Temptu SB Airbrush Makeup

Temptu's premiere S/B Makeup is the highest quality silicone-based formula on the market. Although designed to be applied with an airbrush, S/B is blendable and can also be applied by fingertips, brush or sponge. The natural properties of silicone impart a soft-focus effect that radiates a healthy and youthful glow on any skin type.

Naturally lightweight and flawless, S/B mimics skin texture for a beautiful finish. Using only a few drops, it delivers sheer to opaque coverage. A true long-lasting formula which holds up through hours of studio lights.

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Aqua Airbrush Makeup

An improved 'Utra Matte' water-based formula that provides opaque yet natural matte coverage.

Made with Carnuba Milk, Aqua imparts a soft matte finish that's never dry or uncomfortable.

Long lasting for hours under the studio lights, Aqua Airbrush is a favorite for on-air talent at Fox NewsTM, CNNTM, ABCTM, and more.

Dura Makeup

The famous original Temptu Dura formula is a versatile, alcohol-based product for use with airbrush, paintbrush or sponge. Highly pigmented and long-lasting, we offer over seventy colours, available in a variety of liquids, liners, and palettes.

Dura has been an industry favorite for body art, prosthetics, tattoo colouring, and special makeup effects for over twenty-five years. Not for use on face.

Airbrushes and compressors

I really wanted to do some research about Airbrushes and different nibs and compressors because when i tested the airbrsushes with the Iwata Silverjet

The thing that is tricky with research is that there are so many different airbrushes and compressor systems that have different settings and attachments.

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Best Airbrushes for body painting

Airbrush Nibs

PROS:

Alcohol based body ink stays on the skin VERY well, and can even be worn two days in a row with only touchups needed to repair damaged areas. It can be rubbed off by clothing, but not nearly as easily as water based paints. Alcohol based inks are also much more tolerant of getting wet.

CONS:

Body ink is horribly expensive, it is available in fewer locations, the alcohol fumes tend to burn the eyes and nose while the ink is being applied, and it takes a lot of work (and remover) to wash it off. It also has a tendency to dry out the skin. To get an even coating, you must have an airbrush.

PROS:

Water based paint is inexpensive, it is found in a wide variety of costume supply shops, and it is very easy to apply and remove. It is available in cake or liquid form. (I highly recommend the liquid.) It can be applied with or without an airbrush.

CONS:

Water based paint is thicker and rubs off over time, especially in areas like the crook of the elbow and where clothing rubs the skin. You need to carry a small container of paint with you so that you can duck away for an occasional touchup. (I carry a small ziplock bag containing a contact lense holder filled with paint and a few q-tips. It tucks into a pocket on my costume very well.)