There is one thing that I would love to be able to walk around with all day and that’s a giant airbrush. Imagine lovelies, no more dark shadows, no more blotches, no more uneven skintone….
Make-Up artist and Love/Lust member Mariam Jensen specialises in the airbrush technique and has made literally hundreds of brides completely flawless for W-day. Mariam is going to share with us how airbrushing works both professionally and in the comfort of your own abode as well as giving us the lowdown on some of her favourite products for eyes and lips.
My favourite bit of a beauty feature? When the expert does exactly that – because they must have tried a lot of stuff right?!
Of course that’s not always a good thing. It just means I want to go out and buy everything they recommend….
*image courtesy of Exhibit Emotions
Mariam Jensen: Airbrush makeup is very different to most retail products on the market. The makeup comes in a wide variety of bases and my personal favourite is silicone – it’s long- lasting and extremely durable. The product is applied with an airbrush that is fed by an air compressor, creating the finest and lightest application of makeup. Try Airbase for a great foundation that can be used with or without airbrush.
The benefit of airbrush makeup is that it delivers lightweight, long-lasting makeup that is able to stand up to the scrutiny of HD for film/TV and also high resolutions in digital photography, making it an ideal choice for brides-to-be. One of the key reasons airbrush makeup looks so natural is because of the small spray patterns from the airbrush itself and the minimal quantity of makeup applied to achieve the desired effect.
Like any makeup, airbrush makeup is best applied by a professional artist and is worth the investment on your wedding day. However, the products can also be used at home to create a flawless make-up look using a good quality foundation brush and can be worn daily without the need for touch ups. For a natural sunkissed glow, add a touch of the Airbase Bronzer to the formula. This product lasts for hours requiring little to no touch up and feels like you’re barefaced. The coverage is fantastic and can be used to conceal acne, uneven complexions and even eczema.
*image courtesy of Edwina Ibbotson Millinery
A Rosy Glow
For gorgeous kissable lips, try a lip stain on your wedding day. I love Jemma Kidd Make Up School Rosy Glow Lip & Cheek Tint. The stain works best on clean lips that are well hydrated. Very easy to use, simply roll on evenly, blot lips together and viola – perfectly tinted, natural pink lips! For more definition try using a lip pencil, I love MAC Whirl which is a pinky nude shade. Then top with a touch of clear gloss or lip balm for some sheen. The best thing about this tinted lip product is that it is kissable yet not sticky like so many lip products often are.
*Image courtesy of Shanna Melville Bridal Couture
Big And Beautiful
Every bride wants big, beautiful eyes on their wedding day and of course, smudge- free make-up. For eye make-up that stands out yet withstands the tears, create a smokey eye using MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork – a gorgeous taupey-brown shade. Use a flat synthetic brush such MAC 249 Large Shader Brush to work the product all over the lid for a wash of colour. This can be worn alone or try layering to add sheen with a shade such as MAC Tan Pigment.
To make the look stronger, apply a deeper shade of eyeshadow in the crease. I love MAC Embark, it’s a deep aubergine-brown shade that adds depth and colour. Take a crease brush, such as MAC 224 and work the product into the crease and blend out and upwards in small circular motions. For added definition, apply a deep black liner in the inner rim and lash line. MAC Powerpoint Pencil in Engraved is a great product as it’s waterproof and wears very well.
Complete the look with a set of No 19 Lashes from Illamasqua – soft and smokey, these lashes are perfect for a wedding makeup look. You can also cut the lashes in half and use them as corner lashes which are much easier to apply and also give a more subtle flare to the eyes. After lashes are on, I would give lashes a light curl with the Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler which helps your own lashes and the false ones to blend and look more natural. Top wish a few coats of a good waterproof mascara such as MAC Blacksplash – this can be put on false eye lashes too and make them look very natural. Finally, blend some more black eye liner in the lash line to disguise the band of the false eye lashes.
*image courtesy of Exhibit Emotions
Make-Up Artist – Mariam Jensen visit www.mariamjensen.com or call +44 (0) 797 040570.
Airbrush make-up – Airbase
Mac Products – Mac On-line
Jemma Kidd – Space NK
Illamasqua - Debenhams
So then. Off to buy me some of this airbrush magic.
Or maybe I can somehow persuade Mariam to come round and make me look as radiant as one of the models?
Hmmm. Could take some time.
Big I’d Like Someone To Follow Me Around With A Giant Airbrush Love
Charlotte xxx
I am def going to look into the airbrushing for the big day sounds fab
is there any way you could find out where the beautiful head pieces are from in these shots they are gorgeous? X
I was going to ask the same thing Gemma!
I would love to be airbrushed!
Does Mariam know what lip prpduct was used on the second image down? it’s just what I am looking for!
Thanks
x
I love these make-up posts. I’m cosmetically-impaired; it’s a good day for me when I manage to apply my liquid liner without having to redo it more than twice. I’ll definitely be recommending airbrushing to my brides! I wonder- you say it works well for girls with acne- what about brides with pockmarks and scarring from acne as a teen?
Mariam is truly amazing at what she does! @Gemma @Sarah The headpieces and all the jewellery in the first and last images are by Yulia Kunze
I’d like a bit of advice about this, if possible. My face is very oily. So oily that 5 minutes after a make up trial at Benefit, most of the make-up had slid off my forehead. I think this was mainly because they used too many heavy products on me – I usually use a very light foundation and keep topping up my powder (every 20 minutes!).
I want to know if airbrushing would work for me?
I’m really stressing about my wedding make-up. I want great coverage for my pictures but nothing seems to work with my skin.
Hi Lovelies!
I’m sure Mariam will be on to offer advice this afternoon folks, I am dying to try airbrushing…
@Laura Babb, random thought but – my forehead goes oily if I have a reaction to hair products, or shampoo (which is a lot of products, especially dry shampoo stuff). Annoying because I actually have pretty dry skin. Also if I use anything too harsh, or heavy.
Maybe try really gentle hair products and see if it improves?
Charlotte xxx
I’ve worked with Mariam on a couple of events now, including my last wedding where the bride hated her skin – the results are amazing, absolutely flawless – and Mariam is an absolute dream to work with which is always an additional bonus! xx
OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD!!!! I want, I want, I want!!!
Thanks Charlotte but it’s not just my forehead but my nose and chin too.
I’m told those with oily skin get less wrinkles later in life so there’s something to be thankful for!
Just been over to Airbase for a look.
I NEED MY SKIN TO LOOK THIS GOOD.
Anyone what to go half’ers on one of those pump and hose kits??! Hmmmm. Wonder how good the makeup is without using the airbrush…..
Also very keen to hear if, like @abbygrace asked, the airbrushing helps cover acne scarring as i’m still all lumpy bumpy from my (so long ago it’s not even fair) youth!
J xx
Just to say the make up artist I used for my wedding day used airbrush foundation. It lasted all day and night, on a hot day, and I forget that on the day a woke up with a largish emotion spot which it perfectly covered. *currently coveting the Gemma Kidd cheek & lip tint*
Wow as a cosmetic addict I am totally needing some of this airbrush malarky right now!!!
Question though, I have ridiculously dry skin (even after exfoliating moisturising etc…though I am in need of a new awesome moisturiser if anyone has any tips)and lately all my normal products seem to look super flaky on my T zone and the side of my nose!!! Drama!! So would airbrush suit my skin or just add patches of dry flakyness?
I am devastated with my dryness at the mo!!
xx
I was airbrushed at a makeup trial and just ended up looking, well, WET. Mind you, this was the same “artist” who wanted to turn my hair into something Princess Margaret-esque so perhaps she wasn’t up to much!
@Laura have you tried using a primer? They create a smooth base for make up to sit on, I’m thinking that might work? Or adjusting what skincare products you use (I’m sure you’ve tried that already).
Mariam is doing the make-up for me and the girls at my wedding in September and I am super excited!
The trial I had was amazing – the make-up was flawless and it felt so light, like I wasn’t wearing any make-up at all. I wasn’t sure that airbrushing would give me enough coverage as I wear A LOT of make-up all the time, and have huge dark circles under my eyes, but it was fabulous…
… and she is SO lovely!
xx
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments everyone and also a special thank you to RMW for featuring me! I will try my best to answer all questions on here, but also feel free to contact me, too.
@Gemma – I travel all over for clients, so no bride too far ; )
@Sarah – I am pretty sure that was MAC Hug Me Lipstick with MAC Whirl Lip Pencil. Really gorgeous lip for bridal and even every day. The lipstick has a light, sheer texture with high shine.
@Abby-Grace Photography – Airbrush can cover all kinds of skin pigmentation and ailments. Recently I worked on a musician that was suffering from a bad breakout around her chin and I was able to airbrush her skin to flawless perfection. The makeup withheld a sweaty performance and she still looked great after!
@Dasha – Thank you lovely. xx
@Laura Babb – Airbrush makeup will help, I use products that are designed to last long days on sets and under studio lighting. They do not melt off or disappear, providing a finish that you really cannot get with many traditional retail cosmetics.
@Elizabeth – Thank you Liz, always a pleasure to work with you! Thank you so much for your kind words. xx
@Jeanie – You will love airbrush makeup. I too have acne scarring and it really helps disguish pigmentation and red marks. Keep in mind the makeup will not change the texture of the skin, however make the skin appear much more even and flawless (for hours and hours)
Thanks so much ladies!
xx
@Alex84 – Like traditional makeup, I stock various foundations in my kit for airbrush, each providing a different finish. Even with very dry complexions, you should be happy with the results from airbrush makeup. If you are super dry, try Dr. Haushka Rose Day Cream, it’s super hydrating and will help remedy serious dryness without breaking the bank, nor irritating the skin.
@Luci – Don’t let your experience make you not try airbrush again. There are so many airbrush products on the market and perhaps the product used was not suitable on your skin. I teach airbrush makeup here in London and always try to get my students understanding that airbrush is not one product for all.
@Kim – Thanks for your kind words and feedback, so nice for everyone to read. I cannot wait to do your makeup for your big day! xx
Oh dear – my ‘do your own make up’ philosophy, bolstered by Lucy in ‘He asked her…’ last week has just taken a battering!
The effects are incredible, although I’m not sure our wedding bank account would agree!!
Hummm really wish I was having a professional do my make up now!! I reckon it is too late to find someone to do it on Saturday…. *SIGH* Great work Mariam! x
I’ve had it done it’s amazing!! I’ve never looked so flawless!!
Wish I could get it done everyday!!!
Xxxx
I get married on Saturday and I have had quite a substantial break out (mainly chin) and also have a bit of scarring. I have been to Bobbi Brown and have bought quite a lot of stuff including foundation, but I am worried that the coverage is not good enough and it is certainly not ‘flawless’. Any advice about what to do to clear up my skin or any products to recommend to get a more flawless face? I am having some major face worries after reading this post!!
x
Excellent, thanks Mariam for the advice I will get off out and get me some of that cream to try! As well as dry it is super sensitive haha so hopefully I won’t react to it. xx
Just love this post, so important to look and feel amazing on your wedding day and great makeup is a must
I’ve worked with Mariam on recent shoots and witnessed the airbrush in action at the Jemma Kidd Make-Up School where she teaches – it’s seriously amazing and completely revolutionises make-up. One day when I’ve got a super sparkly event to go to I’ll try it for myself! x
Very beautiful makeup. The accessories did not outshine the gorgeous brides.
@Franie – I would try and see a dermatologist privately (if possible), they are the best with last minute remedies for break outs. For heavy duty coverage, try Cover Fx, they sell their products in Harvey Nics and are a great range.
@Alex84 – Dr. Haushka is a pretty natural range, you can find it in most health food stores and in most department stores. I think a tube is £22 and a little goes a long way. Also perhaps try cleansing with a cleansing oil, rather than soap. The Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils are AMAZING and they are also easily found through out the UK in Space NK and fine retailers. Hope that helps!
Thanks again for all the kind words everyone! x
Thanks so much @Mariam, will def be trying it out.
Fab post!
I would love to be airbrushed to perfection but budget may not streach that far. Slightly off topic but I’ve heard that you shouldn’t use undereye highlighters like Touche Eclat because they reflect in photos. I love mine and don’t know what i’d use instead.
@Emily – For everyday use highlighters under the eye are suitable, but for flash photography, high res images, and hd videos they sometimes give a white cast to the area the product was applied to. If you have dark circles, try colour correcting the area rather that highlighting. Use a peach corrector to lift the area and brighten, Shu Uemura makes a great one that is suitable for light to medium complexions. I also am a big fan of MAC concealers and the NW colour family has a slight warmth/peachiness that really brightens the complexion.
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Love those gorgeous beauty. All those head piece are nice and the make up too.
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