Celebrity
Skin
By Linda DiProperzio
December 23, 2008
Whether
greeting your guests or posing for pictures, the last thing
you want to worry about on your wedding day is your makeup.
That’s
why a growing number of brides are following in the footsteps
of such Hollywood starlets as Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon
and choosing airbrush makeup for their big day.
WHAT
IS IT? Special lightweight makeup—usually made of silicone—is
put into an airbrush (which resembles a small pen) and then
gently sprayed onto the face.
“It feels like a cool mist, which many clients find soothing,”
explains makeup artist Jillyan Scarpa, owner of
Skin Bar and Paint Studio (973-785-0500; skinbarandpaint.com)
in Little Falls (NJ).
WHAT
ARE THE BENFITS? The water-based formula is shine-free and perfect
for everyone, even those with sensitive skin. And since three
or four colors can be mixed together at once, you’re guaranteed
a perfect skin tone match—no concealer necessary!
Another
big plus for brides is the longevity—airbrush makeup is water-resistant
and can last up to 24 hours (regular makeup only lasts about
four), so even tears, sweat, and humidity can’t ruin your wedding-day
look. When you’re ready, simply scrub it off with soap and water.
WHERE
CAN YOU USE IT? The only place it can’t be used is under the
eyes, where the skin is thin and makeup tends to cake. The rest
of the face is fine for airbrushing, but most makeup artists
prefer to stick with foundation, blush, and eyebrow shading.
While you can airbrush on eye shadow, it gives a more theatrical
look that some brides don’t want on their wedding day. Airbrushing
can also cover tattoos, birthmarks, rosacea, and unwanted tan
lines with ease.
Airbrush makeup is available at
Skin Bar and Paint
Click to contact Jillyan
Scarpa
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