Airbrush Makeup Review: The Kett Jett
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The Kett Jett is a powerful and versatile compressor. Featuring an adjustable airflow range from 0 to 30 PSI it gives the user full control over the amount of makeup being dispensed as well as the intensity of the coverage. This means that you can reduce the margin for error by reducing the airflow down below 6 psi which is a fantastic feature especially for beginners. In the higher range you can use The Kett Jett for full body coverage or temporary tattoos. It tends to be aimed at industry professionals as well as the serious home consumer so it is priced much higher than average, but also has the quality to match that price tag.
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What is in the box:
The Kett Jett is not cheap with the mini compressor and hose setting you back $225 (plus the airbrush at $95 and makeup). The Kett Starter Kit retails for $467 while the full Kett Jett Kit costs upwards of $657. However, the kit contains everything you will need including the compressor, airbrush, cleaning set, hose, 10 Hydro Foundation Shades and Sett Powder Pressed. The Kett Kit Bag is an additional $35 but it really is an essential item if you want to keep all your stuff in the one handy place.
Using the Kett Jett:
Though the Kett Jett is on the higher end of the cost scale the kit has some great add on features which make it definitely well worth a look at. The Kett Airbrush is what they call a Transformer Airbrush which switches from dual to single action. It also has a 0.25mm needle/nozzle fusion with a full range of spray patterns from pin-point precise to broad and defused. This is a really simple nozzle to get the hang of and the more you use it, the more uses open up to you. Since the compressor has an adjustable airflow and the nozzle is so versatile, The Kett Jett can be used as more than just foundation–try airbrush tattoos, body art, tanning and even t-shirts and murals!
Another great feature is The Kett Jett Battery which makes the compressor detachable from any main source. This means you can work wirelessly for up to 90 minutes. Great for travel and great for just freeing yourself from the cables so your angles aren’t restricted. Great for tanning and body art.
As most of you probably know, the Kett makeup is fantastic. Though it is not vast, the quality of the makeup and the colors is stunning. An awesome feature of their makeup range is that it is not restricted to the airbrush alone but can be applied with a brush, sponge or the fingertips. So, if you’re not in the mood for airbrushing, you can still have your favourite color for the day. The makeup can all be blended so you can get experimental and, being water-based, it’s light-weight and free from alcohol, fragrance and paraben. We love the Hydro Liquid Pigments! Inspired by the colors of precious stones they contain pure mineral pigments and glow with stunning iridescence. The Hydro Blush tones are limited to just 6 colors–3 warm and 3 cool. Our favorites are Angel (a sweet baby pink) and Love (vivid rose pink). On average the Kett makeup is $16 for a 15ml bottle which makes it one of the more affordable brands for makeup.
The Kett Jett only has a 14 day money back policy but you will definitely love the compressor and airbrush nozzle. If you have the extra money it’s worth a look since the Kett is such a versatile tool and the makeup is light-weight and looks fantastic when applied. It’s really a kit that will get your creative juices flowing and it’s the perfect tool for costume makeup as well as the most stunning glamour looks. Though the Kett Jett is more expensive to begin with, their makeup is on the whole more affordable so you may save in the long run.
| The Kett Jett | |
|---|---|
| Compressor |   |
| A great range up to 30 PSI with adjustable airflow. | |
| Airbrush Gun | |
| Top quality, dual-action & compatible with other brands. | |
| Makeup | |
| Versatile, great quality, stunning and original colors. | |
| Customer Service |  |
| Good customer service but no stand out. | |
| Price | |
| Much higher than average but the quality is there to back up price. | |
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| A fantastic product with such beautiful makeup it is hard to pass up. | |
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oh – I like the kett jett. have it at home and use it a lot when i travel. Actually i got this because the makeup is really nice. I guess the compressor and airbrush gun are good too but I can’t compare b/c i haven’t tried any others.
I prefer Dinair’s compressor – specially cos you can choose the colors. I don’t know about the airbrush gun thoguh – aren’t they all teh same?
Great review thank you!
can you use this system with Dinair makeup I know dinair is thicker? their gun is .4mm but this system looks more powerful
Hello Andrea – thank you for reading! Sorry to reply so late but my internet went down just as I was replying to your email a few days ago and I didn’t realize the comment didn’t go through!
To answer your question, the Dinair makeup is fine in the Kett Jett – the viscosity won’t be the same as it is going through the Dinair and the coverage will be affected. You can try watering down the Dinair makeup a little. Basically it’s experimentation to get the result you want. Just remember to really clean it well after putting the thicker makeup through! Let me know how you go and feel free to post any other questions or tips of your own!
I contacted kett recently and they told me that you can use any brand of makeup through there gun they also now have a .4mm gun out so you may want to invest in that for thicker makeups too.
unlike other brands kett is the only one who has told me it is ok to use other products with thier machine other companys i have contacted say that only there makeup should be put through the gun which is why i am saving my pennies for kett, even though it is more than a little out of my price range
Thanks for your comment Elle! Totally agree with you – Kett makes a great airbrush makeup system. I’m a big fan. And their makeup is awesome.
It’s funny how most manufacturers will tell you that you can’t use other brands of makeup in their gun when you actually can… Kett has no problem with it because they have such a good range of their own makeup.
Iwata airbrush guns are fine with any makeup too – Iwata as a brand doesn’t sell any makeup so their interest is really only in creating top quality compressors and airbrush guns.
Definitely worth saving your pennies for Kett! Hope you get it soon.
Please come back and let me know how you go when you get it.
Hello!! Question….I’m torn between Kett and OCC. I bought some foundation samples from Kett to try out, since I read they can be applied with a sponge. Tried it, liked it, but it had a “dry” feeling to it, not sure I like that. My question is, is it because I applied it with a sponge? Or is the feeling the same either way you apply it? Also, I know its subjective but, which would you say is the best for a makeup artist? Thanks for all of your great research!!
Hello Devon – thanks for visiting! Great question – both Kett and OCC have beautiful makeup. I haven’t yet put up my review for the OCC compressor but it is a good quality system. When you apply the makeup with a sponge you tend to get more on so it can get that dry, cakey feel. Using an airbrush makeup gun allows you to spray a fine mist which gives you the same amount of coverage but using less makeup. On the other hand the OCC makeup is close to perfect! Feels great on the skin – you can apply this without an airbrush gun too (the #2 foundation brush is the brush recommended for OCC makeup if you aren’t airbrushing). So I say, give OCC a try with the makeup brush if you are hesitant. I always find that when I change brands it takes some time to find the right combination of primer etc since every makeup is different.
Please come back and leave a comment to let me know what you think!
Oh – I forgot to say: both are great systems and either would be good for a makeup artist. It’s definitely subjective with these two brands!
Thanks for gettin back to me!! I’m gonna give OCC a try, your info on the systems are wonderful!!
Does the kett Jett Airbrush starter kit comes with DVD for instructions? I am a beginner and I have no idea how to use it but wants to buy a good one compressor,..Thank you!
Hello – the starter kit doesn’t come with a DVD unfortunately and the videos made available by Kett aren’t really the best. Dinair have made some good instructional videos. If you buy Kett the idea is that you will also attend one of the airbrushing courses which then gives you a credit towards purchasing an airbrush makeup system. Also it allows you to practice on real people. They are definitely good workshops from all I have heard. Good luck with your purchase!
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