Updates & Dinair Trial

It's been a LONG time since I last blogged. It's been a little over 2 months and lots have happened. Here's just a quick list of what has happened (not in any particular order):
1. School is out!
2. Went through a 8 weeks makeup training course through Academy of Cosmetic Arts
3. Passed the BCLAD!
4. Got to keep my job - Thank you Cupertino parents for raising over $2.5 million to save all the teachers!
5. Worked on the filming of a short film as Makeup Artist
6. Started to work out again! I'm losing some weight, finally!
7. Went to IMATS in Pasadena. That will be another blog in the near future!

So, that's the basic updates of what has happened in the last couple months.

During IMATS, I purchased my very first airbrush system for makeup. Now that I have it, hopefully, that will be an added bonus when I finally start my own makeup business :) Hopefully it'll be sooner than later.

I purchased a Temptu airbrush system for the "business" and a Dinair system for my own personal use. I wanted to purchase the Dinair system on top of the Temptu because it was compact and I can just leave it in the bathroom/bedroom and use it for myself and for practices.

Today, I finally tried the Dinair system after returning from IMATS 3 days ago. It's just like me... to leave the luggage unpack until I need something. I'm surprise that I actually took something out just after three days! And yes, I have not technically unpack it (Just took the Dinair system out).

I'm very glad that I got the Dinair system. It's very user friendly and easy to assemble. For doing airbrush makeup on myself for the second time (First time in class), I think I did pretty good. The makeup looks even and very easy to apply. I've attached some pictures to further explain what I think about the system.

Dinair System

BEFORE FOUNDATION ~Look at the SHINE~










FOUNDATION Drk Golden Beige


AFTER 1 (ONE) LAYER OF FOUNDATION

I think after just one layer of foundation, it probably isn't enough. It did even out the colors of my face and toned down the freckles but it's lighter than what I normally like to wear my foundation.


AFTER 2 (TWO) LAYERS OF FOUNDATION

I like it SO much more after two layers of foundation! I even went in and covered out the redness around my nose and the pimple on my forehead. It's much easier that using foundation and the concealer. This is a one step system! Yay!

BLUSH


AFTER A LITTLE BLUSH ON THE CHEEKS AND EYELIDS

I don't see the blush, do you?

WITH A LITTLE BIT OF MAKEUP ~ FINISHED!

OK... I like the foundation and it's very easy to apply. The lush is just OK. I can't really see it. Maybe the shade I have is too light.

Overall, I am glad I got it and it's worth the $ I paid for. The only down side about the system is the cleaning. It's much more complicated and time consuming to clean the airbrush. But at the same time, it's much more sanitary. No more using old makeup sponges on myself over and over again.