomma (message) 451 posts, Helper bee

You have such beautiful BLUE eyes! I wore airbrushed makeup @ my daughter’s wedding as well as the bridal party–it photographed really, really well! Wish I could have professional make up applied every day…

12/8/11 @ 11:38 am (reply)

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Miss Mole (message) 985 posts, Busy bee

I love it! You look beautiful.

12/8/11 @ 11:40 am (reply)

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Mrs. Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

Your makeup looks wonderful! It really makes your beautiful blue eyes pop.

12/8/11 @ 12:25 pm (reply)

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Miss Hawk (message) 598 posts, Busy bee

Love the focus on your eyes and you skin really looks glowing and radiant! I am planning on giving airbrush a try. Hopefully it looks as good as yours turned out!

12/8/11 @ 12:35 pm (reply)

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