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Archive for September 7th, 2010

Drugstore Makeup Review- Jane Cosmetics

Hi Bellas,

I’m back with another review.  Today I’ll be reviewing a line that many of you have probably seen in your local drugstore…Jane Cosmetics.  They contacted me and sent over a few items.  I’ve been really into finding some great drugstore finds for you all that work great but don’t break the bank.

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I tested these items by wearing them out for a few weeks.  My review was based on application, color/pigmentation, holding powder and price.  The entire line seems to lean towards “pure” mineral type makeup which not only looks great but is also good for you.


Be Pure Mineral Gel Eye Liner in Black
I really like this.  It’s not as creamy as some of my others (i.e. bobbi brown) but it actually makes it a lot easier to apply.  It’s very black and pigmented and the brush that comes with it is actually pretty awesome.

Lipstick in Sorbet
The color was pretty pigmented.  The picture comes off as hot pink but it was more of a flamingo shade in person.  I probably wouldn’t have picked the shade myself but the overall product was okay.  It’s more of a sheer frost shade.  My preference is for more creamy/satin shades.

Be Pure Mineral Pressed Powder in Colorless
The label says colorless but it does indeed have some color to it.  It comes with a flat brush but I decided not to use it.  Instead, I used a powder brush to set my foundation and noticed that it lightened my complexion a bit.  Would work better for light to medium category.  However the powder overall is decent…not too powdery and gives a smooth appearance to the skin.

Be Pure Mineral Crushed  Blush
I’m not a huge loose mineral powder wearer but I decided to give this a shot.  This powder is Talc Free, Oil Free, and Fragrance free.  The shade is a very light shimmery pink color.  It’s a bit sheer on my tan skin but looks nice paired on top of another brush.

These products are super affordable and can be found at your local drugstore.  The quality was actually pretty good. I highly recommend checking them out.  My favorite was the gel liner.  Happy shopping!

FTC Disclosure:  Products sent for review.  I am not paid to write this review and am not affiliated with the company.  These are my honest thoughts an opinions.

Atlanta Makeup Artist

Dinair Airbrush Makeup Review

Hi Bellas,

I’m back with another review!  This one has been requested many times and I’m so excited to finally share with you my thoughts on Dinair Airbrush Makeup.

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Check out my video review!

Initial Thoughts
When I received the package in the mail, I was excited to see everything I got.  I received the Studio Beauty Kit $259.  It was packaged in a practical, white shipping box.  The actual kit itself fit nicely into a clear, travel kit.  Immediately I was thankful for this because it would keep the makeup organized and easy for travel and stashing in my freelance kit.

My system includes:
-8 Glamour Shadez, 1/4 oz
-Facial Moisturizer, 1/4 oz
-Personal Pro Compressor
-Power Adapter
-Plug
-Airbrush Beauty 400
-Air Hose 6 Feet
-Eyebrow Stencil Set
-Eyeshadow Stencil Shield
-Airbrush Cleanser 4 oz
-Airbrush Your Makeup DVD
-Travel Case

The cool thing about Dinair is that they produce their equipment in-house.  You can select the color of your compressor (13 shades available).  I picked my favorite color Fuchsia.  The system comes with a dial where you can control the PSI from 0 to 10.  Their is a small black wire holder for the airbrush gun and a plug which can plug into the bottom of the system. 

Glamour Makeup
My kit cam with several foundation shades to choose from.  They are oil free, water-based and water resistant.   I fall into the “tan” category which Golden Tan being my exact shade (for reference I am around NC42-43).  The finish is pretty matte but you can add sheen by misting the Moist & Dewy on top. I found a perfect match but you can also mix different shades together if need be.  I find it best to build coverage in light layers.  With enough practice you can pretty much do your foundation in about 1 minute.  The makeup dries on contact and you really don’t need to set it unlike other airbrush lines.  The blush is pretty amazing.  The kit also offers an opalescent shimmer and a shimmer bronzer.  Dinair also has the Paramedical Line which is water-proof and great for covering scars, tattoos, and other hard to cover marks.

Using the System
I actually found the system super easy to use.  I love how it comes with stencils for eyebrows and eyeshadow.  It takes basic airbrush applictaion to the next level.  Dinair has great YouTube videos which cover pretty much everything.  In the video you’ll see that I used the airbrush makeup to do my entire makeup look (excluding eyeliner and lashes).

Pros
-Reasonably priced for airbrush makeup
-Large product range, shades available
-Great coverage and finish on the Glamour Makeup
-Easy to use
-Great customer service

Cons
-The Airbrush holder on the compressor popped off and was lost.
-No cap for the airbrush gun

Would I recommend?  Yes!  This is a great system for both pros and personal users.  The products available through Dinair are endless and you can do so much with the system.

You can find this product at www.airbrushmakeup.com

FTC Disclosure:  Products provided for review.  I am not affiliated with the company and not paid to write this review.  These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

Atlanta Makeup Artist