Hi Vanessa :) ... I'd say it depends on the makeup ur using, some need to be set, and there are some brands that dry and set great on their own without powder. (I use dinair airbrus makeup and dont need to set:)
I use powder for longevity. It creates a velvet matte finish. If I prefer a dewy look I might use powder and highlight the face with a cream highlighter to create a nice sheen.
There are actually quite a few factors to consider regarding this. It's not a simple "yes" or "no". You need to take your makeup base (water, alcohol, silicone), skin type you're applying to, and climate you are using the product in all into consideration. If I have an oilier skin type and I'm applying a silicone-based airbrush makeup in a drier climate then yes, I will lightly apply a setting powder to help control shine. But if I'm using an alcohol-based airbrush makeup on a normal skin type in a more humid climate then no, I won't apply a powder because I don't want the client to look too dry or cakey. Take these factors into consideration and know your makeup bases, it will help with this decision.
Thanks for the input. I recently bought occ airbrush so I'll try both ways leaving it alone and setting it with a translucent powder. Anyone else have tried occ airbrush foundation?
Also, if you use an HD powder (which usually has silicone derivatives) over silicone based makeup sometimes it will ball up. Just depends on the product.
Vanessa - the OCC is water based. I actually love it, and my vegan talent love it even more. The foundation can be quite sheer, so I will usually amp it up by spot concealing and gently setting with a coordinating pressed powder (I love PhotoSet by Smashbox personally, reads fantastic on camera).
A little trick I often do for red carpet clients is set the OCC with PhotoSet in the T-zone only, leaving the cheeks "dewy," and then finishing the ENTIRE face with a luminescent bronze powder (not necessarily a bronzer) like Smashbox's "Baked Starburst" Soft Light. A touch of blush and a light contour and you have a simple, defined, bronzey summer look.
Point is, the OCC lends well to "building" even moreso than the Temptu. However, I love both. Hope that helps!
Hey Vanessa, I use MAC face and body through my airbrush machine, and I've tried setting it with both MAC loose powder and Makeup Forever HD translucent powder, in my opinion the loose powders make it some what cakey if you dont let the foundation dry properly, but with the translucent powder, it sets it beautifully without the cakey-ness :)
I use MAC Airbrush foundation and was told in a masterclass to set it with a clear translucent powder after it is thoroughly dry. MAC Airbrush is silicone based and after now working with it a few months I find it very versatile for different looks.
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Jun 22, 2012
Vanessa P.
Hi everyone have a quick question for those who airbrush, do you guys set with a powder or is there no need to powder?
Jun 22, 2012
Elizabeth G.
I always use a translucent powder so my makeup doesn't melt off as the day goes on!
Jun 22, 2012
Vanessa P.
Thank you needed some input!
Jun 30, 2012
Ty S.
Hi Vanessa :) ... I'd say it depends on the makeup ur using, some need to be set, and there are some brands that dry and set great on their own without powder. (I use dinair airbrus makeup and dont need to set:)
Jul 04, 2012
Pamela J.
I use powder for longevity. It creates a velvet matte finish. If I prefer a dewy look I might use powder and highlight the face with a cream highlighter to create a nice sheen.
Jul 05, 2012
Rebekka E.
You shouldn't have to set Airbrush make up with a powder, I use Dinair and I never powder over it.
Jul 05, 2012
Brandy R.
There are actually quite a few factors to consider regarding this. It's not a simple "yes" or "no". You need to take your makeup base (water, alcohol, silicone), skin type you're applying to, and climate you are using the product in all into consideration. If I have an oilier skin type and I'm applying a silicone-based airbrush makeup in a drier climate then yes, I will lightly apply a setting powder to help control shine. But if I'm using an alcohol-based airbrush makeup on a normal skin type in a more humid climate then no, I won't apply a powder because I don't want the client to look too dry or cakey. Take these factors into consideration and know your makeup bases, it will help with this decision.
Jul 05, 2012
Vanessa P.
Thanks for the input. I recently bought occ airbrush so I'll try both ways leaving it alone and setting it with a translucent powder. Anyone else have tried occ airbrush foundation?
Jul 05, 2012
Pamela J.
I played with it during my airbrush training along with some others. I currently use Temptu s/b and the aqua along with their powders.
Jul 05, 2012
Brandy R.
Also, if you use an HD powder (which usually has silicone derivatives) over silicone based makeup sometimes it will ball up. Just depends on the product.
Jul 06, 2012
Jordan L.
Vanessa - the OCC is water based. I actually love it, and my vegan talent love it even more. The foundation can be quite sheer, so I will usually amp it up by spot concealing and gently setting with a coordinating pressed powder (I love PhotoSet by Smashbox personally, reads fantastic on camera).
A little trick I often do for red carpet clients is set the OCC with PhotoSet in the T-zone only, leaving the cheeks "dewy," and then finishing the ENTIRE face with a luminescent bronze powder (not necessarily a bronzer) like Smashbox's "Baked Starburst" Soft Light. A touch of blush and a light contour and you have a simple, defined, bronzey summer look.
Point is, the OCC lends well to "building" even moreso than the Temptu. However, I love both. Hope that helps!
Jul 06, 2012
Vanessa P.
thanks everyone great imput!
Jul 07, 2012
Manuela B.
Hey Vanessa, I use MAC face and body through my airbrush machine, and I've tried setting it with both MAC loose powder and Makeup Forever HD translucent powder, in my opinion the loose powders make it some what cakey if you dont let the foundation dry properly, but with the translucent powder, it sets it beautifully without the cakey-ness :)
Jul 10, 2012
Linda F.
I use MAC Airbrush foundation and was told in a masterclass to set it with a clear translucent powder after it is thoroughly dry. MAC Airbrush is silicone based and after now working with it a few months I find it very versatile for different looks.