James Vincent, artists and models on stage at New York Groove
The Makeup Show was off the hook this year. It was bigger and badder than the year before and the year before that and allegedly the biggest ever in its 6 year run. I shopped, laughed, cried (almost), learned life lessons, connected with old friends and made new ones. Check out the highlights of my experience below:
Sneak Peek
I had the privilege of being invited to a preview hosted by James Vincent (Director of Education & Artist Relations for The Makeup Show) on the eve of the show where he gave us a rundown of what to expect. I already had high expectations with all of the incredibly talented artists and exhibitors that were scheduled to be there but I was floored when we were told that they were expecting over 6,000 attendees. That could be a small town! James also went over some of his favorite products that were going to be available at the show and the new Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner was one of his picks. I was excited that the liner was included because everyone has been raving about it and I was holding off from purchasing one until the show. OCC lip tars and Stila Convertible Colors were also in the mix. We were given a gift bag with his favorites so stay tuned for the full list of his picks on my upcoming video review on YouTube.
I cannot help what I like. I finally figured out a new setup that I wanted to try for filming and decided to record a tutorial to test it out. The result was a look reminiscent of what I always wear. Hence the name “Return of the Favorites.” Satin Taupe and Rule eye shadows frequently work their way into most of the looks I do off-camera, which means that they will go with almost everything you wear. Just switch the bottom liner to your standard black or another bright color that contrasts your outfit and you are good to go.
Check out the list of products I used to get the look above:
Face
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation – #6 and #7
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer – NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Medium
Cheeks
Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base (aka Bronze Universal)
Inglot Blush – #30
Eyes
MAC Eye Shadow – Satin Taupe, Brule, Sketch, Rule
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes- #11L
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Liner – Black Ink
Lips
MAC Lipstick – Brave New Bronze (limited edition)
MAC Kissable Lipcolour – Woo Me (limited edition)
Viewer Tips: Missed out on Brave New Bronze? Try Cherish Lipstick by MAC (via ameritrini) or Honolulu Honeyby NARS (via MadameBeautiful). Top them with a clear gloss or C-Thru lipglass.
It is that time of year again. Time to gear up for one of the events I am looking forward to the most this year–The Makeup Show NYC!
Location:
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St., NYC
When:
Sunday, May 15th, 2011 – 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday, May 16th, 2011 – 9:00 am-5:00PM
Tickets:
Two day – $70 (advanced tickets-until May 12th)/$85 (at the door)
One day – $45 (advanced tickets-until May 12th)/$65 (at the door)
With only one month to go here are three reasons why beauty professionals and students should not miss the show:
1. Stock Up
The PRO-only (according to their website: “proof of professions, such as a business card, industry license, COMP card, etc or student status is required at the door prior to gain entry”) event is the place to be for makeup artists seeking to restock their kits since many (not all) exhibitors offer discounts and value packs. Some of this year’s exhibitors include:
Yves Saint Laurent – it is their first year at the show and I audibly gasped when I saw their name on the exhibitor list.
Face Atelier – they make an amazing foundation that is free of SPF, which is important if your worst nightmare is foundation that photographs white.
Inglot - make sure you camp out at the Metropolitan Pavilion if you plan on hitting up their booth. They offer discounts on their products, which many YouTube personalities rave about. I recently purchased some of their eye shadows and blushes and just from swatching I was impressed by their texture and color payoff. Needless to say it was a zoo last year and I don’t expect anything less this time around.
Make Up For Ever - From their amazing foundations to their high impact eye shadows, it is definitely a must see at The Makeup Show. Last year they had some great deals if you bought a certain quantity of particular items. Their booth is chaotic as well. Be prepared to wait on line.
2. Get Inspired
Learn a new trick or two and gain valuable insight in their Main Floor Seminars and Keynote and Business Forum from industry veterans such as Dany Sanz (founder and Artistic Director of Make Up For Ever), Billy B (celebrity makeup artist – does Lady Gaga ring a bell?), Sam Fine (celebrity makeup artist) and more. Hands on workshops are also taking place throughout the day at an additional fee.
3. Connect
Finally, don’t forget to bring your business cards! It is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with other members of the beauty community.
Click here to visit The Makeup Show’s website for more information and to purchase advanced tickets.
Watch my video above for my experience at the 2010 show. Share your experiences in a comment and let us know if you are attending this year’s show.
I wanted to share some of my Sephora favorites since they are having a Friends & Family sale on Sephora.com. With so many products, one could use a little direction.
Here are some of my must haves:
Urban Decay – Eyeshadow Primer Potion: My holy grail eyeshadow primer. Won’t wear any without this under it.
Make Up For Ever – What’s not to love? I am a fan of their super pigmented eyeshadows, foundations, HD concealer, HD powder, and Aqua Eyes eye liners.
Bliss – Steep Clean Mask: For that deep clean feeling. One bottle has lasted forever. I use it about once a week, whenever I feel like I need a “steep clean.”
Bliss – Ingrown Eliminating Pads and Get Out Of Hair: Having curly hair does not come without its price. I use these two products to alleviate the irritation and prevent the ingrown hairs that plague me. I have yet to find drugstore products that give me comparable results.
Nars – Blush: Super Orgasm is my favorite shade. It has chunky gold glitter, but just tap your blush brush and it falls right out. The color is worth the couple of taps of your brush.
Nars - Bronzing Powder: This bronzer in Laguna is my go to product to add some life to my complexion.
For 20% off of your order enter code FF2009 at checkout. Sale ends on November 2nd, 2009.
This foundation is great for everyday use. It is very lightweight and a baby step up from tinted moisturizer because it is waterproof. The foundation is a water-based gel that gives your skin a satin-finish according to sephora.com.
I like dusting some Make Up For Ever HD Powder over the foundation because the satin finish can look a little over the top for my taste. This is especially important if you will be taking flash photography with this foundation because it can make your skin appear oily.
Glossy Kissez,
DRBrooklyn730
Note: I have not tried MAC’s Face & Body Foundation, therefore I cannot offer a comparison.
When thinking about how to review Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow I could only think about comparing it against MAC’s Fluidline in Blacktrack. I find the two products virtually interchangeable. If you have Fluidline in Blacktrack you don’t need this in your life.
DRBrooklyn730
