Tried and Tested: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

When you bruise your leg, have pimply arms or have been attacked from head-to-toe by mosquitos, it can make you a bit self-conscious about showing off those body parts (especially now that we’re coming into summer).

Thankfully there’s a solution in Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Lotion, the leg and body make-up that helps hide imperfections on your body to leave your skin looking smooth, even and flawless.

Kind of like a foundation for your body, the lotion helps cover and conceal imperfections like veins, freckles, bruises, red marks, and other imperfections to minimise their appearance and leave you feeling more confident overall.

You simply apply the lotion (which is enriched with palmaria extract) to any part of your body much like you would a cream or moisturiser and, once blended, the pigmented formula leaves a streak-free finish that’s transfer-resistant when dry and won’t budge until washed off with soap and water.

Available in four shades (Light, Medium, Tan, and Deep), we had three beautyheaven team members put the body make-up to the test on different imperfections. Here’s how they went:

bh’s Rosie

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“I have quite pale skin, so imperfections on my legs tend to stand out. I have lots of those annoying tiny red dots over my shins and calves, as well as a light birthmark below my left knee and a few shaving scars here and there. When I was given the chance to try the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Lotion in Light, I was super keen to see how it would help to hide these imperfections. It’s safe to say I was impressed with the results!

To apply, I smoothed around a ten cent-sized amount of the lotion on each leg and let it dry for the better part of an hour. At first, I found that the colour of the lotion was quite dark and slightly orange-looking, but once it had completely dried, the colour had changed to give my legs even coverage with a natural hint of colour. The little red dots, bruise and scars were definitely not as obvious and my birthmark was much lighter-looking.

By the end of the day, I had a close look at my legs and noticed that the product had hardly budged at all and my legs still had a nice glow and good coverage. The lotion was super easy to wash off – I just used my regular body wash in the shower to rinse it away. Overall, I’d recommend this lotion to anyone who’d like to minimise the appearance of imperfections on their body, while achieving a natural, even finish.”

bh’s Carli

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“I must have incredibly sweet blood, because as soon as I show off the tiniest bit of skin in spring, my legs get eaten alive by mosquitos. At first my legs are covered in red bumps, but then the scratching gets the better of me and before I know it I’m left with a few red, angry scars.

Seeing as it’s warming up and I’d like to wear a skirt without feeling self-conscious, I was more-than-keen to give Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs a go. And because my legs are a little on the pale side coming out of winter, I decided to try the Medium shade to give my skin a bit of a deeper colour.

I applied one layer of the lotion and spread it on both of my legs (over my mosquito bites) and over my feet, and then left it a while to dry. I’ll admit that the colour was a little intense when I first applied it, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that as the lotion set, the colour toned down to look a lot more natural. My mosquito bites were still quite visible (I blame my incessant scratching for making the bumps so red and scarred-looking), so I applied another layer and left it to dry, and I was quite happy with how it looked – not completely hidden, but definitely a lot less obvious to the naked eye.

I applied the lotion in the morning and, even by the time I got home at the end of the day, the colour had not moved an inch! And the finish was still as ‘airbrushed’ as when I first applied it. I was so impressed by how well it lasted during the day.”

bh’s Issy

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“My major skin concern is that I have spider veins on my legs and I’ve noticed with time that they’re becoming more predominant, and more and more keep popping up!

I used Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs predominantly on my thighs as a make-up to cover these spider veins, but I also applied the lotion all over my legs for even coverage. I applied the product in a similar fashion to how I would apply body moisturiser, and I’d even suggest applying it with a mitt if you wanted to keep your hands clean.

I applied one coat overall and left it to dry for quite a while before getting dressed. When I first put the lotion on the colour was intense and dark, but as soon as it absorbed into my skin it left an even, streak-free colour that didn't look heavy or too dark. My spider veins were a bit hidden, and even though the product didn't completely hide my imperfections, the coverage was enough to make them less noticeable and provided a nice bronzed effect.

I applied the product on a night out and found that it stayed put for the night and was so easy to wash off when I got in the shower when I got home.”

Note: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs may help to minimise the physical appearance of minior skin imperfections or irritations. Please consult your GP or dermatologist for the treatment of any serious skin conditions.

Do you have body imperfections you’d like to conceal? Did you know about make-up for your body?

58 Member Comments

GeeJ 17 Jan 2019 12:15 PM

I think I'm going to give this a try.

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ThisIsMe 12 Feb 2017 6:28 PM

Wow your legs look so great & natural. Mine looked very fake compared to this! Maybe the shade I was sent was too dark?

Asami 14 Jul 2016 5:46 PM

Very interesting article. Love reading things like these. Beauty heaven has some really great informative articles. looks great, cant wait to try

Shop A Everyday 13 Jun 2016 1:07 PM

Wow those pictures are amazing, so even and tanned

Shop A Everyday 7 Jun 2016 2:33 PM

lovely looking legs

gogirly 8 Apr 2016 7:58 PM

looking at this for my daughter. For her formal she has a dress with a split and didn't really want to do fake tan. I think this might just be what she is after.

Nagina 7 Apr 2016 9:40 AM

I have used this product in past and did end up winning one on BH ..LOVE IT ..VELVETTY smooth , glides well just a little issue with stain but overall great ..

Renee april 7 Jan 2016 1:04 AM

Ive tried this product and i hate to say it didnt work for me i do love their ail polishes though

Trish_D 5 Dec 2015 6:16 PM

Needing to wear support stockings on a daily basis, no matter what, I don't need anything like this.

Niykee (not verified) 24 Nov 2015 8:57 PM

Wow, this is great! I'll have to try this product in summer, as I have really pale legs, can't wait!

Jeni749 10 Nov 2015 10:00 AM

I miss the spray can! Have been using this stuff for years and it makes a huge difference to the consistency of my legs!

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Susan533 21 Nov 2015 12:38 PM

It still comes in the can as well. That's the best bit! You can choose the application method which best suits you!

Muser 9 Nov 2015 9:28 PM

I was lucky enough to be part of the trial team for this - it really is a great product! I was really surprised with how it quickly dried to a smooth and even finish, and that it looked natural on my pale legs. I would highly recommend giving it a go.

Jess281 9 Nov 2015 4:52 PM

I have tried this product to cover up discolouration caused by varicose and spider veins. It does a good job of providing a natural look and makes blemishes less obvious but I wasn't completely satisfied with its claim to cover those bluish veins.

Jodie730 9 Nov 2015 4:50 PM

Sally Hansen makes such great leg products. I've used the spray for years. I'll have to give the lotion a go!

Emma Ocean 6 Nov 2015 6:34 PM

My Mum uses the spray every day! I didn't know it now comes in a lotion! I'll have to let her know! Thanks BH xx

R.N.X 5 Nov 2015 9:16 AM

This looks great and I would love to try this!

sporty_ytl 1 Nov 2015 7:57 PM

Why not use a tanning product instead.

Emma Ocean 6 Nov 2015 6:36 PM

Some don't like the fake tan smell. Or so the tan doesn't fade or go patchy. This is wash on wash off! No need to worry about a bad tan or orange hands! This stuff is waterproof too. It's awesome!

Shop A Everyday 1 Nov 2015 4:12 PM

Looks very smooth

KDramaQueen 31 Oct 2015 11:11 PM

I've tried this before! It was an absolute pain to remove but the results were definite worth it. Looked like the most natural tan ever :)

Emma Ocean 6 Nov 2015 6:38 PM

It's waterproof which is why you need to work at getting it off. Awesome for Summer time

josella432 31 Oct 2015 7:46 PM

The results looked great and natural, but I'm not sure about the drying time for something I'd wash off that night. I think I'd prefer my gradual tanner.

Emma Ocean 6 Nov 2015 6:37 PM

The spray version dries super quick!

Chicklet 1 Nov 2015 2:12 AM

It actually dries really quickly. I've never had to wait to put clothes on.

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