Category: Beauty

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Before I tested the Luminess  ($176), I imagined that at-home airbrushing would involve clunky apparatus and leave me looking like an overdone, wannabe influencer. I was wrong on both counts: Not only is the BREEZE cordless and extremely portable, the ultra-fine mist it produces offers light to medium coverage that feels so much less greasy than my typical skin tint + filter routine. I was thrilled with the results of the system, and I wanted to see if the Luminess’s  could live up to the quality of the BREEZE system. Read on for my review of these sister products.

Easy-Breezy Application

After charging the BREEZE machine for four hours, I was ready to make my first airbrushing attempt. While the methodology of application was a huge departure from my usual foundation brush, Luminess’ easy to followmade the process accessible and non-intimidating. There is definitely a learning curve to achieve even application, so don’t try it out for the first time on the day of a big event where you plan to be photographed. It took me a few tries to become competent with the machine, but afterwards it was smooth sailing.

Trigger Finger

After putting on my favorite SPF 30 primer, I added a few drops of the  to the BREEZE’s well. Luminess’ makeup artists advise that when you pull back on the trigger, do so very gently. If you go in with a heavy touch, the product will start to crease and emphasize (rather than obscure) fine lines. It may feel like nothing is coming out at first because the mist is very fine, but you’ll feel a slight coldness. Keep it four fingers distance away from your face (and upright) and don’t linger in any one spot. I discovered that I could hear a change in the sound when it runs out of product. I found that 6 drops (and a very light trigger finger) offered the amount of coverage I wanted.

Am I Even Wearing Makeup? 

The best part of using the BREEZE is how weightless the foundation feels. After airbrushing, I don’t feel the need to use setting powder or spray (which I usually use copiously) and my skin is dry to the touch. For weightlessor, try Luminess’ formulas that work with the BREEZE exactly like the foundations — but be sure to clean out the well in between products. In this vein, I’m happy to say the BREEZE has encouraged much better makeup hygiene habits because while I could not be bothered to lather up my makeup brushes after each use, to clean the BREEZE’s well all you have to do is add a few drops of water and pull the trigger back until the water runs clear.

The BREEZE’s Analog Sister

After taking a few days to master the BREEZE, I was anticipating a similar learning curve with the ($39). I was ready for a mini-makeup disaster on my first try, but in a pleasant surprise, my first application was as good as my sixth and seventh. You spray the formula onto the brush (included in the starter kit) and buff onto your face with circular motions. This took the same amount of time as my regular foundation routine, so I tried an experiment and sprayed the foundation directly onto my skin. Incredibly, while blind (eyes shut tightly and lips pursed), I managed to lay on a fairly even coat. If you’ve ever spray painted anything, this was essentially the same sensation. The aerosol trigger was easy to press lightly and once I blended it out, I was very happy with the results. If you use this direct-spray method, just make sure to protect your shirt and hair (use a wide headband). 

Which Is Better? 

The Spray Silk product is more forgiving because it stays wet longer. The skinfeel is similar to a traditional foundation, but what I gained in flexibility was counteracted by a loss in touchless-ness. Using a brush while my skin was winter-dry forced some of the imperfect texture to show through. What I love about the BREEZE is that there is no contact with fingers or brush or anything (and no need to use a setting powder/spray) so the perfectly blurred results remain so. It does require that you use a very light trigger finger because you can’t reverse an error if you go too heavy on the spray mist. This is my long-winded way of saying I didn’t find one system to be better than the other—it’s more a matter of whether you prefer the control (and familiarity) of using a brush or the no-contact BREEZE method. I like having the option of being able to choose between the two methods depending on my skin’s condition and how much additional makeup I want to layer on top.

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5 More Reasons to Airbrush with Luminess

1. If you’re looking to cover up gray hairs, the BREEZE system accommodates a haircare attachment to make covering up roots or filling in your hairline a cinch. (There’s also afor those looking for a healthy post-vacation glow.)
2. Luminess’ makeup doubles as skincare: the formulas blend a high-performance anti-aging serum, primer, concealer, and foundation all-in-one.
3. You can also use BREEZE with Luminess’ liquid skincare line that turns products into a micro-droplet mist, then propels a superfine layer of product to the skin. This method allows skincare ingredients to penetrate the barrier more deeply and more effectively, and reduces irritation of harsher ingredients like retinol. 
4. Try the BREEZE for 30 days before committing. Just pay $20 up front, and if you decide to keep it, pay four installments of $39.
5. Travel-friendly: the cordless BREEZE system charges with a USB cable and weighs only 8.7 oz. 
6. Source : https://www.thequalityedit.com/articles/luminess-airbrush-foundation-review-breeze-versus-silk-spray

• The Luminess Airbrush Breeze is a machine that uses a microfine mist to apply cosmetics.
• The tool can be used for makeup, skin-care, tanning, and hair-color applications.
• One editor tested the airbrush and loved her results.

As much as I love makeup, the category can get a little stale sometimes. There are only so many ways you can re-create blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow, so it’s not uncommon for my interest in products to wane. But when there is an innovative new product on the market, it catches my attention immediately. This was exactly the case when I came across the Luminess Breeze Airbrush System ($178, originally $215).

For context, I have acne-prone and combination-to-oily skin. I also typically like for my complexion products to have medium-buildable coverage while still looking (and feeling) very natural. So when I saw that the Breeze essentially transforms liquid foundations into a microfine mist (i.e., it feels like you barely have anything on your face), I had to try it for myself.

About the Luminess Breeze Airbrush

• The Luminess Breeze Airbrush is a cosmetic airbrush system.
• The airbrush uses one device that can apply makeup, skin care, and self-tanners, as well as provide hair and root cover-ups simply by switching attachments.
• The Luminess Breeze comes with its own line of airbrush cosmetics to make application as straightforward and seamless as possible.

What I Like About the Breeze Airbrush Product

I really liked how easy it was to use the system. There are only three steps: put a few drops of product into the machine, press the on button, and pull the lever on the back down to dispense the product onto the skin. The process is intuitive and straightforward and doesn’t require too many moving parts to get the job done.

How to Use the Luminess Breeze Airbrush

My products of choice were the Silk 4-in-1 Advanced Airbrush Foundation ($44) and the Airbrush Blush ($19, originally $25). The airbrush foundation line has a range of finishes, from matte to radiant, and you can pick out the shades that you think will be the best match online. The line I used has 18 shades, and I opted for shade 120. From the selection of blushes, I chose the shade apricot.

The airbrush system comprises one handheld device as well as attachments for various uses: makeup application, tanning, skin-care application, and hair-care root and touch-up cover-ups. For the machine to work, you put a few drops of the desired product into the well at the top of the device, turn it on by pressing the button at the front, then hold down the trigger on the back of the machine.

Both the foundation and blush were a liquid consistency, so I had no issue dispensing them into the well. Once the machine was on, as the brand stated, it only dispensed air until I slid the lever on the back down — this is what got the actual product onto the skin. I found the finish of the foundation to be a demi-matte — my skin didn’t look oily, but it wasn’t dull and dry either, which I loved.

On the first application, the foundation provided light to medium coverage, but it was definitely buildable: I could go over a few pimples and dark marks to get a bit more coverage in those areas. The blush also gave a similar light coverage. There was more of a hint of color rather than an opaque wash when I applied the shade. At first, it mixed a bit with the leftover foundation in the well, which gave an even more natural look to the color.

What to Consider Before Trying the Luminess Breeze Airbrush

The main thing to consider before buying the Luminess Breeze Airbrush is that it is intended to provide extremely light coverage that you can build up in layers. So if you are someone who is often in a rush and applies makeup in a hurry, the system may not be for you.

Additionally, it can feel like a bit of sensory overload using this machine. It’s not exactly loud, but it does make noise when in use. When you point it toward your face, you will have air blowing directly onto your face. When the foundation starts to be applied, there’s a cooling sensation that you feel in addition to the air, and all of this is contingent on keeping your hand on the back lever of the machine to keep the pigment coming out and onto your face.

All of this will absolutely take some getting used to, so it’s OK if you don’t get the results you’re looking for immediately. Additionally, while I do love how lightweight the foundation is on the skin, I would love to see a wider range of colors in order for more people to have the option to use the system.

Is the Luminess Airbrush Breeze Worth the Splurge?

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