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Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:46 am  |
SKII Airtouch: I decided to try this battery powered airbrush foundation from SKII that uses ionic technology to deliver pigment evenly across the face without touching clothing, hair etc. Available from Selfridges and John Lewis in London or Harrods.
It is expensive and takes practice to get it right but so far I think its a keeper. The colour range is limited but I found one to match my skintone and no breakouts from the pigment thus far. I am still on the first refill and I think it will last a long time. The refill is the equivalent of what one might use in a week of regular foundation so the delivery is very precise. The device is fairly easy to setup though if you are interested in trying this is one product I recommend you visit a counter for a demo first. At Selfridges they were out of stock in my shade but John Lewis seemed to have more stock in all colours.
I cannot use MMU without looking 100 years old so this liquid foundation is a great alternative. It gives a very natural finish (no brush-like or painted look) and one can wear a bit of concealor under it if required. The layers can be built up but I have found one light layer is enough after a 30 second spray. I have small red marks from blemish wars and by no means even skintone but it covers excellently.
Only drawback is that it can leave skin feeling a bit tight so you need to use a good moisturiser underneath. Also it is not your usual routine as one should have the eyes closed while applying (and well also I kind of hold my breath a little so I do not get the particles in my throat - it is not as bad as it sounds!)
It takes practice to use it and I am still experimenting with it but the kit comes with a DVD with tips and so far I am liking it enough to put aside other foundations. I just hated that made up makeup look and with this its more subtle real skin, poreless effect. They suggest putting it on after blush but I do not use blusher that often and when I did I ignored that and used over (Laura Mercier golden mosaic highlighter) and it looked fab.
In the past month here are the other finds I am using with SKII:
Everyday Minerals concealor: I must let you know how truly excellent this product is. I bought it as a sample kit to try EM MMU. While the face colour made my skin look like the lunar landscape, the concealor blew me away with how great it is for undereyes. With the SKII and it makes the dark circles disappear with no cakey look. The eyearea is immediately lightening with no obvious makeup look you can get after a while with even the best concealors. I have tried Laura Mercier concealor, Estee Lauder light, YSl touche eclat and this one delivers superbly, is cheaper and will last ages. It does slip off the face by late end of day so into evening party one needs to retouch. [I have ordered a sample of Uglo girl concealor to try so will update if better for the other girls who do not get the same effect with MMU as liquid and are going a pix n mix approach like me]
Smashbox Browtech:
This is excellent for filling in brow colour and defining with a very natural finish like natural hair. It comes with colour on one side and a wax on the other for setting. One has to buy the brush separately but for now I am using a eyeshadow contour brush and it is working fine. Available from John Lewis London or also from QVC uk on waitlist; the latter includes the brush as a kit. |
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35, combo skin, can be acne prone; use Decleor, PSF 02, SKII products and anything that works including ancient voodoo hee hee. London based. |
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Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:13 pm |
I decided that I had to have the SKII Airtouch after seeing all the rave reviews. I ordered online fromwww.bowlinghealthandbeauty.com. There are only four shades to choose from. I ordered shade BR-6 and crossed my fingers that it would be right. For reference, I am a Golden Glow in Jane Iredale and Ochre in Cle de Peau concealer.
Cost:
GBP85 (ouch! that's US$167 for me!) It includes an instructional DVD which did play on my US DVD player. The machine takes one CR2 3 volt lithium battery, which is included. The battery is not rechargeable.
Ingredients:
Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Butylene Glycol, Methicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonimum Hectorite, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Acetate, Methylparaben, CI77492, CI77491, CI77499/Iron Oxides.
The DVD says that the product is made of lovely pure pigments, pitera, and a moisturising ingredient. As you can see from the listing above there are a few more ingredients than that! Ladies that avoid silicones and/or are into natural cosmetics would probably steer clear of this one. Maybe John C. Hill or someone can decipher what all those long chemical names are.
Application Method:
I applied my Jurlique eye gel and Herbal Recovery Gel as moisturisers prior to applying the SKII. I also applied Cle de Peau concealer on my dark circles and scars, Sisley gel bronzer, and Jo Malone finishing blush. I then applied the SKII following the directions - mist in sweeping side to side motions for 30 seconds. I then let it set whilst I applied mascara and lipgloss.
Results:
I have to say that the finish of this makeup is lovely. It honestly does look like you have nothing on, yet it evens out your skin tone. No cakey powdery finish, it is a very dewy, natural look. It also feels good, light like you have nothing on.
It is not a total miracle worker, I still have large pores and you can still see them. It does give a bit of a soft focus to them - they are minimized somewhat but not erased.
BR-6 is the perfect shade for me, it is completely undetectable on my skin. Plus it is just a nice method of application, no faffing around with swirl and tap and blend... just mist it on.
As of now I will repurchase (esp cause I already spent the big money on the machine, the refills aren't that big of a cost). I'll update if something bad happens like breakouts that would cause me not to repurchase. |
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