Makeup By Kim Porter

Hauls

Wedding Wednesday: Airbrush Makeup for your Wedding Day – What are the benefits?

Many brides have requested having their wedding day makeup airbrushed.  I must admit that since I haven’t done airbrush makeup previously, only when assisting, I missed out on some clients.  I’m happy share my biggest purchase during this past The Makeup Show New York City; I was able to purchase a Temptu Pro airbrush kit.

 

 

Temptu S-One Compressor, Temptu Sp-35 Airbrush, Temptu Starter Set Foundation 12 pack
Temptu S-One Compressor, Temptu Sp-35 Airbrush, Temptu Starter Set Foundation 12 pack

 

What is airbrush makeup?

Airbrush makeup comes in different forms; however, I picked up the silicone based foundations from Temptu since I will use mine for beauty and bridal work.  The makeup is applied with an airbrush by dispersing very thin layers of the makeup evenly on the face.

What are the benefits of airbrush makeup?

Airbrush makeup has many benefits, especially when it comes to bridal makeup.  I mean, this is the most important day of your life, who doesn’t want makeup that lasts through sweat, tears, humidity etc. and for over 8-hours?  I know I would.

Airbrush makeup provides the following benefits:

–  Flawless, more natural coverage (than traditional makeup) that looks and feels like skin

– Lasts between 16-18 hours (Celebrity Makeup Artist, Nicky Posley of Temptu Pro stated this during The Makeup Show)

– Photographs better than traditional makeup

– It is perfect for people with oily or acne-prone skin

– Seamless contour and highlighting

– It doesn’t transfer onto your clothes

– It can be used on the entire body

– Hypoallergenic

-Hygienic

Due to all of the above benefits, airbrush makeup application costs more than traditional makeup application.

Tips before being airbrushed for your wedding

Be sure to get rid of any facial hair, preferably through waxing or threading, before getting airbrushed, since the makeup can adhere to hairs, which wouldn’t look flawless; it will instead, look like peach fuzz.

 

I’m happy to announce that airbrush makeup will be added to my roster of services offered.

 

Would you choose airbrush makeup or traditional makeup for your wedding day?

Haul: Ben Nye Powders from Camera Ready Cosmetics

I’m slowly re-building my kit; I’m adding new things and phasing out some other products, hence the on-going blog sale I’m having.  Recently, I picked up some Ben Nye Powders, since my banana powder was getting lonely.  Seriously, I picked them up because I wanted to try the other shades, it’s an affordable, quality product, plus you get a lot of bang for your buck with the Ben Nye powders.

 

Ben Nye Powders Haul

 


I purchased the following from Camera Ready Cosmetics:

Two Ben Nye Bella Luxury Powders 3 oz ($13.99)

  1. Cameo
  2. Beige Suede

Two Ben Nye Classic Translucent Face Powders 2.85 oz ($7.99)

  1. Topaz
  2. Sienna

Two Ben Nye Mojave Luxury Powder 3 oz ($12)

  1. Nutmeg
  2. Dark Cocoa

Ben Nye Translucent Face Powder ‘Cocoa Tan’ 1.75 oz $6.00

Camera Ready Cosmetics offers a price match guarantee see here.

I used Dark Cocoa and the Banana Ben Nye Powders on my last client to high light and contour.  If you’d like me to post swatches of all of the powders, just leave a comment.

 

Speaking of the Ben Nye Banana Powder, I saw this funny meme on Instagram. OMG! It’s too funny!

 Ben Nye Banana Powder Meme

 


 

Do you own any of the Ben Nye Powders?

 

Disclosure:  These items were purchased with my own money.

 

Kit Essentials: LA Girl Pro Concealer More Shades, Pictures & Swatches

LA Girl Pro Concealer Dark Shades


 

As promised here is the other 10 (out of 18) LA Girl Pro Concealer shades. These concealers, I would say are a dupe for the Make Up For Ever HD Concealers; the consistency, application, wear, blend-ability are just as good. Plus, these are way, way more affordable. I’d definitely recommend these for a makeup artist who is just starting out and is unable to afford high-end products.

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches Dark


 

These are more of the darker shades that the LA Girl Pro Concealers come.  To see  swatches of the other shades, check this post.

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Espresso, Dark Cocoa, Toast, Beautiful Bronze, Warm Honey
LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Espresso, Dark Cocoa, Toast, Beautiful Bronze, Warm Honey

These last five complete the LA Girl Pro Concealer collection.

 

LA Girl Pro concealer

LA Girl Pro Concealer Light Shades

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Almond, Warm Sand, Medium Beige, Nude, Classic Ivory
LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Almond, Warm Sand, Medium Beige, Nude, Classic Ivory

The LA Girl Pro Concealer comes with a brush tip applicator. The applicator is perfect for getting into smaller areas like under the eye, corners of the nose,and for spot treatment; however, if you are using these in your makeup kit on clients, I wouldn’t recommend using the brush applicator, especially when using the products around mucous membranes, such as the nose, eyes and mouth. You don’t want to get anyone sick or contaminate your product! I would recommend depotting them.
 

 LA Girl Pro Concealer Applicator Tip


 

I purchased these from CherryCulture.com.  As of today, they are priced at $2.50, but you can also purchase them from the LA Girl website for $5.00.

You can find LA Girl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lagirlusa

Kit Essentials: LA Girl Pro Concealer {Photos & Swatches}

LA Girl Pro Concealer
LA Girl Pro Concealer L-R: Chestnut, Toffee, Fawn, Cool Tan, Medium Beige, Pure Beige, Creamy Beige, Natural

 

After Thanksgiving, I purchased some items from Cherry Culture since they were having a sale, and there were products I’ve been wanting to try.  After seeing so many rave reviews from beauty enthusiasts and makeup artists about the LA Girl Pro Concealers, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to purchase them.  Plus, the LA Girl Pro concealers were $2.50 each, and I had a discount code for 20% off, can you say: “Score!” Needless to say, I purchased ALL 18 shades some for my makeup kit, and to swatch for you all as well.

 

 

LA Girl Pro Concealer
LA Girl Pro Concealer L-R: Chestnut, Toffee, Fawn, Cool Tan, Medium Beige, Pure Beige, Creamy Beige, Natural

 

These are swatches of 8 out of the 18 Shades:

 

LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatch
LA Girl Pro Concealer Swatches L-R: Chestnut, Toffee, Fawn, Cool Tan, Medium Beige, Pure Beige, Creamy Beige, Natural

 

If you’re wondering which of these I use on myself, I use Fawn and Toffee.  Toffee is great for covering under eye circles since it has more of a peach/salmon undertone.  I also use these on my clients.  The coverage is amazing! It blends easily, and it doesn’t crease or fade.  Great product, at an affordable price.

I really wish I’d doubled up on these.  A fail on my part.

 

Do you use LA Girl Pro Concealers?

What are your thoughts?