The Top 5 Airbrush Foundations For Flawless Coverage
These foundations are so good, everyone will think you have a personal makeup artist.
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Once upon a time, professional makeup artists used airbrush makeup exclusively for special events. You may have worn an airbrush foundation on your wedding day, and it may still hold a special place in your heart.
However, you don’t need to be a makeup pro to add airbrush foundation to your daily beauty routine. It’s becoming a go-to method of application for makeup enthusiasts of all levels—and it’s easier to use than you think!
Depending on your product, it can be as simple or as professional as you want. And if the clunky professional airbrush tools intimidate you, you’ll be happy to know that brands have developed spray-on formulas that make the entire process as easy as can be!
Our editors spent hours researching the best airbrush foundations, evaluating their key features like ingredients, shade range and coverage.
If you want luminous, glowing skin seemingly devoid of fine lines, dark spots and blemishes, keep reading! Here are our top 5 airbrush foundations for easy application and a flawless finish every time–no matter your skill set.
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If you want an affordable airbrush foundation that will deliver amazing results, Jerome Alexander’s AirBrush Foundation is the one to buy. The starter kit includes their spray foundation and their Kabuki buffing brush, which allows you to apply your foundation with precision.
Their innovative, spray foundation provides full coverage in an ultra-light mineral formula. Light enough for everyday use, this buildable foundation conceals imperfections like wrinkles, blemishes, red spots, and fine lines. The result? A soft, natural-matte finish without caking, creasing, streaking or excessive oil build-up.
What sets this foundation apart from the rest is it’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline and Matrixyl 3000.
The “fountain of youth” ingredient Hyaluronic Acid boosts your skin’s moisture, reduces the appearance of fine lines and minimizes signs of aging. Argireline prevents age spots from forming and promotes skin elasticity, so you’ll look years younger. Matrixyl 3000 is proven to smooth the skin’s appearance and noticeably improve the look of wrinkles.
Lastly, their formula is sweatproof, so you don’t have to worry about it coming off as you go about your day.
As you can see, this foundation isn’t just makeup. With 12 versatile shades in a range of undertones, Jerome Alexander’s AirBrush Foundation 2pc Set delivers buildable yet breathable coverage for all skin types. And if you’re unsure of your shade, they even have a Virtual Try-On Tool (available at jeromealexander.com) to help you choose.
For a limited time, you can get your AirBrush Foundation Starter Kit with a Kabuki Brush for just $20.
Pros
- Packed with skin-loving ingredients
- Minimizes signs of aging
- 12 versatile shades
- Lightweight and provides full coverage
- Affordable
Cons
- Some customers have expressed issue with spray nozzle
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you want to create a glamorous, sculpted makeup look, go for this award-winning airbrush foundation from Jerome Alexander. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline and Matrixyl 3000, it is our top anti-aging foundation.
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A
Christian Dior’s Backstage Airflash Spray Foundation has been a holy grail product for makeup enthusiasts for years. When you need your makeup to be right, this is the foundation you need.
With two dozen shades available, Dior’s airbrush foundation is perfect for a wide range of skin tones, especially deeper colors. While it’s certainly a splurge for foundation, this fluid spray foundation guarantees a perfect, flawless complexion every time.
Enriched with light-diffusing pigments, it instantly smooths your skin and boosts radiance for a perfect complexion that lasts up to 12 hours.
Though it’s been a fan-favorite for years, it appears that it is no longer available to order on Dior’s website. Currently, you can only get this product from very few third-party sellers. Plus, it is frequently out of stock on these third-party sellers.
This wouldn’t be a top 5 airbrush foundations list if Dior’s Backstage Airflash Spray Foundation wasn’t on it. However, due to its frequent unavailability, it seems it may be time to consider other foundations.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Lasts up to 12 hours
- Easy to use
Cons
- Can only be purchased from third-party sellers
- Expensive
- Frequently unavailable
THE BOTTOM LINE
Of all the airbrush makeup options on the market, Dior’s Backstage Airflash Spray Foundation has been a clear favorite. However, its limited availability and expensive price point may lead you to consider other foundations.
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7
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The Younique Touch Spray Foundation is a lightweight and blendable full-coverage foundation.
It’s non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. It offers serious hydration and nourishment with ingredients like squalane, vitamin E, and macadamia nut oil. Each ingredient works to retain moisture and prevent irritated skin.
Younique’s Touch Spray Foundation is designed to last up to 12 hours of wear and is also transfer-resistant.
However it is priced considerably higher than some of the foundations listed. You may be able to achieve similar results with lower-priced options on this list.
Pros
- Includes nourishing and hydrating ingredients
- Non-comedogenic
- Lasts up to 12 hours
Cons
- Expensive
THE BOTTOM LINE
Younique’s non-comedogenic Touch Spray Foundation is lightweight and blendable. However, if you want to try out airbrush makeup but you aren’t looking to splurge, you may want to consider other options.
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6.2
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C
The Airbrush Spray Silk Foundation Starter Kit by Luminess is designed to cover imperfections, fine lines and wrinkles. The kit includes a Hydrating Primer, Silk Foundation and a Buffing Brush.
The foundation is formulated with good-for-skin ingredients like hydrolyzed silk, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera. The hydrolyzed silk promotes elasticity, smooths your complexion and provides a radiant glow. The aloe vera soothes dry skin and boosts moisture so you maintain your flawless glow.
Overall, the kit allows your skin to breathe while still providing a photo-ready finish. However, this foundation provides a medium coverage, not the immediate full coverage that some foundations on our list provide. It also had a stronger smell than the other foundations on this list, which some people may find off-putting.
Currently, there are only 8 out of 18 shades available on their website. Not only do you have limited options when it comes to shades, but you may have to use a lot more foundation than desired to achieve your airbrushed look.
Pros
- Utilizes hydrolyzed silk, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera
Cons
- Limited shades available
- Does not provide full coverage
- Strong smell
THE BOTTOM LINE
Lumines’ Airbrush Spray Silk Foundation Starter Kit utilizes unique ingredients to help you maintain a flawless glow. But, with almost half of its shades being sold out, you may not find your ideal shade.
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6.0
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Right off the bat, the shade range for Sephora’s Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation isn’t great. With just five options, it may be slightly harder to find your ideal match. However, there are upsides to this product.
This satin-finish foundation is designed to blur imperfections and control shine for up to 10 hours. While it’s more popular for light coverage than medium or full, you have the option to build coverage without looking cakey or feeling heavy.
Its all-star ingredient red algae protects your skin from environmental stressors and helps smooth your skin for a flawless look that lasts.
Though this foundation is designed for you to just “mist and go,” some customers have expressed that the spray failed to evenly distribute foundation on their faces. In cases like these, you will need to use a buffer brush instead of spraying directly on your face to control the type of coverage you want.
Given customers have also expressed that it doesn’t work as a concealer, you may want to use this product for light coverage only.
Pros
- Utilizes red algae
Cons
- Only 5 shades are available
- Only provides light coverage
THE BOTTOM LINE
With 5 shades, it’s unlikely that Sephora’s Perfection Mist Airbrush will have your desired shade. Plus, if you are looking for a foundation with medium to full coverage, you may want to consider other options.
Anita Quinn
Anita Quinn
Anita Quinn (31) is a Staff Writer for The Daily Post focusing on Beauty, Fashion, and Health. Her extensive traveling for various environmental and wildlife conservation groups has taken her to 24 countries and 37 U.S. states. The three things she packs for every trip are: a good mystery novel, a moisturizer with a high SPF, and her mother's old camera.
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