The Best Airbrush Makeup for When You Want Seriously Flawless Skin

One of the biggest players for both pros and DIYers alike, Temptu rules the airbrush game. Ideal for everyday purposes, the cordless airbrush device is much easier and less clunky to use and store. Simply load a foundation cartridge into the handheld piece and you’re good to go. The foundation formula is also spot-on—ultra-hydrating, but still long-lasting and now available in 24 shades.

To get the most bang for your buck, grab this Amazon best-seller. It comes with an airbrush compressor (which is also ultra-quiet, we should add) and brush, six different shades of foundation, plus a bronzer, blush, shimmer shade, and even an anti-aging primer to boot. Oh, and a cleaner for the machine, too.

With a water-based formula, this foundation has a matte finish, choice if you’re trying to tamp down excess sheen; it’s also non-comedogenic and sets on contact. Some critics say that water-based airbrush formulas won’t last as long as those that are silicone-based, so if you find that to be the case, you can also mix the brand’s waterproof extender with the foundation to up the staying power.

Take a peek at some of the best matte foundations you can buy.

Scoring an airbrushed effect is easier than ever with this spray-on base. It delivers an airbrushed mist with the same buildable coverage and long-lasting (up to 10 hours) power but doesn’t involve any complicated machinery. For more sheer coverage, spray it onto a brush; for fuller coverage, hold it six to eight inches away from your face and spray on in circular motions.

Want to take a look at some other options? See our guide to the best foundations.

Airbrushing is a great option for evening out the skin below your chin, given the buildable coverage and staying power. This bronzing spray camouflages imperfections and leaves you looking perfectly sun-kissed. Give it a few minutes to set—it dries down to a powdery finish—and you’re good to glow. 

Airbrushing isn’t just for foundation—you can add color to your skin, too. Case in point: This airbrush blush, available in six shades ranging from a peachy orange to rich plum. It’s also super concentrated, so you only need to use three to four drops per application. Pro tip: If you’re also using an airbrush foundation, spray on the blush first to create the most natural-looking flush. 

Need some more help finding what you're looking for? Read through our best blushes article.

We’re all for multi-tasking makeup, and when that multi-tasking makeup combines skincare benefits too? Sold. Forget double or triple duty, this pulls quadruple duty, acting as foundation, concealer, corrector, and primer. Infused with a host of skin-loving ingredients, think antioxidant-rich blue-algae, anti-inflammatory cucumber, and hydrating calendula, it’s also great for your complexion. And, there’s also hydrolyzed silk in the formula to refract light and leave skin supremely smooth and radiant.

As a general rule, airbrush foundations usually don’t come in a ton of shades, since you can easily mix and match colors (which is what pros will typically do). That’s why we love that this easy-to-use spray now comes in 25 hues for all skin tones and undertones. The water-resistant formula also stays put for up to 12 hours, and feels lightweight on the skin, even if you build it up to full coverage.

Along with a gorgeously glow-y bronzer, this trio also comes with a blush and highlighter, choice for adding both a pop of color and radiance to your complexion. While the color of the bronzer looks intense in the bottle, it goes on sheer and looks equally pretty as an eye shadow.

Okay, so this may not have all the bells and whistles of a full-on machine, but if you’re looking for an option that won’t break the bank, this drugstore buy can’t be beaten. Long-lasting, micro-fine pigments can easily be built-up to reach the coverage level you crave. 

If you’re all aboard the airbrush train and want to take your game to the next level, this is the kit you need. It comes not only with foundation, but all the other makeup essentials. We’re talking blush, bronzer, highlighter, eye shadow and more—this one kit can replace your whole makeup bag. Also nice: The machine has over 10 speed settings, allowing you to customize the flow of the spray, a feature airbrush pros will appreciate.