OCC Skin Airbrush Foundation

 
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Skin  in R3

• Size 30mL/1oz
• Availability - Obsessive Compusive Cosmetics website and select retailers
• Colour range - 6 Yellow, 6 Reds, 6 Blush & Contour, 6 Shimmers and 6 correctors
• Water based

I tried three of the colours from the red or ruby set, R0, R3 and R5. It is water based with no oils or silicones. Does not need thinning. It is very lightly scented and smells fine. The consistency of all three was different.

The R0 was to thin, the R3 was just right and the R5 was to thick.

I tried applying it with a standard brush and fingers but it tended to bubble up with a white film when rubbed and did not apply evenly. The blue separated from the R5 dark brown and left a blue stain on the skin.

Next I loaded up my airbrush and set it at between 10-12psi. Being very thin the pressure tends to move it around and gather if you are not careful. It is quite thin and gives a sheer matte finish. It is a little too matte for my liking.

Feels fine on the skin with no tightness. Layering can be achieved without getting the leathery look. Becomes slightly tacky after more than one layer. Fairly slow drying, to slow for me. Drying time varied between colours.

The thin R0 gathered around hairs easily and sank into creases which was not good. I did not have this problem with the R3. I did not find it incredibly water resistant as advertised and it transfers fairly easily.It was not easy to repair and tends to gum up when moved once set.

I wore it on my arm for sometime then ran it under the tap to test the water resistance. It stayed on until I touched it, then a film formed and turned the water white. This has to be due to all the white ingredients.

It came of easily with water and a light soap cleanser. The R5 did leave a blue trace that had to be rubbed harder to remove.

Overall: Good range of colours but too many problems to recommend it.

Pros:

• Flows well, never clogs
• Atomizes well
• Easy to mix

Cons:

• Inconsistent mix
• Transfers easily
• Separates
• Too thin for anything but airbrush