Thursday, June 6, 2013

Airbrush Legs - makeup for legs!

Okay, I have been using this stuff for a few years now and I don't really know why I never thought to share so today is the day!  This stuff is legs magic!  I probably really didn't think I needed it as much in my 20's or even early thirties but the more my age creeps up there the more I see it in my legs (who knew?!). 

For most of the year (exception being summer) I use the Light Glow color (it comes in 4 shades). It is a nice light color that is not much different than my normal year round coloring so it doesn't look like I am wearing leg makeup and that is the point. 


 ABOVE: I attempted to get a picture of the difference after spraying it on only my right leg (shown in the picture as your left - the leg crossed behind the front leg). You can kind of see how it smooths out lines and wrinkles (yes, ladies, I have wrinkles on my legs - what is up with the wrinkly saggy skin above the knee that developed almost as soon as I turned 35 - ugh??!!!). It also smooths our any blotchiness and hides those unsightly veins that I have also developed just under the skin. Anyway, try it and I think you will find that you like it as much as I do.  I only wear it when I am going to special events or cocktail parties, but I keep thinking I should just slather it all over when I go to the pool with the kids - it is water resistant! Kidding.....well, kind of  ;)
Well, here are the pics of the actual outfit I ended up wearing this past week after putting on my "leg makeup"! My husband was hosting a VIP event at the most expensive penthouse condo in downtown Cincinnati (he currently has it listed for sale - anyone looking? lol) . It was an fantastic event with lots of incredible food and drinks, fun and interesting people and the most incredible views of our city's skyline, the Ohio River and our stadiums (Paul Brown Stadium and the Great American Ballpark). Complete with a fireworks show after the Red's game for all the watch at the end of the night. Glad my legs were looking nice for all that!  LOL ;)

**UPDATE** I have had many comments in regards to application and I am so sorry that I left that out in my original review!  So here it is:
I always apply by spraying it in my hand and smoothing it on lightly. I also use sparingly around my knees and over my ankles. I do apply it to my feet as well (tops and around the side as if they were tanned) so that my feet match my legs ;)  After applying wash your hands really well with warm water and soap or you run the risk of transferring the make-up to your clothing later not to mention I don't think palms look very good in make-up!  
I wait until the make-up has set/dried well (about 5-10 minutes) and then I apply lotion to my legs and feet - right over top of the leg make-up.  I have found that it makes my legs dry so adding the lotion after makes them silky soft and they stay that way all night. It doesn't remove the make-up, but I make sure to apply it lightly and I don't rub a lot. I typically use Banana Boat After Sun lotion, but I am sure that any lotion will work just fine. Make sure to wash your hands well again after applying the lotion as a small amount of the make-up will transfer to your palms again during this process. 
I also wait about 20 minutes before getting dressed. I will just use that time to do my hair/make-up, whatever and dress last. 
One more tip: I stand in the shower or bath tub when applying. That way any make-up spray that doesn't land in my hand doesn't go all over my bathroom floor or bedroom carpet.  
I have never had it transfer to my clothing (only worn it with skirts and dresses), but I also always wait at least 20 minutes before getting dressed. 
Hope all this helps!

Calvin Kline Dress via TJ Maxx (couple of seasons ago) / Steve Madden Cage sandals (old) / Steve Madden black leather clutch (old) / Spike bracelets from a boutique (older) / Loft necklace (this season) / Stella & Dot Luna Wrap bracelet





 Just for fun here is one during the party on one of the balconies......the river and stadiums are in the background (city skyline just out of view in this pic is to the right)- it couldn't have been a more beautiful night to have this event (and airbrushed legs! :)

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!

XO 
Jessy 



11 comments:

  1. You look great! I've been thinking about trying that stuff for awhile especially since I'm so pale

    xx

    Jen

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  2. I know exactly what you are talking about...the knee sag. Ug I have it too.
    Think I am going to have to try this stuff for sure. It doesn't streak does it? I hate when it does that.
    Great outfit by the way.

    Pia
    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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    1. Hi Pia,
      Don't you hate that knee sag - ugh?! Anyway, I don't know how but this stuff makes it so much less noticeable. I have never had it streak - it's not like a self tanner so you see it exactly how it will look as you spread it on - just like putting foundation on your face really. I spray it in my hands first and then rub it lightly on my legs making sure to apply sparingly on around my knees and ankles so it doesn't settle too much into any "creases". I also put lotion on after it "sets" (maybe 5-10 minutes after applying) so that my legs are nice and silky instead of looking dry (I find that it can dry your skin out otherwise).
      Hope it works out for you!
      Jessy

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  3. You have AMAZING legs Jessy! I keep reading about this product, and I've been so close to buying a can while browsing the drugstore. I just never have! I think I might get some this weekend, as my bachlorette party is next Saturday and I want some color on my legs!

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  4. Does it stain? I'm wearing a cream lace skirt!

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    1. Hey Noelle!
      Thank you so much for your sweet copliment :) I have worn it with every color and I have never had it stain anything. I always put it on and wait about 20 minutes before getting dressed, though. I also apply it by spraying it in my hand and then rubbing it lightly on my legs. Once it is pretty dry (about 5-10 minutes) I also put a layer over lotion on. It makes my legs dry so I have found that lotion after looks the best and last all night - surprisingly it doesn't take the Make-up off. Wash your hands quickly with soap and warm water after the initial application and after applying the lotion. You don't want to have this on your palms all night - not cute! ;)
      Have fun on next weekend! How exciting :)
      XO
      Jessy

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  5. Love your black and white dress! You look so classy and fabulous!! How do you apply this stuff? I have some from a pageant I competed in but I cant figure out how to properly apply it without looking all blotchy...whats the secret!?!

    with love, ashliegh
    www.darlingprepster.blogspot.com

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    1. Ashliegh - I always apply it by spraying it in my hand first and then apply in a circulator motion on my legs lightly. After about 5-10 minutes I apply my regular leg lotion (I use Banana Boat After Sun lotion) on my legs. I find that the leg make-up makes my legs very dry and "blotchy" if I don't apply the lotion shortly after it dries. Hope that helps!
      XO
      Jessy

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  6. Oh I need this to cover up those weird little purple veins on my legs. Blah! Why at 36 do I have purple veins?
    Does this stain clothing?
    Thanks for sharing this little secret.
    Hope you have a fabulous weekend, my friend!!!
    XO, Gin
    http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com

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    1. I hear ya, Gina! I hate those leg veins...part of "getting older" I suppose ;/
      I have never had it stain anything - I usually wait about 20 minutes after apply to get dressed just to make sure. Also it helps to apply lotion after the leg make-up has dried to help your legs not get dry. I have found that without the lotion my legs look very dry - maybe it's just me, but I thought it was worth mentioning. (I should have put that in my post!)
      XO Jessy

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