[denise1]

I purchased the pro system and it arrived yesterday. I initially ordered this after seeing the infomercial; I have had my makeup professionally airbrushed several times for TV appearances and I always liked the look of it. Can I get the same results myself at home? I might be able to, after a few days of practice.

Here's my "day one" review:

The Luminess is pretty easy to set up and use. I watched the short DVD tutorial and flipped through the quick start guide. They recommend you practice with water first - a good idea to get the feel of it. My first attempt with the makeup feels a little cakey and thick but I imagine that will improve with practice. I used a total of twelve drops (six of two colors) and another three of the blush. Stopping in the middle to add more makup was kind of a pain. Rinsing the unit out at the end is pretty easy. I think total time invested start to finish was nearly 20 minutes... and on a normal day, I spend less than 5 on foundation -- this may be drawback one.

I like the look and hopefully it will be better and faster after a few days of practice. One thing that would have helped me was a bright light and magnifying mirror since it's hard to see the makeup go on as you spray it -- you just have to trust that it's working.

What I don't like is the cost... my unit was $333 and there is a club you need to join for $30 per month (or other, as of yet undefined, time period) -- so the cost of this is going to be much greater than the mineral make up I currently use. Can I see myself getting up early for work to use this every day? I'm not sure, the novelty may wear off pretty quickly. I also don't know yet how big the bottles are and how long they will last. The website is pretty sketchy with information on the refills. Several parts of the website don't work yet so my guess is they were trying to get everything ready for the holiday shopping season.

Pro: Can blend your own colors and create a nice even look.
Con: Cost and time. More bulk to travel with.

I'll use it for a few more days and post my experiences again before deciding if I'll keep it.