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The Bargain Nexus - Dior DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation
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Binding: Misc.
Brand: Dior
Ingredients: Butane, Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Propane, Nylon-12, Cocoglycerides, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Propylparaben, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Tocopherol, Benzyl Salicylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene, Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol.
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Summary: professional result on your own
Comment: I'm on my 4th can, and I plan on purchasing another one as soon as I finish typing this.
I don't have perfect skin, but this make up, by far, makes my skin look the most flawless, whereas other make up had the danger of accentuating my problem areas on my skin simply because I don't have the professional artistry to conceal them properly.
With this spray, it's pretty much fool-proof in achieving the perfect look. Everytime I wear this, I get compliments, whereas when I wear the liquid/cream foundation, I'm warned that I look tired, or that my jawline is not blended well enough! This spray goes on evenly, it's light weight and does not feel like I'm wearing a foundation (just looks like you have good skin, by minimizing pores and covering up blotchy skin).
The first can I got, I hadn't mastered the air spray technique yet, so I went through it quickly, and didn't get a good result (unevenly sprayed). That was my fault in technical artistry - lol. Now, I enjoy the fact that it takes 3 second vs 3 minutes to do my foundation. It's especially great when I get a short call to step outside, and I don't have to tell my friends, "I need 30 min to get ready" instead of, "I'm can leave my house in 5 minutes", with most of those 5 minutes being used on other things beside make up time!
Okay, I agree it's a bit costly, and I also agree that it does not last as long as other make ups, but I consider it a reasonable exchange for all the positives it offers. Have a sponge handy to take care of the spray that gets onto your hair line and eye lashes/brows - a quick rub pretty much takes care of that. Use sparingly, and just sponge your face to conserve some - I've made the mistake of over-using it unneccessarily, and now my spray lasts twice as long as my first can.
One last thing - I personally think that it's more hygenic and improved my skin condition over-all. The make up never comes in contact with my fingers or sponge that can cross contaminate the make up, because there is no opening where the bacteria can get in like other traditional make ups containers.
Watch out for some online sites that sends you 1.7 oz can instead of the 2.3 oz you should be getting for $60. I think some people got the smaller can and that's why it only lasted for such few usage. I initially got the 1.7 oz sent to me, and I didn't know it was smaller than what it was supposed to be BECAUSE I got it over the internet and you can't tell how big the can is looking at the pictures. Once I visited Sephora and saw how much bigger the can was supposed to be, I was more careful to check the correct content weight before purchasing it. Buy only if it's 2.3 oz, and expect a smaller 1.7 oz if they are posting it for cheaper price (around $48-$55), one such site being Strawberry.com
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Summary: READ!! Everything you need to know about Dior AirFlash Spray Foundation!
Comment: Oh my gosh, this is a great product. There are a few cons, but after buying it once I would definately buy it again. Here are a few things I feel somebody considering buying this should know-
PROS:
-I have uneven skin tone. Some of my pores are huge, which makes my face look red, I have some acne now and then, and this is the only product that I have found that really covers it up. Obviously if you have severe acne it wont cover everything up because nothing can cover it completely. I would at least try it if you're sick of your face looking like you tried to cover your acne.
-You don't have to apply powder foundation after this!** Because this is almost like airbrushing, the foundation is SO light. I have tried many drug store brands of spray foundation and they are all "wet". This does go on dry, it's almost as if you're applying spray powder. You do not need to reapply all day and it does not (at least for me) run off your face, and I have combination skin. I actually have to remove it with a wash cloth.
-It blends in with your neck. There is no visible "line" where the make-up ends and your real skin color begins. If you get your right color it just blends in with your skintone. You can spray down your neck-wherever you need it and you can't tell you have make up on, it's not "cakey".
-For me one of the worst things about wearing make up is the fear of it coming off on somebody's shoulder when you hug them! I mean, you could fix that by not wearing make up, but you wouldn't be unless you looked flawless already! This does not come off of people's shirts, no matter how many coats you apply.
-You can apply many coats! Depending on how much coverage you need and where, you can spray more, say, on your T-zone. Spray your face once and let it settle, then spray a little on a sponge or brush (or your fingertips as they say in the instructions) and apply the AirFlash to where you need more of it. Obviously if you'd apply 4+ coats it's going to start looking like you've got make up on, but 1-2 coats looks perfect.
-It lasts long! It would last all work day for me, then when I came home if I was going out afterwards I'd obviously touch up a little bit, but for the most part it does seem to last longer than 3 hours as one reviewer mentioned.
CONS:
-Yes you are paying more for the name, but there is nothing out there like this. You could splurge and get an airbrush machine, but you still have to buy refills for that.
-There is enough in the can for about three-four weeks...five or more I think for most people is not true. That is not a lot for the price, but you have to consider the quality, brand, etc. If you're sooo concerned about the cost you should go buy a $10 spray foundation and see what you get. This really is worth it. You have to get new foundation every month or so anyway if you go out everyday so it really is no different.
-You probably waste a lot when you spray it onto your face because you do it back and forth horizontally. There is another option which is to spray a little onto a plate and dab a sponge or brush into it and apply it that way. You'd have to replace the sponge about every time you buy a new can of this.
SUMMARY:
I tried to read and cover everything the others said in their reviews if it was relevant. I didn't try to copy, I just took out most of the stories. It does work-the review that says it's hard to apply is false, you just have to learn how. If you spray it directly onto your face, you should do it w/o any clothes on (or else cover your shoulders with a towel) and try to tie your hair back or put a cloth headband on it (or turbie twist). It really does feel like you aren't wearing any make up-which guys love!
If you're considering buying it for $60, you obviously need it and this is worth the money. At least try it once. You wont regret it and the only thing that will keep you from buying it again is the price. I would always keep it on hand for emergencies (when you want to look flawless, a first date or special date, when you're running late, girls night out, to make someone kick themselves for dumping you, at concerts so you don't sweat your make up off if you get to meet the band afterwards).
**To get SPF coverage with this foundation which I feel is more important than just a foundation that just makes you look good, I recommend SMASHBOX HALO hydrating powder (Find it on eBay or QVC.com). It is Dior AirFlash in powder form. If you don't apply lotion or cream with SPF before your AirFlash, please find a powder with one in it!
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Summary: This is the best foundation for people with sensitive skin on the market. Period.
Comment: I had terrible terrible acne for about 2 years before this. I tried everything. I switched my soap, I went on the pill, I changed foundations 100 times, I tried proactive, anti-biotics, even bare minerals (which made my acne worse. DO NOT USE BARE MINERALS IF YOU HAVE DRY SKIN!!!! IT WILL RUIN YOUR FACE!!!) they should tell people that, but they dont.
Anyway, one day, my mother suggested that I use this new spray foundation she got from Dior, and I laughed and said "a spray foundation? that sounds rediculous"--- yes-- it took a while for me to get the hang of putting it on, but I swear to you, a few weeks after I started wearing this, my skin CLEARED UP COMPLETELY. Its a miracle product. I love it, and even though its 60 bucks, I wouldnt give it up for anythign in the world. To apply, spray a circular amount on a few different places on your face, and then blend with clean fingertips. It's lightweight, has great coverage and evens out skintone PERFECTLY. It's like putting water on your face, but it covers EVERYTHING!
I am so happy this product exists. It literally saved my life in a way. When you have terrible acne, your moral is low, you feel bad about yourself... its awful. This product gave me hope again. Cleared my skin, got me to leave the house instead of staying on at night worrying about how terrible my acne was. Thank you so much!!!
I would like to make a disclaimer saying that I have VERY pale ivory skin. Porcelain, if you will. So this product might not be as great for coverage and skin balancing for peopel with darker complexions.
If I could give it 10 starts, I would!!!
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Summary: Expensive for What You Get
Comment: This foundation is nice in that it is light, covers well, and is natural looking. The downside is that it doesn't last but three hours on my combination skin. Theres also not much in the can for $60 bucks. I can't imagine how someone would use this without a tool. I use a foundation brush that works well to work it around. I would definitely have this in my stash of tools if it weren't so expensive.
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Summary: Amazing coverage
Comment: I have a lot of acne...but using this foundation conceals nearly all of it. When I take pictures, I seemingly have flawless skin. I'd post a picture if I could ;-)
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What it is:An ultra-fluid mist foundation.What it is formulated to do:Delivers an "airbrushed" effect with precision and ease. Evens out skin tone and visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and skin irregularities.
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