Airbrush systems- what do I use?

Hello~!


As you have probably earlier noticed, I do sometimes use airbrush makeup. But with all the brands and everything out there what is good, and not too pricey?


What I use for an airbrush machine is the Nuave Airbrush System


www.nuaveworld.com


Compared to Temptu and Luminess's systems, the machine itself is much more affordable and works very well with virtually all airbrush makeup.  It's also easy to assemble and clean and it's portable too!  It weighs about one pound all together so it can go with you anywhere.

It is also a lot cheaper than Temptu's or Luminess's machines. The nuave is $149.95, Temptu's basic set is $225 (and requires you to use their special cartridges) and Luminess's basic model is 169.99 but only has one speed (Nuave has three for cheaper) and if you like Luminess's makeup, you can use it easily with the Nuave.  They also have a one year warranty on their systems and they come in a variety of colors as well.


As for inexpensive airbrush makeup, I found a great brand called Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.  They make a wide variety of things, I previously reviewed their lip tars.  Their airbrush cosmetics are also really good. They have foundations, contour/blushes, shimmers, and mixing bases/correctors.



www.occmakeup.com


I will be doing upcoming videos on how to use the Nuave, how to clean it, and looks I made using it.


If you have any questions about any of this, please ask!

Love,

ObeyBeauty


PS- See that facebook badge up in the corner? Join my page please~~! 

Joining my fan page automatically qualifies you to win on any of my giveaways.  I will be giving away a Nuave set also!

Summer is here... And so is another contest!

Hello~

My finals are finally over, so now I can focus a bit more on this lovely blog of mine (at least for the summer!)

Also- For the month of June, I will be having another giveaway contest!   

You may have heard me talk about or mention in my other tutorials something called BB Cream.  BB cream is currently all the rage in Korea, Japan, China, and other parts of Asia. 

It is used as a base under makeup or alone on bare skin.  It supposedly helps improve your skin over time with use.  However, it is NOT a moisturizer, like in a skincare regime.  For me, it works great under my foundation, in particular my airbrush foundation.  It makes my skin tone look more even, even with other makeup on.  Also, many of them contain sunscreen, which is a huge plus!

For the month of June, entries will be accepted for a chance to win their own tube of Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream (one of the most popular in Korea right now~!) to try!

What's the catch?  Since the goal of BB Cream is to improve your natural skin, I want to see your best natural look with makeup!  

I will be putting up another YouTube video with rules and how to enter.  You can also enter another way.

1. Make yourself all pretty and natural!

2. Take pictures of your masterpiece!

3. Email pictures to me at obeybeauty@yahoo.com.

4. Don't forget to list all of the products you used, so that others can duplicate it~

The other way is to make me a nice video of your hard work.   Any technique is welcome- I can even learn new things from you as well!

So don't be shy! Enter! I will choose 1 winner, 2 if there are many entries!

Any questions, please email them to me, send me a message on YouTube, or even comment here~

Good luck!

ObeyBeauty

Contest winner update!!!

Hello hello!






The winner of my Rainbow contest has been decided! 




YouTube user halaybabyyy is March's winner!




Her video and look can be seen here-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBVpaouL8HE




Congrats! ^^




I will be having another giveaway for May- It will be Asian beauty based- and I will be giving away up to 3 tubes of BB cream- a product VERY popular in Asia for creating a nice finished, natural look to your skin.  I use it too, and it also makes a great base for under airbrush makeup. ^^  It looks good with most skin tones, it blends in well (Not sure about darker skin tones though.)




I haven't posted in a while because my computer DIED!!!!!! >___<  So while I get that cleared up, I am using other people's computers/laptops/etc so bear with me!




Love




ObeyBeauty

My contest!

Hello!




Just an update on my contest for the 88 color Coastal Scents palette- I only have one entry ladies and gents... 


Here is the contest-




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




I am giving away a brand new Coastal Scents palette (winner's choice of ultra shimmer or original) to the winner!


I also will pay all shipping charges and the contest is open worldwide! 






Contest ends on March 31~   Please submit entries via video response on YouTube or shoot me an email to obeybeauty@yahoo.com.  It doesn't have to be a video, pics are fine too, just tell me what was used to create the look as per the rules. 




Enter! Enter! I don't bite!  Also I have many more contests coming up, including weekly giveaways in the works~




To those of you entering- Good Luck! I can't wait to see your looks!




Love,




ObeyBeauty

Upcoming videos~

Hello!!!!




I am going to make more vids although it's been forever..... 




Unfortunately they won't be moving vids yet as I have hoped, but slide shows, etc like before. BUT I have cool stuff in store for you!!!



Most of them are Lady Gaga looks-  I want to do the Telephone looks of hers and Beyonce's so bad! They look dramatic and beautiful yet easy to create.  




Also more contests! I have lots of stuff to give away!  More Coastal Scents and some other stuff I have. I am considering doing monthy giveaways! Tell your friends! Enter yourself! 


Reminder as always- Contest #1 is on until the 31st~~~~ 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




Now, off to photograph for my next video~


Keep posted!



Love.




ObeyBeauty

BB Cream

Hello!

So, some of you who are into Asian cosmetics (like me) may have heard of something called BB Cream.  If not, keep reading, this is good stuff!

BB cream is short for Blemish Balm.  What is does is minimizes and hides pores, lightens skin blemishes or covers them completely, and evens out the skin tone.  It can be worn alone or under more makeup.  It is important to know that it is NOT a moisturizer, but more like a base foundation you can wear under other makeup.  Usually they are tinted but quickly adjust to your skin color. 

Does it work? I should think so.  I use it and it makes the bigger pores on my nose and chin vanish, and hides most of my little freckles. My camera isn't that great at taking closeups so that I can show you the difference.

Before: see the pores and unevenness.

After: pores are minimized, skin color is more even.

There are MANY brands of BB cream, most of them Korean.  I have two different kinds: The Face Shop Hydro Splash BB Cream and Skin79 Lovely Girl BB cream.

Hydro Splash is more water based, and gives a bit lighter coverage.  Skin79 one is wonderful for covering the pores.  These before and after pics are after using the same one.

Tip! Using BB cream before airbrushing makes airbrush foundation look even BETTER!!!!

Spoiler: My next contest, I will be giving away a full sized bottle of Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream!

For now, enter my current contest here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA

Keep visiting! It makes me smile! ^^

Love, 

ObeyBeauty

MAC shadows vs. Coastal Scents Shadows

Hello!




As you know, I use both MAC eye shadows and Coastal Scents eye shadows.  Is one better than the other? What are the pros and cons of each? Well, here are the pros and cons of each (in my experience)




Coastal Scents Pros


1. Cheaper! 
2. You can choose the same colors in either shimmer or matte shades.
3. Highly pigmented
4. wide variety of colors
5. applies easily 




Coastal Scents Cons


1. Doesn't stay on long for me without a primer
2. Cannot customize your own palette
3. Cannot pick only a few colors of your choosing
4. Small amount of color for each shade
5. Must be mail ordered


MAC Pros


1. Professional grade makeup
2. Can customize your own palette or pick individual colors
3. High pigmentation
4. Stays on well even without primer
5. Bigger sizes per color
6. Available at stores
7. Special edition colors come out time to time
8. Discounts for professional users


MAC Cons


1. PRICEY! 14.00 per eyeshadow color
2. Colors sometimes get discontinued
3. Some colors are only available to licensed professionals






In the end, I prefer MAC, but sometimes I like Coastal Scents too.  It depends on what I am using it for, etc. They are both good brands in the end and it really is a matter of preference. 


A reminder- My Rainbow contest is on until March 31 and the winner gets a Coastal Scents 88 color palette either in Matte or Ultra Shimmer!




See rules here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA


Also please follow me on twitter! ObeyBeauty is my username!


I will have more contests coming up and I will be giving away things that I have either reviewed or have used myself!



Best of luck, and tell your friends about my blog!




Love, 






ObeyBeauty

FIRST CONTEST!!!!!

Hello!




I have decided on a contest theme!  Rainbows!




Details of the contest can be viewed here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




I encourage you to enter, the winner will receive a Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette! Free shipping to you!




Love,


ObeyBeauty

Contest ideas~

Hello~






I've been going through and came across some neat stuff I have that I've been meaning to give away.  However, I am thinking of a contest theme!  


Any ideas are welcome, and the idea I like best might even get a little something ~.o 




Contact me with ideas at obeybeauty@yahoo.com, or just comment here! 




A short video asking for ideas will be on YouTube soon as well~