Belloccio Professional Beauty Deluxe Airbrush Cosmetic Makeup System with 5 Dark Shades of Foundation in 1/2 oz Bottles - Kit includes Blush, Bronzer and Highlighters

My Kit arrived with empty foundation bottles and no blushers or bronzers. I called the tel# listed on the Bellocio insert and spoke to an extremely rude customer service rep who refused to help, then hung up on me. I really wanted to like this kit, but most definitely will NOT repurchase due to the rude and unnecessary treatment that I received from the Bellocio customer service. A company willing to hire people this unprofessional, doesn’t deserve my repeat business.

**Please be sure you read the UPDATE at the end!!!**I have used this every day for almost a month. I wanted to make sure it was good before I posted a review. I got this one because `the other one' costs more and didn't have all the goodies with it. This one has everything you see in the picture.The thing about this is that it takes a little practice. It's not the same as slapping on foundation. By the third time - I had it down and I really love the look of it. Here's some things I know about it. Maybe it will help another customer make a decision about their purchase.I tried it on a long weekend so that I could get plenty of practice. First of all, the instructions are more of a pamphlet. But really, there doesn't seem to be any need of anything else. So - I put in 6 drops of foundation as suggested and let her rip. Well - I was horrified at the results!!! It was all blotchy and it looked like I just dumped a bottle of foundation on my face. I almost boxed it up right then and there to send back, but I really wanted this to work. The second time - I used the primer. 8 drops does the job for me. I let it dry, (do your eye makeup and concealer at this time) then put on the foundation. Just a couple of tries and I found my perfect color. 8 drops of that seems to be a perfect amount. 3 drops of blush and I'm out the door. What I really like about having all the extra colors is that when your skin color changes with the seasons you can tweak the color as you need to.A couple of things:You HAVE to use the primer. You will not get the results you want without it.The bottles of makeup, etc are not as big as they seem on the ad. But it's actually OK. The makeup is thin to be able to go through the airbrush. I have been using it a month and am only ½ way through just one of the foundation and the primer bottles. You use it sparingly. The directions say 6-8 drops. 8 is more like it. You probably want more if you want to do more layers. But do it as layers and not all at one time or it will be a mess.About actually using the airbrush - OK - here's the deal - when I first tried it, I blasted it on where I need it most (under eyes). That was a mistake! Yikes! You should have seen me! Scary. Anyway - Load up the airbrush, put it about 8 inches away from your face, then CLOSE YOUR EYES and let it go. I figured this one out because if you don't, before you know it you will have moved the airbrush very close to your face and then the makeup is all runny. If you have your eyes closed, you won't do that. BTW - it doesn't get in your eyes, hair etc. I thought it would but it really doesn't. You end up with a really nice matte finish.Using the blush - 3 drops. Any more than that is too much. When you apply, start with the airbrush up higher. Usually when we put on powder blush, we start low and go high. Start around the middle of the area and don't go down as low as you would with powder blush otherwise it sprays too low.The main thing about the airbrush is to keep it moving. Moving it slower over trouble areas will not do the job. (Think of the way you spray paint. It's exactly the same thing. Too close or too slow and it gets gloppy and runs.) Dab your concealer then use the airbrush. When you first turn it on, it defaults to medium speed. I've been using the low speed and only just changed to medium speed. It seems the medium is better. I don't know if its because I got better at it or what. I haven't used the tanner yet. I don't use tanner so I can't really give you any info if it's good or not. Maybe on another long weekend I'll give it a try!Cleanup is a snap. They give you a large bottle of cleaner. Once you're done - fill up the cup with cleaner, spray a little through it, put your finger on the tip to let it back bubble and spray it again. I use a Q-tip to clean the bowl and tip. The end you unscrew and wipe off the needle. Hint - be careful when you unscrew the needle holder. It can come off and try to go down your drain. Good thing I caught it in time! Anyway - the cleaning process literally takes maybe 10 seconds.So, I timed myself this morning from beginning to end. From primer application and drying (eye makeup time - even though the primer dries in seconds) through foundation, blush and cleaning - just under 6 minutes, and I was moving slow for a Monday morning.I see where others have had trouble with their unit breaking. I have had no trouble with mine at all. I really hope it lasts.Give this airbrush a try. A little patience and you will be hooked. I will still keep my other makeup for travel but now I really don't want to use that other stuff anymore. Maybe I don't have to! They send a cute little carrying case to go with the airbrush!UPDATE - so I am ready to buy refills for the foundation and primer. I went to their web site. I wanted to get the 2oz primer and 2 ounces (4 bottles) of foundation. The total was 88 bucks. Expensive for makeup but OK. I went to check out and they put on $34 for shipping!!!! $122!! Are they crazy??? (The checkout is through Amazon on their site) And that's without insurance or anything else. No way. I'm not buying it. It's not gold. So I went to Amazon and they are only charging $4.95 here! The primer has a shipping charge added but the makeup doesn't. Go figure. BTW - if you click on 2 day shipping just to see what it is - the price jumps from $4.95 to almost $39!! I just wanted to add this so people know this BEFORE they buy it. I still give 5 stars for the unit, though. It's great!

I bought the 1/2 ounce bottle kit and I am extremely impressed with this airbrush makeup. It's taken some tweaking in my routine to get it to the look best and last the longest, but I am really satisfied with the outcome once it's on and done.It looks AMAZING in photos. I will be using it on bridal clients, so this was extremely important!Note to buyers: even though the concealer is pictured, the description doesn't include it. It does NOT come in the kit!

so I recieved my belloccio airbrush system just now opened it an this is what I found. Everything thrown in a bag! Put together mind you. Qtips???? A belly ring?!?? I paid for a new system! This is used! An the liquid for the makeup has been used! I'm not happy an want this handled ASAP

I researched airbrush make up, from brushes to application for about a month and a half. After finding that the individual brush and the individual compressor I chose were both Belloccio, I decided to get the kit with the make up and carrying case. I must say I was 100% impressed and VERY VERY happy with my coverage and how easy it was to apply!!I have acne scarring, rosacea and a small age spot. I took before and after photos and posted them online - people were amazed! After use, I thoroughly cleaned the airbrush with the cleaning solution. On day 2, it wasn't spraying like it should. I cleaned it a few times to make sure I wasn't missing anything, going over the directions again, though, they aren't complicated. On my third attempt, day 3, I constantly had to move the trigger back and forth to get it to spray. I was a little frustrated so I gave up, cleaned it and took a few days off. I tried to use it again and I had to move the trigger back and forth the entire time and it barely sprayed. :( It took me 15 minutes and a burning forearm to get very blotchy coverage and then I had to touch up with my mineral powder. It's very disappointing because I was so excited. I went into my orders on Amazon and clicked on "return or replace items" - I would have liked to exchange/replace it to try again, but maybe I'll do a little more research on airbrushes first to see if there is a better brand. I have heard you can buy one from Harbor Freight or other types of stores, we'll see what I find! :)

I didn't think I'd like this as much as I do when I purchased it. I love Bare Minerals makeup, but sometimes don't want a mat look. My daughter does pin up photography and purchased an airbrush system for her models makeup. She is very artistic and mastered it quickly. However, she wasn't sure it would work well for older skin (I'm 65). So, had no particular expectations that it would be better than what I was using.I am very pleased! It goes on very nicely and you control how many layers of foundation you need. It was easy to use and to clean. My biggest problem is on the days when I'm hot and sweating. It does not fare well on sweaty old ladies. I even sealed it with a special sealer that they use for bridal makeup. The problem with that is I am sweating, not having problems with humidity. So, on nice dry fall and winter days, this would be the best option. Spring would be dependent on how your body works. I love the look. It's pretty much flawless. It covers scars, pock marks and age spots. I didn't try the eye makeup. I imagine it would work well. It does take longer for me to finish my makeup than with using more traditional methods, but the end result makes is great if you have the time. I think its a 5 star product.