Kimberley Bosso could be a model herself with those gorgeous blue eyes, clear skin and dark hair, wow!

Here she is, applying airbrush makeup to Candace Cameron Bure, and below, looking flawless.

Kimberley is an amazing celebrity makeup artist who works in Hollywood. She wrote a feature about airbrush makeup which I know nothing about. I’d love to try it and see how it works on me! Lets read on and see what Kimberley has to say on the subject….

So many clients will ask me what the difference between airbrush makeup is from traditional makeup. So I decided to write a bit about it so there’s a better understanding.

First there’s a misconception that anyone can airbrush and that it will look perfect regardless of technique. Well, there is a skill to it, and you have to know what you’re doing, so you don’t defeat the purpose and have it end up looking cakey with too many passes. It does take practice, and even still, there are makeup artists out there that still don’t achieve a natural look during the application process. So, do your homework when searching for a professional makeup artist.

There are many benefits to airbrushing makeup. For one, it creates a flawless finish without it appearing that you’re wearing makeup. It’s super light weight on the skin, where some clients will even ask if there’s anything coming out of the gun because it feels like only air is blowing out. It’s such a micro fine mist of makeup that it fills in tiny pores and fine lines creating that flawless finish you see on celebrities.

Another huge benefit is that it has tremendous staying power- up to 12 hours and beyond. So, if a celebrity is at a red carpet event or a bride is getting married, they will feel confident that their makeup will last without worry.

Now don’t be under the impression that all airbrush makeup brands and formulas are not created equal. They are not. Without spewing off on other brands, I will just leave you with this…. My ultimate favorite brand of airbrush makeup is Temptu. There isn’t any other makeup product that is comparable in my opinion. I’ve been using Temptu for as long as I’ve been airbrushing, and find it to be the most beautiful on the skin. I’ve tested other brands for my own knowledge, and was not satisfied.

There are 3 formulas from Temptu…. Dura(alchohol based), Aqua (water based) and the ever so gorgeous S/B (silicone based). S/B produces a luminous dewy finish and gives that famous “red carpet glow” that most my clients want achieved on their skin. Whether it’s a celebrity I’m working with, fashion model, or the everyday woman, airbrush makeup always gets the most raves. It’s simply gorgeous!

Pressed Powder vs Loose Powder

You may not know how exactly to apply makeup foundation to get an even complexion. You may not know how to use concealers to hide the flaws on your skin. But anyone can easily apply a powder on the skin, which serves equally well as any foundation or concealer to give the facial skin an even tone. Yes! powders, with their numerous uses and easy application are a must have makeup item for all women.

When it comes to choosing powders, there are two options which women have i.e. pressed powder and loose powder. Which one is the better of the two? The following pressed powder vs loose powder comparison will help you figure that out.

Pressed Powder vs Loose Powder

Loose Powder

Let’s start with the loose powder first. Loose powder is applied on the skin with a soft, fluffy brush. Cheeks, forehead and chin are the main areas which should be properly covered with the loose powder. To get the perfect look, loose powder should always be applied after some base make-up, otherwise it can make the face look very unnaturally made-up.

Loose powder makeup is the ideal choice for women who have an oily skin. It can easily absorb the excess oil which builds up on the skin, thus giving the women with oily skin a nice glow sans all the extra shine which excess oil causes. Another advantage of loose powder is that it keeps the base make-up in place for a very long time. However, loose powder has some disadvantages too. If you look at any of the loose powder reviews, you will find women complaining of their face looking very unnatural due to application of loose powder as it is very difficult to get an even skin tone with it. And, if it’s applied in excess, the fine lines and wrinkles become even more obvious. Another of its disadvantages is that lose powder is one cosmetic which you can not carry with you and apply outside as it can be very inconvenient to do the same. You may read more on powder Mineral Makeup.

Pressed Powder

Now, let’s move forward to knowing what the pressed powder reviews have to say. For starters, pressed powder can be carried anywhere and that’s the reason why you will find women of all ages using it. For those quick touch-ups, before an important client meeting or in between classes or before an interview, pressed powders are the perfect cosmetics as they are very convenient to carry and apply. Their biggest advantage - pressed powder for oily skin gives the same benefits as loose powder i.e. excess oil gets removed. One more place where pressed powder scores over lose powder is in hiding the imperfections of the face. If you know the perfect way to do pressed powder foundation make-up, all those unsightly blemishes, lines, wrinkles and spots can be covered by it!

The Verdict

For all those women who want to know which one is the better of the two, if you compare pressed powder vs loose powder, both have their own pluses and minuses. Although, these powders can make your skin look beautiful temporarily, yet in the long run, especially if you have an oily or sensitive skin, they can clog the pores and cause skin eruptions, pimples and acne. So, to avoid these skin conditions, washing all the powder and make-up on skin before sleeping is of utmost importance.

Coming back to which one of the two is good, for a natural looking skin, application of pressed powder over the liquid foundation is a better choice, especially if you are always on the go. However, if you like that dramatized porcelain like effect on your skin, go in for loose powder.

This was a short pressed powder vs loose powder comparison, which I hope will help you make the right choice of the two. Along with this beauty product, see to it that you select the right tools of application too. Large fluffy brushes make for much better powder applicators than the powder puffs that often come in packages along with the powder. Also, learn the art to perfectly apply powder, whether loose or pressed, to get an enhanced skin and complexion!