Recap: The Makeup Show NYC Press Preview + Brunch

On Saturday, May 5th, I attended The Makeup Show Press Preview + Brunch at the Metropolitan Pavilion. James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education gave us a sneak peek at this year's show and walked us through his favorite beauty products.

After the preview, media guests enjoyed a delicious brunch buffet and got a sneak peek at new beauty products from Mehron, NYX Cosmetics, Crown Brush, Rebels and Outlaws, TwinMedix and more. 

Guests also got a first look at "Shades of Beauty" with Danessa Myricks and Moshoodat Sanni - an art gallery that explores the relationship between art and making art. 

Here's a list of the products featured during the press preview. Can't wait to test these products out! I'll be sharing on instastory when I do!

• Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette - the most coveted item from the preview. Three limited edition palettes but I absolutely love the copper, gold, champagne and charcoal shades in the Sublime Bronze Ambition palette.
• Henry Charles Talk Back Pouch: with fun sayings such as 'Little Bag of Happiness' and 'Perfect is boring. The mini clutch / cosmetic pouch is perfect for beauty items or holding your keys, wallet or phone. 
• NudeStix Nudies Tinted Blur Stick (3) + cosmetic pouch for highlighting, contouring and defining your features
• Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara 
• Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara - for volume and thicker lashes
• Guerlain Liplift Lift Primer 
• pūrlisse Coconut Oil + Cofee Sugar Body Scrub exfoliates, hydrates and polishes the skin
• Danessa Myricks Beauty Illuminating Veil - can be worn alone or mixed with foundation, adding a glow to the skin
• Danessa Myricks Beauty Waterproof Cushion Color - pigmented liquid eyeliner dries on matte and stays on
• NYX Strobes of Genius Illuminating Palette 
• Bioderma Sensibio H20 make-up removing micelle solution
• Qosmedix Beauty Tool Organizer is perfect for holding your makeup brushes and lipsticks
• Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea mist leaves skin refreshed and revitalized (I love putting this in the refrigerator for an extra cooling effect)
• Malin + Goetz Revitalizing Eye Gel
• MustaeV Whitening Joy Mask - one of four mood therapy sheet masks. This one is for evening skin tone.
• Covergirl Trunaked Smoky - eyeshadow palette with matte, satin and sparkle finishes
• Gerard Cosmetics Glitter Lipstick
• TwinMedix Pro Essentials Travel Kit 
• KISS Lash Couture Triple Push-Up Collection for voluminous layers of lashes with curled ends
• KISS Strip Lash Adhesive 
• Ardell Lash Studio Effects
• Crown Pro Volumizing Mascara
• Cozette Matte Eyeshadow + Eye Contour Brush S175 
• Pinkie Swear Clip Paint creamy lip pigment with high-impact color and moisture can clip to anything from your jacket or notebook.
• MAKE UP FOR EVER Artistry Color Pencil - creamy matte and powerfully pigmented
• Temptu Brilliant Glow Illuminating Primer & Skin Perfector

Rebels and Outlaws

TwinMedix

Crown Brush

NYX Cosmetics

Mehron

- Kim Weling

Recap: The Makeup Show NYC 2016 Press Preview

On April 30th, 2016, I attended The Makeup Show NYC press preview at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 W. 18th Street. James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education, gave us a sneak peek at this year's show and took us through his favorite products. 

This year at The Makeup Show included 150 brands, 4 floors of education, and innovation focused on trend, technology and techniques. Attendees were able to shop the participating brands at 40-70% off retail pricing and meet with brand founders and International artists. Education included everything from how to get to the next level to how to land an agent. 

Here's a look at James' product highlights that we also got to take home. Can't wait to test these out!

1. Mehron Contour/Highlight Pressed Powder Palette
2. Ardell Press On Lash - comes with 1 pair of lashes, applicator and adhesive
3. Monda Studio kit with Eye Makeup Remover /Corrector Applicator Liquid swabs, lashes, pencil sharpener
4. Melanie Mills Gleam Lip Radiance in Up Against the Wall and Unforgettable - lipstick/lip gloss fusion, hydrating, long wearing, full pigments, anti-feathering and vegan, gluten free, paraben free and cruelty free
5. Sephora PRO Featherweight blending brush and Cream Lip Stain in Marvelous Mauve
6. Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour Brush & Case, Shade & Light Eye Contour Quad, and Tattoo Liner in Trooper
7. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar Liquid Lipstick in New York Groove - this is a limited edition custom shade created just for The Makeup Show. This nude lip tar moisturizes and is made with peppermint oil.
8. Embryolisse Lashes Booster for stronger, longer and thicker lashes
9. Eve Pearl Liquid Lipstick in Barely Pink - a richly pigmented moisturizing liquid lipstick made with coconut oil, aloe and vitamin E to nourish. It has a mild plumping effect for a fuller, dewy look. 
10. amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo 
11. MustaeV Maxi Volume Mascara in Black
12. Kevin Aucoin The Precision Brow Pencil in Brunette
13. Youngblood Intimate Mineral Matte Lipstick in Sinful
14. tarte tarteist lash paint mascara
15. smashbox Full Exposure - love how mini this palette is! It's perfect for travel or keeping in my bag for touchups.
16. Stilazzi pearl shadows refill (PS38) and synthetic concealer brush (S105)
17. Kett Cosmetics Personal Palette 3 Well - fill with highlight, foundation and contour colors or Fixx Creme Brush Colors for the eyes, lips and cheeks.
18. bdellium tools auto lip crayon in Kadooment Orange
19. Senna Lash Detail Mascara - Happy Anniversary to Senna, celebrating their 40th year!
20. Crown Brush Ultra Skinny Eye Marker in Black
21. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil in Iridescent Khaki (I-36)
22. naked cosmetics Mica Pigment in Sierra Nevada
23. NYX HD Finishing Powder - Translucent
24. The Body Shop Moringa Softening Body Butter

Mehron Contour/Highlight Pressed Powder Palette

Monda Studio 

Glamcor presents their newest portable lighting systems including the Riki Skinny

- Kim Weling

Recap: The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2014

This year's The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview was held on May 3rd at the Metropolitan Pavilion. James Vincent highlighted his favorite products and walked us through The Makeup Show Icon Gallery featuring never-before-seen pieces from the life of Kevyn Aucoin. 

Here's a look at some of James Vincent's favorites, including Nars Contour Blush in Paloma, OCC Stained Gloss in Nomad and Hedonist and Tarred + Feathered Lip Balm Duo, Eve Pearl Invisible Finish Powderless Powder and CLEANSE by LAUREN NAPIER individually packaged facial cleansing wipes. 

Other beauty products highlighted during the blogger preview include:

• Ardency Inn Punker - World's Baddest Eyeliner
• armour beauty Armour V Lip Gloss in Brigitte
• bdellium tools mascara fan (eyes 731)
• black|Up Matte Lipstick in RGE 34 MATTE
• Cattiva Retractable Waterproof Eye Liner - Black
• Crown Brush Pro Tweezers / Eyelash Curler / Professional Foundation Sponge 
• Dante Makeup Brush Cleanser
• Fantabulash Adhesive Eyelash Tape
• Gorgeous Cosmetics Liquid Eye Pencil in Carbon Black 
• Graftobian Banana Cream Pie Luxe Cashmere Setting Powder
• Kett Cosmetics Creme Corrector Pan - Medium
• Kevyn Aucoin The Lip Gloss in Vesuvian
• Lit Cosmetics Holographic Lit Kit in Rich & Famous
• MAKE UP FOREVER Aqua Matic
• Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion
• OFRA Cosmetics 3D Mosaic Powder
• OLIV ARÉS HAUS of GLAM Lashes - Los Angeles Long 
• Parian Spirit Professional Makeup Brush Cleaner
• SENNA Pinpoint Micro Tip Liquid Eyeliner
• Sephora Collection Pro 5-Piece Brush Set
• Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Coquette
• Surratt Lip Lustre in Flamant
• Temptu Pro Transfer Tatoos
• Temptu S/B Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer
• T3 Black Quilted Storage Bag
• Vince Longo Pearl X Eyeshadow and Small Eyeshadow Brush #18
• Youngblood Brow ArtisteSculpting Pencil in Natural Brunette

- Kim Weling

The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2013

On Saturday, May 4th, James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education, walked top beauty bloggers through his favorite products for 2013, with an exclusive sneak peek of this year's show.

Why you should use Temptu's S/B Concealer Wheel

A look at Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + oil control cream

Must haves from Dermalogica - precleanse and skinperfect primer

Danessa Myricks explains why the Magic Touch sponges are so amazing 

Here's a list of the James' favorite products for Spring/Summer 2013. I highlighted my top products that I can't wait to try. The best thing about new beauty products is that you never know what you will love until you test it out. A great primer and concealer is always important to me as well as products that take away shine, like Alcone's Perfect Pressed Powder and Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + control cream.

• Alcone at home - magnetized travel palettes and Perfect Pressed Powder ($20)  
• Alcone Makeup Remover Cloths ($12.95) / Liquid Eyeliner in midnight black ($18)
• Ardency Inn Punker One Stroke Liquid Liner in Deep Black ($19)
• Armour Beauty lip gloss in shattered ($21)
• bdellium tools - Pink Bambu small foundation 947 brush ($15.40)
• CATTIVA Mascara in Black ($24)
• Cinema Secrets Professional Makeup Brush Cleaner, 2oz ($8)
• Crown Brush eyelash curler / foundation sponge / eyeliner pencil - black / brush
• Dermalogica precleanse ($37) / skinperfect primer ($48)
• Ellis Faas Blush in Fresh Coral S302 ($32)
• Embryolisse Vitivia Pro Vitamin A15 ($55) / Lait-Creme Concentre trial size and other samples
• Graftobian GlamourGrip ($14.99)
• Inglot Lip Duo lip gloss #15 ($36) / Sample lipstick #96
• J'aime Eyelash Extensions
• Julie Hewett lipstick  in rouge noir ($24)
• Kevin Aucoin The Essential Eye Shadow Set - Palette #6 ($55)
• Magic Touch - The Ultimate tool for Complexion Perfection
• Mehron B.L.A.M.E. (Black Light Activated Makeup Essential) in Green ($32.95)
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge #19 ($24)
• Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs and Rosewater 4oz ($7)
• Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive shine + control cream ($25)
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Creme Colour Concentrate in Icarus ($20) /  Stained Glass Lip Tar ($18)
• Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Solano ($19.90)
• Parian Spirit Professionbal Makeup Brush Cleaner, 4oz
• Senna Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer in Light / Medium / Tan ($24 each) & concealer 12 brush ($18)
• Stila Lip Glaze Trio in Harvest ($12)
• TEI Spa Lip Moisturizer / Cuticle Conditioner / Eye Makeup Remover Cotton Swabs ($7.50 each)
• Temptu Pro S/B Concealer Wheel ($26)
• T3 Hair Ties
• yaby stackable 4 well palette ($14)
• Youngblood Lipstick in Dragon Fruit ($19)
• Z Palette - Hot Pink - Large ($20)
• Zuca Utility Pouch - Small ($15)

- Kim Weling

Daisy Fuentes Spring 2013

 

Daisy Fuentes Spring 2013 show, part of the STYLE360 lineup during New York Fashion Week, took place on Wednesday, September 12th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The collection is inspired by The Gypsy as the essential muse, set in the summer, South of Spain, exploring the worlds of Pablo Picasso, Diego Velazquez and Georges Bizet's Carmen.

Scarf prints, handkerchief hems, paisley and patchwork patterns, folk embroideries and peasant lace are seen throughout the collection. Cropped sweaters, leather pieces and sheer fabrics its way down the runway. My favorites include the paisley high low slip dresses and maxi skirts, particularly the red sleeveless floor length chiffon dress with double thigh high slits and the black and gold print bodysuit with chiffon maxi skirt. The collection has a dramatic, exotic flare that is both flirty, sexy and elegant.

INGLOT cosmetics created all the makeup looks for the STYLE360 shows. "Daisy Fuentes strong and feminine collection got its feel from the designer's Gypsy inspiration. For this collection I looked back to fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent and paired mined metal shadows with a seductively smokey eye. INGLOT shadows and gel liners in deep rich shades were applied smokily over smudges of black pencil. the lip and cheek were nude and glossy for a sexy shine and shimmer" - James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and Director of Artistry and Education for The Makeup Show.

The Daisy Fuentes collection includes clothing, accessories, intimates, jewelry and bedding, exclusively available at Kohl's stores and kohls.com.

 

- Kim Weling

The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2012

On Saturday, May 12th, the top beauty bloggers came together for The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview 2012. James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education, walked us through his favorite products and brands, with an exclusive sneak peek at this year's show.

In this clip, James discusses his favorites from Ofra, Youngblood, Auraline Beauty, Smashbox and Mario Badescu.

More must-haves including Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream and Aqua Shadow

James takes us through The Makeup Show Brush Line, featuring James Vincent set of brushes

Here's a list of most of the products James showcased during the blogger preview for Spring/Summer 2012. Some of these are already favorites of mine and the rest I can't wait to try!

- Birchbox - Gossip Girl edition for May - Downtown Book Party theme ($10)

- Kiss - i-ENVY Full Strip Lashes (Diva KPE21)

- Kevyn Aucoin - The Elegant Lip Gloss w/lip brush ($27) in Vesuvian

- Ellis Faas - Glazed Lips ($35) - L306

- Armour Beauty - Lip Gloss ($21) in After Hours

- Youngblood - lipstick in Tangelo ($19)

- Embryolisse - Essential Dry Skin Balm ($22)

- Sienna - Brow Shaper Duo in Blonde Duo, Brunette Duo and Ebony Duo and brush

- Smashbox - Limitless 15 Hour Cream Shadow ($19)

- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Lip Tar in Butch and Pretty Boy ($14 each), Loose Colour in Nori and Foxfire ($12 each) and Primer ($25)

- Ofra - 3D loose Shadow Diamond Glitz ($19.90)

- Auraline Beauty - 15 Color Eyeshadow Palette - Smokey ($20)

- Anastasia Beverly Hills - Clear Waterproof Topcoat ($21)

- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17)

- Menaji Skincare - Face & Body Scrub ($30) for men

- Cinema Secrets - Professional Brush Cleaner (2 oz for $8)

- Vitivia - Pro: Vitamin C10 capsules ($55)

- Bdellium Tools - Green Bambu Precision Kabuki

- Unii Cosmetics - UNII Palette ($27)

- Christine Valmy - Silver Collagen Mask ($13.50)

- Nature's Beauty(works) - Textured Towelettes ($5.99) for removing make up

- Graftobian Make-Up Co. - GlamourGrip(tm) HD Beauty Sponge in Rose Bud Lt. pink ($14.99)

- T3 - Tourmaline Ionic Brush

- Benefit Cosmetics - Raising Eyebrows book ($16.95) - guide to fabulous eyebrows

- Zuca Utility Pouch - Small ($15)

- Glamcor - Glamour First Impression Performance Primer ($45)

- Glamcor - Universal Insert Bag ($40)

- shop hautelook.com for beauty private sales with a $50 gift card

- Kim Weling

The Makeup Show NYC 2011

The Makeup Show NYC took place on May 15th and 16th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The sixth annual pro-only beauty event included over 6,000 attendees made up of makeup artists, beauty professionals, buyers, press, industry educators, retailers and celebrity makeup artists - Sam Fine, Billy B, Danny Sanz and Reggie Wells.

If you are in the makeup industry, this is the event to be at, as you can really learn a lot from the hands-on workshops and keynote speakers. It is a great career building event to get tips/advice from the experts and make some important connections. The information sessions covered everything from essentials every makeup artists should have in their kit to how to talk to agents.

With over 150 brands and 59 forums, there were some new brands showcased this year, including Kevin Aucoin and Nars. It was great to see the natural/organic brands and products present, such as Youngblood, OCC (100% vegan and PETA approved), RMS Beauty and Smashbox's Green Room line.

This was only my second year at The Makeup Show NYC, and it was bigger and better than last year. It was exciting to see the new spring/summer palettes and collections and check out some new brands. There were a lot of brands launching new products at The Makeup Show and offering exclusive discounts and products!



New Softbox Eyeshadow Palette, $48, including 9 eye shadows, 2 cream eye liners, double ended brush, mini Photo Finish Lid Primer and step-by-step guide








Some of my favorites from Nars this season is are the Soft Touch Shadow Pencils in Queen and Palladium, Cap Ferrat Trio Eye Shadow and Kismet Nail Polish




Everyone was excited about Make Up For Ever's Aqua Liner launch at the show. I definitely recommend it! This waterproof liquid eyeliner is easy to apply and I love the vibrant shades! Eyeliner is always one of my favorite ways to add a pop of color to your eye!









Front: Eye For Color Eye Shadow Palette, $18, features 13 eye shadow shades (a $130 value)
Back: Stila Color Wheel Eye Shadow Palette, $38, includes a kaleidoscope of 38 eye shadow shades (a $558 value!)

Mehron E.Y.E., L.I.P. and CHEEK creams are smooth, colorful and inexpensive at $5.95 each!


Mehron face and body painting


I love the new BECCA Cosmetics colors, including the Nail Colour in Tangerine Dream and Halcyon Days Palette. Coral is one of my favorite colors this summer!


Check out Sue Devitt Beauty's Lip Enhancing Gloss and Hydrating Marine Minerals Destination Eye Palette in Solomon Islands


Fans were lined up to see Sam Fine and get autographed copies of his DVD: The Basics of Beauty. I had the privilege of meeting with Sam during a beauty event at Duane Reade for some makeup fun.


I have become a big fan of Inglot Cosmetics ever since I attended the Inglot studio launch at the Chelsea Market Building back in February. You could literally spend hours there, as they have every shade imaginable. It is way too much fun creating your own palette. I was so happy with the palette I made at the studio, including concealer, lip glosses and eye shadows.


New from Yves Saint Laurent




You can create your own DEX Artist Portfolio with your favorite shades




During The Makeup Show NYC 2011 Blogger Preview, James Vincent encouraged us to check out the hissyfit® clockpot™ by Reggie Wells. Once you choose your skin tone (I fall under medium with coral tones), it's easy to find the face, eye and cheek clockpots that are right for you, including perfect color combinations to compliment your skin tone. I had the pleasure of meeting Reggie, who is sweet as can be!


Luminess Pro air brushing. I have the Luminess Air kit. It's amazing and easy to use!




I love these Jane Iredale palette cases and the eye shadow shades!

Left: Artists' Eyes II
Right: Artists' Eyes









- Kim Weling