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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.

BASIC TIPS FOR EVERYONE

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 “Activate.” 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 most fine 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.

Great Tips for Everyone

Problem Solution

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.

This 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.

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.”

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.

The Application of makeup looks Blotchy and uneven. How can I get an even distribution EASILY!

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.

Not looking Natural, my application looks heavy and artificial. Want to look like I have no makeup on.
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.

Coverage is too light or is not hiding my blemishes.
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.

Fine Hair on face tend to pick-up the micro-spray particles
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!

Wrinkles look more pronounced around the eye and lip areas 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.

The finish looks shinny and I want a mild flat matt finish 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.

Makeup does not last as long as I expected
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 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.

Too Time Consuming to use, has to be an easier way

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.

Do I have to clean the needle after every use?
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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