Airbrush makeup

[1] A typical airbrush system uses a compressor to create airflow through a hose connected to a trigger-controlled spray painting gun.

Monte Westmore is sometimes credited[2] with developing the technique for Gone With the Wind, but his brother Wally was using it at least five years earlier in Pre-Code films such as Murder at the Vanities.

Traditional powder or liquid based make-up can settle and appear in pores and wrinkles and be visible on HD film.

Airbrush makeup wears longer than traditional powder or liquid foundation, and is able to stay put upwards of 12–24 hours.

Airbrush makeup is also available for eye shadow, blush, eyebrows and lips and can be layered, shaded, highlighted and contoured.

This makes airbrush makeup to be a thin, light layer on the skin that is barely noticeable to the wearer.

It can be dunked in water (handy for fashion photography or film) or sweat through without removing or dislodging the airbrush base.

A dual-action airbrush allows the user to control airflow by depressing the trigger with the index finger and drawing it backwards.

A single-action airbrush is generally considered easier to use because depressing the trigger releases a fixed ratio of makeup to air.