opinions on make up prices

jenbob2012

hey ladies!

the make up person that i was recommended is charging 170.00 total for trial and day of air brush make up and lashes.  i've *never* had make up done before, much less air brush or or lashes,  is this a normal price?

what exactly are the benefits of air brush make up?

thanks in advance for any advice!

fallbride1109

Airbrush application alone usually runs around $110 so that is definitely a fair price since it includes the trial.  Don't forget to factor in a tip.

I loved airbrush because it was very lightweight and natural looking while still providing great coverage.  It also lasted all night both times I had it done.  At my wedding, all I did was powder my nose once after dinner and at the end of the night, my makeup was still perfect.

professorscience

If that includes the trial, it is a GREAT price!

jenbob2012

you ladies are the *best*!!  i am so clueless about a lot of this stuff and you guys always have great feedback!!

i'm pretty splotchy on the face (too much time in the sun in my younger days) so full coverage would be a good thing.  i just hope i don't sweat it off!

courtski2004

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[QUOTE]you ladies are the *best*!!  i am so clueless about a lot of this stuff and you guys always have great feedback!! i'm pretty splotchy on the face (too much time in the sun in my younger days) so full coverage would be a good thing.  <strong>i just hope i don't sweat it off!
</strong>Posted by jenbob2012[/QUOTE]

I agree that your quote is definitely a good price for the trial and day-of. The temp on our way to the church was 103, and I didn't have any issues with the coverage not lasting.

fallbride1109

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_opinions-on-make-up-prices?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:5d113f25-ec28-4bfe-9c74-60cb89c792e3Post:df101a99-c954-4f81-ab90-14c8147698c9">Re: opinions on make up prices</a>:
[QUOTE]you ladies are the *best*!!  i am so clueless about a lot of this stuff and you guys always have great feedback!! i'm pretty splotchy on the face (too much time in the sun in my younger days) so full coverage would be a good thing. <strong> i just hope i don't sweat it off!
</strong>Posted by jenbob2012[/QUOTE]

I was outside for 2 hours in mid-May for my E-pics and my makeup still looked great at 10:00 that night.

professorscience

I think airbrush would be way better if you are getting married in the warmer months.  I did regular makeup from MAC for my engagement pictures, and even though it was a mild, overcast day, I felt like I was suffocating.  With airbrush, it hardly felt like I was wearing anything and it looked amazing!

winechic25

That is a great price, mine was $175 for day of and trial, with lashes. Airbrush is awesome, and has great coverage, so you should be perfect!

jenbob2012

good to know!  we're having our pictures done at 4pm outside in the sun in May, then the ceremoney starts at 630 which will also be outside.  with all that time outside it would definately be nice to have a "light" feeling make up.  i'm still a little worried about the lashes, i'm sure it will look great but i'm a little afraid i might have a neurotic OCD attack having something attached to my eyelids!  either way, i bet it would make for some interesting pictures!  haha!

swinkchris

the gal I found and was recommended to me is charging $125 and includes lashes, airbrushing, and two sessions (trial and day of).

www.rachemariemakeup.com