Luminess Air EVERYDAY, LEGEND Getting Started Manual

getting started guide

Easily conceal age spots, blemishes, wrinkles, ne lines,

large pores, discoloration, patchy skin, acne, texture issues,

dark circles under the eyes, redness and so much more by

airbrushing!

Look years younger!

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to Luminess Air

Content

Guide

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Luminess Air® system is designed to work with Luminess Air® cosmetics only. Use of any other cosmetics may damage the airbrush
system. Your safety is our top priority. Read this instruction guide completely before operating the system for the rst
time. Keep away from water as you would all electrical appliances due to the risk of electric shock or death. Never oper-
ate system close to a water source or in a wet environment. Always operate on a stable and leveled surface. Keep away from
children. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not
use cosmetics if allergic to iron oxides (also known as mineral cosmetics). Never spray directly into your eyes. Never spray on open
wounds or broken, inamed or irritated skin. Always sample a dime size area of makeup on your arm to determine if Luminess Air®
is right for you skin. Discontinue use and contact physician if any skin irritation is detected. Keep airbrush clean after every use for best results.

Never use system while operating heavy machinery or while driving. Use as directed.

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06

Benets

of Airbrushing

08

Using Your

Airbrush System

16

Useful

Tips

26

Cleaning

Your Stylus

10

Basic

Application

18

Enhancing

Techniques

27

Cleaning

the Needle

29

How -To

Videos

12

Easy

Color Match

22

Flawless

Results

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• Easy to use on the face and body

• The most delicate, awless nish also known as the “Airbrush Look”

• Dermatologist recommended

• Easily evens out skin tone and patchiness for that look of perfection

• No more foundation lines, airbrush allows for natural blending

• Exact skin tone color match is easy with the technology of airbrushing

• Very hygienic, never touches the face, unlike hands, sponges and brushes

• Light to maximum coverage giving a natural nish

• Minimizes the appearance of pores, wrinkles and ne lines for a softer, younger look

• Gives the look of naturally beautiful young skin

• Able to apply foundation, blush, bronzer, concealer, eye shadow and more!

• Reduce the appearance of blemishes, age spots, redness, large pores, acne and freckles.

BENEFITS OF AIRBRUSHING

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Note: The color, shape and speed
settings of your compressor may vary
depending on the system and package
conguration you opted to purchase.

Stylus

Spray Throttle

On/O Button

Compressor

Stylus Holder

Cup

Stylus

Spray
Throttle

On/O Button

Compressor

Stylus Holder

Cup

EVERYDAY AIRBRUSH SYSTEM LEGEND AIRBRUSH SYSTEM

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IMPORTANT

Hold the airbrush as you would
hold a pen, with a loose wrist. Find
a comfortable grip and place your
nger on the spray throttle. Use
your nger to pull back
on the spray throttle.

HOW TO APPLY

Always Shake Your Makeup

Dispense 4-8 Drops of
Makeup Into the Stylus

Gently Apply to Face
and Body

Shake your airbrush cosmetics
for a minimum of 5-10 seconds
before each use. This step improves
coverage, feel and longer wear life.

STEP

STEP

STEP

1

3

4

Turn On Your System

Plug in your system to an electric outlet
and power on the airbrush system.

On Pro models, pressing this button again

will adjust the speed setting.

STEP

2

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*Don’t pull the throttle

all the way back. Pull

halfway back and apply

multiple layers in a

circular motion for best

coverage.

*Let us nd your shade at LuminessAir.com.

Matching your shade

COLOR MATCH

is fun and easy!

Shake Your Makeup

Remember to ALWAYS shake your
makeup to properly mix pigments,
improve coverage, and get longer
wear life.

STEP

1

Sample the Shades

Start by sampling on the side of
your face the shades provided in
your kit (or purchased separately).
We recommend that you select your
color in a well lit place with natural
light.

STEP

2

Choose Your Shade

Use a shade that is the closest match to your skin. Due
to the forgiving nature of airbrush blending, slight shade
variation between makeup and skin will vanish when
applied. If you have found your match, YOU’RE DONE!
Otherwise, continue to step 4.

STEP

3

Pick the Two Closest Shades

If you are unable to nd the right color match, don’t
worry, just select the two shades that your skin color falls
between. Use an equal amount of each product shade in
the makeup cup. Once you get used to airbrushing, you
are welcome to experiment and adjust by adding more
or less of each shade for the ultimate professional result.

STEP

4

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The “Airbrushed Look” is achieved
by spraying lightly. Your best

spray application results will be
obtained when you pull back on
the button between the rst and
middle line. Only spray past the

third line when CLEANING OUT
the stylus.

Tip: Spray multiple light coats for
fuller coverage!

USEFUL TIPS

TIP

1

Spray Lightly

Keep a Good Distance Keep Your Hand Moving

We recommend holding the airbrush
approximately 6 - 8 in. from the face.

Spraying too close will cause the makeup
to look blotchy and caked-on.

Airbrushing is achieved by constantly moving
the hand and always spraying lightly. Always

keep the hand moving in a circular motion to
obtain that natural and awless look. The lack

of hand movement will cause makeup to cake
on in one area.

The 6-8 in. dis tance allows the
airbrush to diuse and f eather
makeup on the face prop erly.

6” - 8”

distance

Try not to hold the airbrus h too
close to the face. Result s will look
very blotchy and spot ty.

Keep the hand movin g and
spraying lightly in circu lar
motion.

Spraying in a stop and go m otion
will cause spots and b lotchiness.

Correct Correct Correct

Incorrect (heavy spray)

Incorrect Incorrect

For best results, sp ray

lightly by pulling the

throttle bet ween mark

1 and 2 on the stylus .

Only pull back your lever al l the

way to the 3rd position when

cleaning, never when applying

makeup. A heavy, thick spray will

look very unattrac tive.

TIP

2

TIP

3

1 2 3

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Start by spraying one side of the face, maintaining circular
movements as you spray. Then work on the opposite side of
the face, followed by the T-zone area (forehead, nose and chin).
Apply additional layers as needed for your desired coverage.

1. Start on the side of your face

2. Move down to the chin

3. Continue airbrushing down below your jaw

4. Then back up to the opposite side of the chin

5. Move up to cheek and upper lip areas

6. Then spray across the forehead

7. Finally move down the T-zone area. Move your hand in circular

motions around the cheek s and longer, atter motions (back-
and forth) across the T-zone.

4

5

7

1

2

3

6

Remember to sp ray lightly

TIP

5

Light Coverage Layer

Spray one sheer layer for
light coverage. Every s tep is
achieved with a delica te hand
using a circular motion (spray
lightly by gently pressin g the
button on the airbr ush 1/3 to
1/2 the way only).

Full coverage

Very Sheer Coverage

Medium Coverage Layer

Allow the rst layer to dr y
approximately 2-5 seconds.
Then apply a secon d layer for
more coverage. NEVER APPLY

A SECOND LAYER IF THE FIRST
LAYER IS STILL WET.

Full Coverage Layer

Apply a third, four th or more
layers step by step. Each layer
should be light and app lied
when the previous layer i s
completely dry. This w ill prevent
a blotchy and caked- on nish.

STE P 1: Start w ith

a clean face. Apply

a light oil-free

moisturizer before

applying foundation.

STEP 2: Apply a

light rst layer of
airbrush foundation
in a delicate circular

motion all over the

neck and face.

STEP 3: Allow the r st

layer to dry 3-5 seco nds,

then apply a second

and third layer until
the desired level o f

coverage is achieved.

STEP 4: Comp lete

by applying your

Luminess Air blush and

eye shadow for the

perfect look.

Perfect Application

Keep the hand movi ng and
spraying lightl y in a circular

motion or gure 8 m ovements.

SAME HAND MOTION A S WITH A

REGULAR BRUSH.

Want light or full coverage?

You can easily achieve any desired
level of coverage. Some individuals
like very light, sheer coverage, while
others prefer a more full coverage
look with their foundation. In either
case, coverage needs to be applied
with a light hand. Apply one or two
layers for sheer coverage resulting in a
natural look or apply many ne layers
for a full coverage natural look.

USEFUL TIPS

TIP

4

Apply in Layers

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Try using our Luminess Air® Matte
Airbrush foundation, which is designed
to work with both normal and oily skin
types.

You can also use our Luminess Air®

translucent powder to mattify and eliminate

shine (great for touch-ups when needed).

ENHANCING TECHNIQUES – MATTIFY

TIP

Fight the Shine

Use the rose-colored

bottle for this s tep.

Apply Luminess Air® Blush on the
cheeks. For an enhancing technique,
apply a light amount above the
eyebrow and chin for a more natural
blush look. Applying blush on the
brow and chin mimics a natural, sun­kissed eect.

For a subtle glowing appearance,
apply blush rst and then apply
foundation. (This application
technique is ONLY possible with an
airbrush).

ENHANCING TECHNIQUES – BLUSH

TIP

1

Blush Application

TIP

2

Glowing Blush

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Tragus

With
BRONZER

Without

BRONZER

Achieve light to darker coverage by

applying additional layers of bronzer.

* Darker shades reduce facial features while lighter shades enhance facial features.

Use the bronze-colored

bottle for this s tep

Use the white- colored

bottle for this s tep

Apply Luminess Air® Bronzer on the
face, neck and body for a warm, sun­kissed glow. Use it after applying
foundation or simply use the Bronzer
alone as a fast nishing touch. Apply
as little or as much as desired to
achieve your most desirable look.

Begin with a clean face and then apply
your Luminess Air Oil-Free Moisturizer
before applying makeup. Apply a very
light rst layer of airbrush foundation,
then add more layers for desired
coverage.

Use one of the lighter shades (about
4-5 drops) to airbrush highlights around
the eyes and down the bridge of your
nose and chin to create denition and
achieve your potential.

To assist in contouring, feel
where your cheekbone s tarts
at the tragus then gently
follow the cheekbone with
your nger.

Then use the darkest shade*
of foundation (4-5 drops) and
gently spray directly under
the cheekbone. Do the s ame
under the jaw line to create
the illusion of a slim neck and
dened jaw line.

ENHANCING TECHNIQUES – BRONZER HIDING AND EMPHASIZING FACIAL FEATURES

TIP

1

Bronzer Application

TIP

1

Foundation Contouring

TIP

2

Exotic Looks

Using the LOW setting,
airbrush bronzer on the
eyelids and upper cheeks
to give an exotic look. Low

setting is only available on
Pro Sytems.

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Before

Before

After

After

Moisturizer Concealer Pick a Lighter Shade

STEP STEP STEP

1 2 3

Moisturizer Layer One Layer Two

STEP STEP STEP

1 2 3

Start with a clean
face and add 2-3
drops of moisturizer.
Then apply all over
the face.

Start with a clean face
and add 2-3 drops of
moisturizer. Then apply
all over the face.

After applying
moisturizer, apply
concealer in the
desired areas around
the eye.

After applying
moisturizer, add 2-3
drops of foundation
and apply to problem
areas. If covering acne,
move hand closer to
those areas.

Add 2-3 drop of a lighter
shade to the stylus cup.
APPLY the lighter shade
foundation below the eyes
focusing on the outer corner
inward, releasing throttle as
you near the inner corner of
eye.

Then, add 2-3 drops of
foundation and apply to
entire face.

FLAWLESS RESULTS- ACNE

FLAWLESS RESULTS- BAGS UNDER THE EYES

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Before

After

Before

After

Age spots,
blemishes, wrinkles,
ne lines, large
pores, discoloration,
patchy skin, acne,
texture issues, dark
circles under the
eyes, redness and
so much more can
be concealed by
airbrushing and best
of all, you can do
it easily!

FLAWLESS RESULTS- UNEVEN SKIN TONES

Moisturizer Lighten Apply Regular Foundation

STEP STEP STEP

1 2 3

Moisturizer Layer One Layer Two

STEP STEP STEP

1 2 3

Start with a clean face
and add 2-3 drops of
moisturizer. Then apply
all over the face.

Start with a clean face
and add 2-3 drops of
moisturizer. Then apply
all over the face.

After applying
moisturizer, add 2-3
drops of a lighter
foundation and apply
on darker areas.

After applying
moisturizer, add 2-3
drops of a lighter
foundation and apply
close to the problem
areas.

Add 2-3 drop of your
regular shade and apply
all over face and neck.

After rst application
dries, add 2-3 drops of
your pre-matched shade
and apply in circular
sheer layers. Make sure

to allow a layer to dry befo re
applying another layer.

Find a full list of
HOW-TO Videos
on our mobile app.
Download from App
Store or Google Play
Store today.

FLAWLESS RESULTS- WRINKLES

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CLEANING YOUR STYLUS

Place eight (8) drops of water or Luminess Air Cleaning Solution
into airbrush cup as shown. The solution will loosen and dissolve
leftover makeup.

With the unit still on, place your index nger over the airbrush
nozzle to block airow. Gently pull back on your airbrush throttle 1/4
of the way so small bubbles appear in the makeup cup. Back wash
for 8-15 seconds depending on the level of cleaning required. Back
washing aerates and clears the airbrush inside.

Remove any makeup residue from the airbrush makeup cup with a
soft cotton swab. Do not apply excessive pressure to the airbrush
needle running through the bottom of the makeup cup as this
may damage your airbrush.

STEP

1

STEP

3

WITH THE SYSTEM ON, blowout all water onto a tissue or in your
bathroom sink by spraying using the maximum throttle position
on your airbrush.

STEP

2

STEP

4

A clean airbrush will always give the best results! Don’t leave your stylus dirty
as it will compromise the nish of your next airbrush session.

Read all of these steps
carefully to correc t
splattering.

CLEANING YOUR NEEDLE

Start by screwing o the tail
of the airbrush. Turn tail in a
counterclockwise movement to
unscrew.

STEP

1

Loosen needle retaining bolt-half
turn of bolt is all that is necessary.
Do not remove bolt all the way; just
lightly loosen.

STEP

2

Now gently pull the needle
completely out of the airbrush.
Be cautious not to bend the needle
while sliding out of the airbrush.

STEP

3

Clean buildup o the needle using
a damp paper towel. Dirty needles
can cause splattering. Be cautious
not to poke yourself with the
needle.

STEP

4

While the needle is out of the
airbrush, clean the front nozzle
with a fresh cotton swab. Remove
all makeup buildup around the
nozzle.

STEP

5

Do not clean the needle
after every use.

Occasionally, it is recommended to clean the stylus needle to ensure the
“Airbrush Look” and provide the smoothest possible feathered nish.

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REBUILDING YOUR STYLUS

Now you are ready to rebuild your stylus.

Spray out all water solution.

Congratulations, you have serviced
your airbrush successfully.

Back wash the water solution by
covering the tip with index nger
and pulling back on spray throttle.

Now add 5 drops of warm water
to the makeup cup to prime your
stylus.

Tighten the needle retaining bolt
until the needle is comfortably
secure in the stylus. Do not

overtighten.

STEP

2

Return tail by screwing it onto the
stylus. As a reminder, be cautious

never to overtighten the tail
assembly onto airbrush.

STEP

3

Return the needle back into the
stylus, being careful not to bend the
needle. Gently push the back end of
the needle to make sure needle is
rmly in place.

STEP

1

STEP

4

STEP

5

STEP

6

HOW-TO VIDEOS

The following videos are available online, to help you get the most out of your
new Luminess Air Makeup System.

• Airbrushing 101

• What is Airbrush Makeup?

• Easy Airbrush Color Matching

• Dealing with Aged Skin

• Hollywood Secret for Mature Skin

• Transform Your Complexion

• Covers Blemishes Extremely Well

• Applying Eyeshadow

• Complete Tattoo Coverage with Luminess Air

• Rebuild Your Stylus

• Caring for Your Airbrush Stylus

• Airbrush is Splattering

• What Are the Benets of Airbrush Makeup?

• Using Your Stylus

• Basic Makeup Application

• Can I Use This Product Everyday?

• And much more!

Scan QR code

or visit luminessair.com

to view all videos

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industry’s leading makeup artists around the world
to make celebrities look awless on TV, lm and
print. Luminess Air® is the leader in bringing home
Professional Cosmetic Technology for everyone to
use. It’s fast, easy and the results
are breathtaking.

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