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How to Remove Make-up Stains from Clothing:
The worst thing you could do is grab a cloth and begin furiously rubbing at the stains as doing this will only make matters worse. Take your time and identify the product. Is it an oily type of makeup, such as lipstick or eyeliner? Or is it a non-oily powder, such as blush or eye shadow?
Eyeliner Stain on Clothing Use
hairspray! Just spray the affected area with hairspray then get one of those
spray bottles filled with water and spray it on top. Scrub it with something
like an old and the stain will be gone.
Mascara Stain on Clothing Start by treating the oily/waxy component of the stain with a pre-treater like Shout, Spray 'n' Wash or any stain remover. Then rub with heavy-duty liquid detergent or a paste made of powdered detergent and water. Scrub stain lightly and rinse in hot water. Next, wash in the hottest water suitable for the fabric using detergent and an all-fabric bleach to remove the dye in the stain. If the garment is dry clean only, point out and identify the stain to your professional cleaner.
RE: Lipstick Stain on Clothing Often, Rubbing Alcohol will remove lipstick stains. Dab the stain with a small amount of Isopropyl Alcohol, then add a small amount of household detergent, and wash the garment per label care instructions. Household ammonia is another good resource for removing lipstick. First blot the stain with a bit of water to remove as much of the lipstick as possible, then treat with a little ammonia, and rinse and wash per care label instructions. Do not use ammonia on silk or wool! Some authorities claim that hairspray works well on removing lipstick stains. Spray a little hairspray on the stain, let stand a few minutes, and then wipe off the hairspray with your white cloth. Rinse, and launder per label care instructions.
Foundation Stain on Clothing Shaving cream and rubbing alcohol. Just work in with fingers then use tooth brush to really work it out. Emergency Wedding
Dress Stains Red Wine: Use a white towel to absorb as much of the stain as possible. Dab gently with a white cloth soaked in warm water from the outer edges of the stain to the middle. Cover any remaining stain with chalk or baby powder.
Oily Food or Grease: Dust stain with baby powder to absorb oil, and then gently brush away. Wet a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and dab from the outer edges of the stain to the middle. Cover any remaining stain with chalk or baby powder.
Ink: Dab at outer edges of the stain toward the middle with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Blot with a clean white cloth. Protect the underside of the dress with an additional white cloth to help absorb the ink. Cover any remaining stain with chalk or baby powder.
Lipstick or Make Up: Try a stain removal wipe, dabbing at the stain. Cover remaining stain with chalk or baby powder.
Blood: Use tepid water to blot at the stain from the outer edges toward the centre. |
Pro's & Con's of Airbrushed Make-up:
Airbrush Make-up: How it’s used: A small amount of a very thin makeup designed for air brush use is put into a chamber of a gun. When the machine is turned on and the gun trigger pulled, a light spray of makeup comes out of the gun in a fine mist. Most women confuse “airbrush” with makeup, when it is actually a technique used in Photoshop, a picture alteration program, to make the models look flawless. The actual makeup product does not make or break the look, regardless of what makeup medium is used. It is the artist and their method alone that truly create long-lasting, flawless and impeccable beauty, and therefore should be considered with more care than the product used - D. Amelia Cline. |
Beginnings of airbrush: http://www.cwanswers.com/8921/airbrush_makeup Airbrush makeup became popular in the 1930s when MGM used it for painting hundreds of "Ben Hur" extras. Since then, it has become the most efficient way of quickly painting larger numbers of people.
Basic ingredients: Airbrush makeup is similar to paint. It has the same components, but of cosmetic quality. Airbrush makeup is a mixture of four basic ingredients: Pigments; Resins; Solvents; and Additives.
Pigment is usually a finely ground powder which does not dissolve. It is suspended in a liquid to become the coloring in the airbrush makeup. Pigments include: Chromium Oxide Green; D&C Red #6 Barium Lake, Red #7 Calcium Lake, Red #28, Yellow #10; FD&C Yellow #5, Red #40, Red #28, Blue #1; Iron Oxides, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarine Blue, or Ultramarine Pink.
Resin (also known as the Binder) is the agent that makes the pigment stick to the surface being painted. The highest quality resin used in water based airbrush makeup is 100% Acrylic. Together, pigment and resins create the paint film.
Solvent (also known as the Vehicle) is the liquid that suspends the pigment and resin and transports them. The solvent then evaporates and leaves the paint film behind. Solvents in airbrush makeup can be water or oil based. The less solvent in the airbrush makeup the higher the quality and the better the coverage.
An additive is a substance that is added to change or improve paint characteristics. In the case of airbrush makeup, additives are commonly added to improve how the airbrush makeup flows, to make it adhere better and to limit mildew growth.
Chemical concerns: Some beginners might use airbrush paint on the skin. You should NEVER use acrylics on humans, ALWAYS use “face” paint. Some people have sensitivities and might be allergic or have reactions to the drying additives in the makeup (Triethanolamine, SD Alcohol) or to the preservatives (Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, and Propylparaben).
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Traditional Make-up: http://www.bevainlasvegas.com/artistnotes/makeupcomp.html What it is: Pancake, liquid, cream, or pressed powder that is usually applied with a sponge or finger tips. Traditional makeup comes in the widest variety of any other makeup, with every shade available. It’s also the most versatile of all the makeup; it can be as basic as a sheer tint of coverage, or combined with other properties to create a makeup that targets specific problems. How it’s used: This particular makeup is the only makeup that, given the appropriate formula is chosen, can be used in any situation at any given time. It can be applied many different ways, from brush methods used with thicker foundations, to finger tips used for light and well blended applications. Women with dry or mature skin benefit from the thicker of the traditional foundations. As their skin typically needs large amounts of hydration, the oils that compose of a cream based foundation lend kindly to their skin, creating a smoother finish. Young adult women tend to prefer a more liquid, oil free foundation or a pressed powder with good coverage. The formula that suites you best would be based on your skin type, and with many more options to be listed than could possible fit into this article. And although, like its main competitor airbrush, it typically does rub off slightly or fade a little over the course of the day, it is highly bendable therefore anything can be fixed within seconds. It’s my personal belief, off the record, that this is the most versatile, therefore the best option, for wedding makeup - D. Amelia Cline. |
Dear brides-to-be
Personally I am not a fan of airbrush make-up. It is a fallacy that it creates a "flawless look", this is used to sell the airbrush machines. You can read more on the pros and cons of airbrushing further on. I had my own face done by an airbrush rep and the foundation crept into every pore and line on my face, creating wrinkles which were not visible with manual foundation application. Also you cannot use your favorite foundation you must use the foundation that comes with the machine. I can create a perfectly flawless finish with the foundations I normally use.Originally it was created for theater make-up where many actors needed make-up fast and where the audience sees the actors from afar. For theater it is great, but not for up close, and certainly not for a bride who REALLY DOES want to look flawless. Also
you cannot use your favorite foundations as you can only use the foundation that comes
with the machine. As
a make-up artist I can create an almost perfectly flawless finish with
Alila Mousse or
Alila Kamaflage. The rest I leave up to the photographer. I need the
tog, the tog needs me, and you the bride needs us both, because your
wedding photos are forever! The make-up artist and photographer with the help of his /her post editing, work together to get your look flawless. When you choose your photographer, first make sure he or she includes post-editing in the package. Post
editing removes anything that the make-up artist was not able to hide.
Many photographers don't like to post edit because it is time consuming
and time is money - the truth is the difference is sometimes painfully
obvious when there has been no post editing.
Blessings! DeeMakeUp4Art
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Comments from make-up artists who do airbrushing:
· Minimal use of foundation, it covers well, acne also, with an even skin tone. · Barely feels like anything is on your skin. · Fun to use. · Sits on the skin instead of being rubbed in. · Stays on long comes off easily with makeup remover. · Does not require powder, which can be ageing if you use cheaper products. · Some foundation formulations are silicone based; silicone is as smooth as silk. · Dewy - If you have dry skin it makes your skin feel as if it has lotion on. · Doesn't spatter everywhere as you may think, although some types can get into your hair. · If you get “PRO” it comes with blush and bronzer, plus speeds to use tanner on your skin (has to be their brand though). · Skin looks creamy instead of powdery like Bare Minerals etc. · Doesn't come off easily with sweat.
· The motor injection air brush makeup: is a technique that I use mostly for TV and media work. It looks fine on the film and screen as well as body painting. But it looks pasty up close and in real life and I don’t like to use it for brides. Why we use it so much on films? Because it is fast and easy since in film industry we don't have much time to apply a fully-cared application. · Is air brush makeup recommended for brides? When it comes to weddings, I put so much extra care, because it is a once a life time event. So I use the best product and the proper application to avoid any risks of skin rash caused by strange chemicals that maybe in some products. I also make sure that my safe products can also create a fantastic flawless look up-close as well as on the print and film. My recommendation for the bridal makeup is a line of professional products that are safe, flash proof, stay-on, and manually brushed or sponged on the skin. As far as air brush makeup goes I only recommend only a certain type of canned air brush makeup which I use in some occasions. I do not recommend any air injector air brush makeup for a bridal application. In my opinion and experience it looks heavy on the face, the products are risky (skin rash) and it does not hold as well as some other products. Just because it is called air brush makeup, doesn’t mean it creates air brushed and flawless look. · Dry rubbing won’t make it transfer; on the other hand, if it does become wet thru crying or sweating, you run the risk of it streaking … with airbrush makeup, if the makeup for any reason gets wet and leaves a streak, there is nothing than can be done to blend it.
· Even airbrushing over the area will not blend the streak. The solution to this problem is to constantly be aware of any wetness and to maintain it throughout the day by dabbing your tear ducts and remaining cool so you don’t sweat heavily. |
(www.makeupartistpro.com) · The motor injection air brush makeup: is a technique that I use mostly for TV and media work. It looks fine on the film and screen as well as body painting. But it looks pasty up close and in real life and I don’t like to use it for brides. Why we use it so much on films? Because it is fast and easy since in film industry we don't have much time to apply a fully-cared application.
· Is air brush makeup recommended for brides? When it comes to weddings, I put so much extra care, because it is a once a life time event. So I use the best product and the proper application to avoid any risks of skin rash caused by strange chemicals that maybe in some products. I also make sure that my safe products can also create a fantastic flawless look up-close as well as on the print and film. My recommendation for the bridal makeup is a line of professional products that are safe, flash proof, stay-on, and manually brushed or sponged on the skin. As far as air brush makeup goes I only recommend only a certain type of canned air brush makeup which I use in some occasions. I do not recommend any air injector air brush makeup for a bridal application. In my opinion and experience it looks heavy on the face, the products are risky (skin rash) and it does not hold as well as some other products. Just because it is called air brush makeup, doesn’t mean it creates air brushed and flawless look.
· Dry rubbing won’t make it transfer; on the other hand, if it does become wet thru crying or sweating, you run the risk of it streaking … with airbrush makeup, if the makeup for any reason gets wet and leaves a streak, there is nothing than can be done to blend it.
· Even airbrushing over the area will not blend the streak. The solution to this problem is to constantly be aware of any wetness and to maintain it throughout the day by dabbing your tear ducts and remaining cool so you don’t sweat heavily. |
Sherrie Long (Make-up artist): http://www.california-wedding-ideas.com/bridal-airbrush-makeup.html “I have been airbrushing for 15 years and I always find it so funny some people lead brides to believe it is better. I don't recommend it because the makeup has to be diluted with alcohol to go through the compressor, which can dry the skin. As makeup artists, we use airbrushes on set (on photo shoots or movies) if we need a quick application, body makeup, or special effect makeup. I would never use it for something as detailed as a bride, because the makeup gets sprayed on, so it just sits on top of the skin, where as with a liquid foundation, you can blend it to make it look like it is skin (hope this makes sense).”
http://makeupartistpro.com/weddingtips/index.html “As far as airbrush makeup goes, I only recommend a certain type of canned air brush makeup which I use in some occasions. I do not recommend any air-injector airbrush makeup for a bridal application. In my opinion and experience it looks heavy on the face, the products are risky (skin rash) and it does not hold as well as some other products. Just because it is called airbrush makeup, doesn’t mean it creates an air brushed and flawless look.”
http://mizairmez.blogspot.com/2007/01/some-pre-wedding-day-makeup-preparation.html” · Some makeup artists may use alcohol in their spray mixture - while this provides increased resistance to sweat, it's not always suitable for sensitive skins. Discuss this with the artist.
http://www.aisledash.com/2008/04/18/should-you-use-airbrush-make-up-on-your-wedding-day/ · More often than not only
the foundation is airbrushed onto the face, blush, lip and eye colour is not
airbrushed, but brushes are used instead, because it is extremely difficult to
be accurate in smaller areas of the face with airbrushing. · Primer already has silicone in it then you apply normal foundation afterwards. · Once
the airbrush make up is on, it is very hard to touch up and so if you cry,
sweat, blow your nose, etc then you will automatically take some of the makeup
layers off and the only way to touch it up is to remove that little area and
re-airbrush it again. Not ideal for weddings because of this. · The only down side is that you have to apply a separate concealer
afterwards since the airbrush will only do foundation, eye shadow and blush. · You can't even powder
your face for touch ups once it's on. · There are so many
foundations on the market that get you the "airbrush" look without it
being airbrushed. · There
is a lot of debate in the industry on which of those paints is actually safe
for both the artist as well as the person being painted. · I know that compressed
air can be dangerous if directed at the skin at too high a pressure and in too
fine a stream.
· A good compressor, a good air brush to find
out that you can easily invest well over a $1000, never mind airbrush face
paints. You can buy a cheap compressor and air brush but you will quickly find
out the results are terrible. · One needs to figure out either where to plug
in that compressor or where to lug that heavy canister of propellant on
location if you are a makeup artist. · Expensive for the client- Airbrush Make-up session $80 to $200. · Set up fee for airbrush technician: $500 to $800 and there is a club you need
to join for $30 per month. · You pay for additional supplies at least 6 weeks b4 receiving the product. · You can’t use any other product but Luminess Airs' product or else you void
warranty- Warranty lasts only 3 months. · The initial make-up package has only 4
different shades; even if you advise the manufacturers of the shade you would
prefer and the hoses also have to be replaced. · Reaching the manufacturers & Customer
Service is TERRIBLE! If you dial the toll free number, you are placed on hold
forever. If you try contacting them by e-mail there is still no response and
the customer service is lousy. · Coverage requires more than the few drops they say it will take. It is so expensive that you often find professional air brush face painters that apply a sponge/cake make up for the base and then add the detail with their airbrush.
· It requires a skilled technician/artist or a lot of home practice
· With an air brush, when you consider the set up and clean up, it is very unlikely that you would want to accept any events that are not AT LEAST 3 hours long.
· In today's climate, if the client opens her eyes and you miss-spray in the eye, you could have a law suit on your hands.
· Airbrush face paints should be done in a well ventilated area. Many people, who have attended makeup classes elsewhere, were having some pretty severe respiratory problems. Some of these lasted well into the next several days. If it is that bad after one or two hours of exposure what would the results be if a makeup artist were face painting all day long?
· It’s hard to see the makeup go on as you
spray it -- you just have to trust that it's working. · If you have your own airbrush, it’s
impossible to aim it at your face and still spray accurately, you always need
someone to do it for you. · It is hard for me to determine the correct colour --I am pretty light skinned. One color was too yellow. It does not seem to cover well even when I use 20 drops. You can still see small lines around the eyes. The instructions are minimal. There is no information on covering blotches, moles, etc.
· For a makeup artist, it’s more bulk to travel
with. Most makeup artists don’t yet use this method, so you’ll pay a little
more for it. · For areas that are more troublesome you might
have to use more foundation which can be a hassle because the bottles they send
you are TINY. · Bought the Luminess Pro a week ago. Not happy at all and it was the biggest waste of money. Problems: Foundation is of poor quality. No coverage.
· I did find that I need to blot the makeup on
with my finger under my eyes. The air brush tool does not get into the fine
lines under the eyes. · Airbrushed makeup really settles into ANY
fine lines you have on your face, so if you do have some be sure to apply a
primer first. ·
If you have even the slightest bit of
fuzz on your face, airbrush makeup is NOT for you. The makeup settles on the
fuzz and makes it much more noticeable. · If you’re someone with heavy acne this won't
be the best product for you. You would be going through a bottle of foundation
each application. · Stopping in the middle to add more makeup is
kind of a pain. I think total time invested start to finish was nearly 20
minutes... and on a normal day, I spend less than 5 on foundation.
· Nothing is more frustrating for the face
painter than clogs, and clogs do happen. · Says an owner of an airbrush machine: “Can I
see myself getting up early for work to use this every day? I'm not sure; the
novelty may wear off pretty quickly”. · Samples sent with product were just that,
SAMPLES. If you have splotchy skin you should be just fine. But, if you have
acne, be prepared to go through the foundation much faster. · It’s a hassle to set up if you take it apart
every time. · Requires cleaning after switching from blush to bronzer etc. (luckily cleaning only takes 30 seconds but it can add up after foundation, bronzer, blush, shimmer)
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Kryolan’s Airbrush Make-up: http://www.xmission.com/~spl_efx/makeup/ab_faq.html
Q. I was told your makeup is
"Hypoallergenic" is that true?
Q. That leads to another
question, should I wear a mask of some sort?
Q. Is regular airbrush makeup harmful? A. Remember you are the one who is experiencing chronic exposure to airborne particulates, not your customer. The safety of airbrush makeup is always in a state of debate and it will probably take several years before the truth emerges. Just use reasonable safety precautions.
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Comments from airbrush clients:
· Word of
advice, do NOT get airbrush blush or eye makeup. If you choose to do it, just
do the face. I find the airbrush blush made me look old and tanned. And once
it's on, you can't get it off unless you rub really hard. http://chineseweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=48989371 · I had a makeup trial
with airbrushing and about 3 - 4 hrs later I noticed lines on my forehead and
around my eyes (a la Rachel Zoe). Without makeup, I don't have these
lines, so I'm guessing it's from general facial movements as opposed to
settling in fine lines (at least I hope so). · I had airbrush makeup done at my trial (with Patricia LeJeune) and
didn't find it any less sweat-proof during our engagement photo shoot. I looked
about as shiny as I normally do with regular foundation. · Ok
if you want to have airbrushing done... Your wedding day is not the day to have
it done... I have done airbrushing in the past and the slight hug from a
relative is a guarantee that your relative is going to wear on the clothes...
It just doesn't hold right... · I had trials done both airbrushed and regular. With the
regular it looked less pasted on and more natural. I couldn't see much of
a benefit and the airbrush actually got all over the floor and her hands and
was such a mess I couldn't even begin to see that anywhere near my dress the
day of!
Sally Hansen Fast & Flawless Airbrush Makeup Nude review: · I picked up this foundation, hoping that the airbrushing effect would hide blemishes on my light skin, without heavy application. I do like the coverage of the foundation, but the airbrush application was not effective. It actually caused more trouble, by spraying on my hair or on areas I don’t want it. I still needed to use a sponge (my preferred method of foundation application) to blend the foundation into my skin. To be fair, the package does mention blending, but I had hoped the airbrush application would be more effective. http://www10.epinions.com/reviews/Sally_Hansen_Fast_Flawless_Airbrush_Makeup_Nude_Tan
· So why don't I use this foundation more? It only comes in like 5 shades, and that's supposed to cover the whole gamut of skin tones out there. Creamy Natural is the closest shade for me, but it is still a shade and a half too dark. By far, the worst thing about SH's Airbrush Makeup is the lack of shade choice. The coverage is not sheer enough so that you could get by with a "so-so" shade. From others' reviews though, it sounds like a lot of the shades are kind of orangey or otherwise weird. http://leftoverluncheonmeat.blogspot.com/2006/05/product-review-sally-hansen-airbrush.html |
